Monroe 72 Hour Booking Database
Monroe 72 hour booking records are handled by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office. Monroe is the parish seat and the largest city in Ouachita Parish, so the sheriff's office and the main jail are right in town. You can look up recent Monroe arrests through the OPSO website inmate query at no cost. The parish keeps booking data that includes names, charges, photos, and basic demographic info. This page covers every way to search Monroe booking records, from online tools to in-person visits and phone calls.
Monroe Quick Facts
Ouachita Parish Sheriff and Monroe Bookings
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office manages all 72 hour booking records for Monroe. The main office is at 400 Saint John Street in Monroe. This is also where the Ouachita Parish Correctional Center sits. When someone gets arrested in Monroe, they get taken to this facility for processing. Staff log the booking into the system, and the record becomes part of the public file.
Ouachita Parish also runs a second facility in Richwood. The Richwood correctional center handles overflow and certain types of inmates. You can reach the Richwood facility at 318-361-7000. But the main booking hub for Monroe arrests is the Saint John Street location. Call 318-329-1200 to reach the main office for questions about any Monroe booking. Under La. R.S. 44:1, these records are public. Anyone of legal age can request access.
| Agency | Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office (OPSO) |
|---|---|
| Main Address | 400 Saint John Street Monroe, LA 71201 |
| Main Phone | 318-329-1200 |
| Fax | 318-329-1205 |
| Richwood Facility | 318-361-7000 |
| Website | opso.net |
Search Monroe 72 Hour Booking Records Online
The fastest way to find Monroe booking records is through the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office website. The OPSO site has an inmate query tool that lets you search for anyone in custody at the Ouachita Parish Correctional Center. You type in a name and the system returns results showing charges, booking date, and other basic info. This screenshot shows the OPSO main page.
The OPSO inmate query is free and does not require an account. It shows current inmates held at the Monroe facility and the Richwood facility. Each entry includes the person's name, date of birth, gender, race, charges, and booking information. The data source includes arrest records from the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office with disposition details, photos, and alias information. Records get updated on a regular cycle.
You can also search Monroe arrest data through the Ouachita Parish court system. Court filings can show case status beyond just the booking. This screenshot shows the court records search page.
The court records portal gives you access to case details that the jail roster does not always include. You can see hearing dates, case outcomes, and other filings tied to Monroe arrests. Between the OPSO inmate query and the court records portal, you have two solid free tools for looking up Monroe bookings.
State Resources for Monroe Booking Searches
Ouachita Parish connects to several statewide systems that can help with Monroe booking searches. The VINELink system lets you track anyone in custody at the parish jail. You can register for free alerts when an inmate's status changes. If someone booked in Monroe gets released or transferred, you find out right away.
The Louisiana Department of Corrections runs a separate offender locator for people who have been sentenced to state prison. If a Monroe arrest led to a state prison sentence, you can find the person through the DOC system. That tool covers people in state custody, not parish jails. But it is useful when someone has been transferred out of the local system. This screenshot shows the Louisiana DOC website.
The DOC offender locator is free and shows the facility where a person is housed, their projected release date, and supervision status. Louisiana Revised Statutes 15:574.12 requires correctional facilities to maintain accurate records of all persons committed to their custody. Both the parish and state systems follow this rule.
Getting Copies of Monroe Booking Records
The online inmate query is free to view. For official paper copies of Monroe 72 hour booking records, you need to contact the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office. You can make your request in person at 400 Saint John Street in Monroe or by phone at 318-329-1200. Staff can tell you what information they need and what fees apply.
Under the Louisiana Public Records Law at La. R.S. 44:32, the custodian of public records must present them to any person of legal age who requests access. That includes booking records from Monroe arrests. If you submit a written request, include the person's full name, date of birth if known, and the approximate date of the arrest. Mail requests go to the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office at 400 Saint John Street, Monroe, LA 71201.
- Online inmate query on opso.net is free
- In-person requests at 400 Saint John Street
- Phone inquiries at 318-329-1200
- Written requests by mail to Monroe address
- VINELink alerts for custody status changes
For criminal background checks through the Louisiana State Police, the fee is $26 per record plus a $5 technology fee. That is a separate process from the parish booking records. Contact the state police bureau of criminal identification for details on that service.
Nearby Cities for Booking Records
Monroe is in northeast Louisiana. If you need to search booking records from nearby cities, these pages cover other locations in the region.
Bossier City is about 100 miles west in Bossier Parish. The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office handles bookings there through LAVNS and their own records portal. Shreveport is right next to Bossier City in Caddo Parish. Caddo Parish offers a dedicated 72 hour booking report you can download for free. Alexandria is about 110 miles south in Rapides Parish and uses a LAVNS-based booking system.
Ouachita Parish 72 Hour Booking
Monroe is the parish seat of Ouachita Parish. All Monroe booking records are managed by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office. For the complete parish breakdown, all database links, and fee information, visit the Ouachita Parish page.