Union Parish 72 Hour Booking

Union Parish 72 hour booking records track who has been brought into the parish jail in Farmerville over the past three days. The Union Parish Sheriff's Office processes all arrests and maintains booking data at their detention center. You can check on someone's custody status by calling the jail or by using the VINELink system online. While Union Parish does not run its own public inmate roster website, there are still ways to get booking details quickly. This guide walks you through every method for finding Union Parish booking records, from phone calls to written requests.

Union Parish Sheriff's Office Booking Data

The Union Parish Sheriff's Office runs the detention center in Farmerville at 710 Holder Road. All arrests made within the parish get processed here. The staff logs each booking into their system with the person's name, charges, and time of arrest. You can reach the main office at (318) 368-3124 during business hours, or call the detention center at (318) 368-9827 at any time.

When someone gets booked into the Union Parish jail, the first step is bond and charges. As the sheriff's office puts it, you should "contact UPDC at (318) 368-9827 and find out the bond and charges on the detainee." That call can give you the basics right away. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody, what they were charged with, and how much bond was set at. Under La. R.S. 44:1, booking records are public, so you have a right to ask for this data.

The Union Parish Sheriff's Office website provides general information about the agency and its services. This screenshot shows the sheriff's office site, which includes contact details and FAQs for the public.

The site does not host a live inmate roster, but it does list phone numbers and office info that you will need to request booking records.

How to Search Union Parish 72 Hour Booking

Union Parish does not have a dedicated online roster page on the sheriff's website. That means the fastest way to check on a recent booking is by phone. Call the detention center at (318) 368-9827. This line is staffed around the clock. Give them the person's full name and they can tell you if that person is in custody. The call is free.

For an online option, the VINELink national system tracks inmates across Louisiana, including Union Parish. You can search by name or offender ID. VINELink also lets you sign up for alerts so you get a call, text, or email when an inmate's custody status changes. This is especially useful for victims who need to know when someone gets released. The service is free to use and does not require an account for basic lookups.

If you want to see court records tied to a Union Parish arrest, the 3rd Judicial District Court handles those filings. This screenshot shows a court records search interface for the parish.

Court records show what happens after the booking, including charges filed by the DA, plea deals, and case outcomes.

Union Parish Booking Record Requests

You can request copies of 72 hour booking records from the Union Parish Sheriff's Office in a few ways. The phone is the simplest. Call (318) 368-3124 during business hours and ask for the records division. Staff will explain what you need to provide. Most of the time, you need the full legal name of the person you are looking up and an approximate date of arrest.

Written requests work too. Mail your request to the sheriff's office at 710 Holder Road, Farmerville, LA 71241. Include as much detail as you can. The person's full name, date of birth, and the date range you are interested in will help staff find the right records faster. La. R.S. 44:32 says the custodian of public records must present any public record to anyone of legal age who asks. The office can charge a per-page fee for copies, but the search itself is free.

You can also go in person. Walk into the sheriff's office and ask at the front desk. Bring a valid ID. Staff can look up records on the spot and make copies while you wait. This is the best option if you need certified copies for court or legal use.

Note: Phone inquiries for basic custody status are free of charge.

72 Hour Booking Hearings in Union Parish

Under Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Article 230.1, anyone arrested in Union Parish must have an initial court appearance within 72 hours of arrest. This hearing is sometimes called the 72 hour hearing or the initial appearance. The judge reviews the charges, sets bond, and makes sure the person knows their rights. If the hearing does not happen within that window, the person may be released.

The 3rd Judicial District Court handles these hearings for Union Parish. After the hearing, the court records become part of the public file. You can look these up through the clerk of court office in Farmerville. The booking record from the sheriff and the court record from the clerk are two separate things, but they connect through the case number assigned at the time of arrest.

Louisiana Booking Record Resources

If someone booked in Union Parish gets transferred to state custody, the Louisiana Department of Corrections offender locator is the tool to use. This database shows where a person is housed in the state prison system and their projected release date. It gets updated every 24 hours.

The Louisiana State Police runs background checks for those who need a full criminal history beyond just a single booking record. The fee is $26 by mail. A 72 hour booking record covers one arrest. A criminal history check covers everything on file statewide. Under La. R.S. 15:574.12, correctional facilities must keep accurate records of all persons in their custody, so the data feeding these systems should be current.

Nearby Parishes

These parishes border Union Parish. Each one runs its own jail and booking process. If you are not sure which parish handled a particular arrest, check the location where it took place to find the right sheriff's office.