How to Find Jefferson Parish Arrest Records
The fastest way to check a recent arrest is the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office inmate search. It is a free public tool that lists people held at the parish jail, with their charges, bond, and booking date. You search by name, race, sex, arrest date, inmate CCN, or date of birth. The list updates through the day and posts a "last updated" time at the top.
For an older arrest, or for the official record, request an arrest register from the Sheriff's records desk. That is a paid record. The Central Records and Warrants Division is the custodian, and you can submit a public records request to get it.
- Open the official JPSO inmate search to check current custody.
- Search by name, or by CCN if you have the booking number.
- Review the charge lines, bond, and booking date in the result.
- For an official arrest register, file a records request with JPSO Central Records.
- For the court case that follows, search JeffNet through the Clerk of Court.
Full roster details and the search fields are on the Jefferson Parish inmate records page.
Arrest Record Versus Criminal Court Record
People mix these up often. An arrest record is made by the Sheriff at booking. A criminal court record is made by the court once the District Attorney files charges. One can exist without the other, since not every arrest leads to a charge, and a charge can be reduced or refused.
| Point | Arrest Record | Criminal Court Record |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Sheriff's Office at booking | The court after charges are filed |
| Where to find it | JPSO inmate search, arrest register | JeffNet, Clerk of Court |
| Shows | Charge booked, bond, booking date | Filings, pleas, disposition, sentence |
| Outcome | Does not show the case result | Shows the final result |
For the full case history after an arrest, use the Jefferson Parish court records page.
What a Jefferson Parish Arrest Record Shows
The inmate search result is the public face of an arrest record. Each entry lists the person and the charges booked against them. The Sheriff's official record, the arrest register, holds more detail than the public roster. The roster itself does not show a mugshot, a holding location, or a court date.
- Name, in last-name, first-name format.
- Inmate CCN, the booking number used to track the person.
- Race, sex, and date of birth.
- Arrest date for each charge.
- Charge code and description, such as battery or simple robbery.
- Bond amount, or a note that no bond is set.
Charge codes follow Louisiana law. For example, the roster may show RS14:34 for aggravated battery or RS14:65 for simple robbery.
Charges Versus Convictions
A charge is an accusation. A conviction is a finding or plea of guilt. An arrest record shows the charge booked, not the result of the case. Many charges change as a case moves through the court. Some are dropped, some are reduced, and some are refused by the District Attorney before any trial.
| Point | Charge | Conviction |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | An accusation at arrest or filing | A guilty finding or plea |
| Stage | Start of the process | End of the process |
| Can it change? | Yes, it can be dropped or reduced | It is the final outcome |
Always read the court disposition before you treat a charge as a conviction. The preservation rule in Louisiana R.S. 44:36 keeps these records on file for set periods.
The screenshot above is the official Legislature page for the records preservation statute.
Mugshots and the Arrest Register
The public inmate roster does not display a mugshot. To get a booking photo or the official arrest register, you request it from the Sheriff's records desk and pay the fee. The Records and Reports Section is in Building A of the Westbank Administration Complex in Harvey, open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays.
| Record | Fee |
|---|---|
| Arrest register | $25.00 |
| Mugshot | $10.00 |
| Crime report | $25.00 first 5 pages, $1.00 each more |
| Background check | $50.00 |
| ARMMS rap sheet | $25.00 |
The Jefferson Parish public records page explains how to file the request.
The District Attorney and Public Defender
After an arrest, the District Attorney decides whether to file charges. Jefferson Parish District Attorney Paul D. Connick Jr. runs that office from 200 Derbigny Street in Gretna, phone 504-368-1020. The Felony Trial Division prosecutes cases across the 16 divisions of the 24th JDC, and the Parish Court Unit handles misdemeanors and traffic.
People who cannot afford a lawyer get one through the public defender. Louisiana Public Defender District 24 covers the whole parish.
The official Public Defender District 24 page is shown below.
Public Defender District 24
848 2nd Street, 3rd Floor
Gretna, LA 70053
504-364-2824
Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Sealed Versus Expunged Records
Louisiana lets some people limit public access to an arrest or conviction record. Sealing restricts ordinary access. Expungement removes the record from public view, though criminal-justice and licensing bodies may still see it under the law. Expungement is not automatic and is available only in limited cases.
| Point | Sealed | Expunged |
|---|---|---|
| Effect | Restricts ordinary public access | Removes from public view |
| Who can still see it | Specified agencies by order | Criminal-justice and licensing bodies |
| How to get it | Court motion | Petition under the expungement law |
The expungement framework sits in the Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure.
The official Louisiana criminal expungement article is shown below.
Juvenile Arrest Record Restrictions
Juvenile records get extra protection. The Clerk states Juvenile Court records are closed and not open to public examination. A juvenile arrest does not show in the public adult roster the same way. The Children's Code sets a separate path for sealing or expunging juvenile records once the court's jurisdiction ends.
The official Louisiana juvenile expungement article is shown below.
To view a juvenile record, a person must petition the Juvenile Court for permission.
Public Access and Restrictions
Most adult arrest data is public under Louisiana law, but clear limits apply. Records tied to an active investigation can be held back. The list of exceptions sits in Louisiana R.S. 44:4.1, which covers law-enforcement, juvenile, and protected personal data. The Sheriff warns that ongoing investigations and other exemptions can delay or block release.
The official statute page is shown below.
Note: An arrest is not proof of guilt, so confirm the court disposition before you rely on any Jefferson Parish arrest record.
Background Checks Using Jefferson Parish Arrest Records
A name search on the public roster is a quick check, but it only shows current custody. For a fuller background, the Sheriff's records desk offers a few official products. A background check costs $50.00. An ARMMS rap sheet, which pulls a person's local record, costs $25.00. A letter of clearance, often needed for jobs or immigration, also costs $50.00, and fingerprinting runs $25.00 for the first card.
These records have legal limits on how you can use them. This site is not a consumer reporting agency, and arrest data here cannot be used for credit, employment, tenant, or insurance screening under federal law. For a true employment background check, work through the proper channels and the Sheriff's official products.
- Background check, $50.00, for a broad records review.
- ARMMS rap sheet, $25.00, for a local criminal history.
- Letter of clearance, $50.00, often used for jobs or travel.
- Fingerprinting, $25.00 for the first card, $10.00 for each more.
The records custodian is Cherie' W. Blanchard of the Central Records and Warrants Division, phone 504-363-5591.