Access Laplace Booking Reports
Laplace booking reports are managed by the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Michael Tregre. LaPlace is an unincorporated community of about 28,000 people in St. John the Baptist Parish, which means there is no city police force here. The sheriff's office handles all arrests, bookings, and jail operations for the area. You can search for Laplace booking reports through the sheriff's mobile app, by phone at (985) 652-6338, or by visiting the office at 1801 W. Airline Highway. All booking data is public under Louisiana law and free to look up.
Laplace Quick Facts
Laplace Booking Report Agencies
Since Laplace is unincorporated, the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency. There is no separate city police department. Sheriff Michael Tregre leads the office, which covers all of St. John the Baptist Parish. The office enforces state laws, maintains the parish correctional facility, and processes every booking in the area.
The sheriff's office is located at 1801 W. Airline Highway in LaPlace. Call them at (985) 652-6338 for booking inquiries or inmate information. When a deputy or officer makes an arrest in Laplace, the person is booked at the parish jail. Under Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Article 228, every arrest must lead to a prompt booking, and those booking records are always open for public inspection. The booking log includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, and the time they were brought in. Anyone can ask to see this log at any time.
| Sheriff's Office | 1801 W. Airline Highway, LaPlace, LA 70068 Phone: (985) 652-6338 |
|---|---|
| Sheriff | Michael Tregre |
The sheriff's office also runs the St. John Parish Correctional Facility. This jail holds people arrested in Laplace and other parts of the parish while they await trial or serve short sentences.
How to Find Laplace Booking Reports
You have a few options when searching for booking reports in Laplace. The sheriff's office offers a mobile app, phone support, and in-person access. All are free.
The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office has a free mobile app you can download by searching "St John Sheriff" in your app store. The app gives you access to inmate search, warrant lookups, crime mapping, and push notifications. It is one of the most convenient ways to check on someone who was recently arrested in Laplace. You can look up inmates, see their charges, and get updates when something changes. The app also lets you submit tips and view crime data for the area.
The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office website provides information on law enforcement services, the correctional facility, and how to search for inmates booked in the Laplace area.
You can also call (985) 652-6338 to ask about a specific inmate or booking. The staff can confirm if someone is in custody and share basic booking details over the phone. For people who prefer to visit in person, the sheriff's office at 1801 W. Airline Highway in LaPlace lets you inspect the booking log directly. There is no fee for looking at the records.
Note: The St. John Sheriff mobile app is free to download and does not require an account to search inmates.
Laplace Arrest Records and Public Access
All booking reports in Laplace are public. The Louisiana Public Records Act under RS 44:1 makes all records used in public business open to inspection. This applies to booking logs, arrest reports, and the inmate roster at the St. John the Baptist Parish jail. You do not need a reason to request these records.
RS 44:3 deals with law enforcement records specifically. While some investigative files can be withheld before a case reaches final judgment, booking records are carved out as an exception. They are always public. The booking log and police log books stay open no matter what. In Laplace, that means you can go to the sheriff's office and ask to see the booking log. The staff is required by law to let you look at it. If you want copies, expect to pay $0.25 to $1.00 per page for plain copies. Mugshot copies cost more, usually between $5 and $25 per photo. But simple inspection of the log is free.
There is no special form needed. Just walk in and ask.
Booking Reports Beyond Laplace
Louisiana calls itself a closed record state when it comes to criminal history. This sounds odd given that booking reports are public. The difference is between local booking records and full criminal history. Booking records from the St. John the Baptist Parish jail are open under RS 44:1 and Article 228. Full criminal history through the LACCH system is restricted under RS 15:587. Only authorized agencies can access those files.
If someone arrested in Laplace ends up in state prison, RS 15:574.12 limits what the public can see. Only age, offense, conviction date, sentence length, and misconduct while incarcerated are available. But the original booking record from the parish level stays public. The VINELink notification system can help you track someone who was moved from the parish jail to state custody. You can also call the state imprisoned person locator at (225) 383-4580 for housing and release information.
The Louisiana DPS&C offender information page connects to the LAVNS search tool. It updates every 24 hours and lets you search by name or ID number.
St. John the Baptist Parish Booking Reports
Laplace is part of St. John the Baptist Parish. All bookings in the area go through the parish sheriff's office. For more details on the parish jail, court system, and records access, check the full St. John the Baptist Parish booking reports page.
Nearby Cities
People arrested near Laplace but in a different parish will have their booking reports held by that parish's sheriff. Check the right jurisdiction if you can't find someone in St. John the Baptist Parish records.