Slidell Booking Reports
Slidell booking reports are held by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office, which handles all jail operations for the parish. As the largest city in St. Tammany Parish with about 28,000 residents, Slidell sees a steady flow of arrests each year. The Slidell Police Department makes arrests in the city, while the sheriff's office processes bookings and keeps inmate records. You can search for booking reports through free online tools, by phone, or in person at the sheriff's office on Brownswitch Road. All booking data in Slidell is public under Louisiana law and can be looked up at no cost.
Slidell Quick Facts
Slidell Booking Report Agencies
Two agencies play a role in Slidell booking reports. The Slidell Police Department patrols the city and makes arrests. Once someone is taken into custody, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office handles the booking and keeps jail records. Chief Daniel Seuzeneau leads the Slidell Police Department and has made crime tip submission a key part of community outreach. The department works with residents to report suspicious activity and address crime at the local level.
The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office is based at 300 Brownswitch Road in Slidell. You can reach them at (985) 809-8200 for any booking or inmate questions. The sheriff's office runs the parish jail at 1200 Champagne Street in Covington, which holds inmates from across St. Tammany Parish including those arrested in Slidell. When a Slidell officer makes an arrest, the person gets booked at the parish jail. Under Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Article 228, every officer who makes an arrest must book the person right away. Those booking records stay open for public inspection at all times.
| Slidell PD | Slidell, LA Chief Daniel Seuzeneau |
|---|---|
| STPSO | 300 Brownswitch Road, Slidell, LA 70458 Phone: (985) 809-8200 |
| Parish Jail | 1200 Champagne Street, Covington, LA 70433 Phone: (985) 809-8200 |
The parish clerk of court at 510 E Boston Street in Covington handles court records from cases that move past the booking stage. If a case goes to trial, the clerk keeps those files.
How to Search Slidell Booking Reports
There are several ways to look up booking reports in Slidell. The fastest option is the online inmate search tool. You can also call the sheriff's office or use the state victim notification system. Each method is free and open to the public.
The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office runs an online inmate search at sttammanyparishrecords.us where you can look up anyone currently held in the parish jail or recently booked. The search lets you find people by name and shows their booking details, charges, bond info, and mugshot. This tool covers all arrests in St. Tammany Parish, so if someone was picked up in Slidell, their booking record will show up here. The system tracks the full custody history from intake through release. Records include the person's legal name, date of birth, arresting agency, current charges, and projected release date.
You can also call (985) 809-8200 to check on an inmate by phone. The staff can confirm if someone is in custody and give you basic booking info. For a broader search, the VINELink system at 1-866-566-8463 lets you track offenders across Louisiana. VINELink updates every 24 hours and can alert you when someone's custody status changes.
The VINELink system is one of the most used tools in Louisiana for tracking inmates after booking. It covers parish jails and state facilities, so if someone arrested in Slidell gets moved to a state prison, you can still find them through this portal.
Note: The online inmate search for St. Tammany Parish is free and does not need an account or registration to use.
Slidell Arrest Records and Public Access
Booking reports in Slidell are public records. That is the law. The Louisiana Public Records Act under RS 44:1 says all records used in public business are open to anyone who wants to see them. This includes booking logs, arrest reports, and jail rosters from the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
RS 44:3 lays out some limits on law enforcement records. Certain parts of an investigation file can be held back before a case reaches a final judgment. But booking records themselves are always public. The booking log at the sheriff's office is open for inspection. You can walk in and ask to see it. Staff must let you look. If you want paper copies, fees run from $0.25 to $1.00 per page. Mugshot copies may cost between $5 and $25 depending on the format you need. Just looking at the log costs nothing.
Anyone can request these records. You do not need to explain why you want them. There is no form to fill out for a simple inspection of the booking log at the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office in Slidell.
St. Tammany Parish Booking Records
The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office serves all of St. Tammany Parish, which has over 250,000 residents. Slidell is the largest city in the parish, so a good share of booking activity comes from arrests made by the Slidell Police Department. The sheriff's office website at stpso.com lists services like the inmate roster, paying tickets and court fines, requesting public records, and checking the sex offender registry.
Inmate records from St. Tammany Parish include full legal name and aliases, date of birth, gender, race, height, weight, physical traits, booking photo, date and time of intake, the arresting agency, current charges, bond and bail details, the court handling the case, and a projected release date when one has been set. These details come straight from the booking process and are part of the public record under Article 228 of the Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure.
The parish jail in Covington holds inmates from Slidell and other St. Tammany communities. If you need a letter of incarceration or certified copies of booking records, contact the sheriff's office directly at (985) 809-8200. Processing times vary but state law under RS 44:1 requires a response within three business days for most public records requests.
Note: Fees for certified copies of Slidell booking records are set by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office and may differ from plain copy rates.
Booking Reports and State Records
Louisiana is a closed record state for full criminal history. That can be confusing since booking reports are public. Here is the key difference. Local booking records from the parish jail are open. Full criminal history through the Louisiana State Police LACCH system is restricted under RS 15:587. Only certain agencies can pull those records.
RS 15:574.12 keeps most prison records confidential. The public can only see basic facts like age, offense, date of conviction, sentence length, and misconduct while locked up. But local booking reports from the St. Tammany Parish jail are a separate matter. Those stay open under Article 228 and RS 44:1. If someone arrested in Slidell goes to state prison, the DPS&C offender locator can help you track them. You can also call (225) 383-4580 for the automated imprisoned person locator.
St. Tammany Parish Booking Reports
Slidell is part of St. Tammany Parish. All booking reports filed in the city go through the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office. For more on parish court operations, jail procedures, and related records, check the full St. Tammany Parish booking reports page.
Nearby Cities
If someone was arrested near Slidell but in a different jurisdiction, you may need to check with that area's parish sheriff office for booking records.