Search Hammond Jail Mugshots

Hammond jail mugshots are processed through the Tangipahoa Parish jail system. The Hammond Police Department makes arrests in the city, but people who are booked go to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Amite, the parish seat. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office runs the jail and keeps all booking records. The sheriff posts inmate data on its website, including a jail guide with rosters, warrants, and charge details. Hammond is the largest city in Tangipahoa Parish and sits along I-12 between Baton Rouge and Slidell. Anyone can look up jail mugshots and arrest records for free using the sheriff's online tools.

Hammond Police Arrest Records

The Hammond Police Department handles law enforcement in the city. HPD officers patrol the streets, respond to calls, and make arrests. The department has its own headquarters on E. Thomas Street.

HPD does not run its own long-term jail. After an arrest, the person is taken to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Amite for booking. That is where the mugshot is taken and charges are officially entered into the system. Call HPD at (985) 277-5700 if you need info about a recent arrest, but for the booking record and mugshot, check the parish system.

The Hammond Police Department website has info on the department and city services.

The site covers HPD news, contact info, and links to city government resources. Hammond jail mugshots are not posted on this site. You need to check the Tangipahoa Parish system for jail booking records.

Note: Hammond jail mugshots are taken at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Amite, not at the Hammond Police Department.

Hammond Jail Mugshots Search

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office runs an online jail guide with inmate search tools. This is the best way to find jail mugshots for people arrested in Hammond.

The jail guide at tpso.org/resource/jail-guide gives access to the inmate roster, warrants, released inmates, and charge details. You can search by name and get results that show the mugshot, charges, bond, and custody status. The tool is free and available around the clock.

The Tangipahoa Parish jail guide is shown below.

This page is the starting point for all inmate searches in Tangipahoa Parish. From here you can access the current roster, look up released inmates, and check warrant lists.

The LAVNS portal at tangipahoa.lavns.org is another option. It is part of the Louisiana Victim Notification System and lets you search inmates and set up alerts for custody changes. Both tools pull from the same data, so use whichever one you prefer.

Under La. R.S. 44:1, these records are public. Anyone can look them up. La. R.S. 44:3 lists some exemptions for law enforcement files, but basic booking data like the mugshot and charges is open. You do not need to give a reason for your search.

Tangipahoa Parish Jail Bookings

The Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Amite is where people arrested in Hammond go for booking. Amite is the parish seat, about 15 miles west of Hammond.

The booking process takes a mugshot, records fingerprints, and logs all charges. Bond is set by a judge, usually within a day or two. Inmates stay at this facility until they post bond, go through the court process, or get transferred to a state prison after sentencing.

Family members can check on Hammond inmates using the online jail mugshot search tools or by calling the jail at (985) 748-3219. The sheriff's office also posts arrest press releases on its website and social media. These are public jail records.

Note: Hammond inmate records and jail mugshots are filed under Tangipahoa Parish in the statewide booking system.

Getting Hammond Jail Arrest Records

Start with the online tools. The jail guide and LAVNS portal cover current inmates. If you find the person, you can see their mugshot and charges right away.

For older records, contact the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. Call (985) 748-3219 or reach out through the website. Give them the person's name and approximate arrest date. They will check their files and tell you what is available. Written requests work well for formal needs. Small copy fees may apply.

You can also check with HPD for arrest reports. The police department keeps its own records of arrests made by Hammond officers. Call (985) 277-5700 during business hours. These reports are separate from the jail booking records kept by the sheriff.

La. R.S. 44:700 has rules on commercial use of jail mugshot photos. Personal lookups are not affected. You can view and get copies of Hammond jail booking records for your own use without restrictions. If a jail records request gets turned down, Louisiana law lets you go to district court to challenge it.

Note: Hammond arrest records and mugshot photos from the Tangipahoa Parish Jail are public under Louisiana law.

Statewide Jail Mugshot Tools

Sometimes the person is no longer in parish custody. They may have gone to state prison or been released. The state has resources for that.

The DPS&C Imprisoned Person Locator at doc.louisiana.gov covers all state prisons in Louisiana. Search by name or DOC number. VINELink at vinelink.com tracks inmates across the state and country. You can set up free alerts for phone, email, or text when an inmate's status changes.

Nearby City Jail Mugshots

Hammond is near several other cities with their own arrest records.

• Slidell (St. Tammany Parish)
• Baton Rouge (East Baton Rouge Parish)
• Central (East Baton Rouge Parish)
• LaPlace (St. John the Baptist Parish)
• Prairieville (Ascension Parish)

Each city's arrests go through a different parish. Slidell uses St. Tammany Parish. Baton Rouge and Central use East Baton Rouge Parish. Check the right parish for wherever the arrest took place.

Tangipahoa Parish Jail Records

Hammond is the largest city in Tangipahoa Parish. All jail bookings, mugshots, and arrest records for the city go through the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. The parish page covers the full jail system, online search tools, and other public records for the area.

View Tangipahoa Parish Jail Mugshots