Metairie Jail Mugshots Lookup
Metairie jail mugshots are handled by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office since Metairie is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Parish with no city police force of its own. All arrests in Metairie go through JPSO, and inmates are booked at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center in Gretna. The sheriff's office posts an online inmate roster that anyone can search for free. With a population of around 140,000, Metairie is the largest census-designated place in Louisiana and generates a steady flow of booking records through the parish system.
Metairie Quick Facts
Metairie Law Enforcement Jail Records
Metairie does not have its own police department. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office provides all law enforcement services for the area. JPSO deputies patrol Metairie, respond to calls, and make arrests. This is different from cities like New Orleans or Shreveport, which have their own police forces.
| Agency | Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office (JPSO) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1233 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA 70058 |
| Phone | (504) 363-5500 |
| Records | (504) 363-5590 |
| centralrecords@jpso.com | |
| Website | jpso.com |
Since JPSO handles everything in Metairie, all jail mugshots and booking records go directly into the parish system. There is no separate city jail or city booking process. This makes searching for Metairie jail mugshots simpler in some ways because there is only one agency to deal with. Each Metairie arrest generates a jail mugshot in the parish booking system.
Note: Metairie jail mugshots are taken at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center in Gretna after arrest.
Metairie Jail Mugshots Search
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office publishes an inmate roster on its website. This is where you go to find jail mugshots for people arrested in Metairie.
The roster at jpso.com/inmate-roster lets you search by name, sex, and race. Results include the inmate's name, booking number, charges, bond amount, and housing assignment. The roster covers all current inmates at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center, not just those from Metairie. You may see people arrested in Kenner, Gretna, and other parts of Jefferson Parish on the same list.
The JPSO website offers a clear layout for its inmate search feature.
The roster updates as bookings and releases happen throughout the day. Current inmates show up within a few hours of being processed at the jail.
Jefferson Parish Jail Bookings
People arrested in Metairie are booked at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center. The jail is in Gretna, on the west bank of the river.
| Facility | Jefferson Parish Correctional Center (JPCC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 Dolhonde Street, Gretna, LA 70053 |
| Phone | (504) 368-5360 |
The booking process at JPCC includes the mugshot, fingerprints, and entry of all charges into the system. Bond gets set by a judge, typically within a couple of days. Inmates can post bond and get released, or they stay at the facility until their case moves through court. For short sentences, inmates may serve time right there at JPCC.
Families looking for someone arrested in Metairie should check the JPSO inmate roster first. If the person is not listed, they may have already been released or transferred. You can also call the jail desk at (504) 368-5360 for help with Metairie jail records.
Note: Metairie inmate records and jail mugshots are stored at the same facility used for Kenner and Gretna bookings.
Getting Older Metairie Jail Mugshots
The online roster only shows current inmates. For older booking records, you need to make a public records request to JPSO. Under La. R.S. 44:1, booking records are public. Send your request to the central records unit by mail, email, or in person.
Include the person's full name and any identifying info you have. A date of birth or rough arrest date helps narrow things down. The records unit at (504) 363-5590 or centralrecords@jpso.com can answer questions about fees and processing times. Most standard requests are filled within a few business days.
The online search shown above is the quickest way to check on recent bookings in Jefferson Parish.
La. R.S. 44:3 does have some exemptions for certain law enforcement records. Active case files and investigative notes may not be available. But basic Metairie jail booking info and mugshots are usually accessible. La. R.S. 44:700 sets rules on how jail mugshot images can be used, so keep that in mind if you plan to share them. The jail roster is free to search.
Note: Metairie jail mugshot requests can be sent to the JPSO central records unit at centralrecords@jpso.com.
Statewide Jail Search Resources
For people who have left the parish jail system, try these broader tools. The Louisiana DPS&C at doc.louisiana.gov tracks state prison inmates. VINELink at vinelink.com covers both parish and state facilities and offers custody alerts.
Nearby Cities
Metairie is close to several other cities in the New Orleans metro area. Some share the same Jefferson Parish jail system, while others use different parishes.
- Kenner (Jefferson Parish)
- New Orleans (Orleans Parish)
Kenner is also in Jefferson Parish, so its arrests go to the same JPCC facility. New Orleans uses the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office, which is a completely separate system.
Jefferson Parish Jail Records
Metairie falls within Jefferson Parish, and all booking records go through the parish sheriff's system. For more on parish-level inmate search tools, court resources, and records requests, visit the full Jefferson Parish page.