Search Acadia Parish Jail Mugshots
Acadia Parish jail mugshots are kept by the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office and made available through the LAVNS inmate roster system. The Acadia Parish detention center in Crowley processes thousands of jail bookings each year, and each arrest generates a mugshot along with booking details. You can search Acadia Parish jail mugshots online by last name through the LAVNS portal. Arrest records include the person's full name, date of birth, race, gender, and booking date. The Acadia Parish sheriff's jail records office also accepts in-person and written requests for booking records and mugshot copies at their Capitol Avenue location.
Acadia Parish Quick Facts
Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office and Jail Mugshots
The Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office runs the jail and detention center on Capital Avenue in Crowley. This is where all Acadia Parish jail mugshots are taken and stored. The APSO Corrections Facility holds up to 190 beds. In 2016 alone, corrections deputies processed over 2,700 inmates from all law enforcement agencies in Acadia Parish. That is a lot of jail bookings for a parish this size. Each arrest creates a new mugshot record.
Every arrest in Acadia Parish creates a booking record. That record includes the person's full name, date of birth, physical descriptors, last known address, and the date and time of arrest. It also shows the arrest location, the arresting agency, the officer's name and badge number, all charges, the booking number, a mugshot, bail or bond info, and release details. These Acadia Parish jail mugshots and booking records fall under Louisiana's public records law, La. R.S. 44:1, which gives the public a right to access most government documents.
You can reach the Acadia Parish sheriff's office at 337-788-8700. The jail itself has a separate line at 337-788-8737. Both are good numbers to call if you need help finding a specific inmate or jail booking record in Acadia Parish.
Note: Acadia Parish jail mugshots are public records and can be viewed at no cost through LAVNS.
| Sheriff's Office | 1037 Capitol Avenue, Crowley, LA 70526 Phone: 337-788-8700 |
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| Detention Center | 1061 Capital Avenue, Crowley, LA 70526 Phone: 337-788-8737 |
| Jail Capacity | 190 beds |
How to Search Acadia Parish Jail Mugshots Online
The fastest way to find Acadia Parish jail mugshots is through the LAVNS jail roster. LAVNS stands for Louisiana Victim Notification System, and it hosts inmate rosters for parishes across the state. The Acadia Parish inmate roster lets you search by the first letter of an inmate's last name. Results show the person's full name, date of birth, race, gender, and jail booking date.
You can access the Acadia Parish LAVNS roster at the link below. The site is free to use. No account is needed. Just pick a letter and browse the current Acadia Parish inmate list. Keep in mind that this jail roster shows people currently in custody. If someone has been released, their mugshot may no longer show up on the active Acadia Parish roster. For older jail mugshots, you may need to contact the sheriff's office directly.
The Acadia LAVNS roster page provides a direct look at who is in the detention center right now. You can see the Acadia Parish LAVNS Roster for current inmates.
The Acadia Parish jail roster updates regularly as new bookings come in and inmates get released. If the person you are looking for is not on the list, they may have already been processed out. Booking photos update daily.
Note: Acadia Parish arrest records on LAVNS only show current inmates, not people who have been released from jail.
Acadia Parish Inmate Booking Records
Each jail booking at the Acadia Parish Detention Center creates a detailed arrest record. This goes beyond just the mugshot. Acadia Parish booking records capture everything from physical traits to the charges filed. Louisiana law under La. R.S. 44:3 does list some exemptions to public access, but standard jail booking information and mugshots are generally available to the public.
A typical Acadia Parish jail booking record contains:
- Full name, date of birth, and physical descriptors
- Last known address and arrest location
- Arresting agency, officer name, and badge number
- All charges, booking number, and mugshot
- Bail or bond information and release details
The Acadia Parish LAVNS portal also connects to the main state system. You can visit the Acadia Parish LAVNS Portal to start your inmate search from the Acadia Parish landing page.
From here you can navigate to the Acadia Parish jail roster or sign up for victim notifications if you need to track a specific arrest case.
Requesting Acadia Parish Jail Mugshots by Mail or In Person
Not everything is online. Some Acadia Parish jail mugshots and booking records need to be requested the old-fashioned way. You can submit a written request to the sheriff's office or visit in person at the Capitol Avenue location in Crowley. Under La. R.S. 44:1, public records custodians must respond to requests within a reasonable time frame. There is no specific form you have to use. A simple letter or note explaining what records you need will work.
When you write your request, include as much detail as you can. The person's full name, approximate booking date, and any other identifying info will help staff find the right record. Send requests to the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office at 1037 Capitol Avenue, Crowley, LA 70526. If you visit in person, bring a valid ID. Staff can look up mugshots and booking records while you wait, depending on how busy the office is.
La. R.S. 44:700 addresses the use of jail mugshots in Louisiana. This statute places some limits on how booking photos can be used commercially. But accessing them for personal, legal, or journalistic reasons is still allowed under the public records framework. Acadia Parish follows these state guidelines for all jail mugshot requests.
Note: For older Acadia Parish booking records not found online, send a written request to the sheriff's office in Crowley.
Inmate Mail at Acadia Parish Jail
If you need to send mail to an inmate in the Acadia Parish jail, address it to: Inmate's Full Name, Acadia Parish Detention Center, 1061 Capital Avenue, Crowley, LA 70526. All inmate mail is subject to inspection. Do not send cash, food, or prohibited items. Letters and photos are generally accepted, but check with the Acadia Parish jail for current rules on what is allowed. The jail roster can confirm if the inmate is still in custody before you send anything.
Nearby Parishes
These parishes border Acadia Parish. If you are searching for jail mugshots and the person was arrested in a neighboring area, check the parish where the arrest took place.