Find Bossier Parish Jail Mugshots

Bossier Parish jail mugshots are available through the sheriff's online inmate search tool and the statewide LAVNS roster. Sheriff Julian C. Whittington's office operates multiple jail facilities in the parish, including the Maximum Security Facility in Plain Dealing and the Bossier City Jail. Each booking produces a jail mugshot and a detailed arrest record. Bossier Parish updates its roster frequently, with some information refreshed as often as every 15 minutes. You can search by name on the sheriff's website or browse the LAVNS roster for current inmates held in Bossier Parish.

Bossier Parish Sheriff and Jail Records

The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office is headed by Sheriff Julian C. Whittington. The office handles all law enforcement, corrections, and jail records for the parish. Booking records are created for every arrest. Bossier Parish runs more than one jail, which is unusual for a Louisiana parish of this size. The main facility is the Maximum Security Facility at 2985 Old Plain Dealing Road in Plain Dealing. This facility operates 24 hours a day and can be reached at 318-326-4405.

There is also the Bossier City Jail at 620 Benton Road in Bossier City, with a phone number of 318-741-8629. The Medium Security facility can be reached at 318-326-5927. Adult Probation operates at 318-676-7040. With multiple detention facilities, it is important to know where an inmate is being held if you plan to visit or send mail. Each facility keeps its own jail roster.

Most jails in Bossier Parish update their jail roster at least once per day. Some booking information gets refreshed as often as every 15 minutes in the inmate roster. That makes Bossier Parish one of the more current systems in Louisiana when it comes to jail mugshot availability. The jail roster is free to browse.

Bossier Parish Jail Mugshot Search Tools

Bossier Parish offers more ways to search for jail mugshots than most Louisiana parishes. The sheriff's own website has a dedicated inmate search page. This is separate from the LAVNS roster and pulls data directly from the jail management system. You can search by name and see results that include the person's photo, charges, bond amounts, and custody status.

Start at the main sheriff's website. Visit the Bossier Parish Sheriff's website for links to the inmate search and other services.

From there, navigate to the inmate search tool. The Bossier Parish Inmate Search page lets you look up current and recent inmates by name.

This inmate search tool is one of the best parish-level options in Louisiana. Results show the person's full name, jail mugshot, physical characteristics, booking number, charges with statute references, bond amounts, court date and location, and previous arrest history. It is a thorough booking record that goes well beyond a simple jail roster listing.

Note that the sheriff's office has stated: if you cannot find the mugshot of someone who has been arrested, it may be because the parish or the state has recently changed its policy on publicly posting booking photos in the jail roster. Policies can shift, so what is available today may differ from what was posted last month.

Note: Bossier Parish jail mugshots from the inmate search tool include charges, bond amounts, and booking photos.

LAVNS Roster for Bossier Parish Mugshots

In addition to the sheriff's search tool, Bossier Parish feeds inmate data into the LAVNS system. The Louisiana Victim Notification System provides a secondary way to look up who is in the Bossier Parish jail. The LAVNS page shows current inmates with basic booking details.

Check the Bossier Parish LAVNS page to browse the current inmate roster and access jail mugshot records.

LAVNS is free. It also has a notification feature. If you need to know when an inmate's custody status changes, sign up for alerts through the system. This was originally built for crime victims but is open to anyone. Each arrest record on LAVNS links back to the jail booking data.

Note: Bossier Parish arrest records on LAVNS are available at no cost and update as inmates are booked or released.

What Bossier Parish Booking Records Include

Bossier Parish booking records are more detailed than what many parishes provide. A typical arrest record includes the person's full name, physical characteristics, and one or more jail mugshot photos. It also shows the booking number, inmate ID, booking date and time, all charges with the specific statute cited, bond or bail amounts, court date and court name, and the location of the court. Previous arrests and convictions may also appear in the record.

This level of detail makes these jail records particularly useful for anyone trying to get a full picture of an arrest. Louisiana law under La. R.S. 44:1 supports public access to these records. La. R.S. 44:3 sets some limits, mainly around juvenile records, sealed files, and active investigations. But for adult arrests, the booking record and mugshot are public.

La. R.S. 44:700 adds rules about mugshot use. The law targets companies that post booking photos online and charge fees for removal. But it preserves the public's right to access booking photos for personal, legal, and media purposes. The parish follows these state guidelines for jail mugshot access.

Requesting Bossier Parish Jail Records by Mail

For formal records requests, write to: Bossier Parish Sheriff, Attn: Jail Records, 2985 Old Plain Dealing Rd., Plain Dealing, LA 71064. Include the person's full name, inmate ID if you have it, and the approximate booking date. Be clear about what you need. If you want a mugshot, say so. If you want the full booking sheet, specify that.

Reference La. R.S. 44:1 in your letter. This tells the staff you are making a formal public records request. The office must respond within a reasonable time under Louisiana law. Copy fees may apply for jail mugshot prints, so ask about current rates if you call ahead.

Note: Bossier Parish booking records requested by mail should include the inmate's full name and approximate arrest date.

Cities in Bossier Parish

Bossier Parish includes several communities, with Bossier City being the largest. Bossier City has its own jail facility at 620 Benton Road. The parish seat is Benton, where the Clerk of Court is located. Arrests anywhere in Bossier Parish go through the parish system, though initial processing may happen at different facilities depending on the location of the arrest.

Inmate Mail at Bossier Parish Jail

To send mail to someone at the Bossier Parish Maximum Security Facility, address it to: Inmate's Full Name and Inmate ID#, Bossier Parish Maximum Security Facility, 2985 Old Plain Dealing Rd., Plain Dealing, LA 71064. All mail is inspected. Include the inmate's ID number on the envelope to make sure it reaches the right person. Check with the detention facility for rules about what you can and cannot send.

Nearby Parishes

Bossier Parish is in the northwest corner of Louisiana. These neighboring parishes have their own jail systems and mugshot records.