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Updated on: December 22, 2023
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You can find an inmate in the custody of the LDPS&C by searching the LAVNS. The LAVNS provides updates on how an inmate progresses through the legal system. In addition, you can utilize the system to keep track of offenders' custodial circumstances and court hearings. 

On the other hand, most of Louisiana's parishes offer internet resources for the public to find inmates. The online resources allow you to perform inmate searches by name, race, or sex. 

Louisiana Prisoner Lookup and Process 

To initiate the search, visit the Prisoner Lookup tool to find an inmate. On this tool, you can search by name or by Inmate's ID. The locator tool will provide information on inmates in federal, state, County, private, DHS, and ICE incarceration facilities.  

To search by name, enter the offender's first, middle, and last name. Afterward, the page will display a list of current and previous convicts who match the details you submitted. 

Click on the name of the Inmate you are interested in obtaining more information. Some of the information you obtain include Inmate's name, gender, physical description, bookings, arrests, facility incarcerated, court dates, release date, offense committed, and address. 

Louisiana Jail Search and Process 

There are several resources you can use to find out if a loved one is incarcerated in any of Louisiana jails. At first, you will need to collect details concerning the person and do some searching, either over the phone or online. Below are some steps on how to search:

Gather Details about the person you are searching 

The more details you have, the simpler the process will become. At a minimum, you should at least have the Inmate's full name or other identifying characteristics such as date of birth, age, gender, hair color, and race. If you are unfamiliar with the Inmate's full name, you can track them using their nickname and date of arrest. 

Figure out which jail the Inmate would be held at 

If you know the Inmate's status, it may be easier to figure out which jail they are holding. If, for instance, the Inmate has just been arrested, they are likely to be held in the county jail they were arrested. Moreover, if the Inmate is awaiting trial or arraignment, they will most likely be held in their home county jail. 

Use an Online Search Engine to find County's website

If you know where the Inmate was arrested, you can start by searching for the County's website. If you have no idea where the Inmate was arrested but know their county name, search for that County's website instead. 

Check the Website for the County Sheriff, Police Department, or Municipal Court of the County 

In Louisiana, county jail websites have searchable databases of all incarcerated inmates. Some the law enforcement entities, such as the sheriff's office, police department, and municipal court, have custody of Inmate records. Therefore, you can find Inmate information on their websites r visit their offices in person. 

On the other hand, you can use third-party websites to find an inmate's information. However, some information you obtain from third-party websites may be outdated and incorrect. 

Call the County Jail or Courts Office 

Suppose you do not have internet access or encounter problems finding an inmate online. In that case, you can call the county jail directly to confirm if an inmate is in that specific facility. Alternatively, you can visit the facility during visiting hours to find out if an inmate is in that facility. 

How to Find Someone in ICE Custody 

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) detains immigrants who are undocumented or due to some other reasons using Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities as well as state and local, and correctional facilities. Sometimes the process may be confusing, especially if you have no idea where a loved one is held or how to release them. 

To find an inmate held in ICE custody, you can use the following ways:

Use the ICE Online Detainee Locator System 

The ICE Detainee Locator System allows you to find someone 18 years and above. The locator provides you with two searchable options such as; 

Search by A-Number 

You can search for a loved one held in ICE custody by providing their A-Number, which contains nine digits. You can find the A-Number on immigration documents such as work permits, green cards, immigrant fee handouts, and passport visa stamps. If the A-Number has fewer digits, you must add zeros in the beginning for better results. You must include the detainee's country of birth along with the A-Number. 

Search by Biographical Details 

If the detainee's A-Number is unavailable, you can search by using biographic information such as the detainee's full name, country of birth, and date of birth. If you encounter problems during the search, check for misspellings and add or remove hyphens. 

Call the Facility to Verify the Detainee's Presence 

Sometimes it may take time to update the online system. In most cases, the system is updated within a few hours after a detainee has arrived at a new location, especially after the transfer. Therefore, you can call and make sure the detainee has not been transferred. Remember that a detainee can be transferred quickly and without notice or removed from the country within a few days after detention. 

Check nearby Jails or Correctional Facilities. 

If the detainee does not show up in the ICE system, there is a high probability they may be held in a local jail rather than an ICE facility. Moreover, if the detainee has been charged with an offense, they will be housed in a correctional facility rather than an immigration facility. 

Contact the Nearest ICE Field Office 

The field office can assist you in finding detainees who have recently been detained or whose details aren't available in the online system. If, for instance, the detainee is a juvenile, you may not find their information online. Therefore, you can contact the local ICE field office to obtain information. You can find contact details for all ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Offices online. When calling the office, you must provide the detainee's full name, and in return, you will get the information you require r the agent may direct you to someone who can help you. 

Find out the Name and Location of the Detainee's Deportation Officer 

After contacting the ICE field office, you can request to speak with the deportation officer assigned to the detainee's case. The deportation officer is responsible for the detainee's well-being while they are in immigration custody and administering immigration cases. In addition, the deportation officer can offer you information on how and when you can visit the detainee. 

Find out what Relief Options are Available for the Detainee 

The deportation officer can provide certain release forms, such as voluntary departure. Depending on the forms of relief available, you may consult your attorney to understand what those options might mean for the detainee's future. 

Determine whether the Bond has been Set 

ICE may have set a bond, the same to bail in an ordinary criminal court, that must be paid before the detainee is released. You can confirm with the deportation officer concerning the detainee's Bond. If the officer tells you the detainee doesn't have a bond, you must find out if it's because the Bond hasn't been set or because the detainee isn't eligible for a bond. In most cases, if the detainee has prior removal order or has a record of committing certain offenses such as drug offenses, violent felonies, or terrorism-related crimes, the law mandates detention, and the detainee cannot be released before removal hearings are completed in court. 

How to find a Sex Offender in Louisiana 

In Louisiana, persons found guilty of sex offenses by the state courts face severe penalties such as a sentence or fine payment. The state's criminal laws outline different sexual crimes such as rape, sexual battery, carnal knowledge of a child, sexual molestation, indecent behavior with minors, and underage pornography. 

Searching Online for Sex Offender Information 

As per Louisiana Revised Statutes 15:542.1, the public must have access to notification of sex offenders living in their area. As such, you can find sex offenders living around you on databases provided by different law enforcement agencies. For instance, the Louisiana State Police keeps a State Sex Offender and Child Predator Registry site that offers sex offender information. Some of the results you obtain from searching include the sex offender's full name, gender, physical description, facility incarcerated, release date, bookings, arrests, court dates, sex crime committed, mug shots, address, photographs, and fingerprints. 

Federal Bureau of Investigation 

In Louisiana, you can find sex offenders through the FBI website. Federal law requires the FBI to establish and maintain sex offender records and make them available to the public. The FBI has set up an online database where you can search for registered sex offenders. 

Run an Online Nationwide Search 

The U.S Department of Justice (DOJ) keeps the DRU Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW), which you can use to search for sex offenders in all jurisdictions at once. The NSOPW website may be useful as you can know if an individual is a registered sex offender in another country, state, U.S Territory, or Indian tribe. 

Using the Resources of your Local Sheriff's Department 

The local sheriff's department can provide details concerning registered sex predators in your area. On the other hand, you can contact your local sheriff's department in person, online, or by telephone to know what resources are available to you. For instance, you can search the local sheriff's department sex offender database online, request a list of all outstanding criminal warrants in the County for sex-related offenses or ask for a copy of the County's Most Wanted list. 

Request a Criminal History Report 

In Louisiana, most police and county sheriff's departments provide criminal history reports, which can provide you with a list of any felony arrests that a particular individual has in the state. In addition, there are several databases showing sex offenders currently incarcerated. On the other hand, other entities publish a list of warrants that the court system has given each day. It is important to remember that criminal records are regarded as public records, meaning you can receive them upon request. Upon request of the criminal records, you must provide certain identifying details concerning the individual in the subject. However, law enforcement agencies may charge you a small fee to request criminal records to provide the details you require. 

Running Background Checks 

To find information concerning sex offenders, you can run background through various ways, such as: 

Contact a Private Company that Provides Background Checks 

Several companies provide background checks for a small fee. For instance, some of the companies in Louisiana you can contact to request background checks include AccuScreen Systems, Compliance Background Screening Services (CBSS), Confidential Research Services (LLC), and Global Data Fusion Background Screening Services. 

Contact Government Entities 

In Louisiana, you can contact several government agencies that offer criminal background checks. For instance, you can contact the Police Department, Sheriff's Office, FBI, and Department of Public Safety. Apart from contacting government agencies, you can visit the Louisiana government's website and run a search for background checks in the state. 

Go Beyond Sex Offender Databases 

It is important to keep in mind that not all sex offenders are registered. Furthermore, some sex predators may no longer be required to register. Federal law enforcement entities estimate approximately 100,000 unregistered sex predators in the United States. Therefore, if you want to know unregistered sex offenders in your area, you can do the following; 

Hire a Private Investigator 

You can hire a private investigator if you cannot find any useful information on your own or via online sources. Most private agencies in Louisiana offer investigative services and may have access to resources or databases that the general public cannot access. 

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