Houma Busted Mugshots
Houma busted mugshots are held by the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office and the Houma Police Department. Both agencies make arrests in the city, and booking records end up at the Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex. The sheriff runs the jail and processes all inmates for the parish. This page covers how to search for Houma busted mugshots, what tools are available, and the fees and laws that apply to getting arrest records in Terrebonne Parish.
Houma Quick Facts
Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Inmate Search
The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office is the main source for Houma busted mugshots. The sheriff's main office is at 7856 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360. Call (985) 876-2500 for general info. The website provides links to view current incarcerations, outstanding warrants, and attorney case records.
The Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex sits at 3211 Grand Caillou Road, Houma, LA 70363. This is where all bookings happen for the parish. When someone gets arrested in Houma, whether by city police or sheriff's deputies, they are brought here for intake. A mugshot is taken during that process. The jail roster updates regularly, so new arrests often show up fast.
You can check current inmates, outstanding warrants, and attorney case data through the sheriff's online system. This is the fastest free way to see if someone was recently arrested in Houma.
| TPSO Main Office |
7856 Main Street Houma, LA 70360 Phone: (985) 876-2500 |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Complex |
3211 Grand Caillou Road Houma, LA 70363 |
Houma Police Department
The Houma Police Department handles law enforcement inside the city limits. HPD makes its own arrests, but all bookings go through the Terrebonne Parish jail. So even if Houma police pick someone up, the mugshot ends up in the same parish system. You do not need to check two separate databases to find a Houma busted mugshot.
If you want arrest records from a Houma Police case specifically, you can contact HPD directly. They can provide incident reports and case details for arrests made by city officers. But the booking photo itself comes from the parish jail intake process at TPCJC.
Visiting and Contacting Inmates at TPCJC
The Terrebonne Parish jail uses a video visitation system run by City Tele Coin. You can reach them at 1-318-746-1114 to set up visits. All visits are done by video rather than in person. This is the standard system the parish uses for inmate contact.
If you need to send mail to someone held at the Terrebonne Parish jail, use this address: INMATE NAME (BOI NUMBER), TERREBONNE PARISH JAIL, 4506 MARLENA ST, UNIT 22, BOSSIER CITY, LA 71111. The mailing address goes through a processing center, not the jail itself. Make sure you include the BOI number or the letter may not get delivered to the right person.
Commissary deposits can be made through TouchPayDirect. The facility code is 270360. You can also call 1-866-232-1899 to add funds by phone. Funds added via telephone are automatic, online deposits take 24 hours. Keep that in mind if you need to get money on someone's books in a hurry.
The screenshot above shows one of the state-level records systems that ties into arrest data across Louisiana parishes, including Terrebonne.
Letter of Incarceration
The TPCJC issues a Letter of Incarceration for $15 per incarceration. This document confirms that someone was or is held at the parish jail. It can be used for court proceedings, employment matters, or other legal needs. Contact the jail to request one.
The fee is flat. One letter covers one incarceration period. If you need letters for more than one stay, each one costs $15 separately. Bring a valid ID when you make the request in person.
Louisiana Victim Notification in Terrebonne Parish
The Louisiana Automated Victim Notification System (LAVNS) covers Terrebonne Parish. You can register to get alerts when an offender's custody status changes. The system sends updates when someone is released, transferred, or escapes. It is free and confidential.
LAVNS is separate from the jail roster. The roster shows who is currently locked up. LAVNS sends you updates going forward. Both tools are useful, but they serve different purposes. If you just want to check a mugshot, use the sheriff's inmate lookup. If you want ongoing alerts about a specific person, register with LAVNS.
Houma Busted Mugshots and Public Records Law
Under La. R.S. 44:1, most government records in Louisiana are open to the public. That includes arrest records and booking photos held by law enforcement. You have the right to request these records from the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office or the Houma Police Department. Agencies must respond within three business days.
Some records are exempt. Under La. R.S. 44:4.1, certain investigative records can be held back if releasing them would hurt an active case. Juvenile arrest records are sealed by default. But for the vast majority of adult arrests in Houma, the mugshot is a public record anyone can request.
La. R.S. 15:587 establishes the Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification. That office keeps a statewide database of arrest records. Access to the full criminal history system is restricted. Only law enforcement and certain authorized parties can run fingerprint-based checks through it. The public portion is what you see on the jail roster: booking info, charges, and the mugshot for current or recent arrests.
Expungement of Houma Arrest Records
Under La. R.S. 44:9, people arrested in Houma who were not convicted can petition to have their records expunged. This removes the mugshot and arrest data from public databases. The petition goes through the court in Terrebonne Parish. There are filing fees and eligibility rules that depend on the charge and case outcome.
Once a court grants an expungement, the sheriff's office must pull the record from its public systems. The booking photo will no longer show up on the jail roster or inmate search. If you search for a Houma busted mugshot and find nothing, the record may have been expunged. Not every arrest qualifies. Felony convictions, for example, are harder to expunge than dismissed misdemeanors.
Other Ways to Find Houma Busted Mugshots
Beyond the parish sheriff and Houma PD, there are more places to look for Houma arrest data.
The VINE notification system covers jails across Louisiana, including Terrebonne Parish. You can search for inmates and sign up for custody alerts. The service is free and covers both parish and state facilities.
The Louisiana Department of Corrections runs an offender locator for people serving time in state prison. If someone arrested in Houma was convicted and sent to a state facility, you can search for them on the DOC site. It shows current location, sentence length, and a photo. It does not cover people still held at the parish level.
The Louisiana Clerks of Court portal gives access to court records from parishes across the state. You can search by name to find case filings tied to a Houma arrest. This helps you trace what happened after a booking went through.
Houma Busted Mugshots Fees
The online inmate search through the sheriff is free to use. Getting physical copies of booking records will carry a fee. Standard copy charges at most Louisiana agencies run from $0.25 to $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost more. A Letter of Incarceration from TPCJC is $15 per incarceration.
Court records from the Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court also have copy fees. Standard copies run about $1.00 per page. Call ahead to get the current rates before you go. Fees can change without much warning, and knowing what to expect saves you a wasted trip.
Terrebonne Parish Busted Mugshots
Houma is the parish seat of Terrebonne Parish. Every arrest in the city goes through the parish jail for booking. For full details on the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office, jail roster access, and parish-level records, visit the Terrebonne Parish page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are within driving distance of Houma. If you need to check arrest records from nearby areas, each page covers its own booking system and search tools.