LaPlace Busted Mugshots Database
LaPlace busted mugshots are managed by the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office, which provides law enforcement for this community in Louisiana. LaPlace does not have its own police force. All arrests in the area go through the parish sheriff. You can search for LaPlace arrest records and booking photos using the LAVNS inmate roster, the sheriff's mobile app, and the parish clerk of court. This guide covers each option for finding LaPlace busted mugshots and the rules that apply to these public records.
LaPlace Quick Facts
St. John Parish Sheriff and LaPlace Arrests
Sheriff Mike Tregre's office handles all law enforcement for LaPlace. The main office is at 1801 West Airline Hwy., LaPlace, LA 70068. Call (985) 652-9513 for general questions. Because LaPlace has no city police department, every arrest in this area starts and ends with the parish sheriff. Deputies patrol the community, respond to calls, and bring arrested individuals to parish facilities for booking.
The parish runs two detention facilities in LaPlace. The St. John Parish Prison sits at the same address as the sheriff's office on West Airline Highway. The phone number is (985) 652-9513. The Sherman Walker Correctional Center is at 100 Deputy Barton Granier Drive, LaPlace, LA 70068. Call (985) 359-8716 for that facility. Between the two sites, the parish holds all inmates from LaPlace and the surrounding area. A mugshot is taken during the booking process at intake.
LaPlace Busted Mugshots Online Search
The LAVNS inmate roster for St. John the Baptist Parish is the fastest way to find LaPlace busted mugshots. This free tool shows current inmates with their booking photo, charges, bond amount, and custody status. Search by name to find someone arrested in LaPlace. The screenshot below shows the LAVNS search interface for St. John Parish.
The roster updates as new bookings come in. A LaPlace arrest can appear on the roster within hours. Released inmates may stay visible for a short window before dropping off.
The sheriff's office also has a free mobile app. You can use it to search for inmates, view warrants, and check crime mapping data for the LaPlace area. The app pulls from the same booking system as the LAVNS roster. It is a good option if you want to check arrest records from your phone.
LaPlace Arrest Records and Public Access
Under La. R.S. 44:1, arrest records in Louisiana are public records. That includes mugshots. Anyone can request a copy of a LaPlace booking photo from the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office. The agency must respond within three business days of getting a written request. Standard copy fees run from $0.25 to $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost more.
Some records are off limits. Juvenile arrests are sealed under state law. La. R.S. 44:4.1 allows agencies to withhold certain records tied to active investigations on a temporary basis. But for most adult arrests in LaPlace, the booking photo and arrest data are open to the public with no restrictions. If you want a record and the sheriff's office turns you down, you can cite the public records law and ask again in writing.
Court Records for LaPlace Busted Mugshots
Court filings tied to LaPlace arrests go through the St. John the Baptist Parish Clerk of Court. The clerk is Eliana DeFrancesch. Call (985) 497-3331 for records questions. You can also search for case filings through the Louisiana Clerks of Court portal, which covers parishes across the state. Court records show charges, hearing dates, plea, and case outcome. They do not have the mugshot, but they link back to the same arrest.
The District Attorney for St. John the Baptist Parish is Bridget A. Dinvaut. The DA's office number is (985) 652-9757. If a LaPlace arrest leads to criminal charges, the DA's office handles prosecution. You can contact them for information about pending cases.
Note: Court records and arrest records are kept by separate offices, so you may need to check both for a full picture.
Expungement of LaPlace Arrest Records
La. R.S. 44:9 lets a person who was arrested but not convicted petition to have their record expunged. This process removes the mugshot and arrest data from public access. If you search for a LaPlace busted mugshot and find nothing, it may have been expunged. The 40th Judicial District Court handles these petitions for St. John the Baptist Parish.
Expungement is not automatic. The person has to file a petition, pay court fees, and wait for a judge to rule. Once approved, the record gets pulled from public databases. La. R.S. 15:587 governs the statewide criminal history database, and expunged records are supposed to be removed from that system as well.
Other LaPlace Mugshot Search Options
The VINE notification system tracks custody status for inmates across Louisiana. You can sign up for free alerts when someone arrested in LaPlace gets released or transferred. VINE covers St. John the Baptist Parish facilities.
The Louisiana Department of Corrections runs a search tool for people serving time in state prison. If a LaPlace arrest led to a state conviction, you can find that person's location and sentence through the DOC site. It does not cover people held at the parish level. These tools give you extra ways to track down arrest records beyond what the parish sheriff and clerk provide.
St. John the Baptist Parish Records
LaPlace is the largest community in St. John the Baptist Parish. All arrest and court records flow through parish offices. For the full breakdown of parish-level resources, jail facilities, and records access, visit the St. John the Baptist page.
Nearby Cities
These nearby cities also have searchable arrest records and busted mugshots through their respective parish systems.