How to Look Up Someone in Ascension Parish Jail: What the Online Search Shows
Trying to confirm whether someone is in Ascension Parish Jail? The Sheriff's online inmate inquiry gives you a quick snapshot—once you know what each field actually means.
Head to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office website and look for the "Inmate Search" link in the navigation. That takes you to the online inmate inquiry. If you're browsing around, the Corrections page is usually the fastest way to find the search tool.
Quick ID tip: The results list a photo, the person’s name, and a “Subject Number” (their inmate ID). If you’re dealing with a common name, the Subject Number is the clearest way to confirm you’re looking at the right person.
Two columns get the most attention: "In Custody" and "Scheduled Release Date." The first tells you whether someone is currently being held. The second shows a release date and time when one exists in the system - some records have a specific date/time, others show nothing at all.
The inquiry also displays identifiers to help you confirm you've got the right person, especially when names are similar. You'll see date of birth and a "Housing Facility" field showing where the person is housed (for example, "Ascension Parish Jail").
- ✓ Photo
- ✓ Name
- ✓ Subject Number
- ✓ In Custody
- ✓ Scheduled Release Date
- ✓ Date of Birth
- ✓ Housing Facility
The "In Custody" column is the fastest way to check someone's current detention status. It appears as a simple Yes/blank indicator next to each name, so you can scan the list without clicking into individual records.
"Scheduled Release Date" is straightforward: it shows a release date and time when available. In the example results, some entries display a specific date/time while others leave the field blank. A blank doesn't mean much on its own - the page doesn't explain why some records have a scheduled release and others don't.
Need to confirm location? Check the "Housing Facility" column. In the sample results, entries list "Ascension Parish Jail" as the housing facility.
You might also notice a "Multiple Bookings" column in the results table. It sits alongside the basic identifiers and custody info. If you see anything flagged there, slow down - double-check you're matching the correct person by Subject Number and date of birth.
Heads up: The inquiry shows “In Custody” and may show a “Scheduled Release Date,” but it doesn’t explain why some people have a date/time listed and others don’t. If you’re making time-sensitive plans, re-check the listing and confirm details before you act on them.
- Start from the Sheriff’s site navigation - Use the “Inmate Search” link so you know you’re in the official inquiry.
- Search carefully by name - Small spelling differences can change what comes back.
- Use the Subject Number when you have it - The Subject Number is the most precise way to pull up the right record.
If the results don't look right, focus on what you can verify from the table: name, Subject Number, date of birth, custody status, and housing facility. With similar names, don't rely on a single field. Match multiple identifiers before assuming you've found the correct person.
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