How to Find Someone in Custody at Natchitoches Parish Detention Center

Start with LAVNS - the Louisiana Automated Victim Notification System. It's the main statewide tool for locating anyone in Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections (DPS&C) custody. You can also access parish-level rosters through LAVNS, including Natchitoches Parish.

On the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office jail roster, look for the

What Info Needed

• ✓ DPS&C number (if you have it)
• ✓ Full legal name (first and last)
• ✓ Date of birth

1. Call the Imprisoned Person Locator at 225-383-4580 - use this if your online search isn’t turning up results or you want a human to confirm what you found.
2. Provide the DPS&C number or the person’s name and date of birth - the operator will need one of these options to look them up.
3. Ask for the details you need - the locator can provide the housing assignment, the facility address, a contact phone number, and a projected release date (if applicable).

1. Open the Natchitoches Parish online jail roster - this is the roster page maintained by the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office.
2. Use the “register anonymously” option - the roster includes a feature that lets you sign up to be notified when the person’s custody status changes.
3. Check the “Last updated” timestamp on the roster page - it helps you understand how recent the roster information is when you’re deciding whether to call for confirmation.

1. Run a statewide search in LAVNS - if they’re assigned to Louisiana DPS&C custody, LAVNS is the primary search tool.
2. Call the Imprisoned Person Locator (225-383-4580) - have the DPS&C number, or their name and date of birth, and ask the operator to confirm the housing assignment and facility information.