How to Look Up Someone in Plaquemines Parish Jail Using the LAVNS Roster
Find the Plaquemines Parish jail roster at plaquemines.lavns.org. You can also reach it through the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office (PPSO) website - they link directly to the same LAVNS roster page.
Tip: Use the official LAVNS roster page (the one linked from the PPSO site) instead of relying on third-party copies - those can be outdated or incomplete.
The LAVNS roster displays offenders in columns showing name, date of birth (DOB), race, gender, and arrest date. These details help you confirm you've found the right person, especially when names are common. At the top, you'll see a total offender count - something like "# of offenders: 599." That's a snapshot of the current population, not a fixed number.
Watch the timestamp: The roster includes a “Last updated” line (for example: 1/27/2026 8:30:50 PM Central Time). Check this before you rely on what you’re seeing, especially if you’re searching soon after an arrest.
Don't want to keep refreshing the page? Look for the option to "register anonymously to be notified upon any changes in this offender's custody status." This is useful if you're tracking someone after a recent arrest or worried about missing a transfer or release.
Practical Tips
- ✓ Check the “Last updated” timestamp first so you know how current the roster is.
- ✓ If you’re not finding someone right away, try alternate spellings (or a shortened/longer version of the name).
- ✓ Use the DOB column to confirm identity when multiple people have similar names.
- ✓ Compare the arrest date shown on the roster with what you were told, if you have that information.
- Call the Detention Center main switchboard (504-934-7600) - Ask staff to confirm whether the person is currently listed in custody.
- If no one answers, call 504-682-4668 - This is the backup number listed for assistance when the main line doesn’t pick up.
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