Access Beauregard Parish 24 Hour Booking

Beauregard Parish 24 hour booking records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in DeRidder, Louisiana. Sheriff Mark Herford leads the department, which serves over 36,000 residents in southwest Louisiana. The office maintains an online booking roster where you can search for current inmates and recent arrests. This page walks through how to find booking data for Beauregard Parish, what to expect in the records, and how to reach the Sheriff's Office or the Clerk of Court for more help.

Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office 24 Hour Bookings

The Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office is at 412 Bolivar Bishop Drive in DeRidder. The department was established in 1913 and has served the parish for over a century. Sheriff Mark Herford oversees all law enforcement, jail operations, and public records. The department's stated mission is "to provide fair and friendly service to the citizens of Beauregard Parish through a professional, well trained, and united department."

You can call (337) 463-3281 to reach the main office. Staff handle inquiries about recent 24 hour bookings, current inmates, and booking records requests. All booking records are public under La. R.S. 44:1, which defines the booking of an inmate as a public record. The office provides access during normal hours. Written requests are accepted, and the staff can make copies for the standard Louisiana rate of $0.25 per record page.

The sheriff's office has put resources into making jail data available online, so you can check the jail roster from home before calling or visiting.

Beauregard Parish 24 Hour Booking Roster Search

The Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office provides an online booking inmate roster. This searchable tool shows who is currently in custody at the parish detention center. Each entry includes the inmate's name, charges, booking date, and bond information. You can search by name to find a specific person or browse the full list to see all current inmates.

The roster updates regularly as new bookings come in and people are released. It is free to use. No account or login is needed. The information is provided as a public service under Louisiana law. Bond amounts are listed when they have been set, and charges are shown with full legal descriptions. This makes the Beauregard Parish roster a solid tool for checking on recent 24 hour booking activity without having to call the jail.

Note: Very recent bookings may take a few hours to appear on the online roster.

Search Beauregard Parish 24 Hour Booking Records

There are several ways to access booking records in Beauregard Parish. The online roster is the fastest option. Visit the sheriff's website, go to the inmate roster section, and type in the name you want to look up. Results will show current inmates matching that name along with their charges and bond status.

Phone calls work well too. Dial (337) 463-3281 and ask about a specific person. Give the staff the full name. They can tell you if that inmate is in the jail and share booking details. In-person visits are an option at the office in DeRidder. Bring your ID and the staff can pull up records and print copies for you. The Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court at 200 West Second Street in DeRidder handles court records and case files. Visit beauregardclerk.com for access to court records, though registration may be required for some online searches.

Beauregard Parish 24 Hour Arrest Data

Each booking record in Beauregard Parish captures key information about the arrest. The person's full name is listed first. Their date of birth and physical description are part of the booking intake process. The booking date and time are recorded down to the minute. All charges are listed with their full legal descriptions, which might include things like DUI, drug possession, theft, assault, or outstanding warrants.

Bond amounts show up when a judge or bond schedule has set one. Some inmates are held without bond, especially on serious felony charges. The record also tracks the inmate's status in custody, such as whether they are awaiting trial, have been sentenced, or have been released on bond. This data is public under La. R.S. 44:1 and can be viewed by anyone who asks.

The Beauregard Parish jail processes bookings around the clock. That means new arrest records can appear at any time of day or night. The 24 hour booking log is a running record of everyone who comes through the jail doors.

24 Hour Booking Record Laws in Beauregard

Louisiana's Public Records Law shapes how booking records work in Beauregard Parish. La. R.S. 44:1 makes these records open to the public as jail records. You do not need to be a relative or a lawyer to see them. Anyone can ask. The sheriff's office has up to five business days to respond to a written request, but the online roster is available immediately.

La. R.S. 44:3 lists some exceptions. Details tied to active investigations may be held back. Juvenile records are not public. Confidential source information is protected. But the basic booking facts, like name, charges, date, and bond, are always available from the time of arrest. At the state level, La. R.S. 15:587 keeps full criminal history records closed to the general public. Local jail rosters, however, are different. They are open and posted on the jail roster in many parishes, including Beauregard. If you need your own criminal history, La. R.S. 15:588 gives you the right to request it through the Louisiana State Police.

Clearing Arrest Records in Beauregard Parish

If charges were dropped or you were found not guilty in Beauregard Parish, you may qualify for expungement. La. C.Cr.P. Art. 971 allows people to petition for the sealing of certain arrest records. This does not erase the record. It makes it confidential so it will not appear in most public searches.

Misdemeanor convictions may qualify after five years. Felonies are generally not eligible. You file the petition with the 36th Judicial District Court in DeRidder. A lawyer can help, or you can find self-help forms through Louisiana Law Help. The Clerk of Court at 200 West Second Street handles these filings.

Note: Even after expungement, law enforcement and certain state boards can still see the sealed record.

Statewide Arrest Search Tools

Beyond the local roster, state-level tools can help you find people connected to Beauregard Parish. The LAVNS system at vinelink.com lets you search for inmates across all Louisiana parishes and set up free custody status alerts. The DPS&C offender locator at doc.la.gov tracks state prison inmates and updates the inmate roster daily.

The DPS&C tool is useful when an inmate has been transferred from the Beauregard Parish jail to a state prison. It shows current housing, the facility address, and projected release dates. You need a name and date of birth or a DPS&C number to search. Both tools are free and open to the public as jail records.

Nearby Parishes

Beauregard Parish borders several other parishes in southwest Louisiana. If you cannot locate someone in the Beauregard Parish roster, try the jail rosters in these neighboring parishes.