Bossier Parish Recent Bookings
Bossier Parish recent bookings are available through multiple online sources, including the LAVINE live jail roster and a dedicated inmate search portal. The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office runs facilities in Benton and Plain Dealing and also oversees the Bossier City Jail. This page explains how to access each source for Bossier Parish booking records, what information each one contains, and how to contact the sheriff's office for anything that requires a direct request.
Bossier Parish Quick Facts
Bossier Parish Recent Bookings on the LAVINE Roster
The Bossier Parish LAVINE roster at bossier.lavns.org/roster.aspx is the primary statewide tool for finding current booking data. LAVINE stands for Louisiana Victim Information and Notification Everyday and is managed by the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement. The Bossier Parish roster connects to the jail's live booking system and updates as people are processed in and released.
The roster shows each person's full name, date of birth, race, gender, and arrest date. These are the standard fields that appear across all LAVINE rosters in Louisiana. Bossier Parish's roster also includes booking photographs when available, along with current charges, bond amount, housing facility, next court date if one is scheduled, and the person's age. This is one of the more detailed LAVINE feeds in the state, giving you more at a glance than many other parish rosters.
The screenshot below is from the Bossier Parish LAVINE roster at bossier.lavns.org. It shows the data layout, filter options, and the level of detail available on each booking entry.
Use the A-Z alphabet filter to narrow the list to names beginning with a specific letter, or view the full roster at once. A free anonymous notification sign-up is built into the system. Click the icon next to any name to register for alerts when that person's custody status changes.
Bossier Parish Jail and Sheriff Office Records
The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office operates under Sheriff Julian C. Whittington. The main office is at 204 Burt Blvd. in Benton. The sheriff's website at bossiersheriff.com has information about the department's divisions, news, and jail services. Sheriff Whittington has described the office's mission as being courteous, professional, and responsive to the residents of Bossier Parish.
The screenshot below is from the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office homepage at bossiersheriff.com.
Bossier Parish also has an inmate search portal at bossierparishrecords.us/inmate-search. This third-party tool provides another way to search Bossier Parish booking records by name. It can be useful as a supplemental search alongside the official LAVINE roster.
The screenshot below is from the Bossier Parish inmate search portal at bossierparishrecords.us.
| Sheriff's Office |
Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office 204 Burt Blvd. Benton, LA 71006 Phone: (318) 965-2203 Fax: (318) 965-9737 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Security Jail |
2985 Old Plain Dealing Rd. Plain Dealing, LA 71064 Phone: (318) 326-4405 |
| Medium Security | Phone: (318) 326-5927 |
| Corrections Division | Phone: (318) 965-3433 |
| Bossier City Jail |
620 Benton Road Bossier City, LA 71171 Phone: (318) 741-8611 |
| Jail Capacity | Approximately 980+ inmates across facilities |
| Sheriff Website | bossiersheriff.com |
What Bossier Parish Booking Records Include
Bossier Parish booking records are among the more detailed in Louisiana. The LAVINE roster here shows fields beyond the standard set. In addition to name, date of birth, race, gender, and arrest date, the Bossier Parish roster can include the booking photograph when available, current charges, the bond amount set for the case, which facility the person is housed in, and their next scheduled court date. Age is also listed. This makes the Bossier roster a useful starting point for getting a more complete picture of a booking without needing a separate records request.
On the topic of mugshots: Bossier Parish's policy states that if a booking photograph is not visible on the roster, it may be because the parish or state recently changed its policy on posting them publicly. You can write to the jail and request a copy of a mugshot by mail or email. This is the formal process for obtaining a photograph that is not currently posted online.
Under Louisiana law, R.S. 44:1 and R.S. 44:31 give the public broad access to government records. Booking records held by the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office are public by default. R.S. 15:587 also supports public access to basic criminal history and arrest information generated by law enforcement agencies in Louisiana.
Note: Juvenile records are not public and will not appear on the Bossier Parish LAVINE roster regardless of when the booking occurred.
Additional Ways to Search Bossier Parish Arrest Records
Several tools can supplement the LAVINE roster and the inmate search portal for finding Bossier Parish booking information. VINELink at vinelink.com is the national custody notification database covering jails in 48 states. Louisiana's parish jails, including Bossier Parish, are part of the VINELink network. Search by name, check custody status, and sign up for free automated alerts when someone's status changes.
The statewide phone hotline at 866-LAVNS-4-U (866-528-6748) is free and runs 24 hours a day every day of the year. Call to check on a specific person's custody status using their name. The automated system walks you through the process. It is a good option when you want a fast answer without going online.
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections offender search at doc.la.gov/offender-search is a separate system covering state prison inmates rather than parish jail detainees. Bossier Parish has multiple jail facilities, including a maximum security jail and a medium security facility. If someone was sentenced and transferred to state custody, check the state offender database. If they are still in a Bossier Parish facility, the LAVINE roster or the sheriff's corrections division at (318) 965-3433 is the right starting point.
Louisiana Public Records and Bossier Parish Booking Data
Louisiana's public records law, codified at R.S. 44:31, gives any person the right to inspect and obtain copies of public records held by government agencies. The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office is covered by this law. Booking records, arrest reports, and the data shown on the LAVINE roster are generally public. The sheriff's office cannot withhold this information without a specific legal exemption, and standard booking data does not typically qualify for an exemption.
If you need a formal copy of an arrest report, a booking sheet, or any other document not available online, submit a public records request to the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office at 204 Burt Blvd. in Benton. Call (318) 965-2203 to ask about the request process. Louisiana law requires the agency to respond within a set timeframe and to provide the records or explain why they cannot be released. Most routine booking records are available without delay.
All persons listed in Bossier Parish recent bookings are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. A booking record or roster entry is not evidence of guilt and does not represent a conviction.
Nearby Parishes
Bossier Parish borders Caddo Parish to the west, sharing the Shreveport-Bossier City metropolitan area. Check these neighboring parishes if you need to extend your search.