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This is a private reference site, not a government office. It cannot confirm custody, release anyone, accept bond, or retrieve an official record. Contact the responsible public office for those services.


Official Rapides Parish Contacts

The Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office routes local jail and release-record questions. Use the main line when the correct unit is uncertain, or use Jail Records for a booking-and-release entry. General business hours apply to the administrative office, not to detention operations.

Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office
700 Murray Street, Suite 301
Alexandria, LA 71301
Main: 318-473-6700
Jail Records: 318-473-6858
Offender Information: 318-473-6857
General hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

The Rapides Parish Clerk of Court maintains case filings and certified court copies at 701 Murray Street, Suite 102, Alexandria, LA 71301, and can be reached at 318-473-8153. The Louisiana DPS&C imprisoned-person locator is 225-383-4580. Louisiana VINE/LAVNS is available at 1-866-528-6748 for status searches and notification registration.


Choose the Right Record Office

Send the question to the agency that created the record. The following routes cover the common Rapides Parish needs:

  • For a named person or release record, begin with the Rapides Parish search and records path.
  • For state or local supervision, use the Probation & Parole contacts.
  • For a defined same-day interval, follow the Jail Releases: 24 Hours request steps.
  • For a projected state release date, call DPS&C with the DPS&C number or identifying details.
  • For a Louisiana status alert, search the correct record through Louisiana VINE/LAVNS.
  • For a local facility, use the four detention facility pages listed below.
  • For federal or immigration custody, use the BOP, USMS, or ICE route named in the transfer record.