Start With Custody, Then Verify the Court and Bond
The Louisiana roster is the fastest official starting point for checking whether someone appears in St. Tammany Parish custody.
Because custody, court, bond and release data can change through different systems, this guide shows which source to use before paying, visiting, mailing or arranging transportation.
Find the Answer You Need
The roster, court system, Bond Office, visitation page, mail processor and deposit provider are separate services. Jump directly to the correct task.
Search the Official St. Tammany Parish Roster
Louisiana’s LA VINE roster receives custody data from the jail-management-system feed. The state says parish rosters are refreshed every 30 minutes and allow users to register for supported victim notifications.
What “updated every 30 minutes” means: the roster is refreshed regularly, but an arrest, release, transfer or data correction can occur between updates. It is not guaranteed second-by-second confirmation.
Current Custody Versus Recent Release
Current roster
Use the LA VINE roster when checking whether someone presently appears in St. Tammany Parish custody.
Recent release
Use the Sheriff’s roster menu or recent-release option when a person appeared earlier but no longer appears on the current list.
After understanding the timing limitation, open the official St. Tammany LA VINE roster.
The Louisiana LA VINE roster directory explains how the statewide feed and notification registration work.
Arrest is not conviction: a jail entry, booking photograph or charge does not prove guilt. Use the filed court record for current charges and outcomes.
Choose the Correct Official Source
Select the task you need to complete. This tool does not request or store a real name, birth date or case number.
St. Tammany Source Finder
Privacy reminder: enter personal identifying information only after opening the appropriate official government system.
How to Search for a St. Tammany Inmate
Open the Official Louisiana Roster
Avoid copied mugshot pages, paid people-search services and cached search snippets. Start with LA VINE.
Search the Legal Name
Try the correct surname first. When necessary, try a middle name, maiden name, former surname or hyphenated spelling.
Compare the Complete Entry
Review every available identifier, including date of birth, gender, race, booking information, photograph and charge details.
Check Recent Release or Another Facility
When the person was listed earlier, check recent releases. For a recent Slidell arrest, also determine whether the person remains at Slidell City Jail.
Verify Court, Bond and Release
Use the Clerk of Court, 22nd Judicial District Court and Bond Office before paying, attending court or arranging pickup.
Booking Information and Mugshots Explained
| Roster detail | What it may help confirm | What it does not prove |
|---|---|---|
| Name and date of birth | Helps distinguish people with similar names. | That every public detail is error-free or immediately current. |
| Gender and race | Additional identifiers supplied through the jail data feed. | Identity when other details conflict. |
| Booking photograph | A visual clue associated with the booking. | Guilt, conviction or continued custody. |
| Booking date | When the displayed jail intake occurred. | The alleged offense date, court date or release time. |
| Listed charges | Allegations associated with the jail booking. | Final filed charges, plea, dismissal, acquittal or conviction. |
| Displayed bond | Public bond information available when the profile was refreshed. | Current eligibility, every hold, all fees or completed release conditions. |
Why an Old Mugshot Is Not Current Custody Proof
Third-party sites may retain booking photographs after release, dismissal, acquittal, expungement or a later arrest. Always return to the official roster and compare the booking date.
What to Do When the Person Is Not Listed
Missing-Result Helper
St. Tammany Parish Jail or Slidell City Jail?
Louisiana’s official correctional directory lists both facilities. A recent Slidell arrest does not automatically mean the person has already been transferred to the parish jail.
| Facility | Official contact | When to check |
|---|---|---|
| St. Tammany Parish Jail | 985-276-1021 1200 Champagne Street, Covington |
Parish custody, bond, corrections services and parish booking. |
| Slidell City Jail | 985-646-4220 2112 Sgt. Alfred Drive, Slidell |
A recent municipal arrest or short-term city holding situation. |
Use the official Louisiana St. Tammany facility directory after identifying the arresting agency.
How to Search St. Tammany Criminal Court Records
The Clerk of Court’s former online case-search portal is currently unavailable. The Clerk now directs civil and criminal searches to re:SearchLA while migrating to a new case-management system.
Step 1: Use re:SearchLA for Online Case Searches
Search by the available party name or docket information and carefully match the parish, case number and defendant.
Open re:SearchLA only after confirming that St. Tammany Parish is the correct court jurisdiction.
Step 2: Use the Criminal Department for Records and Minutes
The Criminal Department processes criminal cases and allows the public to research available misdemeanors, felonies, traffic matters, court minutes, defendant histories and criminal background sheets. Sealed cases are not publicly available.
St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court — Criminal Department701 N. Columbia Street
Basement Level, Elevator C
Covington, LA 70433
Criminal customer service: 985-809-8732
Main Clerk: 985-809-8700
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Review the official Clerk of Court Criminal Department page before requesting copies.
Step 3: Check the 22nd Judicial District Court Calendar
The court publishes a 2026 calendar covering matters such as felony trials and motions, misdemeanors, traffic, arraignments, juvenile matters, drug court, family cases and civil proceedings.
Use the official 22nd Judicial District Court calendar for schedule planning, then confirm any critical appearance with the Clerk or attorney.
Calendar warning: a public calendar does not replace a summons, court order or direct confirmation. Divisions, judges, times and closures can change.
Criminal Record and Copy Fees
The Clerk’s 2025–26 information guide lists the following Criminal Department charges. Confirm the current total before ordering because fees and document length can change.
| Service | Listed fee | Practical use |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal background search | $20 per name | A Clerk search for the requested name; verify identity carefully. |
| Defendant history report | $1 per page | Review listed defendant-history information. |
| Certified extract of court minutes | $10 | May be needed for a cash-bond refund process. |
| Standard copy | $1 per page | Non-certified copies of available records. |
| Redacted copy | $2 per page | Copies requiring protected information to be removed. |
| Certified copy | $5 certification fee | Officially certified court documents. |
| Clearance letter | $12 | Ask the Clerk whether this is the correct document for the intended purpose. |
Review the explanation first, then open the official Clerk of Court information guide PDF.
St. Tammany Bond Office Rules
Verify the current case, amount, bond type and every hold before paying. The Correctional Facility does not write bonds for other agencies.
Bond Office Timing
- The Bond Office closes daily from 5:00 to 6:00 a.m.
- Extraditions are not conducted on weekends.
- 72-hour-hearing days can change around holidays and court schedules.
- Bond changes from those hearings are usually unavailable until after 1:00 p.m.
Official Bond-Related Fees
| Fee or requirement | Official guidance | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Bond processing | $30 for each bond written | The number of separate bonds involved. |
| Bondsman facility fee | 2% of the bond amount | This is separate from the bondsman’s private premium. |
| Court-cost attachment | $268 paid in full | Whether an attachment applies to the specific case. |
| Credit-card transaction | 2.5% | The final total before authorization. |
| Cash payment | Exact change required | Amount, fees and accepted denominations. |
| Identification | LA Wallet is not accepted | Which physical government ID is required. |
Cash Bond
A cash bond requires the full amount plus the $30 fee. A refund may be available after the case is completely disposed, less amounts retained for court costs and fees.
Cash-Bond Refund Workflow
- Get certified court minutes from the Clerk of Court.
- Take the certified minutes and bond receipt to Tickets and Fines.
- The refund process is started after the documents are reviewed.
- The Sheriff warns that completion can take up to six weeks.
Property Bond
The property must have clear equity sufficient for the required amount. A $30 processing fee also applies.
Professional Surety
The Sheriff says professional bondsmen generally charge 10%–14% of the amount posted. Obtain private fees, collateral terms and refund conditions in writing.
Personal Surety
A signer needs a valid Louisiana driver’s license and $30 cash and becomes legally responsible for ensuring that the defendant attends each court date covered by the bond.
Potential Personal-Surety Disqualifications
- Open warrant or wanted status
- Younger than 21
- Affiliation with law enforcement
- Affiliation with the judicial system or an attorney
- Currently out on bond
- Currently on probation or parole
Read the official St. Tammany Bond Office instructions before paying or travelling.
Bond Verification Script
“I need to verify bond for [full legal name]. Is the person currently held at St. Tammany, which case and bond type apply, what amount and fees are currently due, does another hold exist, and will payment satisfy every release condition?”
Why the Public Cannot Get an Exact Release Time
The Bond Office states that parish-jail release dates are provided to offenders rather than the public. An offender may write to the Bond Office through the housing-unit kiosk.
A Scheduled Release Date Is a Full-Day Window
Release is not guaranteed at 12:01 a.m. The official guidance says it may occur at any time from 12:01 a.m. through 11:59 p.m. on the scheduled date.
Payment Does Not Always Complete Release
- Another agency may have a hold.
- An extradition or transfer may be pending.
- A new court order may change the bond.
- Identification and internal processing may remain incomplete.
- Several separate cases may require separate bonds.
Transportation warning: do not wait outside the facility or begin a long trip based only on a predicted release time.
St. Tammany Parish Jail Visitation
The Sheriff currently separates on-site video visits, remote video visits and professional visits. Do not assume traditional contact visiting is available.
On-Site Visit Planning
- Schedule at least 48 hours in advance.
- Appointments can generally be scheduled up to two weeks ahead.
- Cancel at least 24 hours in advance when required.
- Confirm the current visit duration and weekly limit.
- Bring the required physical government-issued identification.
- Ask about minor visitors and required documentation.
- Confirm arrival time, clothing rules and property restrictions.
- Understand that lockdowns or operations can cancel visits.
Remote Video Visits
Remote visits may require a provider account, compatible device, identity approval and payment. Review rates and testing requirements before scheduling.
Professional Visits
Attorneys and approved professionals use separate procedures and may need to provide letterhead, bar information, inmate details and requested appointment information.
Visitation telephone: 985-276-1047Professional requests: visitrequest@stpso.com
Use the official visitation page to verify the current schedule and provider.
How St. Tammany Inmate Mail Works
Non-legal and non-commercial correspondence uses the JailATM electronic or scanning process. Legal and approved commercial mail follows a different facility procedure.
Scanning-Mail Format
JailATM — St. Tammany Parish JailINMATE ID: INMATE FULL NAME
2252 Tower Drive, Suite 108-251
Monroe, LA 71201
Recheck before mailing: copy the inmate ID, complete name and all address lines from the live Sheriff page. A scanning address or vendor can change.
Mail Preparation Checklist
- Confirm the person remains in St. Tammany custody.
- Use the exact inmate ID.
- Use the full legal name shown by the facility.
- Include a complete return address when required.
- Review photo, page, content and attachment restrictions.
- Do not send cash, checks or prohibited property.
- Do not send irreplaceable original photographs or documents.
Legal Mail
Attorney, court and other qualifying legal correspondence should use the current legal-mail procedure rather than the personal-mail scanning route.
Read the official inmate mail and money page before sending anything.
How to Add Money to an Inmate Account
The personal-mail scanning system and the inmate-account deposit system are not the same service. The Sheriff links account deposits to its approved financial-services payment provider.
- Confirm current custody before paying.
- Match the full name and required inmate identifier.
- Review the transaction fee.
- Verify whether the money is for commissary, telephone or another account category.
- Save the confirmation number and receipt.
- Do not send cash through the mail.
- Do not use a payment link sent by an unknown caller or social-media account.
After confirming the correct person, use the inmate-account deposit provider linked by STPSO.
Scam warning: jail staff do not need gift cards, cryptocurrency or an unofficial person-to-person transfer to release someone.
Phone Calls, Property and Medication
| Task | Ask Corrections to confirm | Why confirmation matters |
|---|---|---|
| Receive inmate calls | Current provider, account setup, blocked-number help, rates and calling windows. | Providers and pricing can change. |
| Release personal property | Inmate authorization, recipient ID, pickup entrance and available hours. | Property generally cannot be released solely because a visitor requests it. |
| Deliver medication | Whether outside medication is accepted, container requirements and delivery instructions. | Facility medical staff control treatment and administration. |
| Send books or publications | Approved vendor, binding, content and shipping requirements. | Directly delivered or unapproved items may be rejected. |
Service-Verification Script
“I am checking the current procedure for [calls, property, medication or publications]. Could you confirm the approved provider or process, required inmate information, current fees or limits and anything that would cause the request to be denied?”
Sheriff Reports Versus Court Records
A jail profile is not an arrest report, offense report, dispatch record, probable-cause document or filed court case.
| Record needed | Correct office | Useful identifying details |
|---|---|---|
| Arrest or booking report | STPSO Criminal Records or public-record portal | Name, arrest date, incident number and arresting agency. |
| Incident or offense report | STPSO Criminal Records | Date, address, complainant and report number. |
| Filed criminal case | Clerk of Court Criminal Department | Defendant, docket number and court division. |
| Court minutes | Clerk of Court | Case number, hearing date and document type. |
| Sealed matter | Court or licensed attorney | Public online access may not be available. |
Sheriff Criminal Records
The Sheriff’s Criminal Records Division handles records connected with criminal arrests, offenses and incidents.
Open the official STPSO Criminal Records page after identifying the report needed.
Clerk Criminal Records
Use the Clerk for filed cases, court minutes, criminal histories maintained by the court and certified copies.
Clear Records-Request Wording
“I request the releasable existing [arrest report, incident report, offense report or identified record] concerning [incident or person], occurring approximately on [date] near [location]. The report or case number is [number, if known]. Please advise me of any fee before processing.”
What the 2023 Louisiana Jail Monitoring Report Shows
The report was issued July 12, 2023 following a January 26, 2023 inspection. Its population figures and program details are historical and must not be presented as current 2026 conditions.
| Historical report item | Recorded information | Correct interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Operational capacity | 1,180 | A 2023 facility figure, not the current roster population. |
| Day-of-inspection count | 934 | A one-day historical count. |
| Population table total | 944 | The table total differed from the stated day-of-inspection count. |
| Population categories | 293 DOC, 580 local and 71 federal | Historical categories recorded during the monitoring review. |
Programs Documented in the Report
The report listed programs including HiSET, pre-release programming, Thinking for a Change, Moral Reconation Therapy, Living in Balance, money management and parenting programs.
Release and Reentry Details
The report recorded that prescribed medication was provided when applicable at release and that offenders were released with two valid forms of identification.
Grievance Response Periods Documented in 2023
The historical report described response periods of 15 days at the first level, 25 days at the second level and 60 days at the final level.
Dated-source warning: use this report to understand historical monitoring—not to determine today’s population, visit schedule, provider, medical care or release process.
After reviewing the date limitation, open the archived 2023 Louisiana monitoring report.
Victim Notifications, State Custody and Federal Custody
Louisiana VINE
Search supported custody information and register for available notifications.
Louisiana Corrections
Use state resources after sentencing or transfer beyond parish custody.
Federal Custody
Use the federal locator for Bureau of Prisons custody. Recent pretrial custody may require court or U.S. Marshals verification.
St. Tammany Parish Jail Contact Information
St. Tammany Parish Jail / Correctional Facility1200 Champagne Street
Covington, LA 70433
Corrections: 985-276-1000
Facility directory: 985-276-1021
Facility fax: 985-276-1027
Visitation: 985-276-1047
Sheriff main office: 985-809-8200
Clerk of Court: 985-809-8700
Clerk Criminal Department: 985-809-8732
Before travelling: confirm the correct facility, current custody, appointment status, accepted identification and the entrance for the service you need.
Use Roster and Mugshot Information Responsibly
- Do not treat an arrest, charge or photograph as proof of guilt.
- Do not repost an old mugshot as current custody information.
- Do not harass, threaten, shame or stalk a listed person.
- Do not publish victim, witness, family or medical information.
- Do not make final employment, housing or legal decisions from the roster alone.
- Verify identity when people have similar names.
- Use a licensed attorney for legal advice.
St. Tammany Parish Jail Roster FAQs
How do I search the St. Tammany Parish jail roster?
Open the official St. Tammany LA VINE roster, search the legal name and compare the available identity, booking and custody information. Use court and bond sources separately before taking action.
How frequently is the St. Tammany roster updated?
Louisiana’s LA VINE program says parish-roster feeds are updated every 30 minutes. The roster is not guaranteed second-by-second confirmation, so call the facility when the answer is urgent.
Does a St. Tammany mugshot prove guilt?
No. A booking photograph, arrest or listed charge is not a conviction. Filed charges, dismissals, pleas and outcomes must be checked through the court.
What should I do if the person is not listed?
Try legal-name variations, allow time for recent intake, check any recent-release view and consider Slidell City Jail, another parish, Louisiana state custody or federal custody.
How do I check a St. Tammany criminal case in 2026?
The Clerk of Court currently directs civil and criminal case searches to re:SearchLA because its former case-search portal is unavailable. The Criminal Department can also help with public records and court minutes.
How do I verify a St. Tammany court date?
Use the 22nd Judicial District Court calendar and contact the St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court at 985-809-8700 when a hearing date or deadline must be confirmed.
How do I post bond at St. Tammany Parish Jail?
Confirm the current case, amount, bond type and holds first. The Sheriff’s Bond Office describes cash, property, professional-surety and personal-surety options and charges a 30-dollar processing fee for each bond written.
Will the jail give the public an inmate release date?
No. The Bond Office states that parish-jail release dates are provided to offenders rather than the public. Release may occur at any time during the scheduled calendar day.
How do I schedule a St. Tammany jail visit?
Use the Sheriff’s official visitation page for on-site video, remote video or professional visits. On-site visits must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance and can generally be booked up to two weeks ahead.
Where should non-legal inmate mail be sent?
The Sheriff’s instructions route non-legal and non-commercial mail through the JailATM scanning process. Copy the current inmate ID, full name and complete scanning address directly from the official page before mailing.
How do I deposit money into a St. Tammany inmate account?
Use the inmate-account deposit link provided by the Sheriff’s Office. Verify current custody, the correct inmate identifier and all transaction fees before authorizing payment.
How do I request St. Tammany arrest or court records?
Use STPSO Criminal Records or the Sheriff’s public-record portal for agency arrest, offense and incident reports. Use the Clerk of Court Criminal Department for filed criminal cases, court minutes and certified copies.
Final St. Tammany Verification Checklist
- The official LA VINE roster was opened.
- The 30-minute refresh limitation was understood.
- The result was matched using more than a name or photograph.
- The mugshot was not treated as proof of guilt.
- A recent Slidell arrest was checked against the correct facility.
- re:SearchLA or the Clerk was used for the filed court case.
- The 22nd JDC calendar was checked for scheduling.
- The current bond amount, type, fees and holds were confirmed.
- The daily 5–6 a.m. Bond Office closure was considered.
- No exact public release time was assumed.
- The visit was scheduled through the current official process.
- The current scanning-mail address and inmate ID were copied exactly.
- The official deposit provider was used.
- Historical monitoring figures were not presented as current data.
Independent guide: Jail-Roster.org does not operate LA VINE, the Sheriff’s Office, jail, Clerk of Court, court calendar, Bond Office, visitation system, mail processor or payment provider. Live official information controls whenever details change.