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Terrebonne Parish Arrest Records
How to search mugshots, recent arrests, booking records, current jail inmates and criminal court cases using official Terrebonne Parish resources.
This guide explains what each source can verify, how to request older documents and where to find reliable help if a record is missing.
Where to Search Terrebonne Parish Arrest Records
The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office operates public online resources for current incarcerations and outstanding warrants. Other arrest-related information is maintained through the Sheriff’s Records Department, the Clerk of Court and Louisiana State Police.
The correct starting point depends on whether you want to identify a recent booking, confirm jail custody, find an arrest photograph or establish the outcome of a criminal case.
Terrebonne Parish includes Houma, Gray, Schriever, Chauvin, Montegut, Bourg, Dulac and surrounding communities. Arrests across these areas may involve the Sheriff’s Office or other law enforcement agencies.
These official resources serve different purposes. A current jail listing does not necessarily show every person arrested in Terrebonne Parish, and a Sheriff’s arrest report does not establish whether a criminal case ended in conviction.
For another Louisiana parish, use that parish’s responsible sheriff or court. A separate article on the Recent Arrest Records website should be treated as background guidance, not a replacement for an agency record.
How to Find Mugshots for Terrebonne Parish Arrests
People searching for “mugshots Terrebonne Parish arrests” are typically trying to find a recent booking photograph and confirm whether the individual was detained in Terrebonne Parish.
A mugshot is a photograph created for identification purposes after an arrest or during custody. It does not prove that the subject committed a crime.
Where to look for a booking photograph
- Check the official Sheriff’s portal.
Open TPSO Inmate Services and follow its current-incarcerations link. Review the public information available for the matching record.
- Identify the correct booking.
Use the available name and booking details to distinguish people with similar names. Check the date and the responsible jurisdiction.
- Determine whether a photo is displayed.
The public portal may not publish a photograph for every entry. Do not treat an absent photograph as proof that no arrest occurred.
- Request an eligible photograph if necessary.
Use the official Sheriff’s records request form. Describe the particular record and ask whether the photograph may be released.
- Verify the record’s legal status.
If you need the outcome of a criminal allegation, consult the Clerk of Court rather than drawing conclusions from a booking photograph.
Are Terrebonne Parish mugshots public?
Louisiana law governs access to booking photographs. The state amended Code of Criminal Procedure Article 234 through Act 281 of 2024, changing prior restrictions on the release and dissemination of booking photos.
That change does not guarantee that every photograph will appear in an online roster. Agencies still operate under applicable disclosure rules and may have to evaluate a specific request.
The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s published records fee schedule lists a $30 charge for photographs when approved. This is an agency fee category and not a guarantee that a requested mugshot is available or releasable.
Can a mugshot be removed from a website?
Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Article 234 contains specific rules for qualifying remove-for-pay publications and websites. Under the statute, qualifying photographs must be removed within seven calendar days after a proper request supported by evidence of an eligible outcome, such as acquittal, non-prosecution, expungement, vacatur or pardon.
The statute also prohibits charging for that required removal. Whether a particular website is covered depends on the statutory definition and relevant circumstances.
Read Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Article 234 ↗
Photograph accuracy: Third-party mugshot pages may display an old booking without explaining a later dismissal, acquittal or release. Verify both identity and outcome before relying on that information.
How to Check Recent Terrebonne Parish Bookings
For a newly reported arrest, the Sheriff’s current-incarcerations portal is the most direct online starting point. It is linked from the agency’s official Inmate Services page.
The system may show public information related to people currently held in custody. Available fields and reporting times can change.
Step-by-step recent booking lookup
- Open the Sheriff’s Inmate Services page.
Go to tpso.net/inmateservices, the official Sheriff’s information page.
- Follow the current-incarcerations link.
The Sheriff’s page directs visitors to its CentralSquare portal, which also provides outstanding warrant and attorney case resources.
- Use the search features displayed.
Enter a name or use an available listing or filter to locate a potential matching record.
- Review the booking information.
Look for the booking date, listed alleged offenses, custody information and other fields shown by the portal.
- Confirm important details.
If an entry is unclear or custody status is important, contact the jail at 985-857-0361.
- Follow up with the court when necessary.
The jail roster is not a final court disposition. Use Terrebonne Parish’s court system for filed charges and case outcomes.
Does the portal show every arrest in the past 24 hours?
Do not assume that the current-incarcerations portal is a comprehensive last-24-hours arrest archive. An individual who was arrested and released may no longer appear in the active custody listing.
A recently completed booking may also take time to appear. The official portal’s displayed information and reporting period should guide your interpretation.
What details should you record?
When permitted by the source, note the relevant booking date, the correct name, any available booking or case number, the jurisdiction and the arresting agency. These details can help when contacting the Sheriff’s Records Department or Clerk of Court.
Keep the identifiers in a private, secure place. Do not republish sensitive information from an arrest record simply because it is publicly accessible.
A recent booking describes a custody event. It does not establish current detention, a conviction or the final outcome of a case.
Terrebonne Parish Jail Inmate Search and Roster
The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office directs the public to its online current-incarcerations resource. The official portal is accessible through the Terrebonne CentralSquare portal.
Use it to check available custody information, not as a complete historical archive of all arrests in the parish.
What does a current-incarcerations listing mean?
An entry generally indicates that the individual appears within the custody information reported by the agency at the relevant time. It does not necessarily establish that the person remains there when you read the page.
New admissions, releases, court orders and transfers can change the status of an incarcerated person.
How to verify current custody
- Check the Sheriff’s portal for a matching record.
- Read the available record details and update information.
- Determine whether the booking involves Terrebonne Parish rather than another jurisdiction.
- Call the Terrebonne Parish jail at 985-857-0361 if an authoritative present-status check is needed.
- Ask which office handles the next question, such as bond, release, visitation or a court hearing.
What if the person is no longer listed?
The individual might have been released, transferred, or removed from the current reporting population. A missing listing does not conclusively establish a release or absence of arrest history.
For older information, request a record from the agency that maintained the arrest or search the relevant court file.
What about someone in Louisiana state prison?
Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections maintains separate information for individuals under state correctional authority.
The department provides incarcerated-person locator information, including the LA VINE service. This is distinct from the Terrebonne Parish jail portal.
For eligible location information, the department publishes an imprisoned-person locator telephone number: 225-383-4580.
Can families receive custody notifications?
Louisiana’s LA VINE service provides custody-related information and notification functions. The Department of Public Safety and Corrections publishes victim services and LA VINE information.
LA VINE’s toll-free number is 866-528-6748. Certain victim notification programs require separate registration, so follow the specific instructions for the notices you need.
Arrest Records, Mugshots, Warrants and Court Records Compared
These records may relate to the same person or incident, but they have different purposes and are maintained by different authorities.
| Record | Information Available | Best Source |
|---|---|---|
| Arrest record | Information about an arrest, the relevant agency and alleged offenses. | Arresting agency or Sheriff’s Records Department. |
| Booking record | Information recorded when an individual is processed into detention. | Parish jail and official custody portal. |
| Mugshot | An identification photograph created during custody. | Official portal, if displayed, or eligible records request. |
| Arrest warrant | Warrant information available for public disclosure; not proof that arrest occurred. | Sheriff’s outstanding-warrants portal. |
| Current incarceration | Reported custody information for people listed in the jail system. | TPSO Current Incarcerations portal. |
| Criminal court case | Filed charges, court events and available dispositions. | Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court. |
| State criminal history | Qualifying Louisiana criminal history held in the state repository. | Louisiana State Police BCII, subject to access eligibility. |
Is a booking the same as an arrest?
No. An arrest concerns taking an individual into legal custody. Booking is the administrative recording of that custody event at a law enforcement facility.
Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Article 228 describes the booking process and public inspection of booking books and summaries, subject to applicable legal protections.
Read Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Article 228 ↗
Does a warrant mean a person has been arrested?
No. An arrest warrant and an arrest are distinct events. A warrant may authorize law enforcement action, but its existence does not independently show that the subject has been taken into custody.
The Sheriff’s official portal includes an outstanding-warrants resource. For questions about a possible personal warrant, seek appropriate legal guidance or contact the issuing court through a verified channel.
Are all criminal records public?
No. Public booking information and certain court records may be accessible, but the statewide Louisiana criminal history repository is a closed-record system with access governed by statute.
How to Search Terrebonne Parish Criminal Court Records
The 32nd Judicial District Court has jurisdiction over criminal and civil matters in Terrebonne Parish. Its courthouse is located at 7856 Main Street in Houma.
The Clerk of Court maintains court filings and case records. This is where readers should turn when they need to understand the legal proceedings associated with an arrest.
How to look up a case
- Begin with the Clerk’s eSearch system.
Open Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court Public Records Search.
- Review access requirements.
The Clerk’s website provides subscription options for criminal and civil indexes and dockets. Some search functions require an account or payment.
- Search with reliable identifiers.
Use a known case number or the person’s recorded name, together with available case details.
- Review available proceedings.
Look for filed charges, case dates, court actions and a final disposition when available.
- Contact the Clerk when necessary.
If the relevant record cannot be located online, ask the Clerk of Court about public access, certified copies and applicable fees.
What does the Clerk’s online service offer?
The Clerk’s public eSearch website lists subscriptions for combinations of land indexes, civil indexes, criminal indexes and docket access. Images and document access differ by subscription.
Do not assume that every criminal document is freely downloadable or that all proceedings are accessible online. Confirm the subscription scope and available dates before purchasing access.
Where is the courthouse?
- Court
- 32nd Judicial District Court
- Address
- 7856 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360
- Clerk
- Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court
- Official court website
- 32jdc.com
- Records search
- Terrebonne Clerk eSearch
Why is a court disposition important?
An arrest report may show the charge alleged at the time of detention. A criminal court disposition indicates a reported legal outcome, such as conviction, dismissal, acquittal or another resolution.
A pending case may have no final disposition. When an outcome matters, confirm it from the appropriate court record rather than a mugshot listing.
How to Request Terrebonne Parish Arrest Records
When an older arrest is not available through the online portal, the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office provides a public records request process under Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 44.
The Sheriff’s Records Department handles eligible documents authored or maintained by the agency. It does not provide records authored by unrelated law enforcement agencies.
Step-by-step records request
- Identify the record needed, such as an initial arrest report, approved photograph or other eligible document.
- Collect the incident or call-for-service number, if known.
- Otherwise prepare the names, relevant dates, incident location and other identifying details required by the form.
- Open the official TPSO Public Records Request form.
- Enter the required requester and record information.
- Describe the requested documents specifically and submit the form.
- Retain the submission email and wait for the Records Department’s response.
- If fees apply, follow the agency’s invoice and payment instructions before requesting release.
How long does it take?
TPSO asks requesters to allow three business days for an initial reply. That is not a guarantee that every document will be released within three business days.
Processing may take longer if records are incomplete, require approval or contain information subject to redaction or withholding.
What are the published records fees?
| Record or Service | Published Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial report | $10 | Subject to release eligibility. |
| Additional documents | $1 per page | Applies to relevant additional pages. |
| Background check | $10 | Local Sheriff’s service, not unrestricted access to state criminal history. |
| Approved photographs | $30 | Only when a photograph is approved for release. |
| Approved audio/video | $30 each | Release and format subject to approval. |
| Certified copy | $25 per case | Based on the agency’s published schedule. |
Fees are based on TPSO’s published schedule and may change. The Sheriff states that payment is requested after the agency determines the applicable total.
The published records instructions accept cash, money orders and business checks. They state that credit and debit cards are not accepted for this records process.
Can a report be withheld?
Yes. The agency explains that requests may be denied or delayed for reasons including an incomplete report, interference with an investigation, potential harm to fair-trial rights or the fact that the report was authored by another agency.
A request may also involve information restricted by Louisiana law, including particular juvenile and investigative records.
What if another police department made the arrest?
Contact the agency responsible for creating the document. TPSO expressly states that its public records process does not supply documentation for cases originating with other state or local law enforcement agencies.
How to Obtain a Louisiana Criminal History Check
Terrebonne Parish booking information is different from an official statewide criminal history review.
The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information, or BCII, maintains the Louisiana Computerized Criminal History system, known as LACCH.
Is Louisiana criminal history open to everyone?
No. Louisiana State Police identifies Louisiana as a closed-record state. Criminal history information from BCII is released only to individuals or entities authorized under applicable law.
Louisiana Revised Statute 15:587 governs access to this information. An ordinary public search does not provide unrestricted access to another person’s complete state criminal history.
How can you review your own criminal history?
The Louisiana State Police provides a Right to Review process under Louisiana Revised Statute 15:588.
The agency’s current guidance describes the Louisiana Applicant Processing System, or LAPS, as a method for scheduling fingerprint appointments and receiving a personal criminal history report.
- Visit the official BCII page.
Open the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information.
- Select Right to Review.
Read the requirements and choose the report delivery method appropriate for your needs.
- Arrange fingerprint submission.
Follow the official LAPS appointment and identification instructions.
- Pay the current applicable fee.
Confirm the charge on the official application. Louisiana State Police also publishes background-check fee notices.
- Review the returned report.
Check the identity information, arrest entries and available dispositions. Follow the state correction process if something is inaccurate.
Does LACCH contain records from other states?
The Louisiana State Police explains that LACCH does not maintain arrests and convictions from other states. It is based on qualifying Louisiana criminal justice submissions and may not contain every local incident.
What if a disposition is missing?
BCII directs individuals to the relevant Clerk of Court, District Attorney or city prosecutor for missing final disposition information.
For a Terrebonne Parish prosecution, begin with the local Clerk of Court and verify the case number and court that handled the proceeding.
Terrebonne Parish Jail Visitation, Mail and Incarceration Letters
The Sheriff’s Inmate Services page includes instructions for several services that families, attorneys and other authorized visitors may need.
Where should inmate mail be sent?
TPSO publishes a separate mailing address for inmate and legal mail:
Inmate Name and BOI NumberTerrebonne Parish Jail
4506 Marlena Street, Unit 22
Bossier City, LA 71111
This is the Sheriff’s published inmate-mail processing address, not the physical jail location in Houma. Confirm the required identification information and current mail policy before sending anything.
How do money orders work?
For money orders, the Sheriff’s website provides the physical mailing destination:
JJLCJC3211 Grand Caillou Road
Houma, LA 70363
The Sheriff’s instructions specify that money orders should be made out to the inmate. Follow the official instructions carefully, especially when identifying the intended recipient.
What about commissary deposits?
TPSO lists TouchPay as an inmate commissary deposit service and publishes facility number 270360. It also provides kiosk information through the Sheriff’s Inmate Services page.
Because deposits may involve fees, processing time and recipient verification, begin on the official Sheriff’s Inmate Services page instead of following an unsolicited payment link.
Can family members make telephone or video calls?
TPSO identifies City Tele Coin for telephone and electronic inmate communications, including video visitation and messaging. The agency publishes 318-746-1114 as a telephone communications contact.
Check the facility’s current communication rules and approved service provider before registering or paying.
How do you get a letter of incarceration?
TPSO states that a letter of incarceration can be obtained at the Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex, 3211 Grand Caillou Road, Houma.
The Sheriff’s published fee is $15 per incarceration. Contact the jail at 985-857-0361 before visiting to confirm the current process and required requester information.
How does an attorney arrange contact?
The official Inmate Services page links to a separate attorney-visitation resource. Attorneys should use that guidance for professional access rather than assuming ordinary public visitation rules apply.
What If You Cannot Find a Terrebonne Parish Arrest Record?
A missing online listing does not necessarily establish that someone was never arrested. The record may be held by another system, fall outside the portal’s reporting scope or be subject to disclosure restrictions.
The arrest happened very recently
The person may not yet be visible in the public portal. Review the reporting information and contact the jail if immediate confirmation is necessary.
The person was already released
The current-incarcerations system does not necessarily keep a permanent public archive of everyone previously booked. An older arrest may require a records request or court search.
The recorded name is different
Try reasonable spelling variants and compare the correct jurisdiction. Avoid making an identity claim based on a similar name alone.
The person is in a state facility
Use the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections locator information rather than assuming every incarcerated person appears in the parish jail portal.
The record is legally restricted
Some juvenile, investigative or otherwise protected information may not be available through ordinary public access.
The requested report belongs to another agency
TPSO does not supply reports written by an unrelated law enforcement agency. Identify the agency responsible for the original investigation and use its public records process.
The case does not appear in court eSearch
Check the Clerk’s subscription and indexing limitations, use the correct case details and contact the Clerk when necessary. An absent online result is not proof that no court case exists.
Before calling: Prepare the recorded name, approximate date, arresting jurisdiction and any available case or booking number. Explain whether you need current custody, an arrest report, a mugshot or a court disposition.
Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex: Address and Map
The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office identifies the Jerry J. Larpenter Criminal Justice Complex at 3211 Grand Caillou Road in Houma, Louisiana.
This is the physical correctional facility location, distinct from the Sheriff’s main office in Gray and the separate inmate-mail processing address.
- Facility
- Jerry J. Larpenter Criminal Justice Complex
- Street address
- 3211 Grand Caillou Road, Houma, LA 70363
- Jail phone
- 985-857-0361
- Sheriff’s Office
- 3441 West Park Avenue, Gray, LA 70359
- Main TPSO telephone
- 985-876-2500
- Official contact page
- TPSO Contact Information
Should you visit the jail for arrest records?
Not necessarily. Start with the online portal or the Sheriff’s public records process. If the requested service requires a visit, contact the agency first about appointment arrangements, identification and the correct entrance.
Where is the court?
The 32nd Judicial District Court is at 7856 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360. Court records and jail records serve different purposes, so confirm the correct destination before travelling.
Terrebonne Parish Arrests and Mugshots: FAQs
Where can I search Terrebonne Parish arrests?
Begin with the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Inmate Services page. It links to current incarcerations and outstanding warrants. Older arrest information may require a public records request.
Are Terrebonne Parish mugshots available online?
Availability varies. The official custody portal may display certain booking information, but photographs are not guaranteed for every entry. Eligible approved photographs may be requested through TPSO’s records process.
Is a mugshot proof of a criminal conviction?
No. A booking photograph is created for identification during custody. It does not establish guilt or show how the criminal case was resolved.
How do I search the current jail roster?
Open the Sheriff’s Current Incarcerations portal, use its available search features and review matching records. Contact the jail at 985-857-0361 for important custody confirmation.
Can I find recent arrests from the last 24 hours?
The official portal is a starting point for recent custody information, but it should not be assumed to contain every arrest within a fixed 24-hour period. New bookings and releases may not be reflected immediately.
Where can I find an older Terrebonne Parish arrest report?
Use the Sheriff’s official public records request form. Include the relevant incident details and check the published access restrictions and fees.
How much does an arrest report cost?
TPSO publishes a $10 fee for an initial report, with separate categories for additional documents, photographs and certified copies. Confirm the applicable current fee before paying.
How do I find out whether someone has been released?
Check the official custody portal and contact the jail when confirmation is needed. A current online listing may not immediately reflect a recent release or transfer.
What is the Terrebonne Parish jail telephone number?
The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office publishes 985-857-0361 as the jail telephone number.
Where is the Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex?
The facility is located at 3211 Grand Caillou Road in Houma, Louisiana 70363. The Sheriff’s main administrative office is at 3441 West Park Avenue in Gray.
Can I search Terrebonne Parish criminal court cases online?
The Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court operates an eSearch system with subscription options for indexes and dockets. Access and document availability depend on the service selected. The Clerk can assist with records not available online.
Is Louisiana criminal history open to the general public?
No. Louisiana State Police describes LACCH as a closed-record criminal-history system. Access is restricted by law, although individuals may obtain their own history through the authorized Right to Review process.
Can a booking photo be removed after charges are dismissed?
Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Article 234 provides a removal process for certain qualifying remove-for-pay publications when proper evidence of an eligible disposition is submitted. Whether that statute applies depends on the website and circumstances.
What if the arrest record belongs to another agency?
Contact the agency that authored or maintains the report. TPSO states that it does not supply documents for cases originating with unrelated law enforcement agencies.
Official Sources for Terrebonne Parish Arrest Information
These primary government resources support the public-record search procedures explained throughout this guide.
- Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office: Official TPSO website.
- Sheriff’s Inmate Services: Current incarcerations, warrants and inmate services.
- Current-Incarcerations Portal: Terrebonne CentralSquare portal.
- Sheriff’s Records Department: Public records policies and fees and request form.
- Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court: Official court records eSearch.
- 32nd Judicial District Court: Court information and location.
- Louisiana State Police: Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information.
- Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections: Incarcerated-person information and victim services.
- Louisiana Legislature: Booking photograph law, Article 234 and booking records, Article 228.
- Terrebonne Sheriff’s Contact Directory: Jail and Sheriff’s Office addresses and telephone numbers.
What Should You Do Next?
If you are trying to locate someone currently in custody, begin with TPSO’s Current Incarcerations portal and confirm directly with the jail when a present status matters.
If you need a mugshot or older arrest document, follow the Sheriff’s records request procedure. For a filed charge or disposition, use the Clerk of Court. For your own qualifying statewide criminal-history review, consult Louisiana State Police.
A booking shows an event, a roster reports custody, and a court record establishes the available legal proceedings. Use the appropriate source for each question.