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The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office is the primary law enforcement agency for Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. The Sheriff's Office is responsible for providing law enforcement services to the unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish, as well as the municipalities of Broussard, Carencro, and Duson. The Sheriff's Office also provides support services to the Lafayette Police Department.
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Divisions
- Administration
- Civil
- Criminal
- Corrections
- Patrol
- Special Operations
Services
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office provides a wide range of services to the community, including:
- Law enforcement
- Crime prevention
- Community policing
- School resource officers
- Animal control
- Corrections
- Youth services
Lafayette Parish Arrest Warrants Search
How to Find a Warrant in Lafayette Parish
To find out if there is an active warrant for your arrest in Lafayette Parish, you can:
- Check the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office website: Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Warrant Search
- Call the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office at (337) 232-9211.
- Visit the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office in person at 316 West Main Street Lafayette, LA 70501.
What Information Do I Need to Provide?
When searching for a warrant, you will need to provide the following information:
- Your full name
- Your date of birth
- Your social security number (optional)
What If I Find a Warrant for My Arrest?
If you find a warrant for your arrest, you should contact the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office immediately. You can turn yourself in at the Sheriff's Office or make arrangements to post bail.
Failure to Appear
If you fail to appear for a scheduled court date, a bench warrant will be issued for your arrest. A bench warrant is a warrant that is issued by a judge when a defendant fails to appear in court. Bench warrants can be issued for any type of crime, including traffic violations.
If you have a bench warrant for your arrest, you should contact the court immediately. You can turn yourself in or make arrangements to post bail.
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Lafayette Parish Mugshots
Mugshots are photographs of arrested individuals that are taken at the jail. Mugshots are used to identify and track criminals.
How to Obtain Mugshots
Mugshots from the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office are available to the public through the Sheriff's Office website. To obtain a mugshot, you will need to:
- Visit the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office website: Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Mugshots
- Search for the individual by name or booking number.
- Click on the individual's name to view their mugshot.
Availability of Mugshots
Mugshots are generally available to the public within 24 hours of an arrest. However, there may be some cases where mugshots are not released due to privacy concerns or ongoing investigations.
Bond Information
What is a Bail Bond?
A bail bond is a guarantee to the court that the defendant will appear for all scheduled court dates. A bail bond is typically issued by a bail bondsman, who is a licensed professional who charges a fee for their services.
How to Post a Bond in Lafayette Parish
To post a bond in Lafayette Parish, you can:
- Contact a bail bondsman.
- Pay the bail bondsman the full amount of the bond.
- The bail bondsman will then post the bond with the court on your behalf.
Failure to Appear
If you fail to appear for a scheduled court date, the court will issue a warrant for your arrest. You will also forfeit the amount of your bond.
For more information about bail bonds in Lafayette Parish, you can contact the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office at (337) 232-9211.
Lafayette Parish Most Wanted List
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office maintains a list of the most wanted fugitives in the parish. The list includes individuals who are wanted for serious crimes, such as murder, rape, and robbery.
You can view the Lafayette Parish Most Wanted List on the Sheriff's Office website.
How to Report a Fugitive
If you have information about the whereabouts of a fugitive on the Most Wanted List, you can contact the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office at (337) 232-9211.
Sex Offender Registry
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office maintains a Sex Offender Registry in accordance with the Louisiana Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act. The registry contains information about convicted sex offenders who are living in Lafayette Parish.
You can search the Lafayette Parish Sex Offender Registry on the Sheriff's Office website.
How to Report a Sex Offender
If you have information about a sex offender who is not registered with the Sheriff's Office, you can contact the Sheriff's Office at (337) 232-9211.
Lafayette Parish Sex Offender Registry
Location and Contact Details
- Address: 316 West Main Street Lafayette, LA 70501
- Phone: (337) 232-9211
- Fax: (337) 236-5493
- Website: Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office
- Email: [emailprotected]
