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St. James Parish Public Records & Jail Directory

Independent public records directory for St. James Parish, Louisiana (County Seat: St. James, Population: 19,191). Access verified county jail custody rosters, bail schedules, commissary procedures, and official sheriff facility contacts.

Jurisdiction Status
Custody Status 74 active inmates
State Jurisdiction LA
County Population
19,191
Census estimate
Current Jail Roster
74
Active detainees in facility
County Seat
St. James
Primary administrative center
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Facility: St. James Parish Jail
Location: 5800 Louisiana Highway 44, Convent, LA 70723
Phone: (225) 562-2204
Commissary: CorrectPay
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St. James Parish Jail

Physical detention facility operations, detainee account funding, visitation rules, and mail guidelines for St. James Parish.

Facility Inquiries: Call booking desk at (225) 562-2204 for current visitation and mail delivery requirements.
Custody Statistics

St. James Parish Custody Profile & Booking Trends

Active custody statistics, recent booking patterns, and top charges for St. James Parish.

Active Custody Snapshot
Aggregated from 74 verified records
Recent Bookings (7d)
6
15 in 30 days
Common Booking Day
Monday
23% of active sample
Leading Charge
Felony
48 cases on docket
Longest Custody
April 26, 2024
Continuous holding entry

The St. James Parish Adult Detention Facility in Louisiana currently reports an active holding census of 74 detainees. Active custody sample indicators show that 6 individuals were booked within the past 7 days, contributing to 15 active records with booking dates within the trailing 30-day window. Among currently listed records with published booking dates, Monday represents the most common booking weekday, accounting for 17 records (23.0%) in the active sample.

The primary charges and statutory offenses currently represented on the active docket are led by Felony (48 cases), Ccrp Art 202 - Warrant/Bench Warrant (13 cases), and Ccrp Art 900 - Violation Of Probation/Parole (9 cases). Under state legal standards, all cited offenses represent pending allegations; every individual detained in St. James Parish retains the constitutional presumption of innocence until formal adjudication in district or circuit court. Facility demographics reflect housing 95.9% male and 4.1% female inmates. The earliest continuous admission among the current custody roster dates back to April 26, 2024, illustrating the presence of both pre-trial detainees and longer-term sentenced stays.

Frequent Statutes: Felony 48 Ccrp Art 202 - Warrant/Bench Warrant 13 Ccrp Art 900 - Violation Of Probation/Parole 9 40:1023 - Possession Or Distribution Of Drug Paraphernalia (Misd) 6
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St. James Parish Law Enforcement & Courthouse Directory

Verified contact information and physical office addresses for local county authorities.

Sheriff Department

St. James Parish Sheriff's Office

Headquarters: 5800 Highway 44, Convent, LA 70723
Phone: (225) 562-2200
Detention Center

St. James Parish Jail

Address: 5800 Louisiana Highway 44, Convent, LA 70723
Booking Line: (225) 562-2204
Trust / Commissary: CorrectPay
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St. James Parish Custody & Records FAQ

Direct answers regarding St. James Parish inmate searches, detention facilities, and bail procedures.

How many inmates are currently detained in St. James Parish?

According to verified public custody records as of the most recent verification on Oct 17, 2026, there are 74 individuals listed in St. James Parish custody. Of these active records, 15 individuals have recorded booking dates within the trailing 30-day monitoring window.

What is the main jail facility in St. James Parish and how can I contact them?

The primary detention facility is St. James Parish Jail, located at 5800 Louisiana Highway 44, Convent, LA 70723. For booking verification, housing inquiries, or visitation scheduling, the facility desk can be reached at (225) 562-2204.

How do bail and bond postings work in St. James Parish?

Bail is established according to the local judicial bond schedule or set by a magistrate judge during initial appearance hearings. Bail may be posted via cash directly at the detention facility or through state-licensed surety bail bond agents.

How frequently is the St. James Parish custody roster updated?

Custody records for St. James Parish are scheduled for automated daily synchronization from official public sheriff booking portals. The exact verification timestamp for St. James Parish is displayed on the roster to ensure full data transparency.

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