Louisiana Inmate Directory

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The State of Louisiana has 111 Jails across 64 Parishes which includes East Baton Rouge Parish, Jefferson Parish, Orleans Parish, St. Tammany Parish, Lafayette Parish and others.

Louisiana, nicknamed “The Pelican State” for its abundant pelican population, is known for its rich Cajun and Creole culture, vibrant music scene, and distinct wetlands ecosystem..

  • Capital City: Baton Rouge
  • Population: As of 2022, Louisiana has a population exceeding 4.6 million people.
  • Correctional Facilities: Louisiana has a centralized correctional system managed by the Louisiana Department of Corrections (DOC). The DOC oversees a network of nine state prisons and contracts with private prison companies for additional bed space.
  • Prison Population: Louisiana has one of the highest incarceration rates in the nation. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the state has an adult incarceration rate exceeding 1,000 per 100,000 residents as of 2021. The total prison population in Louisiana is estimated to be around 38,000 inmates. This figure may include people held in facilities other than state prisons, such as private prisons.
  • Probation Population: Louisiana utilizes a probation system to supervise offenders following release or as an alternative to incarceration. The probation population is significant, with estimates exceeding 73,000 individuals (2021).
  • Violent Crime Rate: Violent crime rates encompass serious offenses like murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program data for 2021, Louisiana’s violent crime rate ranked 5th highest in the nation. This is significantly higher than the national average.

Louisiana County Jail Tracker

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Kansas is one of the few states without private prisons operated solely within its borders

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