Orleans Parish Jail Inmate Search 2026

Official Orleans Parish Inmate Search — Step by Step

The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office (OPSO) provides multiple free, official tools to find someone currently held in Orleans Parish Jail. OPSO manages one of the largest urban correctional facilities in the United States under Sheriff Susan Hutson.

How to Search (Takes Under a Minute)

1. Open the official portal: Go to opso.us/inmate/inmate.php on any browser. No login needed.
2. Enter the last name (required). Add first name and middle initial if known. You can also filter by race and sex.
3. Complete the CAPTCHA — type the characters shown in the verification image.
4. Click Search — results display matching inmates with booking details, charges, bond, and facility.
5. Write down the folder number — this is your key for bonds, visitation, commissary, mail, and phone calls.

Who’s In Jail — Full Roster

Orleans Parish Jail Facilities — Locations, Map & Contact

The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office (OPSO) operates the jail system under Sheriff Susan Hutson. The jail primarily serves as a pre-trial detention facility — most individuals held there are awaiting arraignment, trial, or transfer.

Orleans Justice Center (OJC) — Main Facility

Temporary Detention Center (TDC)

OPSO Administration

Bond Information — How to Get Someone Released

After arrest and booking, a magistrate judge sets bond. In Louisiana, bond is typically set within 48–72 hours of arrest (often sooner in Orleans Parish). Here’s how the process works:

Orleans Parish Jail Visitation — Registration & Rules

Visiting someone at Orleans Parish Jail requires pre-registration and inmate approval. The process is different from many other jails — read carefully.

How to Get Approved for Visitation

1. The inmate must request you first. The incarcerated person must add your name to their visitation request list from inside the facility.
2. Complete the online registration form at opso.gov — Detainee Visitation or opso.us — Visitation Registration. You must read and accept all visitation rules before proceeding.
3. Wait for approval. You’ll be notified by email or phone about your application status. The inmate must approve you as a visitor before the application can proceed.
4. Once approved, schedule your visit according to the facility’s available time slots.

Visitation Rules (Strictly Enforced)

• 👥Maximum 3 visitors with active status on an inmate’s visitation list at any time
• 🪪Valid, unexpired photo ID required every visit (driver’s license, state ID, passport, military ID)
• 🚫No cameras, video equipment, or cell phones past the metal detectors or in the visiting room
• 🚫No food or drink may be brought in (exception: a bottle for a small child)
• 🚭OPSO is a non-smoking facility — no tobacco, matches, or lighters past the metal detectors
• 🚫No intoxicated or impaired visitors — you will be denied entry
• 👶Children must stay with parents at all times. Parents unable to control their children will be asked to leave — no exceptions.
• 🔍All visitors and possessions screened — failure to clear metal detector = visit denied
• 📞All inmate calls are recorded and may be monitored

Dress Code (Strictly Enforced — Will Be Denied Entry)

• 🚫No halter tops, half shirts, or tube tops
• 🚫No see-through or spaghetti strap garments
• 🚫No skirts, pants, or shorts above mid-thigh
• 🚫No tight-fitting clothing that reveals body contour
• 🚫No clothing exposing midriff, torso, or shoulders
• 🚫No torn/ripped clothing exposing underwear
• 🚫No underwear visible at any time
• 🚫No tight-fitting Spandex of any type
• 🚫No clothing that conceals your identity

Professional Visits (Attorneys, Bondsmen, etc.)

OPSO has professional interview rooms for attorneys, bail bondsmen, law enforcement, licensed private investigators, approved counselors, clergy, medical professionals, media, and paralegals. There is no limit to the number of professional visits an inmate may receive. Paralegals must have a letter of authorization from a verified attorney on letterhead. Professional visits are encouraged during normal business hours.

How to Send Mail & Money to Orleans Parish Jail Inmates

Mailing Address for Letters

Mail Rules (Read Carefully — Mail Will Be Rejected Otherwise)

• 📬Return address required: Full first/last name, street address, city, state, zip. No P.O. boxes allowed.
• 📝Must include inmate’s name, folder number, and location (if known)
• 📄White paper only — free of fragrance, lipstick, stains, discoloration, glitter, markers, crayons, stickers
• 📸Photos allowed — no Polaroids, no Instamatics, no blackouts, no altered photos, no hand signs, no money, no nudity, no violence/illegal acts depicted
• 🚫NOT allowed: Blank envelopes, stamps, stamped envelopes, blank paper, pens, pencils (all items can be purchased through commissary)
• 🚫NOT allowed: Musical cards, pop-up cards, glitter cards, blank cards of any kind
• ✏️Writing in blue or black ink only

Sending Money

Inmate Phone Calls — How They Work

• 📞All outgoing calls are collect calls or prepaid — the person being called pays, or the inmate uses a prepaid account
• 🚫No incoming calls to inmates
• 🔍All calls are recorded and may be monitored — do not discuss case details
• ⚖️Attorney calls may have different rules (legally protected conversations)
• 📱Set up a prepaid account through the third-party phone provider for cheaper rates than collect calls

Inmate Programs & Services

• 🎓GED & Literacy Programs: Basic literacy and GED preparation in partnership with local educational institutions
• 🏢Day Reporting Center: Collaborative program with Louisiana Dept. of Public Safety & Corrections for reducing recidivism through supervision, job readiness training, and accountability
• 💊Substance Abuse Support: Counseling and support for inmates with drug-related issues through community partnerships
• ⛪Chaplain Services: The OPSO Chaplain’s Office provides spiritual support and prepares inmates for reentry challenges
• 🏥Medical Services: For medical questions about an inmate, call the Medical Inmate Advocate at (504) 202-9451
• 📱Tablet Program (Coming): OPSO is seeking bids for an inmate tablet system as a reward for good behavior, allowing video visitation, education, and community programs

Frequently Asked Questions — Orleans Parish Jail

Complete Official Resource Directory — Orleans Parish Jail