How to Find Someone in the St. Tammany Parish Jail
To find someone in the St. Tammany Parish Jail, use the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office online inmate search. You can search by last name, first name, or booking number. If the arrest is very recent and the person is not listed yet, call the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center main line at 985-276-1000 to confirm they have been booked.
TLDR:
- Search the official St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office inmate search to see who is in custody.
- The jail’s official name is the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center. It is at 1200 Champagne Street in Covington.
- The Correctional Center main line is 985-276-1000. The visitation line is 985-276-1047.
- Visits are by video only, scheduled through JailATM. The jail does not hold in-person contact visits.
- Register with Louisiana VINE for free alerts when a custody status changes.
- St. Tammany Parish criminal cases run through the 22nd Judicial District Court in Covington.
- Once you locate your person, QRF Bail Bonds can start the bond process any time at 225-276-9688.
When someone you love is arrested in St. Tammany Parish, the first hours feel like a blur. You want to know where they are, how to reach the right office, and what it will take to bring them home. This guide pulls the official Covington and Slidell contacts into one place so you are not guessing in the middle of the night.
How Do I Look Up an Inmate in St. Tammany Parish?
The fastest way to find someone in custody is the Sheriff’s Office online inmate search. You can check it yourself without calling anyone first.
Open the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office inmate search and follow these steps:
1. Search by the person’s last name, first name, or booking number.
2. Review the results for a current booking that matches.
3. Check the arrest date and charge listed on the record.
4. If you do not see them, turn on the option to show released inmates in case they have already been let go.
Booking is not instant. If the arrest just happened and the name is not listed yet, wait a little and search again, or call the Correctional Center main line at 985-276-1000 to confirm the booking is complete.
What Are the St. Tammany Parish Jail and Sheriff’s Office Phone Numbers?
Use the right line for what you need. The numbers below are published by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, which runs the Correctional Center in Covington.
| Contact | Phone | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center, main line | 985-276-1000 | Confirming a booking, inmate and jail questions |
| Visitation | 985-276-1047 | Questions about video visits |
| Sheriff’s Office, Covington | 985-809-8200 | Covington office and Bond Office location |
| Sheriff’s Office, Slidell administration | 985-726-7800 | Main administrative office |
| Non-emergency dispatch | 985-898-2338 | Non-emergency calls for service |
If you are not sure which line to call first, start with the Correctional Center main line to confirm custody.
Where Is the St. Tammany Parish Jail Located?
The St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center is at 1200 Champagne Street in Covington, the parish seat. The Sheriff’s Office lists the address as 1200 Champagne St, Covington, LA 70434.
Do not mail letters to the jail’s street address. Since March 2022, the Sheriff’s Office requires all non-legal, non-commercial mail to be sent one of two ways: electronically through JailATM, or by post to the jail’s mail processing address, written like this:
JailATM-St. Tammany Parish Jail
INMATE ID: [Inmate Full Legal Name]
2252 Tower Drive Suite 108-251
Monroe, LA 71201
Print the inmate’s name and ID number clearly on the envelope or postcard. Rules can change, so check the Sheriff’s Office inmate mail and money page before you send anything. That page also links to the online portal for putting money on an inmate’s account.
Can I Visit Someone in the St. Tammany Parish Jail?
Yes, but only by video. The Sheriff’s Office offers on-site video visits and remote video visits, and it does not conduct in-person contact visits.
| Visit type | Published schedule | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| On-site video visit | 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday | Two per week, 15 minutes each |
| Remote video visit | 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday | 15 minutes each |
Both kinds are set up through a JailATM account. On-site video visits must be scheduled at least 48 hours ahead and can be booked up to two weeks in advance. There is a dress code, and recording a visit or posting it to social media gets a visitor banned.
Because schedules can change, confirm the current rules on the official St. Tammany jail visitation page or call the visitation line at 985-276-1047 before you plan a visit.
How Do I Get Alerts When Custody Status Changes?
Louisiana runs a free notification system so you do not have to keep searching. It can tell you when someone is released, transferred, or moved.
Register through Louisiana VINE online, or call the statewide line at 866-528-6748. Sign up with the person’s name and booking details, and the system contacts you when their status changes.
What Do I Do After I Find Them?
Locating your person is step one. Step two is understanding the bond amount and how to post it. Under Louisiana Revised Statute 22:1443, the premium for a commercial surety bail bond is 12 percent of the bond, or 120 dollars, whichever is greater. A surety bond therefore costs far less up front than paying the full cash bail to the court.
Bonds for the St. Tammany Parish jail are posted through the Sheriff’s Bond Office. Its official page lists the bond types it accepts, which include cash bonds, property bonds, personal surety bonds and bonds posted by a bondsman, along with its processing fees and payment rules. The same page says the Bond Office is closed daily from 5 a.m. to 6 a.m.
Our guide on how to bail someone out step by step walks through the paperwork and timing, and our breakdown of cash bail versus a surety bond in Louisiana shows why most families choose a bondsman. For the bigger picture, start with how Louisiana bail bonds work.
When you are ready, call QRF Bail Bonds at 225-276-9688. We work around the clock and can begin the bond process the moment you have the booking details. Our pages on misdemeanor bail bonds and felony bail bonds explain how each kind of case is handled.
St. Tammany Parish Court, Clerk, and Legal Contacts
St. Tammany Parish criminal cases move through the 22nd Judicial District Court, which also serves Washington Parish. In St. Tammany, the court sits at the St. Tammany Parish Justice Center, 701 N. Columbia Street in Covington. These offices handle court dates, records, and legal representation.
| Office | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|
| 22nd Judicial District Court | Call the Clerk of Court at 985-809-8700 | 22ndjdc.org |
| St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court | 985-809-8700 | sttammanyclerk.org |
| District Attorney, 22nd JD | 985-809-8383 | collinsimsda.org |
| Public Defender, 22nd JD | 985-892-5002 | District 22 office |
The Sheriff’s Bond Office directs families to the Clerk of Court for an offender’s court dates. If your person cannot afford a private attorney, the Public Defender’s office handles that request through the court.
Common Questions About Finding Someone in the St. Tammany Parish Jail
These are the questions families ask us most when someone is booked in St. Tammany Parish. If your situation is not covered here, call us, and we will point you to the right office.
How do I find out if someone is in the St. Tammany Parish Jail?
Use the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office online inmate search and look the person up by last name, first name, or booking number. If the arrest is very recent and the person is not listed yet, call the Correctional Center main line at 985-276-1000 to confirm the booking.
What is the phone number for the St. Tammany Parish Jail?
The main line for the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center is 985-276-1000. For questions about video visits, call the visitation line at 985-276-1047.
Where is the St. Tammany Parish Jail located?
The St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center is at 1200 Champagne Street in Covington, Louisiana. Personal mail does not go to that address. It must be sent electronically through JailATM or to the jail’s mail processing address in Monroe.
Can I visit an inmate in person at the St. Tammany Parish Jail?
No. The Sheriff’s Office offers on-site video visits and remote video visits, both scheduled through JailATM, and does not conduct in-person contact visits. On-site video visits must be booked at least 48 hours ahead.
How do I get notified when someone is released from the St. Tammany Parish Jail?
Register with Louisiana VINE online or call the statewide line at 866-528-6748. The system sends free alerts when an inmate is released, transferred, or moved.
How much does a bail bond cost in St. Tammany Parish?
Louisiana law sets the bail bond premium at 12 percent of the bond amount, or 120 dollars, whichever is greater. That premium is the bondsman’s fee for posting the bond. It is separate from paying the full cash bail, and separate from any processing fees the Sheriff’s Bond Office charges.
Which court handles St. Tammany Parish criminal cases?
The 22nd Judicial District Court handles St. Tammany Parish, along with Washington Parish. The Clerk of Court keeps the records and court dates, and the District Attorney prosecutes the case.
Can QRF Bail Bonds help if my person is in St. Tammany Parish?
Yes. Call us at 225-276-9688 any time, day, or night. Once you have the booking details, we can begin the bond process and walk you through each step.
Found your person? We can take it from here.
Once you have the name and booking details, QRF Bail Bonds can start the bond process right away. We work around the clock, so families do not have to wait until morning.
Call 225-276-9688 for immediate help. We are available 24/7.
