LaSalle Parish Bench Warrants
Bench warrants in LaSalle Parish are issued by the 28th Judicial District Court in Jena when someone fails to show up for a court hearing or violates conditions set by the judge. Sheriff Lane Windham and the LaSalle Parish Sheriff's Office handle the enforcement of all bench warrants in the parish. LaSalle Parish is in east-central Louisiana, about 50 miles west of Natchez, Mississippi. The parish covers 664 square miles and has five municipal areas: Jena, Trout, Olla, Urania, and Tullos. Residents who think they may have an active bench warrant should contact the sheriff's office or the clerk of court to check their status before a routine law enforcement encounter leads to arrest.
LaSalle Parish Quick Facts
LaSalle Parish Bench Warrant Search
The LaSalle Parish Sheriff's Office website provides several useful tools for bench warrant searches. Sheriff Lane Windham's office is at 1050 Courthouse Street in Jena. Phone is (318) 992-2151. Fax is (318) 992-2155. The website has a weekly arrests page, an inmate search tool, crime reporting features, and tip submission forms.
The LaSalle Parish Sheriff's Office website provides department information and online tools for bench warrant and inmate searches.
The sheriff's site is the main online resource for checking bench warrant status and contacting law enforcement in LaSalle Parish.
The weekly arrests page shows recent arrests in the parish. This can tell you if someone has been booked on a bench warrant recently. It is updated regularly and includes charge information. The page is public and does not require a login.
The LaSalle Parish weekly arrests page shows recent bookings, including those made on bench warrants in the parish.
Checking the weekly arrests page can reveal recent bench warrant activity in LaSalle Parish.
LaSalle Parish Inmate Search and Warrant Inquiry
The inmate search tool on the sheriff's website lets you look up people currently in custody. If someone was arrested on a bench warrant, this is where their name would show up. You can search by name. The tool shows basic booking and charge information. It is free to use and available around the clock.
The LaSalle Parish inmate search tool allows the public to check if someone has been arrested on a bench warrant or other charges.
This search tool displays current inmates held in the LaSalle Parish facility, including those booked on bench warrants.
For bench warrant inquiries that go beyond what the website offers, contact the sheriff's office directly. You can verify outstanding warrants through the Records Division by calling (318) 992-2151. In-person visits to the office at 1050 Courthouse Street are accepted during business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Written requests to the Clerk of Court at the 28th Judicial District Court, 1050 Courthouse Street, Jena, LA 71342 are also an option. Attorney-facilitated searches provide another way to check warrant status. Public access computer terminals at the courthouse are available during regular business hours.
How Bench Warrants Work in LaSalle Parish
Judges in the 28th JDC issue bench warrants under La. C.Cr.P. Art. 349.1. The process is simple. A defendant has a court date. They do not show up. The judge issues a bench warrant. This is different from an arrest warrant under La. C.Cr.P. Art. 202, which comes from a police investigation. Bench warrants are tied to existing court cases. They direct law enforcement to find the person and bring them before the court.
La. C.Cr.P. Art. 205 states that warrants in Louisiana do not expire. A LaSalle Parish bench warrant stays active until the court recalls it or the person is arrested. La. C.Cr.P. Art. 203 requires each warrant to include the name of the subject, the offense, the date of issuance, and the judge's signature. The warrant type is also recorded: arrest, bench, search under La. C.Cr.P. Art. 162, or capias. Bench warrants for failure to appear are among the most common type in the LaSalle Parish court system.
LaSalle Parish Court Records and Public Access
The LaSalle Parish Clerk of Court, Hon. Steve Andrews, maintains all court records. The office is at 1050 Courthouse Street in Jena. Mailing address is P.O. Box 1316, Jena, LA 71342. Phone is (318) 992-2158, Ext. 2021. Fax is (318) 992-2157. Email contacts include sandrews@lasalleclerk.com and lgremillion@lasalleclerk.com. Court records are public under La. R.S. 44:1. Anyone of legal age can inspect them under La. R.S. 44:31. Copy fees are set by La. R.S. 44:32.
The LaSalle Parish Sheriff's contact page lists all phone numbers and office locations for bench warrant inquiries.
The contact page provides all the information needed to reach the sheriff's office about bench warrant matters.
Some records are exempt under La. R.S. 44:3, including juvenile files and sealed records. Standard bench warrants are public. La. C.Cr.P. Art. 336 governs bail procedures for warrant arrests. La. C.Cr.P. Art. 211.1 allows summons and release in some misdemeanor cases. For people looking to resolve a bench warrant, voluntary surrender and hiring an attorney to file a recall motion are the best approaches. Contact the clerk at (318) 992-2158 for case-specific information.
Nearby Parishes
LaSalle Parish bench warrants are enforceable across Louisiana. Any law enforcement officer can serve them. These parishes share borders with LaSalle: