Find Sex Offenders in Jefferson Parish

Search registered sex offenders in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana using the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office eServices portal and the Louisiana State Police statewide registry. Jefferson Parish is one of the most populous parishes in Louisiana, covering Metairie, Harvey, Kenner, and surrounding communities on both the east and west banks of the Mississippi. The registry is public and free, and you can search by name, address, or zip code to find offenders near any location in the parish.

Jefferson Parish Sex Offender Search Options

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office runs an eServices portal at eservices.jpso.com that provides online access to a range of public records and services. This portal is the starting point for many Jefferson Parish public records searches, including sex offender lookups tied to the parish. Sheriff Joseph P. Lopinto III oversees the office, which has two main locations serving the east bank and west bank communities.

The JPSO eServices portal is the central online hub for Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office public records and services, including access to sex offender registry information for the parish.

For the full statewide search, the Louisiana State Police sex offender registry covers all 64 parishes. You can filter results by Jefferson Parish specifically to see only those registered within the parish. The LSP registry allows searches by name, address, city, zip code, or phone number. It also has a non-compliant offender search for those who have missed required check-ins.

The Investigations Bureau at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office handles more complex inquiries and can be reached at (504) 364-5300. For general questions, the main switchboard is (504) 363-5500.

Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Locations

Jefferson Parish spans both sides of the Mississippi River, and the Sheriff's Office maintains locations on each bank to serve residents across the parish. The Eastbank main office is at 924 David Drive, Metairie, LA 70003. The Westbank office is at 1233 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA 70058. The main phone number is (504) 363-5500 and the non-emergency line is (504) 227-1400.

Sex offender registration in Jefferson Parish is handled through the sheriff's office at either location. Offenders must register with both the Louisiana State Police and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. Those who live or work in a municipality within the parish must also register with that city's police department. For example, an offender living in Kenner must register with both the JPSO and the Kenner Police Department.

The JPSO eServices site also handles traffic ticket payments and other online transactions, and it serves as the gateway to additional Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office public records resources.

The Jefferson Parish Correctional Center (JPCC) is at 1233 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA 70058, phone (504) 368-5360. Offenders released from JPCC into Jefferson Parish must register within 3 business days of release. The Clerk of Court for the 24th Judicial District is at the Joseph S. Yenni Building, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd, Suite 603, New Orleans, LA 70121, phone (504) 364-2900.

Note: Records requests can be submitted in person at either the Eastbank or Westbank sheriff's locations during regular business hours.

Sex Offender Laws in Louisiana

Louisiana sex offender registration is governed by RS 15:540 through RS 15:549. These statutes define who must register, what information must be provided, how long registration lasts, and how often offenders must check in. Anyone convicted of a qualifying sex offense in Louisiana must register, as must anyone who moves to Louisiana after a conviction in another state.

The state uses a three-tier system. Tier I offenders register for 15 years with annual in-person check-ins. Tier II offenders register for 25 years and must check in every 6 months. Tier III offenders, those convicted of the most serious offenses, register for life and check in every 90 days. The tier is set by the court at sentencing based on the offense type and the offender's record. Changing a tier assignment requires a separate court proceeding.

Under RS 15:542, offenders must report any change in address, employer, school, vehicle, phone, or online accounts within 3 business days. Each unreported change is a separate felony offense. Jefferson Parish is a large, dense parish, and the sheriff's office takes compliance seriously given the population size and the number of registered offenders in the area.

The public can access registry data under RS 15:541. Using that information to threaten, intimidate, or harass any registrant or their family may result in criminal prosecution under Louisiana law.

Statewide Registry and Jefferson Parish Records

The Louisiana State Police maintains the baseline statewide registry that all parishes feed into. For Jefferson Parish residents, this means you can use either the JPSO portal or the LSP statewide tool to find offenders in the area. The LSP site provides a broader view and is particularly useful if you want to check offenders who live near the parish border with Orleans, St. Charles, or St. John the Baptist.

The Louisiana State Police statewide sex offender registry includes all Jefferson Parish registered offenders and lets you search across parish lines, which is useful given Jefferson Parish's proximity to Orleans and other neighboring parishes.

Each registry record for a Jefferson Parish offender typically includes the full legal name and aliases, current address on the east or west bank, employer name and address if applicable, school enrollment if applicable, offense type and conviction date, photo and physical description, and vehicle details. Homeless offenders may have a general location noted in place of a specific street address.

The LSP sex offender hotline is 1-800-858-0551, available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM CDT. You can also write to: Louisiana State Police, Sex Offender Registry, P.O. Box 66614, Box A-6, Baton Rouge, LA 70896.

Note: Registry information is for public safety use only. Using it to harass or intimidate any person, including registrants and their families, may lead to criminal or civil liability under state law.

Nearby Parishes

Jefferson Parish shares borders with several other parishes. Offenders near a parish line may be registered in more than one area.