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Louisiana DOC inmates are searchable statewide on VINELink. DCI also receives temporary transfers from other facilities for dialysis treatment.

Overview

Dixon Correctional Institute holds Louisiana state DOC inmates. The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections uses VINELink as the official statewide inmate locator, linked directly from the DOC website. There is no separate Dixon roster. If your loved one is in Louisiana DOC custody, VINELink is your first stop. One thing to know about Dixon specifically: it runs the only dialysis unit in the entire LADOC system. That means inmates from other state prisons are sometimes transferred here for medical care. If your person appeared at DCI without warning, that may be why.

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Quick Facts

Search Louisiana DOC inmates at vinelink.vineapps.com/search/LA/Person.
Search by full legal name. New transfers may take 24 to 48 hours to appear.
Dixon holds Louisiana state DOC inmates, not parish detainees or federal inmates.
DCI is the only LADOC facility with a dialysis unit. Unexpected transfers here may be medical.
If someone doesn't appear after 48 hours, call Dixon at (225) 634-1200.
Sign up for free release and transfer alerts through VINELink.

Where to Search

VINELink: vinelink.vineapps.com/search/LA/Person

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections uses VINELink as its official statewide inmate locator. Search by the inmate’s full legal name. The system covers all Louisiana DOC-sentenced inmates statewide, including those at Dixon Correctional Institute. There is no separate inmate roster for Dixon. VINELink is the system to use.

Who Is at Dixon Correctional Institute?

Dixon holds Louisiana state DOC inmates. Adults sentenced by Louisiana courts and serving time under the state Department of Public Safety and Corrections. They are not federal inmates (search bop.gov for federal inmates) and are not typically pre-trial parish detainees.

One situation that is unique to Dixon: DCI operates the only dialysis unit in the Louisiana DOC system. Inmates from any other Louisiana state prison who need ongoing dialysis treatment are transferred to Dixon for that care. If your loved one was moved to DCI without explanation, a medical transfer for dialysis is a likely reason. You can call Dixon at (225) 634-1200 to ask about their current location and status.

Why Someone Might Not Appear in VINELink

Recent transfer. New arrivals or transfers from another DOC facility can take 24 to 48 hours to show up in VINELink after processing. Give it two full days before calling.
Name variation. VINELink searches by the legal name on file with DOC. Try alternate spellings or last name only.
Not yet sentenced. Pre-trial detainees awaiting sentencing are typically held at parish jails, not DOC facilities like Dixon.
Released. If the person has completed their sentence, they will not show as currently incarcerated.

When to Call the Facility

If someone does not appear in VINELink after 48 hours and you have reason to believe they are at Dixon Correctional Institute, call (225) 634-1200. Have their full legal name and any DOC ID number you have available.

Getting Alerts Through VINELink

VINELink lets you register for free custody status alerts. You will receive a call, text, or email whenever the inmate’s DOC status changes, including:

Transfers to another facility
Release or completion of sentence
Escape

Sign up at vinelink.vineapps.com using the inmate’s name and facility. Registration is free. This is especially useful if your person is at Dixon for dialysis treatment and may transfer back to their home facility when treatment ends.

Families Also Ask

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Where do I search for a Dixon Correctional Institute inmate?

Go to vinelink.vineapps.com/search/LA/Person and search by the inmate's full legal name. VINELink is Louisiana DOC's official statewide inmate locator and covers all state DOC facilities including Dixon Correctional Institute.

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Why doesn't the person I'm looking for appear in VINELink?

New transfers can take 24 to 48 hours to update. Try alternate name spellings. If they still don't appear, call Dixon at (225) 634-1200. They may also not be at Dixon yet or may have been released.

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Does Dixon Correctional Institute have its own inmate roster?

No. Dixon does not maintain a public inmate roster. All Louisiana DOC inmates, including those at Dixon, are searchable through VINELink at vinelink.vineapps.com/search/LA/Person.

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Why would someone be transferred to Dixon Correctional Institute unexpectedly?

Dixon Correctional Institute runs the only dialysis unit in the Louisiana DOC system. Inmates from any Louisiana state prison who need ongoing dialysis care are transferred to DCI for treatment. If your loved one showed up at Dixon without warning, dialysis medical care is a likely reason. Call (225) 634-1200 to ask.

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How do I sign up for transfer and release notifications?

Register at vinelink.vineapps.com using the inmate's name and facility. You will receive free automated alerts by phone, text, or email when their DOC status changes, including transfers, release, or escape. This is especially useful if your person is at Dixon temporarily for medical treatment.

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Who does Dixon Correctional Institute hold?

Dixon holds Louisiana state DOC inmates. Adults convicted in Louisiana courts and sentenced under the state Department of Public Safety and Corrections. They are not federal inmates and are not typically parish pre-trial detainees. Some inmates are temporary medical transfers from other LADOC facilities for dialysis treatment.

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