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Louisiana DOC inmates are searchable statewide on VINELink. Here's how to search and what to do when someone doesn't appear.

Overview

Raymond Laborde Correctional Center holds Louisiana state DOC inmates. The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections uses VINELink as the official statewide inmate locator, linked directly from the DOC website. There is no separate RLCC roster. If your loved one is in Louisiana DOC custody, VINELink is where you start.

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Quick Facts

Search Louisiana DOC inmates at vinelink.vineapps.com/search/LA/Person.
Search by full name. New transfers may take 24 to 48 hours to appear.
RLCC holds Louisiana state DOC inmates, not parish detainees or federal inmates.
If someone doesn't appear after 48 hours, call RLCC at (318) 876-2891.
Sign up for free release and transfer alerts through VINELink.
Raymond Laborde is a state-operated Louisiana DOC facility in Avoyelles Parish.

Where to Search

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

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections uses VINELink as its official statewide inmate locator. Search by the inmate’s full name. The system covers all Louisiana DOC-sentenced inmates statewide, including those at Raymond Laborde Correctional Center.

There is no separate inmate roster for RLCC. VINELink is the system to use.

Who Is at Raymond Laborde Correctional Center?

Raymond Laborde holds Louisiana state DOC inmates: adults sentenced by Louisiana courts and serving time under the state Department of Public Safety & Corrections. They are not federal inmates (search bop.gov for those) and are typically not pre-trial parish detainees. If you’re looking for someone held on parish charges, check the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office.

RLCC is a mixed-security facility holding minimum, medium, and maximum custody inmates. The facility holds roughly 1,564 people.

Why Someone Might Not Appear

Recent transfer. New arrivals or transfers can take 24 to 48 hours to show in VINELink after processing. If you know they were transferred to RLCC, give it two full days before calling.
Name variation. VINELink searches by the legal name on file with DOC. Try alternate spellings or search by last name only.
Not yet sentenced. Pre-trial detainees waiting on sentencing are usually held at parish jails, not DOC facilities.
Released. If the person has completed their sentence, they won’t appear as currently incarcerated.

When to Call the Facility

If someone doesn’t appear in VINELink after 48 hours and you have reason to believe they’re at Raymond Laborde, call (318) 876-2891. Have their full legal name and any DOC ID number you have ready.

Getting Alerts: VINELink Notifications

VINELink lets you register for free custody status alerts. You’ll get a call, text, or email when the inmate’s status changes, including:

Transfers to another facility
Release or completion of sentence
Escape

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Where do I search for a Raymond Laborde Correctional Center 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 Raymond Laborde Correctional Center.

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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 RLCC at (318) 876-2891. They may also not have arrived yet or may have been released.

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Does Raymond Laborde Correctional Center have its own inmate roster?

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

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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'll receive free automated alerts by phone, text, or email when their DOC status changes, including transfers, release, or escape.

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Who does Raymond Laborde Correctional Center hold?

RLCC holds Louisiana state DOC inmates: adults convicted in Louisiana courts and sentenced under the state Department of Public Safety & Corrections. They are not federal inmates and are not typically parish pre-trial detainees.

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