Find an Inmate at Winn Correctional Center

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

Overview

Winn 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’s no separate Winn roster. If your loved one is in Louisiana DOC custody, VINELink is your first stop.

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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 24–48 hours to appear.
Winn holds Louisiana state DOC inmates — not parish detainees or federal inmates.
If someone doesn't appear after 48 hours, call Winn at (318) 628-3971.
Sign up for free release and transfer alerts through VINELink.
Winn CC is operated by LaSalle Corrections under contract with Louisiana DOC.

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 housed at Winn Correctional Center and other contract/private facilities.

There is no separate inmate roster for Winn Correctional Center. VINELink is the system to use.

Who Is at Winn Correctional Center?

Winn 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 not typically pre-trial parish detainees. If you’re looking for someone held locally on parish charges, check the Winn Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Why Someone Might Not Appear

Recent transfer. New arrivals or transfers from another DOC facility can take 24–48 hours to show up in VINELink after processing. If you know they were transferred to Winn, give it two full days.
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 Winn.
Released. If the person has completed their sentence, they won’t show 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 Winn Correctional Center, call (318) 628-3971. Have their full legal name and any DOC ID number you have available.

Getting Alerts — VINELink Notifications

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

Transfers to another facility
Release or completion of sentence
Escape

Families Also Ask

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Where do I search for a Winn 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 Winn.

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

New transfers can take 24–48 hours to update. Try alternate name spellings. If they still don't appear, call Winn at (318) 628-3971. They may also not be at Winn yet or may have been released.

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Does Winn Correctional Center have its own inmate roster?

No. Winn Correctional Center does not maintain a public inmate roster. All Louisiana DOC inmates — including those at Winn — 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 Winn Correctional Center hold?

Winn 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 (search bop.gov for those) and are not typically parish pre-trial detainees.

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