This is a private reference site, not a Tensas Parish government office. It cannot confirm custody, release anyone, post bond, schedule visits, or obtain official jail, court, or booking records for you.
Where to Ask First
Use the office that controls the record or custody status. Tensas Parish detention is in Waterproof, while the sheriff administration, Clerk, courthouse, and District Attorney contacts are in Saint Joseph.
Tensas Parish Detention Center
8606 Highway 65
Waterproof, LA 71375
(318) 749-5810
Custody and jail information line
Tensas Parish Sheriff's Office
212 Hancock Street, Suite B
Saint Joseph, LA 71366
(318) 766-3499
Email: RRushing@tensasso.org
Tensas Parish Clerk of Court
201 Hancock Street, Courthouse Square
Saint Joseph, LA 71366
(318) 766-3921
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- For someone in the parish jail, start with jail inmate records and then call the detention center.
- For booking photos, use jail roster mugshots and the sheriff records route.
- For charges filed after booking, use court records after a jail arrest and the Clerk criminal department.
- For a sentenced state prisoner, use Louisiana VINELink and DPS&C.
- For federal or immigration custody, use BOP or ICE locator channels.