Winn Parish Criminal Records

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Winn Parish public records: common questions

Where to search Winn Parish records

Winn Parish, Louisiana court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections directory for jails, sheriff, district attorney, and clerk. Use Louisiana official records agency for the state-level path described in this guide.

Court casesLouisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections directory for jails, sheriff, district attorney, and clerk
Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
Statewide recordsLouisiana official records agency
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

The Louisiana corrections directory lists the Winnfield City Jail at 405 South Jones Street and the Winn Parish Detention Center at 460 Thomas Mill Road.
The directory lists Cranford Jordan as sheriff, Chesney Creel Chandler as Clerk of Court, and the sheriff’s phone as 318-628-4611.
The directory lists the Winn Parish Detention Center phone as 318-209-4277.

Winn Parish official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections directory for jails, sheriff, district attorney, and clerk	County or local	Open source	September 10, 2026
Statewide records	Louisiana official records agency	State	Open source	September 9, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated September 11, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

This Winn Parish records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. Winn Parish has 14,961 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 22-127
Population: 14,961 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The Louisiana corrections directory lists the Winnfield City Jail at 405 South Jones Street and the Winn Parish Detention Center at 460 Thomas Mill Road.
Local detail: The directory lists Cranford Jordan as sheriff, Chesney Creel Chandler as Clerk of Court, and the sheriff’s phone as 318-628-4611.
Local detail: The directory lists the Winn Parish Detention Center phone as 318-209-4277.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The Louisiana corrections directory lists the Winnfield City Jail at 405 South Jones Street and the Winn Parish Detention Center at 460 Thomas Mill Road.

How do I contact the Winn Parish Sheriff or Clerk of Court?

The directory lists Cranford Jordan as sheriff, Chesney Creel Chandler as Clerk of Court, and the sheriff’s phone as 318-628-4611. Use Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections directory for jails, sheriff, district attorney, and clerk for the current official access path.

Which Winn Parish facility is holding a person?

Current approved sources for Winn Parish do not substantiate one system covering every requested record type. Use Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections directory for jails, sheriff, district attorney, and clerk for the current official access path.

How do the Winn Parish Detention Center and Winnfield City Jail differ?

The reviewed official sources for Winn Parish do not identify one current comparison covering each requested official record or custody system. Use Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections directory for jails, sheriff, district attorney, and clerk as one official starting point, then confirm each requested record system with its responsible custodian.

How do I request Winn Parish court or sheriff records?

The directory lists Cranford Jordan as sheriff, Chesney Creel Chandler as Clerk of Court, and the sheriff’s phone as 318-628-4611. Open Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections directory for jails, sheriff, district attorney, and clerk for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

Which communities have municipal jurisdiction within Winn Parish?

Winnfield, Rayne, Tullos, Atlanta, Calvin, Dodson, and Sikes have municipal jurisdictions distinct from the parish sheriff and parish-level courts. Use Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections directory for jails, sheriff, district attorney, and clerk to confirm the responsible law-enforcement agency before requesting a record.

How can I distinguish a booking, charge, court filing, and conviction?

Current approved sources for Winn Parish do not substantiate one current comparison covering each requested official record or custody system. Use Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections directory for jails, sheriff, district attorney, and clerk as one official starting point, then confirm each requested record system with its responsible custodian.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. A jail booking, arrest, or charge is not a conviction, and restricted or sealed records may not be publicly available.

Criminal cases in Winn Parish

The Winn Parish court path requires confirming the correct clerk and court level. County: Winn Parish government and the elected Sheriff’s Office provide parish-level administration and law enforcement. Court: The Clerk of Court is the local contact for Louisiana state-court records and filings; city courts and federal courts are separate.

Jail and custody information for Winn Parish

For current custody information, start with Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections directory for jails, sheriff, district attorney, and clerk. The official sources list facilities and office contacts but do not provide a complete current inmate roster, complete docket, or final disposition database.

Statewide sources for Louisiana records

Statewide Louisiana sources are separate from Winn Parish local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Cities covered by local record systems

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Official Winn Parish and Louisiana record sources

For an official starting point, use Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections directory for jails, sheriff, district attorney, and clerk. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections directory for jails, sheriff, district attorney, and clerk. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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