Arrested In St. Mary Parish?
Start by locating the person through the official St. Mary roster, then call A-1 with the name, date of birth if known, and bond amount if listed.
We focus on getting families from confusion to action: confirm custody, explain the premium, review paperwork, and move the bond forward.
- Centerville and St. Mary Parish bond help
- Official roster handoff through inmate lookup
- Two-tap access to call or start the application
- No automatic approval online; final approval comes from a licensed bondsman
Where They're Being Held
Adults arrested across St. Mary Parish are held at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center in Centerville. People arrested by the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office, the Franklin, Morgan City, and Patterson police departments, Louisiana State Police, and other state and federal agencies are all processed and housed here after initial booking.
St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center
9311 Highway 90 West (South Frontage), Centerville, LA 70522
Inmate information: (337) 836-9509
Sheriff's Office (non-emergency): (337) 828-1960
Operated by the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office (Sheriff Gary Driskell)
Good To Know
St. Mary Parish stretches from Franklin through Centerville to Morgan City, so the same Law Enforcement Center serves a wide area. All booking is done at the Centerville facility, even though the Sheriff's Office administrative offices are in Franklin. If you are not sure your loved one was booked here, call us and we will help you track them down.
How The Process Works
Confirm the person is in custody using the official St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office inmate roster (linked from our inmate lookup hub). Search by full legal name; add date of birth to narrow it. If you do not see them yet, call us anyway — booking can lag behind the arrest.
Call (985) 346-8337 with the name, date of birth, and bond amount if it has been set. If you do not have all of it, call anyway — we help you find it.
A licensed bondsman confirms where the person is held and the bond amount, then explains the premium and any fees up front.
We complete the application and collect the premium. Most of this can be handled by phone and electronically, so you do not have to wait at the jail.
We post the bond at the Law Enforcement Center and the jail begins release processing.
How Long It Takes
Booking has to finish before any bond can be posted — that usually runs 2 to 6 hours depending on how busy the jail is. Once bond is set and posted, release processing typically takes another 1 to 4 hours.
Releases happen at any hour of the day. One thing families do not expect: overnight is usually slower, not faster. The booking desk runs on reduced staff through the night, so a late-night release can take longer than a midday one even when the jail seems quieter.
A Family Working To Serve Your Family
We believe people can change, and that everyone deserves a second chance. Three generations of our family have done this work in South Louisiana, and we have sat where you are sitting. An arrest is one chapter — it is not the whole story.
Whether it is a first offense, a DWI, or something more serious, the important thing right now is knowing who to call. We treat every family with respect, keep your information confidential, and work around the clock to bring your loved one home. That is what Helping Families in Crisis means to us.
Find The Roster
Use the inmate lookup hub to open the official jail roster or statewide VINElink search.
Confirm The Bond
Once custody and bond amount are known, call A-1 so a licensed bondsman can confirm the next step.
Start Paperwork
Use the application intake to begin collecting the information needed for the bond process.
St. Mary Jail Bail FAQ
How do I bail someone out of the St. Mary Parish jail?
Locate the person on the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office roster, then call A-1 at (985) 346-8337 with their full name, date of birth, and bond amount if set. A licensed bondsman confirms custody at the Law Enforcement Center, explains the premium, completes the paperwork, and posts the bond.
How much does a bail bond cost in St. Mary Parish?
The premium is 12% of the bond or $120 minimum, whichever is greater, under R.S. 22:1443 — so a $5,000 bond costs $600. A $25 administrative fee and $30 jail fee also apply. Payment plans are available for qualified families.
How long does release take from the Law Enforcement Center?
Booking runs 2 to 6 hours before bond can be posted; release processing after posting is typically 1 to 4 hours. Releases happen any hour, but overnight is slower because booking runs on reduced staff.
What do I need to bail someone out in Centerville?
The arrested person's full legal name, date of birth, and the bond amount if set, plus a co-signer and the premium. Call (985) 346-8337 and we will walk you through everything.
What if the roster does not show the person yet?
Call us anyway at (985) 346-8337. Booking and bond information often lag behind the arrest, especially overnight. We can help confirm custody and watch for the bond to be set.
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