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Sheriff’s Office reinstates COVID protocols

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

During this time of concern regarding the spread of COVID-19, the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office remains focused on public safety and the well-being of our community. In consideration of the Governor’s reinstatement of a statewide mask mandate, effective Wednesday, August 3, 2021, the following activities and/or facility operations have been temporarily modified:

-All Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office facilities, with the exception of our Tax and Civil Departments located at 1010 Lafayette St., are currently CLOSED to the public. This includes the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center.

-Court hearings are being conducted via video conference.

-Video visitation with offenders at the Clifton Chenier Center is currently CLOSED to the public; however, remote video visitation is still available.

-Religious services for offenders are being offered via video conference.

-Fingerprinting and records services will be conducted on a limited case-by-case basis, by appointment only. Please call (337) 236-5845 to inquire about scheduling an appointment.

Please call (337) 232-9211 for any questions related to services provided by the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center.

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