The Fines/Bonds office is a part of the Natchitoches Parish Sheriffs Office, which is a law enforcement agency. The sheriff s office protects the lives and properties of citizens in Natchitoches in Louisiana. It also prevents crimes and disorders. The Natchitoches Parish Sheriffs Office maintains a detention center. The sheriff s office additionally operates patrol, criminal investigation, corrections and administration departments. Its civil and tax division is responsible for the collection of parish property taxes. The Natchitoches Parish Sheriffs Office also performs investigations for formal misdemeanor and felony crimes. The sheriff s office provides homeland security services and online information of sex offenders.