The Livingston Parish Detention Center is a 673 bed jail in the city of Livingston, Livingston Parish, Louisiana.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 225-686-2241, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
Phone: 225-686-2241
Physical Address:
28445 Charley Watts Road
Livingston, LA 70754
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
JailATM.com
Livingston Parish Detention Center
2252 Tower Drive, Suite 108-251
Monroe, LA 71201
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Livingston Parish Detention Center
P.O. Box 1000
Livingston, La 70754
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Livingston Parish Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 225-686-2241 for the information you are looking for.
Livingston Parish Detention Center Inmate Search
Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections maintains a database of jails, prisons, district attorneys and court locations for every parish in the state.
The Livingston Parish Detention Center maintains an average of 673 offenders in custody on any given day. The Livingston Parish Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Livingston Parish law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 16,080 offenders.
The following charts of Livingston Parish inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Livingston Parish Corrections Department, the state of Louisiana Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Livingston Parish.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Livingston Parish and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
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The Livingston Parish Detention Center, an 84,000 square foot facility built in 2009 at a cost of $18 million, has a rated inmate capacity of 673 beds. This facility replaced a 160 bed jail that was run down, and inadequate in size, forcing the Livingston Sheriff at that time to house inmates at other parishes.
As it is, they are already overcrowded and are either going to have to release some of the non-violent inmates they now jail, or build an expansion to the back or side of the current facility.
The Livingston Parish Detention Center is located at 28445 Charlie Watts Road in Livingston, Louisiana 70754. You can reach the jail 24 hours a day by calling 225-686-2241. If you want to get information about an inmate in custody, the inmate's ID number, or any of the inmate services, you can find it in any of the sections below this one, however you can look up an inmate online using the Inmate Search feature. While the official online Jail Roster does not have mugshots, you can get the inmate ID number and their criminal charges. Most of the inmates are either pre-trial or have been sentenced to one year or less, however there are also Louisiana State Prison inmates housed here as well.
Livingston Parish’s land area covers approximately 700 square miles plus approximately 100 miles of inland waterways. There are eleven cities, towns and communities within the parish, most of which have local police departments. Most of the residents live in the country areas that are served by the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, which has a total of 160 deputies, including those that work at the Livingston Parish Detention Center.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly, however the jail uses a digital service to avoid contraband entering the facility. The original letter will be scanned and then destroyed. Friends and family of inmates in the Livingston Parish Detention Center can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. Friends and family can also communicate using an online text/email system, send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.
All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 225-686-2241.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Livingston Parish Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 225-686-2241.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Livingston Parish Detention Center Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Livingston Parish for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Livingston Parish and other Louisiana and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Livingston Parish Detention Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Livingston Parish Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
28445 Charley Watts Road
Livingston, LA 70754
225-686-2241
ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No on-site visits |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| SATURDAY | No on-site visits |
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:30PM - 10:30PM |
| MONDAY | 8:30PM - 10:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:30PM - 10:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:30PM - 10:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:30PM - 10:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:30PM - 10:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:30PM - 10:30PM |
Once you register, choose the option for 'Video Calls' or Video Visists and you will be prompted for the information required, which will include copies of your state issued ID and more.
For help with signing up and using the inmate visitation app, go here to get your questions answered.
Note: While JailATM also offers the following inmate services, Livingston Parish Detention Center may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm.
Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
You Can Send Money
Livingston Parish Detention Center may have an agreement with JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the jail lobby.
You Can Send Gift Packs
Livingston Parish Detention Center may have an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
You Can Email Inmate
Livingston Parish Detention Center may have an agreement with JailATM which handles secure messaging between you and your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow emailing your inmate.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Livingston Parish Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-686-2241 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Livingston Parish Detention Center?
Once you register, choose the option for 'Video Calls' or Video Visits and you will be prompted for the information required, which will include copies of your state issued ID and more.
For help with signing up and using the inmate visitation app, go here to get your questions answered.
Note: While JailATM also offers the following inmate services, Livingston Parish Detention Center may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm.
Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
You Can Send Money
Livingston Parish Detention Center may have an agreement with JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the jail lobby.
You Can Send Gift Packs
Livingston Parish Detention Center may have an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
You Can Email Inmate
Livingston Parish Detention Center may have an agreement with JailATM which handles secure messaging between you and your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow emailing your inmate.
Customer Support: 877-810-0914.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Livingston Parish Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-686-2241 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Livingston Parish Detention Center?
To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Livingston Parish, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Livingston Parish Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-686-2241 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Livingston Parish Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Livingston Parish, or to assist them in making phone calls from jail to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Livingston Parish inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Livingston Parish Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-686-2241 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Livingston Parish Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Livingston Parish Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Livingston Parish Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
JailATM.com
Livingston Parish Detention Center
2252 Tower Drive, Suite 108-251
Monroe, LA 71201
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Livingston Parish Detention Center
P.O. Box 1000
Livingston, La 70754
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Livingston Parish Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Livingston Parish Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Livingston Parish Detention Center
P.O. Box 1000
Livingston, La 70754
Postcards
The Livingston Parish Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.
Envelopes
The Livingston Parish Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
JailATM.com
Livingston Parish Detention Center
2252 Tower Drive, Suite 108-251
Monroe, LA 71201
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Livingston Parish Detention Center
P.O. Box 1000
Livingston, La 70754
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Livingston Parish Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Livingston Parish Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Livingston Parish Detention Center
P.O. Box 1000
Livingston, La 70754
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Livingston Parish Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-686-2241 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Livingston Parish Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Livingston Parish Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-686-2241 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Livingston Parish Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Livingston Parish Detention Center - Sending and Receiving Messages.
How It Works:
Once you sign up with Jail ATM instant Messaging you can you can send texts from the cell phone associated with the mobile number you provided at sign-up, and receive text messages from the inmate on the same cell phone. You can only use the phone number you signed up with or it won't work.
To learn more about this email service, check out our full instructions, including fees at our emailing and texting page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Livingston Parish Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-686-2241 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Livingston Parish Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Here's how it works:
Questions: Call the Livingston Parish Detention Center at 225-686-2241
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Livingston Parish Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-686-2241 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Livingston Parish?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Livingston Parish?
This facility, known as "Livingston Parish Detention Center" is also known as Livingston Parish Prison, Livingston Parish Jail & Detention Center, Livingston Parish Jail & Detention Center, Louisiana, Livingston Parish.
