Allen Parish Jail is a 200-bed facility based in the city of Oberlin, Allen Parish, Louisiana. For inmate information, you can call the facility 24/7 at 337-639-4353.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors or felonies are processed at this facility. After booking and processing, they may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool provides access to the current roster of inmates.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here, while those with longer sentences are transferred to either the Louisiana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Be sure to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you can’t find it online, you can call Allen Parish Jail at 337-639-4353 for assistance.
Phone: 337-639-4353
Physical Address:
427 Court Street
Oberlin, LA 70655
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Allen Parish Corrections
PO Box 278
Oberlin, LA 70655
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Allen Parish Corrections
PO Box 278
Oberlin, LA 70655
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Allen Parish Jail, 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 337-639-4353 for the information you are looking for.
Allen Parish Jail 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 Allen Parish Jail maintains an average of 200 offenders in custody on any given day. The Allen Parish Jail 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 Allen Parish law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,000 offenders.
The following charts of Allen 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 Allen 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 Allen 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 Allen 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 200-bed Allen Parish Jail is a large campus that consists of an octagonal center with a wing coming from each side, two parking lots, and outdoor recreation spaces around each wing. Initially occupied in September 2015, was constructed in the same year and houses the Allen Parish Dispatch & 911 in the administration wing at the building's entrance. The entire building is called the Allen Parish Public Safety Complex.
It is at the Allen Parish Jail that all offenders arrested on both felony and misdemeanor charges throughout Allen Parish will be housed as they wait for their trial as well as during their sentence. It consists of several housing pods or dormitories, a medical area with staff, a sally port, large kitchen staffed by trustees and a kitchen manager, and other key areas.
Questions on bail or bonds, inmate concerns, or operations call 337-639-4353. An online jail roster provides the location and status of offenders.
Any mail that is sent to the jail will be opened and checked for contraband, with anything that is no permitted being removed or mail without a return address being refused completely.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Allen Parish Corrections
PO Box 278
Oberlin, LA 70655
Each of the dormitories have showers, visiting space, and phone banks that allow for outgoing calls during the dayroom hours. Incoming calls are not available.
Visits for ICE dorms (F, G, H, I, and Z) visits are allowed every day of the week for an hour at a time between 11:00am and 5:00pm.
Visits for the remainder of the Corrections Complex are 15 minute visits and 2 are permitted each week, from 11am until 5pm on the assigned days.
Current assigned days are Dorms B and E on Tuesday and Saturday, Dorms C and D on Thursday and Sunday, and Dorm A on Saturday and Sunday.
All visits are through video monitors, and each dorm has stations provided in the common area.
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Allen Parish Jail for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Allen Parish Jail:
Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Allen Parish Jail at 337-639-4353.
Once an individual is booked at Allen Parish Jail in Oberlin, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 337-639-4353 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
For more details on the bail process in Allen Parish, Louisiana, visit the Allen Parish Jail Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Allen Parish Jail? What is the Schedule?
427 Court Street
Oberlin, LA 70655
337-639-4353
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 337-639-4353 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES | |
| SUN | 11:00AM - 5:00 PM | DORMS A,C&D |
| TUE | 11:00AM - 5:00 PM | DORMS B&E |
| THU | 11:00AM - 5:00 PM | DORMS C&D |
| SAT | 11:00AM - 5:00 PM | DORMS A,B&E |
| SAT & SUN | 11:00AM - 5:00 PM | ICE DETAINEES - 1 HR.VISITS |
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, Allen Parish Jail 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
Allen Parish Jail 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
Allen Parish Jail 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
Allen Parish Jail 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 Allen Parish Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 337-639-4353 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 Allen Parish Jail?
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, Allen Parish Jail 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
Allen Parish Jail 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
Allen Parish Jail 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
Allen Parish Jail 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 Allen Parish Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 337-639-4353 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Allen Parish Jail?
There are two options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Allen Parish Jail uses CommissaryDeposit.com to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Choice 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
**Call 337-639-4353 first to ask Allen Parish Jail if this option is still available.
To deposit money in an Allen Parish Jail inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Allen Parish inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send.
Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone: 912-584-6102
Email - Support@commdeposit.com
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Allen Parish, go to our Send Money Page for details.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allen Parish Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 337-639-4353 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Allen Parish Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Allen Parish follow these instructions:
Allen Parish Jail uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.
In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:
NOTE:
1. You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2. When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3. When allowed by Allen Parish Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Allen Parish inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, 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 Allen Parish Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 337-639-4353 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Allen Parish Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Allen Parish Jail 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 Allen Parish Jail 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 ID #
Allen Parish Corrections
PO Box 278
Oberlin, LA 70655
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Allen Parish Corrections
PO Box 278
Oberlin, LA 70655
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the 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 Allen Parish Jail 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Allen Parish Jail standards will be disposed of.
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 ID #
Allen Parish Corrections
PO Box 278
Oberlin, LA 70655
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allen Parish Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 337-639-4353 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Allen Parish Jail, and what can I purchase?
Ordering from CommissaryOrder.com is a simple process:
Commissary Order Fees
In addition to the items you purchase, you will pay a ‘service fee’ for each item selected. The first item you select will cost you a fee of $2.00-3.00, then an additional $0.35 to $0.50 for each item you select after that.
Maximum Amount
Allen Parish Jail only allows you to purchase a maximum amount of $200.00 worth of products at a time.
Items you may Purchase from CommissaryDeposit.com:
Customer Support
- CommissaryOrder.com only provides customer support via email at Support@CommissaryOrder.com
Inmate Money Deposit Option
If you do NOT want to choose the commissary items for your inmate, but have them decide for themselves, go to CommissaryDeposit.com and send them money direct so they can purchase the items they want.
The fees to send money directly to your inmate are as follows:
$0.01 - $25.00 = $3.25 + 3%
$25.01 - $100 = $4.50 + 3%
$100.01 to $200 = $6.00 + 3%
$200.01 & up = $7.50 + 3%
(NOTE: The maximum allowed deposit is $260.00)
To deposit money in an Allen Parish Jail inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Allen Parish inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send.
Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone: 912-584-6102
Email - Support@commdeposit.com
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Allen Parish, go to our Send Money Page for details.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allen Parish Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 337-639-4353 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Allen Parish Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Allen Parish Jail - 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 Allen Parish Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 337-639-4353 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Allen Parish Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allen Parish Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 337-639-4353 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Allen Parish?
This facility, known as "Allen Parish Jail" is also known as Allen Parish Corrections, Allen Parish Jail, Louisiana, Allen Parish.
