Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison

To search for an inmate in the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison, 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 337-491-3800 for the information you are looking for.

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison 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 Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison maintains an average of 709 offenders in custody on any given day. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison 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 Calcasieu Parish law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 26,760 offenders.

The following charts of Calcasieu 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 Calcasieu 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 Calcasieu 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 Calcasieu 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.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison? What is the Schedule?

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison Inmate Visitation Schedules

5300 East Broad Street
Lake Charles, LA 70615
337-491-3800

• First you need to register with CorrectPay.com.
  
• Then you need to choose whether you want an on-site visit or an off-site visit.
• Then you choose your inmate, and the time you want to visit.
• To schedule a visit you must be on the inmate's list of approved visitors.
• On-site visits are free, but they limit you to one to two visits of 30 minutes each, per week.
• Off-site visits have no limit but they come with a fee.
  15 minutes for $5.70
  20 minutes for $7.60
  30 minutes for $11.40

ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

OFF-SITE REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to schedule and visit your inmate via remote video visitation.

You can ‘video visit’ your inmate one of three ways:

• Visit from your home computer.
• Visit from the correctpay VendEngine Kiosk in the jail lobby.
• Visit by using the JailFunds iphone or Android app

Go here to begin the process to schedule a visit.

What is the cost to do remote video visitation?
Paid Remote Visits
Having a remote visit from your Home or app, the cost of each 20-25 minute ‘friends and family remote visit’ will be approximately $7.95 plus tax.
FREE Remote Visits
Visitors can also choose to come to the jail and video chat with an inmate via the JailFunds/VendEngine kiosk in the lobby. The video visit on-site at the jail is FREE.

You can deposit money four different ways:

• Deposit online at correctpay.com
• Deposit at the correctpay VendEngine kiosk in the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison lobby.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
• Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

Attorney Visits only!  < (Lawyers, go here)

correctpay.com Help
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 337-491-3800 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison?

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison Inmate Visitation Schedules

5300 East Broad Street
Lake Charles, LA 70615
337-491-3800

• First you need to register with CorrectPay.com.
  
• Then you need to choose whether you want an on-site visit or an off-site visit.
• Then you choose your inmate, and the time you want to visit.
• To schedule a visit you must be on the inmate's list of approved visitors.
• On-site visits are free, but they limit you to one to two visits of 30 minutes each, per week.
• Off-site visits have no limit but they come with a fee.
  15 minutes for $5.70
  20 minutes for $7.60
  30 minutes for $11.40

ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

OFF-SITE REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 337-491-3800 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.

Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Calcasieu Parish

To send commissary money to an inmate in Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Louisiana, then select Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 337-491-3800 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Calcasieu Parish follow these instructions:

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison 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:

• Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
• Choose Louisiana.
• Choose Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison
• Select your Inmate.
• Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
• Fund your Account. ($10-$100 at a time)

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 Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

• Adding funds to your account - $3.00 
• Cost of phone call of a Prepaid Collect Account - $0.21 per minute
• Cost of an interstate (ex. Louisiana to a different state) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
• Cost of an intrastate (ex. Louisiana to Louisiana) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
• Cost if you set up your account (or fund it) by phone using a live agent, you will be charged a one-time fee of $5.95.

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 Calcasieu 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 Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 337-491-3800 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison, and what can I send them?

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison 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 Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison 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# (call 337-491-3800 for this information)
Smart Communications / Calcasieu Sheriff’s Prison
P.O. Box 9169
Seminole, FL 33775-9169

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 337-491-3800 for this information)
Calcasieu Parish Correctional
P.O. Box 2017
Lake Charles, LA 70602.

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 Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison 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 Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison 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 ID# (call 337-491-3800 for this information)
Calcasieu Parish Correctional
P.O. Box 2017
Lake Charles, LA 70602.

How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison

To communicate by text or email with an Calcasieu Parish inmate, follow these instructions:

• To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
• 
• Once you open an account, you may search for Calcasieu Parish inmates or detainees to connect with.
• When you locate the Calcasieu Parish inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
• Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.

For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 337-491-3800 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison, and what can I purchase?

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Louisiana.
3. Select Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.

*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Calcasieu Parish

To send commissary money to an inmate in Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Louisiana, then select Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 337-491-3800 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison using an Online Messaging Service?

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison uses a secure messaging service call Smart Communications so that inmates can communicate electronically with friends and family members on the outside.

SmartMail allows inmates to communicate safely and quickly with family and friends outside of the jail, prison or detention center. Inmates send and receive electronic letters using a safe and secure computer kiosk or tablet stationed in their institution. THE COST IS JUST $0.50 CENTS; cheaper than a postage stamp and envelope.

• The message can be sent with postage paid and will be free to open and read for the recipient.
• Or, the message can be sent collect / "COD" for free and will be paid for by the recipient.
• To send or receive a message you MUST open a SmartJailMail.com account.
• Once you open an account, you may search for inmates, prisoners, or detainees to connect with.
• When you locate the inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
• They will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.
• Sending messages with SmartMail is just like sending an e-mail, except it is contained within the SmartJailMail web site. Messages can be delivered instantly or may be held for review depending on the destination facility.
• Electronic messages are delivered much more quickly than traditional paper mail to the correctional facility so you can stay connected.

More information on how to send and receive messages and photos with an inmate.

How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison

To communicate by text or email with an Calcasieu Parish inmate, follow these instructions:

• To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
• 
• Once you open an account, you may search for Calcasieu Parish inmates or detainees to connect with.
• When you locate the Calcasieu Parish inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
• Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.

For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 337-491-3800 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison Gives Inmates Access to Tablets At No Cost for Communication, Research and Entertainment

They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
• Video Visitation - Visitation may not be allowed on the Tablets.  Call Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison at 337-491-3800 to confirm.

The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Calcasieu Parish:

• Keeps inmates busy.
• The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
• Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
• Allows communication with family members.
• Educational programming.
• Legal research.
• Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison Gives Inmates Access to Tablets At No Cost for Communication, Research and Entertainment

They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
• Video Visitation - Visitation may not be allowed on the Tablets.  Call Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison at 337-491-3800 to confirm.

The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Calcasieu Parish:

• Keeps inmates busy.
• The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
• Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
• Allows communication with family members.
• Educational programming.
• Legal research.
• Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.

For more information about Tablets and how your inmate can get one to use while he is in jail, chek out our Inmate Tablet page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Prison’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 337-491-3800 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Calcasieu Parish?