The East Baton Rouge Parish Prison is a 1800-bed jail located in Scotlandville, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. For inmate information, you can call them 24/7 at 225-355-3311.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies within the county. They are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial is resolved.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the jail's roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time in this facility. Those with sentences longer than one year will be transferred to either the Louisiana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page, you'll find information on inmate services, including the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's useful to note and save the inmate's jail ID or booking number, which is often needed for sending mail or other communications. If you can't find it online, you can call East Baton Rouge Parish Prison at 225-355-3311 for assistance.
Phone: 225-355-3311
Physical Address:
2867 Brig. General Isaac Smith
Scotlandville, LA 70807
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Offender #
East Baton Rouge Parish Prison
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Offender #
East Baton Rouge Parish Prison
2867 Brig Gen. Isaac Smith Blvd
Scotlandville, La 70807
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the East Baton Rouge Parish 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 225-355-3311 for the information you are looking for.
East Baton Rouge Parish 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 East Baton Rouge Parish Prison maintains an average of 1800 offenders in custody on any given day. The East Baton Rouge Parish 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 East Baton Rouge Parish law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 37,040 offenders.
The following charts of East Baton Rouge 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 East Baton Rouge 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 East Baton Rouge 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 East Baton Rouge 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 East Baton Rouge Parish Prison, built in 1968, also known as the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison Complex, is an 1800 bed correctional facility located in a division of Baton Rouge, Louisiana called Scotlandville. It serves as the primary detention center for East Baton Rouge Parish and is responsible for the custody, care, and control of individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial or serving sentences. The facility maintains a public jail roster for looking up detained offenders.
The East Baton Rouge Parish Prison is a large complex that consists of multiple buildings and housing units. It is situated at 2867 Brigadier General Isaac Smith Avenue, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70807. It can be reached by calling 225-355-3311. The inmate 'personal mail' mailing address, found both above and below this section is not for the jail itself, but is for a third party service that scans the mail and sends a digital copy to the jail, which then gets delivered to the inmate.
Upon admission to the prison, inmates undergo a classification process to determine their appropriate housing assignment and level of supervision. Factors such as the nature of the offense, gang affiliation, criminal history, and behavior are taken into consideration during this process. Extremely dangerous and violent inmates are kept in individual cells, segregated from the rest of the population.
Friends and family members of inmates are typically allowed to visit within specified visitation hours, which are specified below in the inmate visitation section. Outlined below is also information about inmate email, mail, phone use, sending money for commissary.
The East Baton Rouge Parish Prison was built in the 1960s and provides all housing for inmates, both male and female, in the area of East Baton Rouge Parish. Within the jail there are inmates who are waiting for their trial as well as those who have been sentenced, and they are held in appropriately secure housing units as determined by their assessment upon arrival. This assessment will also determine any immediate and ongoing medical needs, provide an outline for mental health services, provide a basis for educational needs and any special accommodation that is necessary.
To determine if someone you know is being held at the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison they can be contacted at 225-355-3311 or you can check online for the updated list of all inmates who are currently booked into the jail.
There are several housing units within the structure that provide a range of security levels from minimum to maximum, ensuring that inmates are each assigned to the unit that will be the best fit for their needs and that will provide the safest housing for everyone and a safe workplace for the detention officers and other staff.
Each day is structured with three meals, phones are available in common areas through accounts that allow residents to call their approved contacts, and they are able to access both mail and visits.
Classes and programs are running to ensure that any substance abuse or use can receive treatment, support groups help with mental health, educational classes provide literacy and basic education, while vocational training teaches employable skills and allows inmates to perform work related tasks.
Mail can be sent to inmates at:
Inmate's Full Name & Offender #
East Baton Rouge Parish Prison
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
... and will be processed before delivery, with all contraband being refused and any illegal conversations resulting in that piece of mail not being delivered.
Visits are also encouraged to ensure inmates have a supportive environment for their release, and visits have been shown to improve the mental health of the inmates and create an overall safer incarceration experience. Visits are booked with the location and will occur Wednesdays 8am-10am and 12pm-3pm only.
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to East Baton Rouge Parish Prison for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at East Baton Rouge Parish Prison typically includes the following steps:
Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 225-355-3311.
After an individual is apprehended and taken to East Baton Rouge Parish Prison in Scotlandville for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 225-355-3311 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
For more information on the bail process in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, visit the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison? What is the Schedule?
Wednesday
8:00AM - 10:00AM
12:00PM - 3:00PM
In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1. Using your personal computer.
2. Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3. Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.
How it Works
Register or Log in here.
Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions
'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions
Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app
Cost of a Remote Video Visit
Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
• Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
• All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
• All visits must be scheduled 6 hours prior to the appointment or up to 13 days in advance.
• You must check-in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
• Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
• Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
• The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
• East Baton Rouge Parish Prison can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
• Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
• Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
• After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.
In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1. Using your personal computer.
2. Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3. Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.
How it Works
Register or Log in here.
Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions
'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions
Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app
Cost of a Remote Video Visit
Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
• Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
• All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
• All visits must be scheduled 6 hours prior to the appointment or up to 13 days in advance.
• You must check-in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
• Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
• Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
• The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
• East Baton Rouge Parish Prison can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
• Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
• Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
• After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about East Baton Rouge Parish Prison’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-355-3311 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 East Baton Rouge Parish Prison?
In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1. Using your personal computer.
2. Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3. Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.
How it Works
Register or Log in here.
Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions
'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions
Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app
Cost of a Remote Video Visit
Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
• Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
• All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
• All visits must be scheduled 6 hours prior to the appointment or up to 13 days in advance.
• You must check-in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
• Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
• Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
• The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
• East Baton Rouge Parish Prison can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
• Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
• Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
• After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about East Baton Rouge Parish Prison’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-355-3311 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison?
Choice 1 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
East Baton Rouge Parish Prison 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 225-355-3311 first to ask East Baton Rouge Parish Prison if this option is still available.
To deposit money in an East Baton Rouge Parish Prison inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your East Baton Rouge 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 East Baton Rouge 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 East Baton Rouge Parish Prison’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-355-3311 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison?
To receive phone calls from inmates in East Baton Rouge Parish, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with East Baton Rouge 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 East Baton Rouge Parish Prison’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-355-3311 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The East Baton Rouge Parish 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 East Baton Rouge Parish 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 & Offender #
East Baton Rouge Parish Prison
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Offender #
East Baton Rouge Parish Prison
2867 Brig Gen. Isaac Smith Blvd
Scotlandville, La 70807
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 East Baton Rouge Parish 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison 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 & Offender #
East Baton Rouge Parish Prison
2867 Brig Gen. Isaac Smith Blvd
Scotlandville, La 70807
TextBehind enables you to communicate with your incarcerated loved ones located inside the United States from anywhere in the world using text letters, kids' drawings, and custom greeting cards. Unlimited inmate reply letters are processed for electronic delivery to your smartphone and email at no extra charge.
The cost to send an electronic letter is approximately $1.00.
Here’s how it works for East Baton Rouge Parish Prison:
1. All offender mail (paper and electronic) is addressed and delivered to TextBehind. Electronic mail is sent through the apps (iphone, Google Play). Paper mail is sent to the address below:
Inmate Name and Inmate Number
East Baton Rouge Parish Prison Louisiana (note: please do not abbreviate the name)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
2. If it was sent via TextBehind's app (iphone, Google Play), TextBehind can process it within one business day.
3. An additional step is involved in processing mail that is sent using the U.S. Postal Service. TextBehind will use a scanner to make digital files of the contents of the mailing—including cards, photos or artwork.
4. All digital files are then forwarded to the offender’s assigned prison.
5. East Baton Rouge Parish Prison mailroom prints approved pages and delivers them to the inmate.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Here’s what happens when TextBehind receives a letter from an inmate:
YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS...
IMPORTANT TextBehind LINKS:
Register / Log in with TextBehind
Contact TextBehind with Questions
Add an Inmate to your list of Contacts
** Address to Mail letters using TextBehind **
Inmate Name and Inmate Number
East Baton Rouge Parish Prison Louisiana (note: please do not abbreviate the name)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Why is TextBehind used by Lockups?
Due to the problem of letters and postcards containing, or soaked in contraband (drugs), TextBehind electronic and physical letters is replacing the former policy of allowing mail to be sent directly from inmate’s friends and family members, and vice versa.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about East Baton Rouge Parish Prison’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-355-3311 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison, and what can I purchase?
To deposit money in an East Baton Rouge Parish Prison inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your East Baton Rouge 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 East Baton Rouge 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 East Baton Rouge Parish Prison’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-355-3311 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison using an Online Messaging Service?
To receive phone calls from inmates in East Baton Rouge Parish, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with East Baton Rouge 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 East Baton Rouge Parish Prison’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-355-3311 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about East Baton Rouge Parish Prison’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-355-3311 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in East Baton Rouge Parish?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding East Baton Rouge Parish?
This facility, known as "East Baton Rouge Parish Prison" is also known as East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff, East Baton Rouge Parish Criminal Court, East Baton Rouge Parish Prison , East Baton Rouge Parish Prison , Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish.
