Jackson Parish Jail

To search for an inmate in the Jackson 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 318-395-6404 for the information you are looking for.

Jackson 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 Jackson Parish Jail maintains an average of 400 offenders in custody on any given day. The Jackson 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 Jackson Parish law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 33,000 offenders.

The following charts of Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson Parish Jail? What is the Schedule?

Jackson Parish Jail Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

1828 Gansville Road
Jonesboro, LA 71251
318-395-6404

• Only those listed on an inmate's Visitation Form will be permitted to visit. Inmates are given this form when they are assigned a cell.
• Visitors must have a current, valid photo identification (such as a driver's license) in order to visit.
• All visitors, on their first visit, must complete a Visitor Information Form. They will then be checked to determine whether they have any outstanding warrants.
• Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is on the approved list, do not need to be listed on an approved visitation list themselves.
• Each inmate is allowed one hour of visitation per week on their assigned day and time. You must check with your inmate for this date and time.
• Requests for exceptions and special requests must be forwarded through a Corrections Officer to a Shift Supervisor for approval.
• A Shift Supervisor may extend visits by reason of distance traveled, past infrequent visits, or other reason.

INMATES ARE ASSIGNED A TIME BASED ON THEIR CELL ASSIGNMENT - Check with them.

ON SITE PERSONAL VISITS

City Telecoin Remote Video Visits

• Approved visitors can schedule a video call (visit) with an inmate online using City Telecoin.
• No scheduling needed.

REMOTE INMATE VIDEO CALLS

Inmate Visitation

IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Jackson Parish Jail is conducted by City Tele Coin video.

You can visit your inmate at the jail, or from your own device or computer at home.

The Jackson Parish Sheriff's Office provides a video kiosk in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office free of charge.

Visitation is limited to 10 minutes per visitor per day. Visitors must call ahead and follow ALL visitation guidelines.

If not coming to the Sheriff's Office, you may visit with an inmate using City Tele Coin fom home.

Video visitations are monitored and visitors MUST follow visitor guidelines. Visitors that are found to violate these guidelines, will have their visitation privileges suspended.

All Video Visitation services are provided by City Tele Coin.

To register for a direct pay account visit www.CityTeleCoin.com.

After your account has been created you can download the City Tele Coin app from iTunes or Google Play.

To video chat and send emails using the app or the City Tele Coin website, select Jackson Parish Jail to set up a remote account for the inmate.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson Parish Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-395-6404 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Jackson Parish Jail?

Jackson Parish Jail Inmate Visitation

IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Jackson Parish Jail is conducted by City Tele Coin video.

You can visit your inmate at the jail, or from your own device or computer at home.

The Jackson Parish Sheriff's Office provides a video kiosk in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office free of charge.

Visitation is limited to 10 minutes per visitor per day. Visitors must call ahead and follow ALL visitation guidelines.

If not coming to the Sheriff's Office, you may visit with an inmate using City Tele Coin fom home.

Video visitations are monitored and visitors MUST follow visitor guidelines. Visitors that are found to violate these guidelines, will have their visitation privileges suspended.

All Video Visitation services are provided by City Tele Coin.

To register for a direct pay account visit www.CityTeleCoin.com.

After your account has been created you can download the City Tele Coin app from iTunes or Google Play.

To video chat and send emails using the app or the City Tele Coin website, select Jackson Parish Jail to set up a remote account for the inmate.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson Parish Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-395-6404 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Jackson Parish Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson Parish Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-395-6404 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Jackson Parish Jail?

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in Jackson Parish

To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Jackson Parish Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:

• Register and create an account with City Tele Coin.
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• City Tele Coin Phone Services include Prepaid Accounts and Calling Cards for your inmate in Jackson Parish Jail to call you and others.
• You can also send and receive secure messages with your inmate.
• This is a fee based service, but regular calls are capped at $0.21 per minute and collect calls capped at $0.25 per minute.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Jackson Parish, visit our full page guide. 

NOTE: All phone conversations and messages are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some phone providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson Parish Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-395-6404 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Jackson Parish Jail, and what can I send them?

Jackson Parish Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Jackson 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 Jackson 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#
Jackson Parish Jail
1828 Gansville Road
Jonesboro, LA 71251

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jackson Parish Jail
1828 Gansville Road
Jonesboro, LA 71251

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 Jackson 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 Jackson 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#
Jackson Parish Jail
1828 Gansville Road
Jonesboro, LA 71251

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson Parish Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-395-6404 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Jackson Parish Jail, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson Parish Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-395-6404 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Jackson Parish Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Jackson Parish Jail contracts with City Telecoin for phone and remote video visitation, and has added secure messaging, a form of delayed email.

City Telecoin also has a secure messaging service that allows you and your inmate to send and receive messages electronically (after being read by the jail).

How to Have Remote Video Visits and Email Communication with an Inmate in Jackson Parish

To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Jackson Parish Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:

• Register and create an account with City Tele Coin.
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• City Tele Coin has excellent quality video visits between your home device and a video terminal in the inmate's housing area.
• You can also send and receive secure messages and use them to make and receive phone calls with your Jackson Parish inmate.
• This is a fee based service.
• For more information, you can call City Telecoin from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM CST by dialing 318-746-1114, or email them: onlinesupport@citytelecoin.com.
• Visit Inmate 'at the jail' information.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Jackson Parish, visit our full page guide. 

NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson Parish Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-395-6404 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Jackson Parish Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Jackson Parish Jail now offers City Tele Coin Tablets to their inmates.

City Tele Coin is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented or used on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

• 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.
• 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.

Here's how it works:

• Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

• By phone - 318-746-1114
• By email - onlinesupport@citytelecoin.com

Jackson Parish Jail now offers City Tele Coin Tablets to their inmates.

City Tele Coin is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented or used on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

• 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.
• 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.

Here's how it works:

• Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

• By phone - 318-746-1114
• By email - onlinesupport@citytelecoin.com

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson Parish Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-395-6404 for further assistance.

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