Jefferson Parish Correctional Center is a 1200-bed jail located in Gretna, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. For inmate information, you can call them at any time at 504-368-5360.
This facility handles the booking and processing of individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on the charges, they may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until the conclusion of their trial.
The inmate search tool allows you to view the jail’s roster and find out who is currently in custody.
Those sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Inmates with longer sentences are transferred to either the Louisiana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on inmate services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It is helpful to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, you can call Jefferson Parish Correctional Center at 504-368-5360 for assistance.
Phone: 504-368-5360
Physical Address:
100 Dolhonde St.
Gretna, LA 70053
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & CCN#
JPCC Inmate Housing Area
P.O. Box 388
Gretna, LA 70053
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & CCN#
JPCC Inmate Housing Area
P.O. Box 388
Gretna, LA 70053
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Jefferson Parish Correctional 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 504-368-5360 for the information you are looking for.
Jefferson Parish Correctional 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 Jefferson Parish Correctional Center maintains an average of 1200 offenders in custody on any given day. The Jefferson Parish Correctional 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 Jefferson Parish law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 26,320 offenders.
The following charts of Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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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In Jefferson Parish the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center is the local detention center and houses all of the locally arrested offenders both before and after they are sentenced.
With a maximum capacity of nearly 1,200 beds, the location has a booking and intake area, medical unit, commissary, and provides a visitation area that is located at an alternative location.
The offsite visitation center is at 2211 Barataria Blvd, Suite 110 Marrero, LA, and allows for those who do not have access to a phone or home computer to still visit their loved ones in Jefferson Parish Correctional Center. This is completed by signing up online and then booking a time to visit either online at home or at the visitation center.
Visiting hours at the visitation center are Monday through Sunday 8:30am-1:30pm and 3pm-9pm and offsite 9am-1pm, 3pm-5pm, and 6pm-9pm with remote visits being $12.99 for a 20 minute visit.
Between visits inmates will be able to access phones in the housing units to make outgoing calls only, to people who have created accounts or if they have a funded account.
Mail is also available and will be opened by staff and checked for contraband upon arrival. It should be addressed to the inmate with their number at:
Inmate's Full Name & CCN#
JPCC Inmate Housing Area
P.O. Box 388
Gretna, LA 70053
... through the US Post Office only.
Another way to provide support to an inmate is to fund their commissary so they can access snacks, hygiene items, and recreational items.
Programs are in place to provide all necessary medical care and mental health support including providing medication and treating illness or injury, support groups, counseling, and dental care.
Education is provided to improve life and social skills and to ensure that each of the inmates has a basic education before they leave the facility, along with some employable skills that will help them to build a productive and comfortable future after incarceration.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Jefferson Parish Correctional Center for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Jefferson Parish Correctional Center includes the following steps:
The booking process can take anywhere from one hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 504-368-5360.
If someone has been booked at Jefferson Parish Correctional Center in Gretna, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 504-368-5360.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
For a full guide to the bail process in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, visit the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center? What is the Schedule?
All Visitation is done by video, and must be either remotely from your home, or at the Video Visitation Center located at:
2211 Barataria Blvd.
Suite 110
Marrero, LA 70072
Visitation Center Phones
504-381-4328
504-381-4329
877-578-3658 Securus Technical Help Line
Visitation Center Schedule
| DAY | TIMES |
| SATURDAY | 8:30AM - 1:30PM 3:00PM - 9:00PM |
| SUNDAY | 8:30AM - 1:30PM 3:00PM - 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:30AM - 1:30PM 3:00PM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:30AM - 1:30PM 3:00PM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:30AM - 1:30PM 3:00PM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:30AM - 1:30PM 3:00PM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:30AM - 1:30PM 3:00PM - 9:00PM |
| DAY | TIMES |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 11:00AM - 1:00PM 3:00PM - 5:00PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 11:00AM - 1:00PM 3:00PM - 5:00PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 11:00AM - 1:00PM 3:00PM - 5:00PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 11:00AM - 1:00PM 3:00PM - 5:00PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 11:00AM - 1:00PM 3:00PM - 5:00PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 11:00AM - 1:00PM 3:00PM - 5:00PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 11:00AM - 1:00PM 3:00PM - 5:00PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.
Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.
What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.
How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Jefferson Parish Correctional Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.
Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.
Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Jefferson Parish Correctional Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jefferson Parish Correctional Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 504-368-5360 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 Jefferson Parish Correctional Center?
All Visitation is done by video, and must be either remotely from your home, or at the Video Visitation Center located at:
2211 Barataria Blvd.
Suite 110
Marrero, LA 70072
Visitation Center Phones
504-381-4328
504-381-4329
877-578-3658 Securus Technical Help Line
Visitation Center Schedule
| DAY | TIMES |
| SATURDAY | 8:30AM - 1:30PM 3:00PM - 9:00PM |
| SUNDAY | 8:30AM - 1:30PM 3:00PM - 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:30AM - 1:30PM 3:00PM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:30AM - 1:30PM 3:00PM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:30AM - 1:30PM 3:00PM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:30AM - 1:30PM 3:00PM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:30AM - 1:30PM 3:00PM - 9:00PM |
| DAY | TIMES |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 11:00AM - 1:00PM 3:00PM - 5:00PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 11:00AM - 1:00PM 3:00PM - 5:00PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 11:00AM - 1:00PM 3:00PM - 5:00PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 11:00AM - 1:00PM 3:00PM - 5:00PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 11:00AM - 1:00PM 3:00PM - 5:00PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 11:00AM - 1:00PM 3:00PM - 5:00PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 11:00AM - 1:00PM 3:00PM - 5:00PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jefferson Parish Correctional Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 504-368-5360 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center?
There are two options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Jefferson Parish Correctional Center 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 504-368-5360 first to ask Jefferson Parish Correctional Center if this option is still available.
To deposit money in an Jefferson Parish Correctional Center inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson Parish Correctional Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 504-368-5360 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Jefferson Parish do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Jefferson Parish inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jefferson Parish Correctional Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 504-368-5360 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Jefferson Parish Correctional 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 Jefferson Parish Correctional 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 & CCN#
JPCC Inmate Housing Area
P.O. Box 388
Gretna, LA 70053
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & CCN#
JPCC Inmate Housing Area
P.O. Box 388
Gretna, LA 70053
Newspapers
Newspapers are NOT allowed.
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 Jefferson Parish Correctional 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 above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center standards will be disposed of. No more than four 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 magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & CCN#
JPCC Inmate Housing Area
P.O. Box 388
Gretna, LA 70053
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jefferson Parish Correctional Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 504-368-5360 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center, 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
Jefferson Parish Correctional Center 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 Jefferson Parish Correctional Center inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson Parish Correctional Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 504-368-5360 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jefferson Parish Correctional Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 504-368-5360 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jefferson Parish Correctional Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 504-368-5360 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Jefferson Parish?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Jefferson Parish?
This facility, known as "Jefferson Parish Correctional Center" is also known as Gretna Correctional Center, Jefferson Parish Jail, Jefferson Parish Jail & Correctional Center, Jefferson Parish Jail & Correctional Center, Louisiana, Jefferson Parish.
