L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home

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L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home Information

As the juvenile detention facility for the Jefferson Parish in Louisiana, the L. Robers Rivarde Memorial Home falls under the operational supervision of the Department of Juveniles Services. Beneath the umbrella of that department also fall other social services, juveniles support, family support, diversion programs and alternatives to detention, and much more. Within the facility there are 52 beds for juveniles who are determined to require detention for safety, to ensure they attend court dates, due to an arrest on a warrant or probation violation or held until transfer to another location. Both pretrial and adjudicated juveniles are held here, and they will receive full services including meals, intake and assessment, visitation in visiting rooms, counseling, classrooms and teachers for their general education, a full library, computer lab, medical evaluation, drug prevention and treatment, and recreation in both indoor and outdoor spaces. It is a high security area that serves all the youth who are requiring detention regardless of the types of charges they are facing, though charges may determine which housing section they are located within. Safety and security are top concerns for the staff as they keep all the juveniles safe, engaged, and supported. Mail: 1550 Gretna Boulevard Harvey, Louisiana 70058 No mail will be accepted if dropped off by friends or family but must be processed through the US Postal Service. Phones: Juveniles may call their family from the provided phones throughout the week. Visitation: Visitation hours are provided to the immediate family of juveniles, as they will work around the schedules of each of the housing units and the individual juvenile.

Phone: 504-364-2860

Physical Address:
1550 Gretna Blvd
Harvey, LA 70059

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home?

To search for an inmate in the L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home, 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 504-364-2860 for the information you are looking for.

L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home 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 L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home maintains an average of 52 offenders in custody on any given day. The L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home 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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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What should you know about the booking process at L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home?

Once arrested, the person is taken to L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.

Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.

Steps involved in booking at L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home include:

  • Confirming identity.
  • Taking mugshots for record.
  • Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
  • DNA collection if applicable.
  • Comprehensive physical search.
  • Seizing personal property.
  • Access to a free phone call.

Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home at 504-364-2860.

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Directions / Map to the L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Steps to pay bail in Jefferson Parish

After an arrest, individuals are brought to L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home in Harvey for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:

1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 504-364-2860.

Bail payment can be handled through various means.

  • Payment methods include cash, credit cards, and money orders.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Jefferson Parish are available for assistance.
  • Property within the county can be offered as collateral for bail.

To learn more about the bail process in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, visit the L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home? What is the Schedule?

L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1550 Gretna Blvd
Harvey, LA 70059
504-364-2860

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 504-364-2860 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 504-364-2860 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 504-364-2860 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 504-364-2860 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 504-364-2860 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 504-364-2860 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home, and what can I send them?

L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home 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 L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home 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:
1550 Gretna Blvd
Harvey, LA 70059



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
1550 Gretna Blvd
Harvey, LA 70059



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 L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home 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:
1550 Gretna Blvd
Harvey, LA 70059

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 504-364-2860 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 504-364-2860 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 504-364-2860 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 504-364-2860 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Jefferson Parish

What are the other City and County Jails in Jefferson Parish?

Jefferson Parish County Jails
Jefferson Parish City Jails
Jefferson Parish Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Jefferson St. Tammany Lafourche St. John the Baptist St. Charles Tangipahoa Orleans Plaquemines
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Search for an Inmate in Jefferson Parish

This facility, known as "L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home" is also known as Jefferson Parish Juvenile Detention, L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home , L. Roberts Rivarde Memorial Home , Louisiana, Jefferson Parish.