Natchitoches Parish Detention Center is a 360-bed jail in Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. You can contact the facility for inmate information anytime at 318-357-9300.
This jail processes individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. After booking and processing, inmates may be held until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.
The inmate search tool allows you to check the jail's roster and find out who is currently in custody.
Offenders serving less than one year will do their time here, while those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Louisiana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides essential information, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Remember to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for any communication needs. If you cannot locate it online, call Natchitoches Parish Detention Center at 318-357-9300 for assistance.
Phone: 318-357-9300
Physical Address:
299 Edwina Drive
Natchitoches, LA 71457
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Natchitoches Parish Detention Center
299 Edwina Drive
Natchitoches, LA 71457
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Natchitoches Parish Detention Center
299 Edwina Drive
Natchitoches, LA 71457
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Natchitoches Parish Detention 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 318-357-9300 for the information you are looking for.
Natchitoches Parish Detention 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 Natchitoches Parish Detention Center maintains an average of 360 offenders in custody on any given day. The Natchitoches Parish Detention 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 Natchitoches Parish law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 8,500 offenders.
The following charts of Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Natchitoches Parish Detention Center is considered a regional medium security jail with a capacity of around 565 inmates.The Natchitoches Parish Detention Center is located at 299 Edwina Drive, Natchitoches, LA 71457. Here are some contact numbers for the detention center: Phone: (318) 357-9300. Fax: (318) 357-9400. Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM. Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM. Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM. An inmate roster and offender search for the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center is available online. It has been operational since 1990.
Inmate information for the Natchitoches Parish Jail can be accessed at http://natchitoches.lavns.org/.
To make phone calls or deposit money for calls, you can visit https://www.ncic.com/jails/natchitoches-parish-jail-la#:~:text=Natchitoches%20Parish%20Inmate%20Phone%20Calls&text=To%20Set%20Up%20an%20account,Deposit%20online%20by%20clicking%20below.
If you wish to fund an inmate's account, the TouchPay system offers multiple options. You can dial (866) 232-1899, visit TouchPay.com (www.gtlfsonlinepay.com), or use the facility kiosk located in the lobby of NPDC during business hours.
For additional methods of sending money, you can visit https://www.qa.jpay.com/Facility-Details/Louisiana-County-Facilities/Natchitoches-Parish-Jail.aspx.
ADVANCE CONNECT provides a prepaid calling account that allows you to manage your spending on contact calling. You can find more information at https://securustech.online/#/facilities-we-serve.
Once arrested, the person is taken to Natchitoches Parish Detention Center 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 Natchitoches Parish Detention Center include:
Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Natchitoches Parish Detention Center at 318-357-9300.
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Natchitoches Parish Detention Center in Natchitoches 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 318-357-9300.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
To learn more about the bail process in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, visit the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center Bail Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
299 Edwina Drive
Natchitoches, LA 71457
318-357-9300
Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Visit
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | NO on site VISITS |
MONDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
TUESDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
THURSDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
FRIDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
SATURDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Inmate
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
MONDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
TUESDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
THURSDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
FRIDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
SATURDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
How Video Visitation Works
SmartJailMail.com provides a two-way, real-time video visitation system which can be used to speak to your loved ones directly in their housing location within the jail.
At some locations you may also use a lobby kiosk at the facility to visit for free when scheduling a local / on-site visit.
Remote visits from home cost 50 cents per minute and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute increments.
To schedule a video visit you must first open a Smart Communications account.
Remote Video Visits From Home
Once you are connected with an inmate you can use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Remote visits from home are billed on a credits-per-minute model and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute blocks.
Local / On-Site Video Visits
Once you are connected with an inmate at a location where you have a visitation kiosk in the lobby, you may use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Local / on-site visits are provided free of charge.
This link explains everything you need to know about Smart Communications Video Visitation.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Natchitoches Parish Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-357-9300 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center?
How Video Visitation Works
SmartJailMail.com provides a two-way, real-time video visitation system which can be used to speak to your loved ones directly in their housing location within the jail.
At some locations you may also use a lobby kiosk at the facility to visit for free when scheduling a local / on-site visit.
Remote visits from home cost 50 cents per minute and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute increments.
To schedule a video visit you must first open a Smart Communications account.
Remote Video Visits From Home
Once you are connected with an inmate you can use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Remote visits from home are billed on a credits-per-minute model and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute blocks.
Local / On-Site Video Visits
Once you are connected with an inmate at a location where you have a visitation kiosk in the lobby, you may use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Local / on-site visits are provided free of charge.
This link explains everything you need to know about Smart Communications Video Visitation.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Natchitoches Parish Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-357-9300 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center?
To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Natchitoches Parish, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Natchitoches Parish Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-357-9300 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center?
To communicate by telephone with a Natchitoches Parish inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to receive phone calls from a Natchitoches Parish Detention Center inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, how often you can receive calls and when you can receive them and more, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: Your phone calls will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case. Anything discussed on the calls may be used in your inmate's court case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Natchitoches Parish Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-357-9300 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Natchitoches Parish Detention 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 Natchitoches Parish Detention 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 & Inmate ID#
Natchitoches Parish Detention Center
299 Edwina Drive
Natchitoches, LA 71457
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Natchitoches Parish Detention Center
299 Edwina Drive
Natchitoches, LA 71457
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 Natchitoches Parish Detention 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center 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#
Natchitoches Parish Detention Center
299 Edwina Drive
Natchitoches, LA 71457
To communicate by text or email with an Natchitoches Parish inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Natchitoches Parish Detention Center 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 Natchitoches Parish Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-357-9300 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
The service they use is called icaregifts.
Instructions
1. Register here.
2. Click the "Find an Inmate" button and enter your loved one’s first name, last name, or inmate number. When the information is entered correctly, click the “Search” button to confirm they are in the system.
3. Select the icare gift you want to send them.
4. Confirm the order in your confirmation email.
5. Natchitoches Parish Detention Center has up to 30 days to give your icaregift pack to your inmate.
6. You will receive a confirmation email when it is delivered.
There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from.
They range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper…
… to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items…
… with many gift packs priced in between.
Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (you must have an inmate chosen in order to review these FAQs for Natchitoches Parish Detention Center
Contact Info:
888-439-5020 - 8AM–9PM ET, 7 days a week.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Natchitoches Parish Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Natchitoches Parish Detention Center, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Natchitoches Parish.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Natchitoches Parish Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-357-9300 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
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.
More information on how to send and receive messages and photos with an inmate.
To communicate by text or email with an Natchitoches Parish inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Natchitoches Parish Detention Center 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 Natchitoches Parish Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-357-9300 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Natchitoches Parish Detention Center are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:
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 Natchitoches Parish:
They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Natchitoches Parish Detention Center are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:
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 Natchitoches Parish:
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 Natchitoches Parish Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-357-9300 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Natchitoches Parish?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Natchitoches Parish?
This facility, known as "Natchitoches Parish Detention Center" is also known as Natchitoches Parish Jail & Detention Center, Natchitoches Parish Jail & Detention Center, Louisiana, Natchitoches Parish.