The Orleans Justice Center is a 1438-bed jail located in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana. For inmate details, you can contact them 24/7 at 504-202-9339.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They undergo booking and processing, and depending on their charges, may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
Use the inmate search tool to see who is currently in custody.
Inmates serving less than one year will do their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to the Louisiana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, mailing them, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It is useful to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence purposes. If it’s not available online, contact Orleans Justice Center at 504-202-9339 for assistance.
Phone: 504-202-9339
Physical Address:
2800 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's Folder #
Orleans Justice Center
3000 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's Folder #
Orleans Justice Center
3000 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Orleans Justice 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 504-202-9339 for the information you are looking for.
Orleans Justice 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 Orleans Justice Center maintains an average of 1438 offenders in custody on any given day. The Orleans Justice 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 Orleans Parish law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 35,720 offenders.
The following charts of Orleans 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 Orleans 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 Orleans 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 Orleans 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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Built in 2015, the 1,438-bed facility on Perdido Street, funded largely with federal hurricane recovery dollars, replaced an aging campus of jail buildings just a few blocks away where conditions for prisoners were deemed unconstitutional by a federal judge. Opening of the new building will by no means end the controversy over local jail conditions. Even as the long-delayed process of transferring inmates began Monday, debate continued about whether New Orleans will need to spend tens of millions more dollars on an additional building in order to accommodate all of the city’s inmates.
The new jail, unlike the notoriously violent old prison, was built to allow for so-called direct supervision of inmates — a design that authorities have said will sharply reduce the frequency of inmate attacks. The new facility, built on the site of two previous jail buildings known as Templeman III and IV, features nearly 900 surveillance cameras, two dozen outdoor recreation areas, computers and what the Sheriff’s Office referred to as “strategically positioned body-scanning security devices” to prevent inmates and deputies from smuggling contraband into the facility.
Current inmates can be searched at this link: https://www.opso.us/inmate/inmate.php
If you have a medical question about an inmate, call the Medical Inmate Advocate at 504-202-9451. The Medical Inmate Advocate is an experienced OPSO nurse who will investigate your concern and call you back. If you wish to provide medical information about an inmate, call the Medical Inmate Advocate. Medical confidentiality is maintained, but your concerns will be addressed.
Contact visitation can occur on the second floor of OJC after Zoom court is completed for the day. The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office has implemented a new state-of-the-art automated inquiry call center and customer service system, which allows the public quick access to up-to-the-minute inmate information. The new Interactive Voice Response System can be accessed by calling (504) 827-6777. It is recommended to have writing information available to record pertinent inmate information.
The Orleans Parish Prison has had tremendous problems for a long time. Several fights, stabbings and deaths had occurred in the prison mostly in the 13-story high-rise House of Detention which has become infamous. A group of inmates filed a class-action lawsuit against the jail in 1969 but problems still went unaddressed. Statistics researchers considered Orleans Parish Prison to probably be the worst jail in the country. The prison was described as too large, understaffed, and filthy. Prisoners lived in fear of being beaten or raped. In 2012 there were 600 ambulance runs to the emergency room, with far more than half of them related to violence. Guards rarely patrolled the House of Detention, one of several buildings comprising the Orleans Parish Prison complex. Prisoners had access to drugs and weapons such as kitchen knives and handguns by way of guards In 2005 during Hurricane Katrina, over 600 inmates were left unattended with no access to food or ventilation for days. Over 500 inmates were labeled “unaccounted for” when the final numbers were counted, as assessed by the Human Rights Watch.
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Orleans Justice Center. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Orleans Justice Center include:
Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 504-202-9339.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 504-202-9339 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, see the Orleans Justice Center Bail Guide.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Orleans Justice Center? What is the Schedule?
2800 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
504-202-9339
| DAY | TIMES |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 5:00PM 8:00PM - 10:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 5:00PM 8:00PM - 10:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 5:00PM 8:00PM - 10:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 5:00PM 8:00PM - 10:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 5:00PM 8:00PM - 10:00PM |
Appropriate Visitation Dress
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Orleans Justice Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 504-202-9339 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 Orleans Justice Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Orleans Justice Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 504-202-9339 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Orleans Justice Center?
There are three choices for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment.
Orleans Justice Center has a Tiger Kiosk in the Lobby that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
If you can't get your questions answered online call the Orleans Justice Center at 504-202-9339.
Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Orleans Justice Center and others often use a private company 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.
Go to the online site for depositing funds. You will need to register an account, which is free to do and use a debit/credit card for the deposits.
Choice 3 - 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 Orleans Justice Center at 504-202-9339 to confirm the address to send the money order to and how they want it made out.
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting his account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 504-202-9339 to ask facility personnel who to make the money order out to, and where to send it.
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Orleans Parish follow these instructions:
For more detailed information on Ordering Commissary, Depositing Money, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out our Commissary Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Orleans Justice Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 504-202-9339 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Orleans Justice Center?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Orleans 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 Orleans 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 Orleans Justice Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 504-202-9339 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Orleans Justice Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Orleans Justice 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 Orleans Justice 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's Folder #
Orleans Justice Center
3000 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's Folder #
Orleans Justice Center
3000 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
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 Orleans Justice 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 Orleans Justice 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's Folder #
Orleans Justice Center
3000 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
For inmates receiving mail in the Orleans Justice Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Orleans Justice Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's Folder #
Orleans Justice Center
3000 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Orleans Justice Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 504-202-9339 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Orleans Justice Center, and what can I purchase?
If you want to purchase Commissary for your inmate online click on the image below and follow the instructions.
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Orleans Parish follow these instructions:
For more detailed information on Ordering Commissary, Depositing Money, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out our Commissary Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Orleans Justice Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 504-202-9339 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Orleans Justice Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Orleans Justice Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 504-202-9339 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Orleans Justice 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 Orleans Justice Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 504-202-9339 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Orleans Parish?
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This facility, known as "Orleans Justice Center" is also known as OPCSO, Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office, Orleans Parish Prison , Orleans Parish Prison , Louisiana, Orleans Parish.
