St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention

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St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention Information

For youth who are arrested, ordered detained by the courts, or who are waiting transfer to another location, the St Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention provides a safe and secure environment. The goals of the facility for any detention is to protect the juvenile and the community, teach responsibility and accountability, encourage discipline, coach positive social skills and interactions, and ensure that they are better prepared for a productive and happy future in their community. School is continued onsite in the classrooms provided with licensed teachers, and educational support is provided. Recreational time is provided each day, allowing youth to read, write letters, call their family, or spend time with other juveniles engaging in group activities. Housing units will share a schedule, and they will attend school during school hours, have visiting hours the same days and time, and eat their meals together. Day rooms are provided for downtime, homework, and recreation time. Behavioral management programs help to address negative behaviors and replace them with positive ones as well as programs that address anger management, substance abuse, and other concerns are available throughout the week. Mail: 1900 Paris Road, Chalmette, LA, 70043 Phones: Juveniles in custody are permitted to use the phones provided to call their parents or guardians only, and during their free time that is provided. Visitation: Visitation hours occur once each week, and parents and guardians are encouraged to visit, with permission for both grandparents and stepparents, as well as siblings, to visit.

Phone: 504-278-7647

Physical Address:
1900 Paris Rd
Chalmette, LA 70043

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention
1900 Paris Rd
Chalmette, LA 70043

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How Do You Find Someone in the St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention?

To search for an inmate in the St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention, 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 504-278-7647 for the information you are looking for.

St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention 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 St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention maintains an average of 40 offenders in custody on any given day. The St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention 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 St. Bernard Parish law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,800 offenders.

The following charts of St. Bernard 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 St. Bernard 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 St. Bernard 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 St. Bernard 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

How does the booking process work at St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention?

Once someone is arrested, they are taken to St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.

It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.

The booking process at St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention typically includes the following steps:

  • Verifying identity.
  • Taking a mugshot.
  • Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
  • DNA collection, if required.
  • Conducting a thorough search.
  • Confiscating personal belongings.
  • Providing a free phone call.

Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 504-278-7647.

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Directions / Map to the St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention
Inmate Bail and Bonding

What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in St. Bernard Parish?

After an individual is apprehended and taken to St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention in Chalmette for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:

1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond.  Call 504-278-7647 for the exact bail amount.

There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.

  • Bail can be paid using cash, a money order, or a credit card.
  • A licensed bail bondsman in St. Bernard Parish can assist with payment.
  • Real estate located in the county can be used as bail collateral. 

For more information on the bail process in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, visit the St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention? What is the Schedule?

St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1900 Paris Rd
Chalmette, LA 70043
504-278-7647

  • 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 504-278-7647 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 504-278-7647 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 St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 504-278-7647 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 St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 504-278-7647 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 504-278-7647 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 504-278-7647 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention, and what can I send them?

St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention 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 St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention 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:
1900 Paris Rd
Chalmette, LA 70043



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
1900 Paris Rd
Chalmette, LA 70043



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 St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention 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 St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention 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:
1900 Paris Rd
Chalmette, LA 70043

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 504-278-7647 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 504-278-7647 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 504-278-7647 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 504-278-7647 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention? What does it look like?
Other Jails in St. Bernard Parish

What are the other City and County Jails in St. Bernard Parish?

St. Bernard Parish County Jails
St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding St. Bernard Parish?

St. Bernard Orleans Plaquemines
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Search for an Inmate in St. Bernard Parish

This facility, known as "St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention" is also known as SBSO, St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention Center, St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention, Louisiana, St. Bernard Parish.