Located in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, the St. Landry Parish Jail is a 320-bed jail. For inmate information, you can contact them 24 hours a day at 337-948-6516.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on their charges, inmates may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the roster of individuals currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this facility, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Louisiana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides details on the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s advisable to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you cannot locate it online, call St. Landry Parish Jail at 337-948-6516 for help.
Phone: 337-948-6516
Physical Address:
108 South Market Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
St. Landry Parish
P.O. Box 455
Prairieville, Louisiana 70571
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
St. Landry Parish
P.O. Box 455
Prairieville, Louisiana 70571
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the St. Landry Parish Jail, 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 337-948-6516 for the information you are looking for.
St. Landry Parish Jail 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. Landry Parish Jail maintains an average of 320 offenders in custody on any given day. The St. Landry Parish Jail 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. Landry Parish law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 6,400 offenders.
The following charts of St. Landry 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. Landry 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. Landry 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. Landry 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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The 320-bed St. Landry Parish Jail houses all of the offenders in St. Landry Parish both those who are waiting for sentencing and those who are serving their sentence.
During any incarceration there are several programs to improve life and social skills to better prepare inmates for reintegration into their community when they are finished with their sentence. Part of that is basic education, while others are rehabilitative sessions, and all of the necessary medical and mental health care is provided by onsite professionals with access to outside care as needed.
Healthy meals are provided and there is access to clean laundry and bedding, along with access to communication with friends and family who are outside of the jail as a way to improve mental health, which improves the safety of the staff and inmates.
Mail is processed directly at the facility and can be sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
St. Landry Parish
P.O. Box 455
Prairieville, Louisiana 70571
... and once it has been checked for contraband by officers it will be provided directly to the inmate it is addressed too, no inmate will ever have access to the mail of others. The envelope must contain a full return address and no other markings.
Phones are also available and can be accessed during the daytime hours of inmates, between meals and when they are not working, for outgoing.
Tablets are also available, with 15 minutes of free use every 3 hours and the ability to purchase time to allow inmates to email and message others, access to books and entertainment, and learning opportunities. Tablets are able to open more communication for inmates with their support system outside of the jails, and they are also able to have scheduled visits with approved visitors on their assigned days and times as follows:
Female Population – Saturdays 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Male Population - Sundays **times are assigned according to housing**
First Floor offenders – 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Second Floor male offenders – 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Protective Custody male offenders – 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
3rd Floor offenders **times are assigned according to cell blocks** 3A block 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 3B block 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. 3C block 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 3D block 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to St. Landry Parish Jail for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at St. Landry Parish Jail typically involves the following steps:
Booking times can range from one hour to 48 hours. For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 337-948-6516.
Once booked at St. Landry Parish Jail in Opelousas, the individual has several possible outcomes:
1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 337-948-6516.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
For more details on the bail process in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, visit the St. Landry Parish Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the St. Landry Parish Jail? What is the Schedule?
108 South Market Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
337-948-6516
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 337-948-6516 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
Female Population – Saturdays 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Male Population - Sundays **times are assigned according to housing**
First Floor offenders – 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Second Floor male offenders – 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Protective Custody male offenders – 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
3rd Floor offenders **times are assigned according to cell blocks** 3A block 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 3B block 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. 3C block 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 3D block 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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You can ‘video visit’ your inmate one of three ways:
Go here to begin the process to schedule a visit.
What is the cost to do remote video visitation?
Paid Remote Visits
Having a remote visit from your Home or app, the cost of each 20-25 minute ‘friends and family remote visit’ will be approximately $7.95 plus tax.
FREE Remote Visits
Visitors can also choose to come to the jail and video chat with an inmate via the JailFunds/VendEngine kiosk in the lobby. The video visit on-site at the jail is FREE.
You can deposit money four different ways:
Attorney Visits only! < (Lawyers, go here)
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Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about St. Landry Parish Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 337-948-6516 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 St. Landry Parish Jail?
St. Landry Parish Jail uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to schedule and visit your inmate via remote video visitation.
You can ‘video visit’ your inmate one of three ways:
Go here to begin the process to schedule a visit.
What is the cost to do remote video visitation?
Paid Remote Visits
Having a remote visit from your Home or app, the cost of each 20-25 minute ‘friends and family remote visit’ will be approximately $7.95 plus tax.
FREE Remote Visits
Visitors can also choose to come to the jail and video chat with an inmate via the JailFunds/VendEngine kiosk in the lobby. The video visit on-site at the jail is FREE.
You can deposit money four different ways:
Attorney Visits only! < (Lawyers, go here)
correctpay.com Help
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about St. Landry Parish Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 337-948-6516 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the St. Landry Parish Jail?
To deposit money into the account of an inmate in St. Landry 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 St. Landry Parish Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 337-948-6516 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the St. Landry Parish Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in St. Landry Parish follow these instructions:
St. Landry Parish Jail uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.
In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:
NOTE:
1. You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2. When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3. When allowed by St. Landry Parish Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with St. Landry Parish inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about St. Landry Parish Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 337-948-6516 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the St. Landry Parish Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The St. Landry Parish Jail 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. Landry Parish Jail 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#
St. Landry Parish
P.O. Box 455
Prairieville, Louisiana 70571
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
St. Landry Parish
P.O. Box 455
Prairieville, Louisiana 70571
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. Landry Parish Jail 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 St. Landry Parish Jail 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#
St. Landry Parish
P.O. Box 455
Prairieville, Louisiana 70571
For inmates receiving mail in the St. Landry Parish Jail 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 St. Landry Parish Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
St. Landry Parish
P.O. Box 455
Prairieville, Louisiana 70571
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 St. Landry Parish Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 337-948-6516 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the St. Landry Parish Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about St. Landry Parish Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 337-948-6516 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the St. Landry Parish Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
St. Landry Parish Jail uses the services of jailfunds.com (aka JailFunds) for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money four different ways:
Go directly here to start the process to send a message
Uploading photos to Inmate’s email
Make sure the file size is less than 5MB.
Also make sure your file is a .jpg, .jpeg or .gif.
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To send a secure email message and digital photos to an inmate in St. Landry Parish Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in St. Landry Parish Jail and send them photos, check out our Secure Messaging Guide for St. Landry Parish.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about St. Landry Parish Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 337-948-6516 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the St. Landry Parish Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Jail ATM is the same company that handles inmate money deposits and other services. Inmates can use their commissary accounty to order these.
The tablets can be rented on a daily basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for many activities.
All inmates receive some free time on the tablets each day. Purchasing a Gold Pass allows inmates access to the tablet for an extended period of time without interruption. The current fee for a 24-hour rental is $4.99, however St. Landry Parish Jail may have a monthly rental plan. The tablet should last 5-7 hours on a single charge. An inmate with a Gold Pass, may return the discharged tablet and take another one provided there is still time remaining on the Gold Pass.
Tablet Services:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about St. Landry Parish Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 337-948-6516 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding St. Landry Parish?
This facility, known as "St. Landry Parish Jail" is also known as Saint Landry Parish Corrections, St. Landry Parish Jail , St. Landry Parish Jail , Louisiana, Saint Landry Parish.
