St. Tammany Parish Jail

To search for an inmate in the St. Tammany 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 985-276-1000 for the information you are looking for.

St. Tammany 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. Tammany Parish Jail maintains an average of 1192 offenders in custody on any given day. The St. Tammany 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. Tammany Parish law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 26,460 offenders.

The following charts of St. Tammany 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. Tammany 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. Tammany 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. Tammany 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.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the St. Tammany Parish Jail? What is the Schedule?

St. Tammany Parish Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

1200 Champagne Street
Covington, LA 70433
985-276-1000

Schedule Video Visits online with JailATM

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visits are 15 minutes.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed two visits per week
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an On-site video session. A 3rd guest is allowed if it is a child and no more than 6 years old.
• All visits must be made at least 48 hours in advance.

St. Tammany Parish Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• All visits must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance.
• Remote visits have a fee.
• Inmates can have unlimited remote visits.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

Professional and Attorney In-person Visits, Video Conferencing and Video Visitation

Professional Visits are Monday through Friday as listed below:

• 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. (last visit will be scheduled for 10:30 a.m.)
• 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (last visit will be scheduled for 3:30 p.m.)
• 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (last visit will be scheduled for 7:30 p.m.)

Register for Remote Video Visitation with your inmate at the St. Tammany Parish Jail by going here.

Once you register, choose the option for 'Video Calls' or Video Visists and you will be prompted for the information required, which will include copies of your state issued ID and more. 
For help with signing up and using the inmate visitation app, go here to get your questions answered.
Note: While JailATM also offers the following inmate services, St. Tammany Parish Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm.
Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
You Can Send Money
St. Tammany Parish Jail may have an agreement with JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the jail lobby.
You Can Send Gift Packs
St. Tammany Parish Jail may have an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
You Can Email Inmate
St. Tammany Parish Jail may have an agreement with JailATM which handles secure messaging between you and your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow emailing your inmate.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about St. Tammany Parish Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 985-276-1000 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the St. Tammany Parish Jail?

St. Tammany Parish Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

1200 Champagne Street
Covington, LA 70433
985-276-1000

Schedule Video Visits online with JailATM

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visits are 15 minutes.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed two visits per week
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an On-site video session. A 3rd guest is allowed if it is a child and no more than 6 years old.
• All visits must be made at least 48 hours in advance.

St. Tammany Parish Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• All visits must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance.
• Remote visits have a fee.
• Inmates can have unlimited remote visits.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

Professional and Attorney In-person Visits, Video Conferencing and Video Visitation

Professional Visits are Monday through Friday as listed below:

• 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. (last visit will be scheduled for 10:30 a.m.)
• 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (last visit will be scheduled for 3:30 p.m.)
• 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (last visit will be scheduled for 7:30 p.m.)

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about St. Tammany Parish Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 985-276-1000 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the St. Tammany Parish Jail?

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in St. Tammany Parish Jail

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in St. Tammany Parish, follow these instructions:

• Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
• 
• Select Louisiana.
• Select St. Tammany Parish Jail
• Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 985-276-1000 or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link.
• Enter your billing information and send money.
• You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the St. Tammany Parish Jail.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for St. Tammany Parish.

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. Tammany Parish Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 985-276-1000 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the St. Tammany Parish Jail?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in St. Tammany Parish Jail?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in St. Tammany Parish follow these instructions:

St. Tammany 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:

• Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
• Choose Louisiana.
• Choose St. Tammany Parish Jail
• Select your Inmate.
• Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
• Fund your Account. ($10-$100 at a time)

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. Tammany Parish Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

• Adding funds to your account - $3.00 
• Cost of phone call of a Prepaid Collect Account - $0.21 per minute
• Cost of an interstate (ex. Louisiana to a different state) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
• Cost of an intrastate (ex. Louisiana to Louisiana) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
• Cost if you set up your account (or fund it) by phone using a live agent, you will be charged a one-time fee of $5.95.

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. Tammany 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. Tammany Parish Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 985-276-1000 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the St. Tammany Parish Jail, and what can I send them?

St. Tammany Parish Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The St. Tammany 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. Tammany 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#
JailATM-St. Tammany Parish Jail-Louisiana
2252 Tower Drive Suite 108-251
Monroe, La 71201

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
St. Tammany Parish Jail
Dorm #, Cell #
P.O. Box 3135
Covington, Louisiana 70434

Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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. Tammany 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the St. Tammany Parish Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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. Tammany Parish Jail
Dorm #, Cell #
P.O. Box 3135
Covington, Louisiana 70434

St. Tammany Parish Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The St. Tammany 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.

Envelopes
The St. Tammany Parish Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
JailATM-St. Tammany Parish Jail-Louisiana
2252 Tower Drive Suite 108-251
Monroe, La 71201

Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
St. Tammany Parish Jail
Dorm #, Cell #
P.O. Box 3135
Covington, Louisiana 70434

Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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. Tammany 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the St. Tammany Parish Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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. Tammany Parish Jail
Dorm #, Cell #
P.O. Box 3135
Covington, Louisiana 70434

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about St. Tammany Parish Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 985-276-1000 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the St. Tammany Parish Jail, and what can I purchase?

St. Tammany Parish Jail contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Louisiana.
3. Select St. Tammany Parish Jail.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by St. Tammany Parish Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the St. Tammany Parish Jail's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.

*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in St. Tammany Parish

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in St. Tammany Parish Jail follow these steps:

• Select Louisiana, then select St. Tammany Parish Jail, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
• Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for St. Tammany Parish.
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• Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in St. Tammany Parish at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in St. Tammany Parish Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for St. Tammany Parish.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about St. Tammany Parish Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 985-276-1000 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the St. Tammany Parish Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

How to Email an Inmate at St. Tammany Parish Jail

Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at St. Tammany Parish Jail - Sending and Receiving Messages.



How It Works:

Once you sign up with Jail ATM instant Messaging you can you can send texts from the cell phone associated with the mobile number you provided at sign-up, and receive text messages from the inmate on the same cell phone. You can only use the phone number you signed up with or it won't work.

To learn more about this email service, check out our full instructions, including fees at our emailing and texting page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about St. Tammany Parish Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 985-276-1000 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the St. Tammany Parish Jail 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. Tammany Parish Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 985-276-1000 for further assistance.

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