West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center

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West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center Information

West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center is a 330-bed jail based in Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. You can reach them anytime for inmate information at 225-387-3272.

Arrested individuals, whether for misdemeanors or felonies, are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.

The inmate search tool allows you to access the facility's inmate roster and see who is currently in custody.

Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Sentences longer than one year result in transfers to either the Louisiana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides all the information you need regarding inmate services, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.

It's important to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, contact West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center at 225-387-3272 for help.

Phone: 225-387-3272

Physical Address:
1155 Northwest Drive
Port Allen, LA 70767

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
West Baton Rouge Parish Jail
P.O. Box 620
Port Allen, LA 70767

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
West Baton Rouge Parish Jail
P.O. Box 620
Port Allen, LA 70767

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the West Baton Rouge 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 225-387-3272 for the information you are looking for.

West Baton Rouge 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 West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center maintains an average of 330 offenders in custody on any given day. The West Baton Rouge 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 West Baton Rouge Parish law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 12,640 offenders.

The following charts of West Baton Rouge 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 West Baton Rouge 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 West Baton Rouge 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 West Baton Rouge 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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About the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center

Providing services to all of the local law enforcement agencies, the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center can house up to 330 inmates, with 297 of those being male. It is at this jail that all of the misdemeanor and felony arrests will be processed and offenders from West Baton Rouge Parish will remain in West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center as they await their trial and during a short sentence, or as they wait for transfer to another location including the Transitional Work Facility.

Once booking has been completed and bail has been set, friends and family are able to call the facility at 225-387-3272 and determine if someone they know is being held there and how to pay their bail.

A large 80 acre garden and full kitchen help the jail to be self-sufficient, while there are also programs to provide full medical care and mental health support. Other programs include GED, AA/NA, and religious programs.

Phones throughout the housing units allow offenders to make collect calls, though they are unable to make incoming calls.

Visits can be arranged directly with the staff and will be scheduled to work around the schedule of the inmate. 

Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page. 

All personal mail is sent to: 

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
West Baton Rouge Parish Jail
P.O. Box 620
Port Allen, LA 70767

Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.

Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
West Baton Rouge Parish Jail
P.O. Box 620
Port Allen, LA 70767

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What happens during booking at West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center?

After arrest, individuals are processed at West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.

The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.

Here are the typical stages of the booking process at West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center:

  • Verifying the person’s identity.
  • Taking mugshots.
  • Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
  • Collecting DNA if necessary.
  • Conducting a physical search.
  • Confiscating personal belongings.
  • Providing a phone call.

Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 225-387-3272.

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Directions / Map to the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How do you post bail in West Baton Rouge Parish?

If someone is taken to West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center in Port Allen for booking, the next steps depend on their case:

1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 225-387-3272.

Bail payments can be handled in various ways.

  • Bail can be paid with cash, credit, or money orders.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in West Baton Rouge Parish can facilitate payment.
  • Collateral in the form of county property can also be used for bail.

For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, visit the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center Bail FAQ page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center Inmate Visitation Schedule

1155 Northwest Drive
Port Allen, LA 70767
225-387-3272

  • First, you must register an account with Correct Pay, then add West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center, then your inmate.
  • Second, you can choose a time to visit.
  • You can also schedule an appointment on the jail visitation kiosk.
  • Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
  • Inmates will be allowed one 20-minute onsite visit per week.
  • The number of visitors is limited to three (any combination of adult/children). 
  • There is no charge for the Onsite Video Visits.
  • Offsite Video Visits cost $7.60 for 20 minutes.
  • All visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 2 weeks in advance.
  • CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
  • Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
  • Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
  • If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.

ON-SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY No on site visits
MONDAY 12:00noon to 3:50PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM to 10:00AM
12:00noon to 3:50PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM to 10:00AM
12:00noon to 3:50PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM to 10:00AM
12:00noon to 3:50PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM to 10:00AM
​​​​​​​12:00noon to 3:50PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM to 10:00AM
​​​​​​​12:00noon to 3:50PM


REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 12:00noon to 10:20PM
MONDAY 12:00noon to 10:20PM
TUESDAY 12:00noon to 10:20PM
WEDNESDAY 12:00noon to 10:20PM
THURSDAY 12:00noon to 10:20PM
FRIDAY 12:00noon to 10:20PM
SATURDAY 12:00noon to 10:20PM

West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center 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:

  • Visit from your home computer.
  • Visit from the correctpay VendEngine Kiosk in the jail lobby.
  • Visit by using the JailFunds iphone or Android app

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:

  • Deposit online at correctpay.com
  • Deposit at the correctpay VendEngine kiosk in the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center lobby.
  • Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
  • Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

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 West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-387-3272 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 West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center?

West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center 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:

  • Visit from your home computer.
  • Visit from the correctpay VendEngine Kiosk in the jail lobby.
  • Visit by using the JailFunds iphone or Android app

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:

  • Deposit online at correctpay.com
  • Deposit at the correctpay VendEngine kiosk in the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center lobby.
  • Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
  • Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

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 West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-387-3272 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-387-3272 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in West Baton Rouge Parish follow these instructions:

West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center 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 West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center
  • 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 West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center, 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 West Baton Rouge 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 West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-387-3272 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center, and what can I send them?

West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The West Baton Rouge 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 West Baton Rouge 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 #
West Baton Rouge Parish Jail
P.O. Box 620
Port Allen, LA 70767



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
West Baton Rouge Parish Jail
P.O. Box 620
Port Allen, LA 70767



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 West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center 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 #
West Baton Rouge Parish Jail
P.O. Box 620
Port Allen, LA 70767

West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The West Baton Rouge 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.

Envelopes
The West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
West Baton Rouge Parish Jail
P.O. Box 620
Port Allen, LA 70767



Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
West Baton Rouge Parish Jail
P.O. Box 620
Port Allen, LA 70767



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 West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center 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 #
West Baton Rouge Parish Jail
P.O. Box 620
Port Allen, LA 70767

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-387-3272 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-387-3272 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center 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:

  • Deposit online at correctpay.com.
  • Deposit at the VendEngine kiosk in the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center lobby.
  • Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
  • Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

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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How to Send a Secure Email or Text Message to an Inmate in West Baton Rouge Parish

To send a secure email message and digital photos to an inmate in West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register with correctpay by creating an account.
  • Select Louisiana, then select West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court... So be careful what you write.
  • 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.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center and send them photos, check out our Secure Messaging Guide for West Baton Rouge Parish. 
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-387-3272 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention 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 West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-387-3272 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in West Baton Rouge Parish

What are the other City and County Jails in West Baton Rouge Parish?

West Baton Rouge Parish County Jails
West Baton Rouge Parish Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding West Baton Rouge Parish?

West Baton Rouge Pointe Coupee Iberville East Baton Rouge East Feliciana West Feliciana
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Search for an Inmate in West Baton Rouge Parish

This facility, known as "West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center" is also known as West Baton Rouge Parish Jail, West Baton Rouge Parish Jail, Louisiana, West Baton Rouge Parish.