West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility

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West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility Information

The West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility is a 262-bed jail located in Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. For inmate information, you can call them 24/7 at 225-387-3272.

This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies within the county. They are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial is resolved.

You can use the inmate search tool to view the jail's roster and see who is currently in custody.

Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time in this facility. Those with sentences longer than one year will be transferred to either the Louisiana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

On this page, you'll find information on inmate services, including the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It's useful to note and save the inmate's jail ID or booking number, which is often needed for sending mail or other communications. If you can't find it online, you can call West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility at 225-387-3272 for assistance.

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 Work Release Center
P.O. Box 149
Port Allen, LA 70767

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
West Baton Rouge Work Release Center
P.O. Box 149
Port Allen, LA 70767

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How Do You Find Someone in the West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility?

To search for an inmate in the West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility, 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 Transitional Work Facility 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 Transitional Work Facility maintains an average of 262 offenders in custody on any given day. The West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility 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 Transitional Work Facility

Located across the street from the West Baton Rogue Parish Detention Center, the 262-bed West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility houses those inmates who are qualified for the transitional work program for West Baton Rouge Parish.

Inmates in this program will be sentenced on misdemeanor or non-violent felonies. Qualifications include being over 6 months to 4 years of their release, they may only leave during approved working hours, and they must be qualified for the job they will be working.

Mail is both sent and received through the US Postal Service and any mail for an inmate must have a complete return address easily seen on the envelope to:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
West Baton Rouge Work Release Center
P.O. Box 149
Port Allen, LA 70767

... or it will not be accepted.

Phones are present on the grounds and inmates will be able to make outgoing calls from the time they return from work until lockdown at night, with only outgoing calls available.

Visits may be arranged with the inmate around their work schedule and due to the varying schedules, there are no set visiting hours for the West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How does the booking process work at West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility?

Once someone is arrested, they are taken to West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility 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 West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility 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 225-387-3272.

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Directions / Map to the West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility
Inmate Bail and Bonding

What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in West Baton Rouge Parish?

After an individual is apprehended and taken to West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility in Port Allen 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 225-387-3272 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 West Baton Rouge 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 West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, visit the West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility? What is the Schedule?

West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

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

  • Only those listed on an inmate's Visitation Form will be permitted to visit. Inmates are given this form when they are assigned a cell.
  • Visitors must have a current, valid photo identification (such as a driver's license) in order to visit.
  • All visitors, on their first visit, must complete a Visitor Information Form. They will then be checked to determine whether they have any outstanding warrants.
  • Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is on the approved list, do not need to be listed on an approved visitation list themselves.
  • Each inmate is allowed one hour of visitation per week on their assigned day and time. You must check with your inmate for this date and time.
  • Requests for exceptions and special requests must be forwarded through a Corrections Officer to a Shift Supervisor for approval.
  • A Shift Supervisor may extend visits by reason of distance traveled, past infrequent visits, or other reason.

INMATES ARE ASSIGNED A TIME BASED ON THEIR CELL ASSIGNMENT - Check with them.

ON SITE PERSONAL VISITS

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM


City Telecoin Remote Video Visits

REMOTE INMATE VIDEO CALLS

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 8:00AM - 9:00PM
MONDAY 8:00AM - 9:00PM
TUESDAY 8:00AM - 9:00PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00AM - 9:00PM
THURSDAY 8:00AM - 9:00PM
FRIDAY 8:00AM - 9:00PM
SATURDAY 8:00AM - 9:00PM

Inmate Visitation

IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility is conducted by City Tele Coin video.

You can visit your inmate at the jail, or from your own device or computer at home.

The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office provides a video kiosk in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office free of charge.

Visitation is limited to 10 minutes per visitor per day. Visitors must call ahead and follow ALL visitation guidelines.

If not coming to the Sheriff's Office, you may visit with an inmate using City Tele Coin fom home.

Video visitations are monitored and visitors MUST follow visitor guidelines. Visitors that are found to violate these guidelines, will have their visitation privileges suspended.



All Video Visitation services are provided by City Tele Coin.

To register for a direct pay account visit www.CityTeleCoin.com.

After your account has been created you can download the City Tele Coin app from iTunes or Google Play.

To video chat and send emails using the app or the City Tele Coin website, select West Baton Rouge Parish Jail to set up a remote account for the inmate.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility’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 Transitional Work Facility?

West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility Inmate Visitation

IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility is conducted by City Tele Coin video.

You can visit your inmate at the jail, or from your own device or computer at home.

The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office provides a video kiosk in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office free of charge.

Visitation is limited to 10 minutes per visitor per day. Visitors must call ahead and follow ALL visitation guidelines.

If not coming to the Sheriff's Office, you may visit with an inmate using City Tele Coin fom home.

Video visitations are monitored and visitors MUST follow visitor guidelines. Visitors that are found to violate these guidelines, will have their visitation privileges suspended.



All Video Visitation services are provided by City Tele Coin.

To register for a direct pay account visit www.CityTeleCoin.com.

After your account has been created you can download the City Tele Coin app from iTunes or Google Play.

To video chat and send emails using the app or the City Tele Coin website, select West Baton Rouge Parish Jail to set up a remote account for the inmate.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility’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 Transitional Work Facility?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility’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 Transitional Work Facility?

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in West Baton Rouge Parish

To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility inmate, follow the instructions below:

  • Register and create an account with City Tele Coin.
  • City Tele Coin Phone Services include Prepaid Accounts and Calling Cards for your inmate in West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility to call you and others.
  • You can also send and receive secure messages with your inmate.
  • This is a fee based service, but regular calls are capped at $0.21 per minute and collect calls capped at $0.25 per minute.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in West Baton Rouge Parish, visit our full page guide

NOTE: All phone conversations and messages are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some phone providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility’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 Transitional Work Facility, and what can I send them?

West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility 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 Transitional Work Facility 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 Work Release Center
P.O. Box 149
Port Allen, LA 70767



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
West Baton Rouge Work Release Center
P.O. Box 149
Port Allen, LA 70767



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 West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility 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 West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility 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 #
West Baton Rouge Work Release Center
P.O. Box 149
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 Transitional Work Facility’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 Transitional Work Facility, 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 Transitional Work Facility’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 Transitional Work Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility contracts with City Telecoin for phone and remote video visitation, and has added secure messaging, a form of delayed email.


City Telecoin also has a secure messaging service that allows you and your inmate to send and receive messages electronically (after being read by the jail).

How to Have Remote Video Visits and Email Communication with an Inmate in West Baton Rouge Parish

To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility inmate, follow the instructions below:

  • Register and create an account with City Tele Coin.
  • City Tele Coin has excellent quality video visits between your home device and a video terminal in the inmate's housing area.
  • You can also send and receive secure messages and use them to make and receive phone calls with your West Baton Rouge Parish inmate.
  • This is a fee based service.
  • For more information, you can call City Telecoin from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM CST by dialing 318-746-1114, or email them: onlinesupport@citytelecoin.com.
  • Visit Inmate 'at the jail' information.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in West Baton Rouge Parish, visit our full page guide

NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility’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 Transitional Work Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility now offers City Tele Coin Tablets to their inmates.

City Tele Coin is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented or used on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility now offers City Tele Coin Tablets to their inmates.

City Tele Coin is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented or used on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility’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?

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Other Jails Nearby

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

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Search for an Inmate in West Baton Rouge Parish

This facility, known as "West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility" is also known as West Baton Rouge Work Release Center, West Baton Rouge Parish Jail Work Release Center , West Baton Rouge Parish Jail Work Release Center , Louisiana, West Baton Rouge Parish.