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
Other Jails and Prisons
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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessLocated 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.
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:
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.
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.
For more information on the bail process in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, visit the West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility Bail Information Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility? What is the Schedule?
1155 Northwest Drive
Port Allen, LA 70767
225-387-3272
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 |
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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility?
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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow 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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility?
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:
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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility, and what can I send them?
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 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 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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan 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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility using an Online Messaging Service?
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).
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:
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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?
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:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
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:
Here's how it works:
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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in West Baton Rouge Parish?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding 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.