West Feliciana Parish Detention Center is a 39-bed jail based in St. Francisville, West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. You can reach them anytime for inmate information at 225-784-3158.
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 Feliciana Parish Detention Center at 225-784-3158 for help.
Phone: 225-784-3158
Physical Address:
4834 Feliciana Street
St. Francisville, LA 70775
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
West Feliciana Parish Detention Center
P.O. Box 2727
St. Francisville, LA 70775
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
West Feliciana Parish Detention Center
P.O. Box 2727
St. Francisville, LA 70775
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the West Feliciana 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 225-784-3158 for the information you are looking for.
West Feliciana 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 Feliciana Parish Detention Center maintains an average of 39 offenders in custody on any given day. The West Feliciana 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 Feliciana Parish law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 780 offenders.
The following charts of West Feliciana 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 Feliciana 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 Feliciana 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 Feliciana 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 West Feliciana Parish Detention Center has a capacity to house 39 male offenders. Females and juveniles are transferred to other facilities. The facility provides various programs to assist offenders in their rehabilitation, including Living in Balance and GED classes. It is important to note that the detention center is a drug and tobacco-free facility.
For information on current inmates, you can visit the website http://www.westfeliciana.lavns.org/. If you wish to add money to an inmate's commissary account, you can do so at https://orders.tigercommissary.com/Services/.
To initiate a phone call with an offender, it is necessary for the offender to initiate the call unless it is a verifiable emergency. If you would like to add money to an offender's phone account, you can visit www.citytelecoin.com or call 1-318-746-1144 for assistance. Remember that only the person registered with City Tele Coin will be able to receive calls from the offender.
Please note that items and packages cannot be mailed or brought directly to the detention center.
When sending mail to an offender, only letters are permitted. Packages or items should not be sent directly to the detention center. Letters should be addressed and mailed to the following address:
Offender's Name West Feliciana Parish Detention Center Post Office Box 2727 St. Francisville, LA 70775
Money can be added to an offender's commissary account online, and you will need to provide the offender's first and last name along with your credit card information.
Various programs are available for offenders at the detention center, including Parenting, Father and Son Relationships, Living in Balance, Cage Your Rage, Substance Abuse, Library Services, Access to Legal Books, G.E.D., and Religious Programs. These programs are held on a weekly basis to support the rehabilitation and development of the offenders.
After arrest, individuals are processed at West Feliciana 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 Feliciana Parish Detention Center:
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 225-784-3158.
If someone is taken to West Feliciana Parish Detention Center in St. Francisville 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 225-784-3158.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, visit the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center Bail FAQ page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
4834 Feliciana Street
St. Francisville, LA 70775
225-784-3158
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 225-784-3158 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Inmate Visitation
IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center 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 Feliciana 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 Feliciana 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 Feliciana Parish Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-784-3158 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 West Feliciana Parish Detention Center?
IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center 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 Feliciana 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 Feliciana 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 Feliciana Parish Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-784-3158 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center?
There are three choices for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment.
West Feliciana Parish Detention Center has a Tiger Kiosk in the Lobby that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
If you can't get your questions answered online call the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center at 225-784-3158.
Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
West Feliciana Parish Detention Center and others often use a private company to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Go to the online site for depositing funds. You will need to register an account, which is free to do and use a debit/credit card for the deposits.
Choice 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Call West Feliciana Parish Detention Center at 225-784-3158 to confirm the address to send the money order to and how they want it made out.
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting his account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 225-784-3158 to ask facility personnel who to make the money order out to, and where to send it.
To purchase commissary for an inmate in West Feliciana Parish follow these instructions:
For more detailed information on Ordering Commissary, Depositing Money, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out our Commissary Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West Feliciana Parish Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-784-3158 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center?
To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your West Feliciana Parish Detention Center 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 Feliciana 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 Feliciana Parish Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-784-3158 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The West Feliciana 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 Feliciana 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 Feliciana Parish Detention Center
P.O. Box 2727
St. Francisville, LA 70775
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
West Feliciana Parish Detention Center
P.O. Box 2727
St. Francisville, LA 70775
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 Feliciana Parish Detention Center 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 Feliciana Parish Detention Center 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 Feliciana Parish Detention Center
P.O. Box 2727
St. Francisville, LA 70775
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West Feliciana Parish Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-784-3158 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
If you want to purchase Commissary for your inmate online click on the image below and follow the instructions.
To purchase commissary for an inmate in West Feliciana Parish follow these instructions:
For more detailed information on Ordering Commissary, Depositing Money, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out our Commissary Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West Feliciana Parish Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-784-3158 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center 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 Feliciana Parish Detention Center 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 Feliciana 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 Feliciana Parish Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-784-3158 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the West Feliciana 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 Feliciana Parish Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-784-3158 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding West Feliciana Parish?
This facility, known as "West Feliciana Parish Detention Center" is also known as West Feliciana Parish Work Release Facility, West Feliciana Parish Jail, West Feliciana Parish Jail & Detention Center, Louisiana, West Feliciana Parish.
