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Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center Guide

Overview of the Facility

The Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center is a detention facility located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It serves as the primary jail for Calcasieu Parish and is operated by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office.

Contact Information

Address: 5400 E. Broad Street, Lake Charles, LA 70615
Phone: (337) 491-3700
Website: https://www.cpso.com/corrections

Locating an Inmate

To locate an inmate at the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center, you can use the online inmate search tool available on the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office website. Alternatively, you can call the facility directly for information.

Visitation Information

Visitation at the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center is conducted through video visitation. Visits must be scheduled in advance through the facility's video visitation system. Contact the facility for current visitation hours and procedures.

Sending Money

Inmates can receive money through various methods:

  • Online: Through JailATM
  • Kiosk: Located in the lobby of the Correctional Center
  • Mail: Money orders can be sent to the facility address

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates have access to phone services provided by Securus Technologies. Friends and family can set up accounts to receive calls from inmates. Video visitation is also available through the facility's video visitation system.

Inmate Services and Programs

The Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center offers various programs to inmates, including:

  • Educational programs
  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Religious services
  • Work release programs (for eligible inmates)

Security and Management

The facility is managed by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office and employs trained correctional officers to maintain security and order within the facility.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have the right to legal counsel and can receive visits from their attorneys. All other visitation is conducted through video visitation to ensure safety and security.

Booking and Release Process

Upon arrest, individuals are brought to the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center for booking. The process includes fingerprinting, photographing, and gathering personal information. Release occurs after posting bail, serving a sentence, or by court order.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I bring to visitation?

As visitation is conducted through video, no items need to be brought. Personal belongings are not allowed in the video visitation area.

How do I schedule a video visitation?

Video visitations can be scheduled through the facility's video visitation system. Contact the correctional center for instructions on how to register and schedule a visit.

What is the mailing address for inmates?

Inmate's Name, ID Number
Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center
5400 E. Broad Street
Lake Charles, LA 70615

Are work release programs available?

Yes, work release programs are available for eligible inmates. Eligibility is determined by various factors including the nature of the offense and behavior while incarcerated.

How can I find out an inmate's release date?

You can contact the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center directly or use their online inmate search tool for information about an inmate's release date.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center. If you are have completed a Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center inmate search and have located an inmate, the information on this page will help you to stay in contact. We help you send money to jail, send & receive text messages, and provide the address for in-person visits.

Sending Money

Inmates who are currently imprisoned in Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center can receive money into their commissary account via money order, check or cash. Inmate visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate's account at prison administrative office. Note: When sending the money via money order or check, mention the inmate id and full name on the back of the slip.

Sending a Package / Mail

You can send any mail to the inmates who are imprisoned in Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

5410 East Broad Street, Lake Charles, LA, 70602

Please make sure the mail or package that you are sending comes under the list of approved items. For further clarification on the allowed items, contact the prison administration directly on 337-491-3800 .

Note: In case you want to send packages, you need to get prior approval from the prison administration. Contact the prison / jail staff for more information.

Phone calls

Inmates can call to any person outside who are on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the call is beared by the receiver and the call can be of maximum 30 minutes. During rush hours, the calling time is reduced drastically to 10 minutes.

Visitation Rules

You need to get yourself registered in the visitors list before visiting any inmate in the prison. If you are visiting someone in Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center, make sure you are in approved visitors list. Confirm with the prison authorities before coming to visit the inmate.

Listed below are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to:

  • Visitor must not be a prior felon.
  • Visitor must have a valid government ID.
  • A legal guardian must be accompanied for children below 16 years of age.

Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center Inmate Searcher

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Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center driving directions

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General Stats for Louisiana

Louisiana Total Number of Inmates

58,634

Louisiana Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

27,898

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

564

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

21,566

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

5,997

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

95.3

24,849

Female

4.7

1,225

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

61.47

426

Detained

38.1

264

Diverted

0

0

Prisons and Jails in Louisiana