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East Baton Rouge Parish Prison Guide

Overview of the Facility

East Baton Rouge Parish Prison is a correctional facility located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It serves as the main detention center for East Baton Rouge Parish and houses both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates.

Contact Information

How to Locate an Inmate

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

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation schedules may vary depending on the inmate's housing unit. Generally, visitation is conducted through video visitation systems. Visitors should contact the facility or check the website for specific schedules and registration procedures.

How to Send Money

Inmates can receive money through various methods:

  • Online: Through TouchPay Direct
  • Kiosk: Available in the lobby of the prison
  • Mail: Money orders can be sent to the facility address

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates have access to telephones to make outgoing calls. Video visitation is available through the facility's video visitation system. Family and friends can schedule video visits through the prison's designated video visitation provider.

Inmate Services and Programs

The East Baton Rouge Parish Prison offers various programs and services to inmates, including:

  • Educational programs
  • Vocational training
  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Religious services
  • Medical and mental health services

Security and Management Information

The East Baton Rouge Parish Prison is operated by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. The facility employs various security measures to ensure the safety of inmates, staff, and visitors.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have the right to legal counsel and can receive visits from their attorneys. Family and friends can visit inmates through the established visitation procedures, subject to facility rules and regulations.

Booking and Release Process

When individuals are arrested in East Baton Rouge Parish, they are typically brought to the parish prison for booking. The booking process includes fingerprinting, photographing, and collecting personal information. Release procedures may vary depending on the inmate's situation, such as posting bail, completing a sentence, or court order.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I bring during visitation?

Visitors are typically not allowed to bring personal items into the visitation area. Essential items such as identification are required. Check with the facility for specific guidelines before your visit.

How can I send mail to an inmate?

You can send mail to an inmate by addressing it to their full name and inmate ID number, followed by the facility's address: 3000 Saint Louis Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. Follow all facility guidelines for acceptable mail content.

What is the capacity of East Baton Rouge Parish Prison?

The exact capacity may vary, but the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison typically houses over 1,500 inmates. Contact the facility directly for the most up-to-date information on capacity.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. If you are have completed a East Baton Rouge Parish Prison 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 East Baton Rouge Parish Prison 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 East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

2867 Brigadier General Isaac Smith, Scotlandville, LA, 70807

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 225-355-3311 .

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 East Baton Rouge Parish Prison, 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.

East Baton Rouge Parish Prison Inmate Searcher

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East Baton Rouge Parish Prison 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