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Inmate Guide: Tensas Parish Detention Center, Louisiana

Overview of the Facility

The Tensas Parish Detention Center is a correctional facility located in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. It serves as the primary detention center for the parish and houses both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates.

Contact Information

Address: 8606 Levee Road, Waterproof, LA 71375
Phone: (318) 744-5411
Note: No website or email information is publicly available for this facility.

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at the Tensas Parish Detention Center, you can call the facility directly at (318) 744-5411 during business hours. Provide the inmate's full name and, if possible, their date of birth or booking number.

Visitation Information

For the most up-to-date visitation information, please contact the facility directly. Visitation policies and schedules may change, and it's best to confirm current procedures before planning a visit.

How to Send Money

For information on how to send money to inmates at the Tensas Parish Detention Center, please contact the facility directly. They will provide you with the most current and secure methods for sending funds to inmates.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates are typically allowed to make phone calls, but the specific policies and any video visitation options should be confirmed by contacting the detention center directly.

Inmate Services and Programs

Information about specific inmate services and programs is not publicly available. For details on educational, vocational, or rehabilitative programs offered at the Tensas Parish Detention Center, please contact the facility.

Booking and Release Process

The booking process typically involves fingerprinting, photographing, and collecting personal information from the arrestee. For information about the release process or to inquire about an inmate's release date, contact the detention center directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I bring to visitation?

For security reasons, the items allowed during visitation are typically limited. Contact the facility directly for a current list of permitted items.

How do I schedule a visit?

To schedule a visit, call the Tensas Parish Detention Center at (318) 744-5411. Be prepared to provide your information and the inmate's details.

What should I do if I have concerns about an inmate's well-being?

If you have concerns about an inmate's well-being, contact the detention center immediately and ask to speak with a supervisor or the medical staff.

Note: The information provided in this guide is based on general practices in detention facilities. For the most accurate and up-to-date information specific to the Tensas Parish Detention Center, it is recommended to contact the facility directly.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Tensas Parish Detention Center. If you are have completed a Tensas Parish Detention 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 Tensas Parish Detention 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 Tensas Parish Detention Center. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

8606 Highway 65, Waterproof, LA, 71375

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 318-749-5810 .

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 Tensas Parish Detention 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.

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Tensas Parish Detention 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