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About County Jails in Louisiana
Understanding county jails in the Louisiana
Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of county jails and correctional facilities in Louisiana. This page lists every active county-level detention facility operating across Louisiana, providing families, attorneys, bail bondsmen, social workers, and the general public with fast, reliable access to accurate information about county-level incarceration. County jails are often the first longer-term facility a person is sent to after initial arrest and police booking, making this directory essential for anyone trying to locate a recently arrested loved one.
What Are County Jails and How Do They Work?
County jails in Louisiana are local correctional facilities operated by the county sheriff's office or county department of corrections. They serve as the primary point of longer-term detention for individuals awaiting trial, unable to make bail, or serving shorter sentences for misdemeanor offenses.
The county jail system is decentralized — each county operates its own facility tailored to its population size, court system, and law enforcement needs. This means county jails vary significantly in size, capacity, programming, and conditions.
How County Jails Differ From Other Facilities
- County Jails: Operated by sheriff's office. Hold pretrial detainees, those unable to make bail, misdemeanor sentences under one year.
- City/Municipal Jails: Operated by city police. Shorter holds immediately after arrest before county transfer.
- Police Lockups: Short-term holding (24-72 hours) during initial booking and processing.
- State Prisons: Operated by Louisiana's DOC for felony sentences over one year.
- Federal Prisons: Operated by Federal Bureau of Prisons for federal crimes.
Types of County Correctional Facilities
- County Jail: Standard county detention facility serving the general pretrial and sentenced misdemeanor population.
- County Correctional Center: Larger facility with expanded programming, multiple housing units, and specialized services.
- County Detention Center: Often houses higher proportion of pretrial detainees or federal contract inmates.
- County Work Release Center: Minimum-security allowing day employment with evening return.
- County Medical/Mental Health Facility: Specialized units for inmates requiring ongoing medical or mental health care.
- County Honor Farm: Minimum-security where inmates perform outdoor work assignments.
How to Use This Directory
- Browse the full directory of all county jails in Louisiana by scrolling below.
- Filter by county using the dropdown to narrow results to a specific county.
- Switch states using the state selector to load county jails in any other US state.
- Click any facility to open its dedicated page with contact details and inmate search.
- Locate an inmate using the search feature on any facility page or our main inmate locator.
Finding an Inmate in a County Jail
County jails maintain their own inmate databases, and most offer online inmate lookup tools through the county sheriff's website. The fastest way to find someone is to identify the county where they were arrested using the directory below, then visit that facility's dedicated page to use the inmate search feature. You can also use our free US inmate locator tool to search across all county jails simultaneously.
Visitation
Policies vary considerably — some jails offer in-person contact visits, others have non-contact or video visitation only. Check visitation rules for the specific facility before planning a visit. Click any facility to view its complete visitation guidelines.
Calling an Inmate
Phone calls are outbound only from pre-approved numbers. Your number must be registered with the facility's phone provider and a prepaid account funded. Read our calling guide for complete setup instructions.
Getting Bail
Once bail is set at arraignment, pay it directly to the county jail or court, or work with a licensed bail bondsman who will post bail for a fee of 10-15% of the total amount.
Programs Available
Larger county jails typically offer GED and literacy programs, substance abuse counseling, religious services, and sometimes vocational training. Program availability varies significantly by facility size and resources.
Sheriff's Role
In most counties, the sheriff's office operates and manages the county jail. The sheriff is accountable for safe, humane, and legally compliant operation, including staffing, programming, medical services, and state/federal compliance.
Release & Reentry
Release can happen through bail, sentence completion, dismissal of charges, or court order. The transition back to daily life requires planning for employment, family reconnection, court-ordered supervision, and financial stability.
Frequently Asked Questions
County Jails by County in Louisiana
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Filter County Jails by County
Louisiana has County Jails spread across dozens of counties, and finding the right one quickly can be challenging without the right tools. Use the county list below to instantly narrow results and view only the County Jails in a specific county within Louisiana. This is particularly helpful if you are trying to locate someone who was recently arrested in a specific area, or if you are planning a visit and need to find the closest facility to your location.
All County Jails in Louisiana
Complete listing of county jails
Browse the Complete List of County Jails in Louisiana
The full directory of county jails and correctional facilities in Louisiana is displayed below. Every active county-operated detention facility is included in this listing. Each entry includes the facility name, operating county, location, address, security classification, and contact information. County jails are operated by the county sheriff's office or county department of corrections and serve as the primary detention facility for the county's pretrial population and sentenced misdemeanor offenders.
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Calcasieu Sheriff's Prison and Women's Annex
5300 E. Broad St, Lake Charles,, LA 70615
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Calcasieu Parish | View Details |
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Cedarwood Work Release Facility (Females)
800 Ave J, Lake Charles, LA 70615
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Calcasieu Parish | View Details |
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St. Martin de Porres Work Release (Males)
1101 Canvasback St, Lake Charles, LA 70615
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Calcasieu Parish | View Details |
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Women's Correctional Facility
5300 East Broad St
PO Box 2017, Lake Charles, LA 70602
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Calcasieu Parish | View Details |
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Caldwell Parish Correctional Center
701 Hwy 845, Grayson, LA 71418
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Caldwell Parish | View Details |
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Caldwell Parish Work Release Facility
671 Hwy 845, Grayson, LA 71418
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Caldwell Parish | View Details |
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LA DOC - Swanson Center for Youth at Columbia
132 Hwy 850, Columbia, LA 71282
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Caldwell Parish | View Details |
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Cameron Parish LA Jail
119 Smith Circle, Cameron, LA 70631
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Cameron Parish | View Details |
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Catahoula Parish Jail
301 Bushley St
PO Box 655, Harrisonburg, LA 71340
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Catahoula Parish | View Details |
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Claiborne Parish Detention Center (Men)
1415 Hwy 520, Homer, LA 71040
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Claiborne Parish | View Details |
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Claiborne Parish Jail (Women)
613 East Main, Homer, LA 71040
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Claiborne Parish | View Details |
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Concordia Parish Jail
4001 Carter St, Vidalia, LA 71373
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Concordia Parish | View Details |
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Concordia Parish Work Release Facility
26356 Hwy 15, Ferriday, LA 71334
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Concordia Parish | View Details |
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DeSoto Parish Detention Center
205 Franklin St, Mansfield, LA 71052
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De Soto Parish | View Details |
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Baton Rouge Juvenile Detention Center
8333 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70807
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East Baton Rouge Parish | View Details |
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East Baton Rouge Parish Prison
2867 Brigadier General Isaac Smith, Scotlandville, LA 70807
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East Baton Rouge Parish | View Details |
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East Baton Rouge Work Release
2867 General Isaac Smith Ave, Scottlandville, LA 70807
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East Baton Rouge Parish | View Details |
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East Carroll River Bend Detention Center (RBDC) Phase III Male
9450 Hwy 65 S, Lake Providence, LA 71234
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East Carroll Parish | View Details |
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East Feliciana Parish Jail
12306 Haynes St
PO Box 8025, Clinton, LA 70722
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East Feliciana Parish | View Details |
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East Feliciana Parish Work Release
12306 Haynes St
PO Box 8025, Clinton, LA 70722
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East Feliciana Parish | View Details |
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Evangeline Parish Jail
200 Court St, Ville Platte, LA 70586
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Evangeline Parish | View Details |
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South Louisiana Work Release Facility
3843 Stagg Ave, Basile, LA 70515
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Evangeline Parish | View Details |
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Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center
28528 Hwy 90, Covington, LA 70433
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Florida Parishes | View Details |
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Franklin Parish Detention Center
388 Natures Acres Rd, Winnsboro, LA 71295
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Franklin Parish | View Details |
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Franklin Parish Work Release Facility
388 Natures Acres Road, Winnsboro, LA 71295
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Franklin Parish | View Details |
County Jails in Other States
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Explore County Jails in Other States
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