The Grant Parish Detention Facility is a 138 bed jail in the city of Colfax, Grant Parish, Louisiana.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 318-627-3724., directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
Phone: 318-627-3724.
Physical Address:
485 Richardson Dr.
Colfax, LA 71417
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Grant Parish Detention Facility
485 Richardson Dr.
Colfax, LA 71417
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Grant Parish Detention Facility, 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 318-627-3724. for the information you are looking for.
Grant Parish Detention Facility 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 Grant Parish Detention Facility maintains an average of 138 offenders in custody on any given day. The Grant Parish Detention Facility 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 Grant Parish law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,520 offenders.
The following charts of Grant 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 Grant 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 Grant 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 Grant 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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Make a phone call to an inmate, schedule a video visitation, send an end a text message, or send a gift basket to an inmate using CorrectPay services at https://correctpay.com/. To set up an account, call +1 (800) 943-2189 or make a deposit online through NCIC Deposit at https://account.ncic.com/la/g/addfundsfac.
Grant Parish Sheriff Steven McCain recently realized his year-long project with the opening of the Grant Parish Detention Center's new chapel. The chapel provides inmates with a dedicated space for worship.
You can deposit funds to the inmate's commissary account through https://www.commissarydeposit.com/Facilities.aspx.
VINE is a secure and confidential service that allows you to access custody status and criminal case information. Register for notifications and stay informed at https://vinelink.vineapps.com/state/LA/ENGLISH.
To address camera failures and improve surveillance quality, the Grant Parish Sheriff's Office implemented Axis fixed cameras with 360-degree views. This solution allows for better monitoring and enhanced security within the facility. The cameras have quickly identified issues and provided the sheriff, warden, and guards with a safe and secure environment. PTZ capabilities enable zooming in on specific activities when necessary.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Grant Parish Detention Facility, call the jail’s booking line at 318-627-3724..
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Grant Parish Detention Facility Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Grant Parish for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Grant Parish and other Louisiana and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Grant Parish Detention Facility will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Grant Parish Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?
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You can ‘video visit’ your inmate one of three ways:
Go here to begin the process to schedule a visit.
What is the cost to do remote video visitation?
Paid Remote Visits
Having a remote visit from your Home or app, the cost of each 20-25 minute ‘friends and family remote visit’ will be approximately $7.95 plus tax.
FREE Remote Visits
Visitors can also choose to come to the jail and video chat with an inmate via the JailFunds/VendEngine kiosk in the lobby. The video visit on-site at the jail is FREE.
You can deposit money four different ways:
Attorney Visits only! < (Lawyers, go here)
correctpay.com Help
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant Parish Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-627-3724. 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 Grant Parish Detention Facility?
Grant Parish Detention Facility uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to schedule and visit your inmate via remote video visitation.
You can ‘video visit’ your inmate one of three ways:
Go here to begin the process to schedule a visit.
What is the cost to do remote video visitation?
Paid Remote Visits
Having a remote visit from your Home or app, the cost of each 20-25 minute ‘friends and family remote visit’ will be approximately $7.95 plus tax.
FREE Remote Visits
Visitors can also choose to come to the jail and video chat with an inmate via the JailFunds/VendEngine kiosk in the lobby. The video visit on-site at the jail is FREE.
You can deposit money four different ways:
Attorney Visits only! < (Lawyers, go here)
correctpay.com Help
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant Parish Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-627-3724. for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Grant Parish Detention Facility?
There are two options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Grant Parish Detention Facility uses CommissaryDeposit.com 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.
Choice 2 - 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 318-627-3724. first to ask Grant Parish Detention Facility if this option is still available.
To deposit money in an Grant Parish Detention Facility inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Grant Parish inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send.
Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone: 912-584-6102
Email - [email protected]
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Grant Parish, go to our Send Money Page for details.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant Parish Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-627-3724. for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Grant Parish Detention Facility?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant Parish Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-627-3724. for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Grant Parish Detention Facility, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant Parish Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-627-3724. for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Grant Parish Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?
Ordering from CommissaryOrder.com is a simple process:
Commissary Order Fees
In addition to the items you purchase, you will pay a ‘service fee’ for each item selected. The first item you select will cost you a fee of $2.00-3.00, then an additional $0.35 to $0.50 for each item you select after that.
Maximum Amount
Grant Parish Detention Facility only allows you to purchase a maximum amount of $200.00 worth of products at a time.
Items you may Purchase from CommissaryDeposit.com:
Customer Support
- CommissaryOrder.com only provides customer support via email at [email protected]
Inmate Money Deposit Option
If you do NOT want to choose the commissary items for your inmate, but have them decide for themselves, go to CommissaryDeposit.com and send them money direct so they can purchase the items they want.
The fees to send money directly to your inmate are as follows:
$0.01 - $25.00 = $3.25 + 3%
$25.01 - $100 = $4.50 + 3%
$100.01 to $200 = $6.00 + 3%
$200.01 & up = $7.50 + 3%
(NOTE: The maximum allowed deposit is $260.00)
To deposit money in an Grant Parish Detention Facility inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Grant Parish inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send.
Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone: 912-584-6102
Email - [email protected]
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Grant Parish, go to our Send Money Page for details.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant Parish Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-627-3724. for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Grant Parish Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?
Since Grant Parish Detention Facility contracts with JailATM / Prodigy Telephone Solutions. they either already or will soon provide you and your inmate the ability to use their Messaging Service to send and receive electronic messages. Try both Jail ATM & Prodigy. They are in the midst of a merger and one or the other will be handling this jail's account.
Depending on the facility, inmates can either view messages from you by:
Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Grant Parish Detention Facility.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Grant Parish Detention Facility.
Pay for the JailATM Inmate Messaging Service at Grant Parish Detention Facility.
- Online,
- Using a Kiosk at Grant Parish Detention Facility.
- Over the phone by calling 877-810-0914.
How much does it cost to send and receive messages?
Rates to send messages vary and are subject to change.
The typical cost is $1.00 per message, plus $1.00 per photo and $3.00 per 30 second video when available.
Step 1 - Sign in or create an account to find your facility.
Step 2 - Fund Account
NOTE: By turning on messaging, you will fund your account with $5.00 and authorize Prodigy / Jail ATM to charge your payment method for the same amount if you send a message or receive a collect message and do not have enough money.
To send messages to a Grant Parish inmate follow these instructions:
Since Grant Parish Detention Facility contracts with JailATM / Prodigy Telephone Solutions. they either already or will soon provide you and your inmate the ability to use their Messaging Service to send and receive electronic messages. Try both Jail ATM & Prodigy. They are in the midst of a merger and one or the other will be handling the Grant Parish Detention Facility account.
Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Grant Parish Detention Facility.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Grant Parish Detention Facility.
Pay for the JailATM Inmate Messaging Service at Grant Parish Detention Facility.
- Online,
- Using a Kiosk at Grant Parish Detention Facility.
- Over the phone 877-810-0914.
For all the information you need regarding messaging a Grant Parish inmate at the jail, including how it's done, how much it costs, rules and regulations and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with an inmate is recorded. Use discretion in what you discuss.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant Parish Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-627-3724. for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Grant Parish Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant Parish Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-627-3724. for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Grant Parish?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Grant Parish?
This facility, known as "Grant Parish Detention Facility" is also known as Grant Parish Jail & Detention Facility, Grant Parish Jail & Detention Facility, Louisiana, Grant Parish.
