Ascension Parish Jail
Ascension Parish Jail
Physical Address
2384 Lemanville Cutoff RoadDonaldsonville, LA 70346
Jail Phone Number
225-473-8674Ascension Parish Inmate Search and Mugshots, Donaldsonville
Ascension Parish's sheriff runs a free inmate inquiry where you can look up anyone held at the parish jail on Lemannville Cutoff Road outside Donaldsonville, including some people housed off site. It shows housing, release dates and booking details, though no mugshots appeared when we checked.
This guide covers searching, a blank result, bond and court contacts, warrants, federal and immigration holds, and every police agency from Gonzales to Sorrento.
Questions the search cannot answer go to 225-473-8674.
Read inmate search answers
Read inmate search answers1. Where is the parish jail?
- Ascension Parish Jail: 2384 Lemannville Cutoff Road, Donaldsonville, LA 70346.
- Jail operations line: 225-473-8674.
If the arrest happened on the east bank, tell staff the city or community and the arresting agency so they can help identify the booking.
The state corrections directory lists the jail at 2384 Lemanville Cut Off Road in Donaldsonville. It lists the sheriff’s office separately on South Irma Boulevard in Gonzales. Confirm the correct building for a visit or pickup, particularly if the arrest was on the other side of the river.
↑ Back to the question list2. How does the inmate inquiry work?
- Open the sheriff's online inquiry page.
- Enter a name, subject number or booking number, or pick a booking date range.
- Open the record for race, gender, birth date, height, weight, housing and release date.
Copy down the subject number, because it speeds up deposits and calls.
↑ Back to the question list3. Can I find an Ascension mugshot?
The photo column and the detail pages we opened in October 2026 were empty. Anyone, press included, can request a booking photo from the sheriff's Records Division at 225-473-8674. Act 281 has let Louisiana agencies release photos before conviction since August 1, 2024, and a pay-for-removal website must delete a photo free within 7 days for someone acquitted, dismissed, pardoned or expunged. For immigration detainees, file with ICE FOIA. Federal booking photos stay with the U.S. Marshals.
↑ Back to the question list4. Why does the record show a different building?
When beds run short, Ascension sometimes houses people at other parishes' jails. The housing field on the inquiry record names the place. Rules for visits and deposits differ at each site, so phone that jail before you drive.
↑ Back to the question list5. The search shows nothing. Where else could they be?
They may still be in booking, already out on bond, or held by a neighbor parish. Gonzales police also keep short holds before transport. Check: - East Baton Rouge Parish Prison - Livingston Parish Detention Center - Iberville Parish Jail - St. James Parish Jail in Convent
Or call 225-473-8674 with the full name and birthday.
↑ Back to the question list6. What address do Ascension letters go to?
Address letters to the person's full name and subject number at Ascension Parish Jail, 2384 Lemannville Cutoff Road, Donaldsonville, LA 70346, with your full return address. Call 225-473-8674 to confirm current mail rules before sending photos or papers. See our mail guide and tablet messaging guide.
↑ Back to the question list7. How do visits at the Lemannville Cutoff Road jail work?
Call 225-473-8674 to learn the current visit times and sign-up steps before driving to Donaldsonville; the jail sits on the west bank, a long drive from Gonzales or Prairieville. Every visitor needs a photo ID. Our visiting guide covers the general rules.
↑ Back to the question list8. How do I put money on an Ascension inmate account?
The sheriff's website has an inmate deposits page that links the approved deposit service; use that link, and have the subject number from the inquiry ready. Account money pays for commissary goods and calling time. Our commissary guide, deposit guide and phone guide explain the basics.
↑ Back to the question list9. Was a summons issued instead?
Plenty of misdemeanors and traffic cases end with a summons and a court date, so no jail record exists. Gonzales has its own city court for offenses inside city limits; the district court hears the rest. Missing that date means a warrant.
↑ Back to the question list10. How soon is the first hearing?
Under Article 230.1, anyone still locked up gets a judge's review within 72 hours, leaving out weekends and holidays. The 23rd Judicial District judge reviews bail and appoints counsel when needed. A blown deadline means release on recognizance.
↑ Back to the question list11. How is bail decided here?
A 23rd Judicial District judge weighs the offense, history and flight risk. Families can post cash, put up property, get a signature bond if allowed, or use a licensed bondsman, whose premium is capped at 12 percent. Our Ascension bail guide lists where each kind is accepted.
↑ Back to the question list12. Where does bond get paid?
Ask the jail at 225-473-8674 for the amount first. The Clerk of Court keeps two offices for bond paperwork: - Gonzales: 607 E. Worthey Street, 1st floor, Gonzales, LA 70737, 225-621-8400. - Donaldsonville: 300 Houmas Street, Donaldsonville, LA 70346, 225-473-9866.
Bring the booking details and photo ID.
↑ Back to the question list13. Which offices handle the case?
- District attorney, Gonzales: 208 E. Railroad Avenue, Gonzales, LA 70737, 225-644-3333.
- District attorney, administration: 305 Chetimatches Street, Donaldsonville, LA 70346, 225-473-6777.
- 23rd Judicial District Court: sits in both courthouses.
See our Ascension court guide for each step.
↑ Back to the question list14. Is there a free defense lawyer?
Yes, for those who qualify. Eligibility is settled at the first court date, where the person can ask the judge for counsel. The public defender is at 828 S. Irma Boulevard, Suite 102, Gonzales, LA 70737, 225-647-9673.
↑ Back to the question list15. Where can I see the case number and charges?
The online inquiry gives the charges listed at booking. For the charges actually filed and the next court date, call either clerk office with the person's name and birthday. The district attorney decides the final charges, so they can differ from the booking list.
↑ Back to the question list16. What if they need medicine or care?
Call the jail at 225-473-8674 and ask for medical. List each drug, its dose and the pharmacy that fills it, and medical staff will decide what gets given. If you fear the person may hurt themselves, report it right away.
↑ Back to the question list17. How long is release after bond?
Several hours is normal while records clear and property is returned. The release date on the online inquiry updates once the person is out, and the jail at 225-473-8674 can confirm the timing before you drive to Donaldsonville.
↑ Back to the question list18. What if they are sentenced to state prison?
They wait at the parish jail until a state bed opens, then go to a DOC reception center. Locate them by phone at 225-383-4580 using a DOC number, or else the person's name with date of birth. Browse Louisiana state prisons for each location.
↑ Back to the question list19. Is someone wanted on a warrant?
Ring the Ascension sheriff at 225-473-8674 about parish warrants. If the arrest would come from inside Gonzales, the Gonzales police at 225-647-7511 are the ones to ask. There is no posted list to check, and Louisiana has no statewide public lookup, so a call is the way to know. If the person turns themselves in at Ascension Parish Jail with a lawyer and the bond already arranged, the stay is usually short. Was it a missed court date? Then the Clerk of Court at 607 E. Worthey Street, Gonzales, 225-621-8400, can tell you about asking the judge for a new one.
↑ Back to the question list20. What happens to a child arrested here?
A juvenile judge decides whether anyone younger than 17 stays in detention; the adult jail is not used for them. A 17-year-old charged on or after April 19, 2024, goes to adult court.
↑ Back to the question list21. What if agents filed federal charges?
Those cases go to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana, clerk at 777 Florida Street, Suite 139, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, 225-389-3500. At the Baton Rouge courthouse a magistrate judge applies the Bail Reform Act (18 U.S.C. 3142); there is no bail chart, just release conditions or detention after pretrial services reports. The U.S. Marshals office for Baton Rouge is at 777 Florida Street, Room G-48, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, 225-389-0364. Sentenced federal prisoners appear in the BOP inmate locator.
↑ Back to the question list22. What does an ICE detainer mean for them?
- Prints from booking go into federal databases, and ICE may file a detainer.
- A paid parish bond does not lift it.
- The parish jail can hold them for as long as 48 more hours while ICE arranges pickup.
- If ICE does not arrive, the hold expires.
- Under Act 314 of 2024, Louisiana agencies are told to cooperate.
Search the ICE detainee locator by A-number and birth country, or name and birthday. The New Orleans Field Office is at 181 James Drive W, St. Rose, LA 70087, and Ascension families can call its detention line at 888-351-4024.
↑ Back to the question list23. Can I get custody alerts?
Yes. LA VINE, Louisiana's free victim notification service, sends a text, call or email when someone held in Donaldsonville is released or transferred. Register with the person's name or subject number.
↑ Back to the question list24. Could a bail call be fake?
Yes. A real deputy won't text you for prepaid cards or payment-app transfers. End the call and dial the Donaldsonville jail at 225-473-8674, then pay only the jail, a clerk office, or a bondsman you chose.
↑ Back to the question list25. Which police serve Ascension Parish?
- Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office: unincorporated areas including Prairieville, St. Amant and Geismar, 225-473-8674.
- Gonzales Police: non-emergency 225-647-7511.
- Donaldsonville: the city says the sheriff's office provides its policing, so call the sheriff.
- Sorrento: town hall 225-675-5337.
- Louisiana State Police Troop A: 17801 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, 225-754-8500, for I-10 and LA 30 arrests.
Dial 911 for any Donaldsonville emergency.
↑ Back to the question listAscension Parish Bail and Bond, Donaldsonville, Louisiana
Getting released on bail in Donaldsonville. The sheriff runs the parish jail at 2384 Lemannville Cutoff Road, Donaldsonville, LA 70346.
For questions about jail operations, the sheriff lists 225-473-8674.
Ascension Parish sits between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, with Donaldsonville as the seat and Gonzales, Prairieville, Sorrento and St. Amant among its fast-growing towns.
1. Which bonds does the jail accept?
The sheriff says three types are taken: property, surety and cash. A bond is posted with the 23rd Judicial District Court system through the sheriff's office. The clerk of court gives step-by-step instructions for posting or canceling an appearance bond.
↑ Back to the question list2. What does state law say about bail types?
Article 321 lists commercial surety, secured and unsecured personal surety, release without surety, and cash. Unsecured forms are barred for violent crimes and felony gun cases. Ask the jail which ones the judge allowed in your case.
↑ Back to the question list3. When does someone see a judge?
Within 72 hours of arrest, not counting Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, under Article 230.1. The judge assigns a lawyer if needed and may look at the bail. If that hearing is skipped, the law requires release on recognizance.
↑ Back to the question list4. How can a cash bond be paid?
State law lets a cash bond be paid with bills, a money order, a cashier's or certified check, or government bonds (Article 326). The full amount is required. Call 225-473-8674 to ask about after-hours options.
↑ Back to the question list5. How much will a bondsman charge?
Louisiana fixes the premium at the greater of 12 percent of the bond or $120 (R.S. 22:1443). That premium stays with the Ascension bondsman whether or not charges hold.
↑ Back to the question list6. Where are the clerk's offices?
The Ascension Parish Clerk of Court has two offices: - Gonzales: 607 E. Worthey Street, 1st floor, Gonzales, LA 70737, 225-621-8400. - Donaldsonville: 300 Houmas Street, Donaldsonville, LA 70346, 225-473-9866.
Bring the defendant's full name and booking details.
↑ Back to the question list7. Is a cash bond refunded?
After the final ruling, with every hearing attended, the money can be refunded to whoever paid it, though fines and costs may be taken out. Ask the clerk about the timing. For jail account money, see our money page.
↑ Back to the question list8. What if a Donaldsonville court date is missed?
Gonzales and Donaldsonville judges may then call for an arrest and hold onto the bond. Signers on a commercial bond can owe the company. For some charges, Article 312 lets the court deny bail after a failure to appear.
↑ Back to the question list9. Can an immigration detainer delay release?
Paying parish bail does not cancel a hold from ICE, a federal agency or another parish. Under Act 314 of 2024, Louisiana agencies must use best efforts to support federal immigration law. If the person isn't released, check the ICE locator. Federal bail is set in the Middle District court in Baton Rouge.
↑ Back to the question list10. How are 17-year-olds treated in Donaldsonville?
For acts on or after April 19, 2024, a 17-year-old is charged as an adult and can post bail like one. Children who are younger go through juvenile court instead.
↑ Back to the question listAscension Parish Jail on-site personal Visitation Schedule
2384 Lemanville Cutoff Road
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
225-473-8674
- ZERO TOLERANCE - IF YOU AREN'T CHECKED IN BY THE CUTOFF TIME, THEN NO VISIT!
| INMATE HOUSING & DAY |
CHECK-IN TIME |
VISIT TIME |
| A-11 FRIDAY |
9:00-9:30AM | 9:45-10:15AM |
| A-12 FRIDAY |
9:00-9:30AM | 9:45-10:15AM |
| A-200 FEMALE SUNDAY |
2:30-3:00PM | 3:15-3:45PM |
| A-400 FRIDAY |
9:00-9:30AM | 9:45-10:15AM |
| A-500 FEMALE SUNDAY |
6:00-6:30PM | 6:45-7:15PM |
| A-8 FRIDAY |
9:00-9:30AM | 9:45-10:15AM |
| A-9 FRIDAY |
9:00-9:30AM | 9:45-10:15AM |
| B-100 WEDNESDAY |
12:15-12:45PM | 1:00-1:30PM |
| B-200 WEDNESDAY |
7:45-8:15AM | 8:30-9:00AM |
| B-300 WEDNESDAY |
2:15-2:45PM | 3:00-3:30PM |
| B-400 WEDNESDAY |
9:15-9:45AM | 10:00-10:30AM |
| B-500 TUESDAY |
12:15-12:45PM | 1:00-1:30PM |
| B-600 TUESDAY |
7:45-8:15AM | 8:30-9:00AM |
| B-800 TUESDAY |
9:15-9:45AM | 10:00-10:30AM |
| C-100 MONDAY |
7:30-2:30PM | 7:30-3:00PM |
| C-200 TUESDAY |
7:30-2:30PM | 7:30-3:00PM |
| C-300 Trustees Off Duty Only WEDNESDAY |
7:30-2:30PM | 7:30-3:00PM |
| Trustees Beds 1-20 SATURDAY |
7:00-7:30AM | 7:45-8:45 AM |
| Trustees Beds 21-40 SATURDAY |
9:00-9:30AM | 9:45-10:15AM |
| Trustees Beds 41-60 SATURDAY |
12:00-12:30PM | 12:45-1:45PM |
| Trustees Beds 61-78 SATURDAY |
1:30-2:00PM | 2:15-3:15PM |
| C - 400 THURSDAY |
7:30-2:30PM | 7:30-3:00PM |
Ascension Parish Jail Video Inmate Visitation Schedule
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2384 Lemanville Cutoff Road
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
225-473-8674
- First, you must register an account with Correct Pay, then add Ascension Parish Jail, then your inmate.
- Second, you can choose a time to visit.
- You can also schedule an appointment on the jail visitation kiosk.
- Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
- The number of visitors is limited to three (any combination of adult/children).
- Video Visits cost $5.70 for 15 minutes, and $11.40 for 30 minutes.
- All visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 2 weeks in advance.
- CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
- Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
- Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
- If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.
VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 7:00AM - 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 7:00AM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:00AM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:00AM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:00AM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:00AM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:00AM - 9:00PM |
CorrectPay Video Visitation provides a secure online platform that enables families and children to conduct face-to-face video visits with incarcerated loved ones from home using an internet-connected smartphone, tablet, or personal computer equipped with a webcam.
Important: Advance Visitor Approval Is Mandatory
Correctional facilities do not allow drop-in or unverified video sessions. Jails require prospective visitors to submit government-issued photo identification and receive administrative clearance before booking a visit, a process that can take 24 to 72 hours depending on facility staffing. You should verify your visitor approval status with the facility prior to scheduling. If you do not register well in advance, you will miss your loved one's scheduled visiting window for the week.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Schedule a Video Visit
- Visit www.correctpay.com or launch the CorrectPay mobile app.
- Register your visitor profile and upload a clear photo of your government-issued ID (driver's license or passport) for facility background review.
- Wait for email notification confirming facility visitor approval.
- Once approved, choose Schedule Visit, pick your detention facility, and select the inmate.
- Browse the available schedule calendar, choose a 20- or 30-minute time slot, and pay the visitation fee using a credit or debit card.
- Log into the app or website 10 minutes prior to the start time on a device with a working camera, microphone, and stable high-speed internet connection.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate receives a visitation notification on their housing unit video kiosk or assigned tablet. At the appointed time, they log in with their PIN and sit before the terminal. Inmates and visitors must strictly observe jail dress and conduct rules, as sessions are actively monitored and will terminate immediately upon any violation.
Official Provider: CorrectPay Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-855-836-3364
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM CST; Saturday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by CorrectPay (VendEngine)
In addition to Remote Video Visits, CorrectPay provides several other communication, financial, and commissary services at participating correctional facilities:
- Inmate Trust Money Deposits: Send money directly into an inmate's personal trust account for canteen and phone usage.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Trust Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: CorrectPay Trust Deposits - Commissary Orders & Snack Packs: Order pre-approved snack boxes, food packages, and clothing directly to the jail.
• Learn more on our website: Commissary Orders Guide | • Visit official vendor page: CorrectPay Store Packages - Cash Bail & Bonding Services: Pay bail bonds online 24/7 to secure quick discharge from custody.
• Learn more on our website: Cash Bail & Bonding Guide | • Visit official vendor page: CorrectPay Bail Services - Digital Mail & Email Messaging: Send digital messages and photos directly to their kiosk or tablet.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: CorrectPay Messaging - Inmate Phone Time: Prepay for phone calling credits so your loved one can call your phone directly.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Phone Time Guide | • Visit official vendor page: CorrectPay Phone Time
Ascension Parish Criminal Court, Gonzales and Donaldsonville
Ascension Parish is part of the 23rd Judicial District, shared with Assumption and St. James parishes.
Criminal matters are heard at the Donaldsonville courthouse and in Gonzales.
The Clerk of Court keeps files at both, reachable at 225-621-8400 in Gonzales.
1. Which offices handle a case?
- Clerk of Court: 607 E. Worthey Street, Gonzales, LA 70737, 225-621-8400; or 300 Houmas Street, Donaldsonville, LA 70346, 225-473-9866.
- District attorney, Gonzales: 208 E. Railroad Avenue, Gonzales, LA 70737, 225-644-3333.
- District attorney, administration: 305 Chetimatches Street, Donaldsonville, LA 70346, 225-473-6777.
- Public defender: 828 S. Irma Boulevard, Suite 102, Gonzales, LA 70737, 225-647-9673.
2. How fast must charges be filed?
When the person stays in jail, Article 701 allows 30 days for a misdemeanor, 60 days for a felony and 120 days for a capital or life charge. Past that, the defense can seek release. Arraignment is due within 30 days of filing.
↑ Back to the question list3. How does appointed counsel work?
At the first appearance a judge can assign the public defender to anyone who cannot pay. Call 225-647-9673 to ask about intake for the Ascension office.
↑ Back to the question list4. Where are the sheriff's offices near Donaldsonville?
The sheriff has a Gonzales office at 828 South Irma Boulevard, 225-621-8300, and a Donaldsonville office at 300 Houmas Street, 225-473-8671. Arrests from across the parish go to the jail near Donaldsonville.
↑ Back to the question list5. How do I get court records?
Contact either clerk's office and give a name plus a case number if known. Copies of court papers carry a fee. Bond help is on our bail page.
↑ Back to the question list6. Where do juvenile matters go?
Youths under 17 have their cases heard in the district court's juvenile section. A 17-year-old charged on or after April 19, 2024, goes to adult court.
↑ Back to the question list7. Which federal court covers Ascension?
The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana in Baton Rouge. Its clerk is at 777 Florida Street, Suite 139, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, 225-389-3500. Search federal prisoners with the BOP inmate locator.
↑ Back to the question list8. Where do I turn about an Ascension Parish warrant?
In Ascension Parish, sheriff's deputies serve warrants issued by the 23rd Judicial District Court, and you can reach the sheriff at 225-473-8674. Gonzales police handle warrants written inside their city, at 225-647-7511. Neither agency posts a warrant list, and Louisiana offers no public statewide search; the Clerk of Court, 607 E. Worthey Street in Gonzales (225-621-8400), holds the court record. Where a skipped Donaldsonville or Gonzales hearing is the trouble, the clerk's staff can point you toward a reset. If not, the safest route is to go to Ascension Parish Jail with a defense lawyer and surrender there.
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CommissaryOrder.com allows friends and family members to purchase pre-approved food boxes, snack assortments, hygiene essentials, and personal apparel kits sent directly to an incarcerated loved one. Each package is packed to meet strict correctional security guidelines, ensuring the items clear institutional intake without being rejected at the loading dock.
Important: Package Delivery Windows Vary Across Facilities
Jails do not follow uniform rules for incoming packages. Some facilities permit weekly orders, while others limit care packages to monthly or quarterly cycles, and you should call the facility to confirm their active cutoff schedules and purchase limits. If you delay placing your order past the weekly processing deadline, your loved one may have to wait an entire extra cycle before receiving basic personal care supplies, warm undergarments, or supplemental snacks.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Order an Approved Care Package
- Obtain the inmate's full legal name, date of birth, and assigned inmate identification number.
- Visit www.commissaryorder.com and click on Place Order.
- Select the state and the facility where your loved one is currently housed.
- Search for the inmate using their ID number or legal last name to unlock the facility's pre-approved catalog.
- Browse the store categories—including meats, cheeses, ramen soups, baked snacks, toiletries, and clothing—and add items up to the facility's allowed spending limit.
- Review your cart to verify item eligibility, enter your credit or debit card details, and submit your order.
- Print and save your digital order receipt containing the tracking confirmation code.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate does not need an outside account to receive the package. The items are shipped directly to the jail commissary department in tamper-evident packaging. Correctional staff inspect the box and deliver it to the inmate during the facility's designated commissary delivery schedule, where the inmate signs for the shipment.
Official Provider: CommissaryOrder.com Official Portal
Customer Support Email: Support@CommissaryOrder.com (Always include the facility name, inmate name, and booking ID)
Support Response Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM EST (Responses within two business days)
Supported Languages: English
Other Services Associated with CommissaryOrder.com
Depending on facility contracts, trust funding options are also available to support independent canteen purchases:
- Inmate Trust & Canteen Money Deposits: Send cash directly to an inmate's personal account so they can choose and buy their own items inside.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Trust Money Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: CommissaryDeposit.com Money Transfers
Buy Commissary for an Inmate in the Ascension Parish Jail
Ascension Parish Jail Inmate Commissary - Sending Money or Purchasing Commissary for an Inmate
Ascension Parish Jail allows inmates to purchase commissary. This can be snacks, hygiene products, stamps, stationary, clothing and even electronics.
You can buy commissary for an inmate using an online service called Commissary Order.
There is a monthly limit of $200-300 on how much inmates can spend on commissary items.
This amount is subject to change so call the facility at 225-473-8674 in order to confirm the amount that cannot be exceeded.
Inmates have access to both an in-house commissary store, and commissary packages that can be purchased and shipped to the inmate by friends and family.
Scroll down for information on the Ascension Parish Jail's service they use for you being able to purchase commissary items online and have them shipped directly to the inmate.
You can also go to our Inmate Money page for information on how to send money to an inmate.
CommissaryDeposit.com provides a secure web platform for friends and family to deposit funds directly into an incarcerated individual's institutional trust and canteen account. Money sent through this service allows inmates to purchase daily essentials, food items, over-the-counter medication, hygiene products, and correspondence stationery from the facility commissary.
Important: Inmate Account Intake Policies Differ by Facility
Once a person is booked and moved to a housing unit, facilities do not always allow cash drop-offs or phone payments directly to the jail window. Some might and you should confirm this by calling the facility and asking. But if you do not register online and fund your loved one's trust account immediately, they may be forced to wait days or weeks for standard paper processing, leaving them without essential soap, clean undergarments, basic medical sundries or snacks. Note also that any funds deposited may be subject to facility collections for outstanding booking fees or medical co-pays according to local rules.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Deposit Funds
- Confirm the inmate's current housing facility, their legal first and last name, and their official inmate booking ID number.
- Navigate to www.commissarydeposit.com and click on Deposit Money.
- Select the state and facility from the drop-down directories.
- Search for the inmate using their ID number or last name and verify the record match to ensure you do not send funds to the wrong individual.
- Enter your phone number to receive a one-time verification code via SMS text or automated voice call.
- Specify the deposit dollar amount, review the calculated convenience fees (fixed fee plus percentage fee), and enter your debit or credit card billing details.
- Submit the payment and save the digital confirmation receipt for your financial records.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate does not need an internet account to receive funds. Once the electronic payment clears, the funds post directly to their ledger balance in the jail's internal commissary management system. The inmate can verify their balance on their weekly account slip or at a dayroom kiosk terminal to place orders during the next scheduled commissary cycle.
Official Provider: CommissaryDeposit.com Official Portal
Customer Support Email: Support@CommissaryDeposit.com (Requests must include facility name, inmate name, and inmate ID)
Support Response Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM EST (Response within two business days)
Supported Languages: English
Other Services Associated with CommissaryDeposit.com
Depending on the detention facility contract, additional commissary package ordering options may be supported:
- Direct Commissary Package Ordering: Order pre-packaged snack boxes and hygiene bundles sent directly to the inmate.
• Learn more on our website: Commissary Package Ordering Guide | • Visit official vendor page: CommissaryDeposit.com Store Orders
Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Ascension Parish Jail
The Easiest and Securest Way of Depositing Money for an Inmate
There are several methods for depositing money on an inmate's account:
1. To send money online to an inmate in the Ascension Parish Jail use Commissary Deposit.
NOTE: Commissary Deposit provides support by email only. Your request must include the facility name, inmate name, and inmate ID. Requests without these details will not be serviced.
2. Deposit cash or use a debit or credit card using a dedicated kiosk for this purpose. The machine is located in the lobby or visitation area of the Ascension Parish Jail.
3. The Ascension Parish Jail may also allow you to *mail an inmate a money order or cashier’s check from a trusted source such as the Post Office, a local bank, or Western Union. The money order should be be made out to either the inmate or the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, with the inmate’s name and ID# on the memo line of the check. To confirm this option call the facility at 225-473-8674.
*When mailing a money order or cashier’s check, send it an envelope by itself. Never send it with a letter or photos for your inmate, unless the facility allows it. Never send personal checks or cash.
4. The Ascension Parish Jail has a reception desk that may accept cash, money orders or cashier checks. Call 225-473-8674 to find out the specific hours for drop off times.
People held by the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office are kept at the Ascension Parish Jail on Lemanville Cutoff Road in Donaldsonville. Every letter, legal envelope and publication is mailed to that same jail address. Staff search all incoming mail, so assume anything you write may be read and could even come up in court.
Personal letters, legal mail and publications:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Ascension Parish Jail
2384 Lemanville Cutoff Rd
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
- Newspapers and magazines: Each issue must be new and arrive straight from the publisher in Donaldsonville. News, sports and special-interest titles are fine, but issues with nudity, weapons or profanity are confiscated.
- Books: New books ordered from a publisher or a store only. Titles the jail finds violent, pornographic or obscene are thrown away.
- Return address: Mail missing your full name and address in the top left corner probably won't be delivered.
- Pen color: Blue or black ink. No felt markers, crayon or other ink colors, and no lipstick or perfume on the page.
- Greeting cards: They need to be plain, without music or add-ons.
- No extras: Don't tuck glitter, confetti or anything else in the envelope, and don't decorate it with drawings.
- About the case: Avoid writing anything about the charges that you would not want read aloud in a courtroom.
- Money: Use online deposits, the phone line, or the kiosk in the jail lobby. Stamps can't be mailed in, but money on the account lets the inmate buy them.
- Packages and gifts: Only from the jail's commissary provider, shipped directly to the inmate.
Mail is passed out Monday through Friday with no limit on how many letters a person gets, but breaking the rules can cost an inmate mail, phone or visiting privileges.
NCIC Inmate Communications provides telecommunications services that allow incarcerated individuals to place outbound voice calls from dayroom telephones to family and friends. Because correctional facilities do not permit incoming phone calls, establishing an NCIC prepaid calling account connects calls directly to your cell phone or landline without being blocked by wireless carriers.
Important: Mobile Phones Automatically Block Inmate Calls
Cellular phone carriers automatically reject standard collect calls originating from jail phone systems. While some residential landlines might permit direct monthly billing, mobile devices and internet-based telephone lines require an active prepaid calling balance, which you can verify by checking with your provider. If you do not register online and fund an NCIC account right away, your loved one will receive an automated disconnect announcement when attempting to call your number.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Fund an Account
- Visit account.ncic.com or call NCIC customer care at 1-800-943-2189.
- Click Create Account and register using the primary 10-digit telephone number where you want to receive calls.
- Select the state and correctional facility where your loved one is currently detained.
- Search for and add the inmate using their full legal name or booking ID number.
- Select your deposit dollar amount and enter your debit or credit card billing details.
- Submit payment and ensure your mobile phone settings allow calls from automated or unfamiliar correctional numbers.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate dials your 10-digit number from any dayroom telephone and keys in their assigned PIN. The automated system verifies that your phone number has an active prepaid balance and prompts you to press a digit to accept the call. All personal telephone conversations are recorded and monitored by facility staff.
Official Provider: NCIC Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-800-943-2189
Support Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by NCIC Inmate Communications
In addition to Prepaid Phone Calling, NCIC provides several other digital communication and visitation services at participating facilities:
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Remote Video Visitation: Schedule and join live face-to-face video visits from home using your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: NCIC Video Visits -
Inmate Messaging Services: Send electronic messages and photos directly to an inmate's housing unit terminal.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: NCIC Messaging
CorrectPay Digital Messaging provides an electronic two-way communication service connecting family members and friends with incarcerated individuals via housing-unit kiosks and secure handheld tablets. Messages and approved digital photos arrive within hours instead of waiting days for postal mail delivery.
Important: Electronic Mail Rules and Verification Differ
Inmates cannot receive incoming telephone calls, and physical postal mail regulations vary widely across correctional systems. While some jails continue to accept physical paper letters, many facilities have transitioned to digital-only mail scanning or restrict postal delivery, which you should confirm by checking facility guidelines. If you do not register online and set up message credits immediately, your loved one may face lengthy communication delays while waiting for updates from home.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Send Messages
- Go to www.correctpay.com or open the CorrectPay mobile app on your smartphone.
- Create a user profile with your email address and primary telephone number.
- Select the state and facility where the inmate is currently housed.
- Link the inmate to your profile using their full legal name or facility booking ID.
- Purchase a digital messaging stamp bundle using a debit or credit card.
- Type your message in the composition window and attach approved JPEG photos if allowed by the facility.
- Optionally include a prepaid reply credit so your loved one can respond even if their account has no funds.
- Submit your message to the jail screening queue.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
All electronic correspondence is screened by facility mailroom staff. Once approved, the message appears in the inmate's inbox on their housing unit kiosk or assigned tablet. The inmate opens the message, reads your letter, and types an electronic reply using their available credits.
Official Provider: CorrectPay Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-855-836-3364
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM CST; Saturday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by CorrectPay (VendEngine)
In addition to Digital Mail & Messaging, CorrectPay provides several other communication, financial, and visitation services at participating correctional facilities:
- Inmate Trust Money Deposits: Send funds directly to an inmate's personal trust account for canteen and phone usage.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Trust Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: CorrectPay Trust Deposits - Commissary Orders & Snack Packs: Order pre-approved snack bundles and hygiene products sent directly to the jail.
• Learn more on our website: Commissary Orders Guide | • Visit official vendor page: CorrectPay Store Packages - Cash Bail & Bonding Services: Pay bail online 24/7 to secure quick discharge from custody.
• Learn more on our website: Cash Bail & Bonding Guide | • Visit official vendor page: CorrectPay Bail Services - Inmate Phone Time: Add calling credits so your loved one can call your telephone directly.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Phone Time Guide | • Visit official vendor page: CorrectPay Phone Time - Remote Video Visits: Conduct live face-to-face video visits from home using your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: CorrectPay Video Visits
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Ascension Parish Juvenile Facilities
- Jail (Main): 225-473-8674
- Adult Probation: 225-474-2020
- Court - Donaldsonville: 225-473-9866
- Court - Gonzales: 225-621-8400
- District Attorney: 225-473-5701
- Donaldsonville Police: 225-473-8671
- Public Defender: 504-434-0565
- Sheriff - Donaldsonville: 225-473-8671
- Sheriff - Gonzales: 225-621-8300