Assumption Parish Detention Center
Assumption Parish Detention Center
Physical Address
233 Hwy 1008Napoleonville, LA 70390
Jail Phone Number
985-369-7283Assumption Parish Inmate Search and Mugshots, Napoleonville
Looking for someone in custody along Bayou Lafourche? The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office posts a free Current Inmates list for its detention center at 233 Hwy 1008, Napoleonville, LA 70390, the only parish jail for Labadieville, Pierre Part, Belle Rose and every other community here.
Mugshots are available on request.
This page explains the list, bond, the courthouse, warrants, juvenile cases, federal and immigration holds, and who polices each area. The detention center answers at 985-369-7283 around the clock.
Read inmate search answers
Read inmate search answers1. Where is the detention center?
Assumption Parish holds people at its detention center, 233 Hwy 1008, Napoleonville, LA 70390, which answers 24 hours a day at 985-369-7283. The sheriff's main office is at 985-369-7281, and the Juvenile Division can be reached at 985-369-8742.
↑ Back to the question list2. How do I use the Current Inmates list?
- Open the sheriff's Current Inmates page.
- Type part of a last name to shrink the list.
- Tap a name for booking date and charges.
Only people inside the Napoleonville building show up on that list.
↑ Back to the question list3. Are mugshots available in Napoleonville?
Reporters and residents alike may ask the Napoleonville sheriff's office for a booking photo at 985-369-7281. Since August 1, 2024, Act 281 has allowed release before a conviction, and removal-for-pay sites must take a photo down within 7 days free of charge after an acquittal, dropped charge, pardon or expungement. ICE detainee photos come through ICE's FOIA page. The U.S. Marshals usually keep federal booking photos private.
↑ Back to the question list4. The name is not there. What should I try?
Booking takes time, so wait a couple of hours after the arrest and then call the detention center at 985-369-7283. The person may have bonded out or be held in a nearby parish: the Ascension Parish Jail at 225-473-8674, the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex at 985-449-4458, the Iberville Parish Jail at 225-687-3553, or the St. Martin Parish Jail in St. Martinville.
↑ Back to the question list5. Could they have gotten a summons instead?
Yes. Deputies write summonses for many minor offenses. Nobody gets booked, but the court date on the paper must be kept, or a warrant issues. Napoleonville's mayor's court handles village violations.
↑ Back to the question list6. When is the first court appearance?
Inside 72 hours of arrest for anyone held, not counting weekends and holidays, per Article 230.1. There, a 23rd Judicial District judge looks at bail and may name a lawyer. If the hearing never happens on time, the person is freed on their own signature.
↑ Back to the question list7. How do I post bond in Napoleonville?
A district judge considers the charge, record and risk of flight. The Assumption Parish sheriff accepts cash or a pledge of land. Some defendants are let out on their own signature. A licensed bondsman can also post it, charging no more than 12 percent. Our Assumption bail guide has the details.
↑ Back to the question list8. Where do I take bond money and papers?
Get the amount from 985-369-7283. Court records and bond refunds sit with the Clerk of Court in the courthouse, 4809 Hwy 1, Napoleonville, LA 70390, 985-369-6653, weekdays 8:30 to 4:30. Mail: P.O. Drawer 249, Napoleonville, LA 70390.
↑ Back to the question list9. Which court will hear it?
The 23rd Judicial District Court, which sits at the Napoleonville courthouse on Hwy 1. The DA for the 23rd district also has offices at 208 E. Railroad Avenue, Gonzales, LA 70737, 225-644-3333. Our court guide walks through arraignment and trial.
↑ Back to the question list10. Can they get a public defender?
Whether someone qualifies for a public defender is settled by a Napoleonville judge, often at the first hearing. The defender's Gonzales office handles Assumption cases and answers Monday through Thursday and Friday mornings at 225-647-9673.
↑ Back to the question list11. How do I get the case details?
The online inmate list shows the charges at booking. For the filed charges, the docket number and the next court date, call the clerk at 985-369-6653 with the person's name and birthday.
↑ Back to the question list12. What if someone needs medicine in Napoleonville?
Call the detention center at 985-369-7283 and ask for the medical staff. Tell the Napoleonville nurse each drug, its dose and where it is filled, and the jail decides what is given. Mention any risk of self-harm on that first call so staff can act on it.
↑ Back to the question list13. How do visits, calls and deposits work?
Call 985-369-7283 for more information on schedules and rules. Our guides explain: - Visiting - Phone calls and messages - Deposits - Mail
Napoleonville commissary basics are in our commissary guide.
↑ Back to the question list14. How long until they get out after bond?
Expect a few hours after bond for records and property to be processed. Call the jail at 985-369-7283 before heading down Hwy 1008, so you aren't waiting in the parking lot in Napoleonville.
↑ Back to the question list15. Where do state prisoners go?
Once sentenced to DOC time, the person stays in Napoleonville until a state bed opens, then moves to a reception center. Call 225-383-4580 giving the DOC number, or a full legal name together with birthday. Each site is on our Louisiana state prisons list.
↑ Back to the question list16. Who can tell me about an Assumption Parish warrant?
Phone the sheriff's office in Napoleonville at 985-369-7281 to learn if anything is active along Bayou Lafourche and what bond was attached. The parish does not publish names of wanted people, and there's no public statewide lookup in Louisiana. Before heading to Assumption Parish Detention Center, line up an attorney and the bond, so release can follow booking quickly. For a warrant tied to a missed court date, call the Clerk of Court at 4809 Hwy 1 (985-369-6653) and ask how Napoleonville judges reset a skipped date.
↑ Back to the question list17. What about a child under 17?
Children under 17 are kept out of Hwy 1008's adult cells; a juvenile judge rules on detention. The sheriff's Juvenile Division is at 985-369-8742. Since April 19, 2024, a 17-year-old is charged as an adult.
↑ Back to the question list18. What if federal agents arrested them?
The case goes to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana in New Orleans; clerk at 500 Poydras Street, Room C151, New Orleans, LA 70130, 504-589-7600. A magistrate judge decides release terms under the Bail Reform Act (18 U.S.C. 3142) after pretrial services weighs in, rather than using a bail chart. The U.S. Marshals, 500 Poydras Street, Suite 724, New Orleans, LA 70130, 504-589-6079, may house the defendant in a parish jail. After sentencing, try the BOP inmate locator.
↑ Back to the question list19. How does an immigration detainer work here?
- Fingerprints shared at booking can lead ICE to issue a detainer.
- Making parish bail does not end it.
- Napoleonville may hold the person up to 48 extra hours so ICE can pick them up.
- No pickup means the detainer ends.
- Act 314 of 2024 directs state cooperation with detainers.
The ICE detainee locator searches by A-number with birth country or by name and birthday. Field office for this region: 181 James Drive W, St. Rose, LA 70087. Families in Napoleonville can call ICE's detention line at 888-351-4024.
↑ Back to the question list20. How do I get alerts?
Yes. Sign up at LA VINE, the free state notification service, for an automatic text, call or email when the person is transferred or released from the Napoleonville detention center.
↑ Back to the question list21. What bail scams should I watch for?
Calls demanding gift cards or wire payments are not from the jail, even if the caller knows the person's name. Verify any bond with the detention center at 985-369-7283 before paying anyone.
↑ Back to the question list22. Which agencies police Assumption Parish?
- Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office: the whole parish, including Labadieville, Pierre Part and Belle Rose, 985-369-7281.
- Napoleonville: the only incorporated town, whose village hall is at 985-369-6365.
Every other community is unincorporated and patrolled by the sheriff. State troopers cover LA-1 and LA-70. Napoleonville emergencies go straight to 911.
↑ Back to the question listAssumption Parish Bail and Bond, Napoleonville, Louisiana
Bail, bond and release help for Napoleonville. The parish detention center is run by the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office at 233 Hwy 1008, Napoleonville, LA 70390.
Staff there answer around the clock at 985-369-7283, and the sheriff's main office is 985-369-7281.
Assumption Parish lies along Bayou Lafourche between Donaldsonville and Thibodaux, with Napoleonville as its seat and Labadieville, Pierre Part and Belle Rose among its communities.
1. Where can I find out what the bond is?
Call the Assumption detention center at 985-369-7283 and share the person's birth date and legal name. Amounts can change once a judge reviews the charges, so check again right before you head to Napoleonville with payment.
↑ Back to the question list2. When will a judge see the person?
Article 230.1 gives the court 72 hours after an arrest to bring a jailed person in, not counting Saturdays, Sundays or legal holidays. A lawyer can be named for anyone too poor to hire one. If that deadline passes, Napoleonville then has to free the person on a signed pledge.
↑ Back to the question list3. Which kinds of bail exist in Louisiana?
Under Article 321, a judge may allow a commercial surety, a pledge of land or a house, a personal surety who signs without pledging anything, a release where only the accused signs, or a full cash deposit. Judges may not use those last two kinds when the charge is a crime of violence or a felony involving a gun.
↑ Back to the question list4. What counts as a cash payment?
Article 326 treats paper money, cashier's or certified checks, money orders and government bonds as cash. Ask the jail by phone which of these it takes before you drive over.
↑ Back to the question list5. How much will a bondsman charge?
Louisiana's R.S. 22:1443 limits the premium to 12 percent of the bond, with a $120 floor. That fee is earned once the person walks out, so it never comes back. Get a written receipt for each charge.
↑ Back to the question list6. Where does the bond paperwork end up?
The Assumption Parish Clerk of Court sits in the courthouse at 4809 Hwy 1, Napoleonville, LA 70390, open 8:30 to 4:30 on weekdays. You can reach it at 985-369-6653, and its postal address is P.O. Drawer 249, Napoleonville, LA 70390.
↑ Back to the question list7. When is a cash deposit paid back?
Once the matter is over, provided the accused showed up each time. Costs and fines can be subtracted first, so phone the clerk to learn the balance. To put money on a jail account, see our money guide.
↑ Back to the question list8. What happens after a no-show in Napoleonville?
Expect a warrant for arrest, plus steps toward losing the bond. A bail company that paid will look to its cosigner. Article 312 lets a court deny bail later to some people who skipped court.
↑ Back to the question list9. Can a hold keep someone in after bail?
Yes. A detainer from ICE, another parish or a federal agency stays in place even when parish bail is paid. At the request of immigration officers, a person can stay jailed up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released. Search the ICE locator to follow a transfer.
↑ Back to the question list10. What if no one can answer my question?
Call the sheriff at 985-369-7281. People arrested here may also be housed nearby, so it can help to check Ascension Parish (225-473-8674), Lafourche Parish (985-449-4458) or Iberville Parish (225-687-3553).
↑ Back to the question list11. Are 17-year-olds bailed as adults?
Yes, for offenses on or after April 19, 2024. Younger youths stay in juvenile court, and the sheriff's Juvenile Division can be reached at 985-369-8742.
↑ Back to the question listAssumption Parish Detention Center Inmate Visitation Schedule
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233 Hwy 1008
Napoleonville, LA 70390
985-369-7283
- First, you must register an account with Correct Pay, then add Assumption Parish Detention Center, 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.
- Inmates will be allowed one 20-minute onsite visit per week.
- The number of visitors is limited to three (any combination of adult/children).
- There is no charge for the Onsite Video Visits.
- Offsite Video Visits cost $7.60 for 20 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.
ON-SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No on site visits |
| MONDAY | 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM to 10:00AM 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM to 10:00AM 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM to 10:00AM 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM to 10:00AM 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM to 10:00AM 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
| MONDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
| TUESDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
| THURSDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
| FRIDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
| SATURDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
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
Assumption Parish Criminal Court, Napoleonville, Louisiana
Criminal cases from Assumption Parish are heard in the old courthouse at 4809 Hwy 1 in Napoleonville.
The parish shares the 23rd Judicial District with Ascension and St. James.
Reach the Clerk of Court at 985-369-6653.
1. Which offices take part in a case?
- Clerk of Court: 4809 Hwy 1, Napoleonville, LA 70390, 985-369-6653, open weekdays 8:30 to 4:30.
- District attorney, Napoleonville office: 985-369-9905.
- Public defender: 4809 Hwy 1, 2nd Floor, Napoleonville, LA 70390. The district headquarters in Gonzales answers at 225-647-9673.
2. How long can charges wait?
If the accused stays locked up, Article 701 requires a bill within 30 days on a misdemeanor and 60 on a felony, stretching to 120 for a death or life offense. Late filing lets the defense ask for release. The arraignment must follow within 30 days.
↑ Back to the question list3. How is a free lawyer assigned?
A judge decides at the first hearing whether the person qualifies. The public defender's district office in Gonzales takes calls Monday through Thursday and Friday mornings at 225-647-9673.
↑ Back to the question list4. What happens in the courthouse?
The building handles felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, child support and protective order matters. Call the clerk with the full name to learn the date and division before you travel.
↑ Back to the question list5. Can I read case records?
Stop by the clerk's office, where public computers are set out, or call 985-369-6653. The clerk also sells online subscriptions for civil and criminal records. Copies of court papers carry a fee.
↑ Back to the question list6. Where do juvenile charges go?
Anyone under 17 when the act happened is handled in the juvenile docket here. Since April 19, 2024, a 17-year-old is charged in adult court.
↑ Back to the question list7. Which federal court covers this parish?
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana in New Orleans. Its clerk is at 500 Poydras Street, Room C151, New Orleans, LA 70130, 504-589-7600. Find people in federal prison with the BOP inmate locator.
↑ Back to the question list8. How do I post bail?
Napoleonville bail choices are laid out in our bail guide. The detention center at 985-369-7283 can quote the amount in a Napoleonville case.
↑ Back to the question list9. How is a warrant from the Napoleonville courthouse handled?
The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office, at 233 Hwy 1008 in Napoleonville, serves warrants from the 23rd Judicial District Court and answers at 985-369-7281. Napoleonville deputies keep their warrant files offline, and families anywhere in Louisiana lack a public statewide search. Case files are kept by the Clerk of Court at 4809 Hwy 1, Napoleonville, 985-369-6653; the Napoleonville clerk's staff can say whether that skipped court date might be rescheduled. To clear a warrant outright, the usual path is a planned surrender at Assumption Parish Detention Center with a lawyer at your side.
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Buy Commissary for an Inmate in the Assumption Parish Detention Center
Assumption Parish Detention Center Inmate Commissary - Sending Money or Purchasing Commissary for an Inmate
The Assumption Parish Detention Center allows inmates to purchase commissary. This can be snacks, hygiene products, stamps, stationary, clothing and even electronics.
Call the facility at 985-369-7283 to ask whether there is a limit on how much an inmate can spend on commissary.
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 further information on the commissary program, how it works, what type of things inmates can buy, how often they receive commissary, and a lot more.
You can also go to our Inmate Money page for information on how to send money to an inmate.
Tiger Correctional Web Deposits allow family members to send money directly into an incarcerated person's jail trust and commissary ledger. Deposited funds give your loved one the financial balance required to independently buy food items, hygiene supplies, writing materials, and medical copays from the facility store.
Important: Facility Deposit Rules and Window Intake Vary
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.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Deposit Funds
- Confirm the inmate's legal first and last name, date of birth, and assigned booking or inmate ID number.
- Visit orders.tigercommissary.com on your computer or phone.
- Select Deposit Money or Web Deposits from the service dashboard.
- Select the state and facility where the inmate is currently detained.
- Search for the inmate to confirm their active housing status matches the facility roster.
- Enter your deposit dollar amount and review the calculated transaction and convenience fees.
- Input your debit or credit card billing details, complete payment, and save your digital receipt.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate does not need an internet account to receive funds. Once the electronic transaction clears, the balance posts directly to their jail trust ledger according to facility accounting schedules. The inmate can review their updated balance at a dayroom pod kiosk or on their weekly trust statement and place orders on their regular commissary day.
Official Provider: Tiger Commissary Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-877-844-3726
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Tiger Correctional Services
In addition to Trust Web Deposits, Tiger Correctional Services provides direct care package delivery:
- Tiger Commissary Web Package Ordering: Order pre-approved snack boxes, food packages, and clothing directly to the jail.
• Learn more on our website: Commissary Package Ordering Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Tiger Commissary Packages
Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account
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 Assumption Parish Detention Center use Tiger Commissary Services money deposits.
2. If you prefer to use your credit or debit card and deposit money over the phone, you can call them at 727-349-1561 or submit a question online.
3. 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 Assumption Parish Detention Center.
4. The Assumption Parish Detention Center 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 Assumption 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 985-369-7283.
*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.
5. The Assumption Parish Detention Center has a reception desk that may accept cash, money orders or cashier checks. Call 985-369-7283 to find out the specific hours for drop off times.
Send an Inmate Mail in the Assumption Parish Detention Center
The Assumption Parish Detention Center sits on Highway 1008 in Napoleonville and is run by the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office. Mail is addressed to the center with its post office box, and lawyers and publishers use that same address. Deputies inspect everything for contraband and rule breaks before it is delivered.
Send letters, legal mail and publications to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Assumption Parish Detention Center
233 Hwy 1008
Post Office Box 69
Napoleonville, LA 70390
- What can go inside: A letter, computer printouts and printed photos are generally the only things allowed. Polaroid pictures are not. Anything else inside can get the whole envelope sent back or destroyed.
- Photos: Pictures can't show nudity, gang signs, drugs or violence.
- Writing: Black or blue pen only. No crayons, markers or colored ink, and nothing scented or marked with lipstick.
- Envelope: Keep drawings, glitter and confetti off the envelope and out of it.
- Your name and address: Put both in the top left corner of the envelope going to Napoleonville. Without them the letter will likely not be delivered.
- Cards: A plain card is fine. No musical cards.
- Books, newspapers and magazines: New, softcover and mailed by the publisher or a store. Hardcovers and spiral-bound books are not taken, and publications showing violence, sex, gang life, drugs or jail escapes go back to the sender.
- Money: Make deposits online, by phone or at the lobby kiosk.
- Packages: Boxes from home are not accepted in Napoleonville. Items come only from the commissary provider.
Mail with a co-defendant, another inmate or anyone under a no-contact order is not allowed.
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
Information for this service is currently unavailable.
- Detention Center: 985-369-7283
- Bayou L'Ourse Substation: 985-631-6611
- Court: 985-369-6653
- Juvenile: 985-369-8742
- Pierre Part Substation: 985-252-8100
- Sheriff: 985-369-7281