Bossier City Jail

To search for an inmate in the Bossier City Jail, 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 318-741-8629 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's court case dockets online every day for Bossier Parish.

Bossier City Jail Inmate Search

The Bossier City Jail maintains an average of 84 offenders in custody on any given day. The Bossier City Jail 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 Bossier Parish law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 25,380 offenders.

The following charts of Bossier 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 Bossier 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 Bossier 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 Bossier 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.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Bossier City Jail? What is the Schedule?

Bossier City Jail Inmate Visitation

620 Benton Road
Bossier City, LA 71111
318-741-8629

• Inmates must submit a list of the people they want as visitors. Only individuals listed by an inmate will be allowed visitation.
• Visitors are required to be at the jail no later than 6:30 p.m. on the day of the visit.
• Each inmate is allowed 2 visitors per week.
• Visitors must have valid, government issued photo identification.
• Persons who have been released from the Bossier City Jail may not visit an inmate within 30 days of that person's release date.
• Attorneys and/or their staff and clergy may visit with an inmate during regular businesses hours provide the visit does not disrupt regular duties such as regular visitation schedules and when meals are served or pose a security threat.
• Visits with lawyers and clergy may be allowed once regular duties are completed.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bossier City Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-741-8629 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Bossier City Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bossier City Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-741-8629 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Bossier City Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bossier City Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-741-8629 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Bossier City Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bossier City Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-741-8629 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Bossier City Jail, and what can I send them?

Bossier City Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Bossier City Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Bossier City Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Name
c/o Bossier City Jail
P.O. Box 6216
Bossier City, LA 71171-6216

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Name
c/o Bossier City Jail
P.O. Box 6216
Bossier City, LA 71171-6216

Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Bossier City Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Bossier City Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Name
c/o Bossier City Jail
P.O. Box 6216
Bossier City, LA 71171-6216

Packages

• All items brought to the Bossier City Jail must meet the following criteria or the items will not be accepted.
• Packages must be in a sack with the inmate's name marked on the outside.
• All items must be marked with the inmate's name.

All items brought for an inmate, must be a new purchase and are limited to:

• 1 package of bar soap (may also bring a soap container)
• 1 bottle of shampoo: Shampoo must be transparent and in a clear container.
• 1 soft plastic comb or brush: Small in size. The brush must have a rounded handle or no handle. The comb cannot have a handle.
• 1 deodorant: Must be roll-on or solid. Deodorant must be in a plastic container.
• 1 toothbrush: Standard plastic handle
• 1 tube toothpaste: Must be a new tube and in a sealed box.
• 1 bath towel: White only (marked with inmates' name)
• Disposable razors: Single bladed disposable razors only. Jail staff will keep the razors secured and issue them as needed.
• 1 pair soft sole shoes: Tennis shoes, slippers, thongs - The jail does provide inmates with plastic slippers.
• Writing paper, stamps and envelopes: Wire bound tablets are not acceptable.
• 1 pen: Must be a ballpoint pen. No markers or pencils will be accepted.

Clothing

• Only underclothes are accepted. No street clothes. In winter months thermal underwear will be accepted.
• All clothing must be in original packaging. Loose articles of underclothes will not be accepted.

Male inmates are allowed to accept:

• 3 pair of under shorts - Plain white only
• 3 undershirts - Plain white only
• 3 pair of socks - Plain white only

Female inmates are allowed to accept:

• 3 pair of panties - Plain white only, no boxers
• 3 bras - Plain white only
• 3 pair of socks - Plain white only
• 1 nightgown - Plain white cotton only
• Female inmates are not allowed to accept t-shirts.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bossier City Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-741-8629 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Bossier City Jail, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bossier City Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-741-8629 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Bossier City Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bossier City Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-741-8629 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Bossier City Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bossier City Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-741-8629 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Bossier Parish?