Bossier City Juvenile Detention Home

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Bossier City Juvenile Detention Home Information

The Bossier Parish Juvenile Division operates the Bossier City Juvenile Detention Home along with the Diversion Program which offers alternatives to incarceration and early interventions, the Teen Cout that allows juveniles to choose to have a jury of their peers to determine their sentence which works to keep minor offenses out of the courts, and other programs. The detention center is for youth under 17 years of age who are accused of misdemeanors. Within the detention home there are healthy meals provided, beds and bedding along with clean clothing, the facility is cleaned throughout the day, and recreational space is provided. During the school days students will attend classes provided by local teachers and will coincide with their schools outside of the facility. By providing diversion programs, the number of youths who find themselves within the detention home is low, and they are there for only a temporary stay while they await adjudication or serve a short sentence of detention. After diversion programs have failed, the youth will be rehabilitated in the detention home with a focus on learning new skills and decision making to prevent instances of a return to detention in the future. Mail: 4813 Shed Rd. Bossier City, LA 71111 Mail is permitted from friends and family and youth are able to send mail in return through the postal service. Each piece of mail must follow the rules that are provided to the juvenile, and any contraband, illegal items, or mail that is against the rules will be confiscated by staff. Phones: In each of the common areas, phones are provided that may be accessed regularly by the juveniles in residence to call approved contacts, most often their parents and guardians. Visitation: Each juvenile will receive visits from approved visitors at least once each week.

Phone: 318-747-7780

Physical Address:
4813 Shed Rd.
Bossier City, LA 71111

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Juvenile's first and last name
Ware Youth Detention Center
4813 Shed Rd.
Bossier City, LA 71111

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Juvenile's first and last name
Ware Youth Detention Center
4813 Shed Rd.
Bossier City, LA 71111

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Bossier City Juvenile Detention Home?

To search for an inmate in the Bossier City Juvenile Detention Home, 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 318-747-7780 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 Juvenile Detention Home Inmate Search

The Bossier City Juvenile Detention Home maintains an average of 21 offenders in custody on any given day. The Bossier City Juvenile Detention Home 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.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

The booking process explained for Bossier City Juvenile Detention Home

Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Bossier City Juvenile Detention Home. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.

It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.

The booking steps at Bossier City Juvenile Detention Home include:

  • Identification verification.
  • Taking mugshots.
  • Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
  • Possible DNA sample collection.
  • A full-body search.
  • Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
  • Providing a phone call.

Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 318-747-7780.

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Directions / Map to the Bossier City Juvenile Detention Home
Inmate Bail and Bonding

What are the bail options in Bossier Parish after an arrest?

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Bossier City Juvenile Detention Home in Bossier City for processing. The next steps vary:

1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 318-747-7780 to confirm the bail amount.

There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.

  • Cash, credit, and money orders are accepted payment methods.
  • Licensed bail bond agencies in Bossier Parish can provide assistance.
  • County real estate may also be used as collateral for bail.

For more information about bail in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, see the Bossier City Juvenile Detention Home Bail Guide.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Bossier City Juvenile Detention Home? What is the Schedule?

Bossier City Juvenile Detention Home ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

4813 Shed Rd.
Bossier City, LA 71111
318-747-7780

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 318-747-7780 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 318-747-7780 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bossier City Juvenile Detention Home’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-747-7780 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bossier City Juvenile Detention Home’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-747-7780 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Bossier City Juvenile Detention Home?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bossier City Juvenile Detention Home’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-747-7780 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Bossier City Juvenile Detention Home?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bossier City Juvenile Detention Home’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-747-7780 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Bossier City Juvenile Detention Home Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Bossier City Juvenile Detention Home 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 Juvenile Detention Home 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:
Juvenile's first and last name
Ware Youth Detention Center
4813 Shed Rd.
Bossier City, LA 71111



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Juvenile's first and last name
Ware Youth Detention Center
4813 Shed Rd.
Bossier City, LA 71111



Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the 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 Juvenile Detention Home allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Bossier City Juvenile Detention Home standards will be disposed of. 
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:
Juvenile's first and last name
Ware Youth Detention Center
4813 Shed Rd.
Bossier City, LA 71111

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bossier City Juvenile Detention Home’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-747-7780 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Bossier City Juvenile Detention Home, 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 Juvenile Detention Home’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-747-7780 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Bossier City Juvenile Detention Home 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 Juvenile Detention Home’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-747-7780 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Bossier City Juvenile Detention Home 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 Juvenile Detention Home’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-747-7780 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Bossier City Juvenile Detention Home? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Bossier Parish

What are the other City and County Jails in Bossier Parish?

Bossier Parish County Jails
Bossier Parish City Jails
Bossier Parish Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Bossier Miller Lafayette Red River Bienville Webster Caddo
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This facility, known as "Bossier City Juvenile Detention Home" is also known as Bossier City Juvenile Detention Home, Louisiana, Bossier Parish.