Shreveport City Jail

To search for an inmate in the Shreveport 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 318-673-7130 for the information you are looking for.

Shreveport City Jail Inmate Search

Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections maintains a database of jails, prisons, district attorneys and court locations for every parish in the state. 

The Shreveport City Jail maintains an average of 225 offenders in custody on any given day. The Shreveport 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 Caddo Parish law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 39,780 offenders.

The following charts of Caddo 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 Caddo 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 Caddo 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 Caddo 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.

What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Caddo Parish?

After an individual is apprehended and taken to Shreveport City Jail in Shreveport for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:

1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond.  Call 318-673-7130 for the exact bail amount.

There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.

• To post a cash bond, pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office by cash, cashier's check or money order; many facilities also accept cards at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee, and you will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail phone: 318-673-7130).
• A licensed bail bondsman in Caddo Parish can assist with payment.
• Real property such as land or a house is accepted as collateral by many courts, provided the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently twice the bond, with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail signs off on it.

For more information on the bail process in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, visit the Shreveport City Jail Bail Information Page.

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

Shreveport City Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

755 Hope Street
Shreveport, LA 71101
318-673-7130

• 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 318-673-7130 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 318-673-7130 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Shreveport City Jail Visitation

Jail visitation takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at four different times each day.

Inmates may have two visitors each week, with the visitation day depending on where they are housed inside the jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Shreveport City Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-673-7130 for further assistance.

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

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Shreveport City Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Caddo Parish do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose Shreveport City Jail, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Caddo Parish inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Shreveport City Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-673-7130 for further assistance.

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

Caddo Parish County Jails

Caddo Parish City Jails

Caddo Parish Juvenile Facilities

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