Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center

Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center Information

The Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center is a 591 bed jail in the city of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 337-491-3800, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 337-491-3800

Physical Address:
5410 East Broad Street
Lake Charles, LA 70615

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 337-491-3800 for this information)
Smart Communications / Calcasieu Correctional Center
P.O. Box 9169
Seminole, FL 33775-9169

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 337-491-3800 for this information)
Calcasieu Correctional Center
P.O. Box 2017
Lake Charles, LA 70602.

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center?

To search for an inmate in the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center, 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 337-491-3800 for the information you are looking for.

Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center 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 Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center maintains an average of 591 offenders in custody on any given day. The Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center 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 Calcasieu Parish law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 26,760 offenders.

The following charts of Calcasieu 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 Calcasieu 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 Calcasieu 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 Calcasieu 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.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Calcasieu Parish and Louisiana state prisons, click the button below.
Calcasieu Parish INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Calcasieu Parish Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 3/28/2024

Race Inmates % Total
White 469 44.67%
Black 523 49.81%
Hispanic or Latino 58 5.52%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 1,050 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Department, Louisiana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Calcasieu Parish Inmate Criminal Charges - 3/28/2024

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 350 33.33%
Felony (2rd Degree) 184 17.52%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 86 8.19%
Felony (Uncategorized) 126 12.00%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 304 28.95%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Department, Louisiana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Calcasieu Parish Inmate Sex - 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 942 89.71%
Female 108 10.29%
Total 1,050 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Department, Louisiana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Calcasieu Parish Inmate Age - 3/28/2024

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 8 0.76%
18-20 64 6.10%
21-24 103 9.81%
25-30 192 18.29%
31-35 193 18.38%
36-40 199 18.95%
41-45 137 13.05%
46-50 53 5.05%
51-55 42 4.00%
56-60 35 3.33%
61-65 14 1.33%
66-75 10 0.95%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 1,050 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Department, Louisiana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center

The Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center is considered a regional medium security jail with a capacity of around 591 inmates, 540 which are males and 51 females.

It is located at 5410 East Broad Street, Lake Charles, LA 70615, and you can call 337-491-3800 24 hours a day for information about an inmate or any inmate service you have questions about.

Each inmate is allowed one or two visits, ranging from 15 minutes to 30 minutes in length each week. Inmates with special privileges may be allowed additional visits. For a detailed schedule of visits go to the Visitation Schedule below this section or visit our Visitation Page.

You can pay an inmate's bail 24/7 online. Bail bond information is found below or on this page. You can also contact an inmate by mailing them at the address above. All information about inmate mail policies and what is allowed can be found in the Mail section below or in more detail on our Inmate Mail page. All mail is subject to search for contraband. Refusal is at the discretion of the facility.

Video visitation and in-person visits require that you first register with CorrectPay. The complete visitation schedule is found below and even more information is on our Inmate Visitation page.  The Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center staff are sticklers for visitors dressing properly when coming to the jail. Don't wear anything seductive, gang related, obscene or trashy. If you do, you won't be allowed to visit. Visitors and offenders who fail to follow Detention Center rules during visitation may lose visitation privileges. Visitors and guests must have a photo ID or other form of identification. Attorney(s) may conduct visitation privately in the attorney visitation room or in the unit multi-purpose room areas.

Money orders are no longer accepted for inmate accounts.  You have to deposit money either online or by telephone.  All the instructions on how to do this can be found below or on the Inmate Money page. You can also purchase hygeine and snacks for an inmate that can be sent to them directly from a company called Access Securepack that the jail contracts with.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office has two facilities: The Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center and the Calcasieu Sheriff's Prison and Work Release.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center, call the jail’s booking line at 337-491-3800.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Calcasieu Parish?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Calcasieu Parish for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Calcasieu Parish and other Louisiana and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff recommends that you use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Calcasieu Parish.

  • You can pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Calcasieu Parish, or in some cases the state of Louisiana, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Calcasieu Parish, and if they don't, then they take the financial responsibility.
  • The typical fee for a bond will be between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15%.  So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1500.00.

Call 337-491-3800 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Calcasieu Parish inmate locator.

Calcasieu Parish Bail Bond Information

Because Calcasieu Parish and Louisiana can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center at 337-491-3800, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, and do this right after an arrestee has been booked. 

Ask the staff at the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center or the Calcasieu Parish Court Clerk these specific questions:

  1. Is the defendant eligible for bail or a bond?
  2. How much will the bail or bond be, and what are the additional fees?
  3. Where do I go to pay it?
  4. Are there any days or times of the day or night when I cannot post bail?
  5. What types of payment are allowed? Cash? Money order? Credit card? What types of credit cards? Property or other collateral? Surety bonds?
  6. Do I have to use a bail or bond agent?

If you feel the bail is too high and you wish to get it reduced, contact a lawyer or the defendant's public defender and get them to look into what they can do to get a bail reduction. The sooner you get working on this the quicker you will get your loved one released. 

This entire process will go smoother and faster with a criminal attorney or bail agent handling it for you.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center? What is the Schedule?

Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center Inmate Visitation Schedules

5410 East Broad Street
Lake Charles, LA 70615
337-491-3800

  • First you need to register with CorrectPay.com.
  • Then you need to choose whether you want an on-site visit or an off-site visit.
  • Then you choose your inmate, and the time you want to visit.
  • To schedule a visit you must be on the inmate's list of approved visitors.
  • On-site visits are free, but they limit you to one to two visits of 30 minutes each, per week.
  • Off-site visits have no limit but they come with a fee.
    15 minutes for $5.70
    20 minutes for $7.60
    30 minutes for $11.40

ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES
WEDNESDAY 11:00AM - 2:30PM
4:00PM - 4:30PM
7:00PM - 9:45PM
THURSDAY 7:00AM - 9:45PM
11:00AM - 2:30PM
4:00PM - 4:30PM
7:00PM - 9:45PM
FRIDAY 7:00AM - 9:45PM
11:00AM - 2:30PM
4:00PM - 4:30PM
7:00PM - 9:45PM
SATURDAY 7:00AM - 9:45PM
11:00AM - 2:30PM
4:00PM - 4:30PM
7:00PM - 9:45PM
SUNDAY 7:00AM - 9:45PM
11:00AM - 2:30PM
4:00PM - 4:30PM
7:00PM - 9:45PM


OFF-SITE REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES
FRIDAY 11:00AM - 2:30PM
4:00PM - 4:30PM
7:00PM - 10:00PM
SATURDAY 7:00AM - 2:30PM
4:00PM - 4:40PM
7:00PM - 10:00PM
SUNDAY 7:00AM - 2:30PM
4:00PM - 4:40PM
7:00PM - 10:00PM
MONDAY 7:00AM - 2:30PM
4:00PM - 4:40PM
7:00PM - 10:00PM

Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to schedule and visit your inmate via remote video visitation.


You can ‘video visit’ your inmate one of three ways:

  • Visit from your home computer.
  • Visit from the correctpay VendEngine Kiosk in the jail lobby.
  • Visit by using the JailFunds iphone or Android app

Go here to begin the process to schedule a visit.

What is the cost to do remote video visitation?
Paid Remote Visits
Having a remote visit from your Home or app, the cost of each 20-25 minute ‘friends and family remote visit’ will be approximately $7.95 plus tax.
FREE Remote Visits
Visitors can also choose to come to the jail and video chat with an inmate via the JailFunds/VendEngine kiosk in the lobby. The video visit on-site at the jail is FREE.

You can deposit money four different ways:

  • Deposit online at correctpay.com
  • Deposit at the correctpay VendEngine kiosk in the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center lobby.
  • Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
  • Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

Attorney Visits only!  < (Lawyers, go here)

correctpay.com Help
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 337-491-3800 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 Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center?

Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center Inmate Visitation Schedules

5410 East Broad Street
Lake Charles, LA 70615
337-491-3800

  • First you need to register with CorrectPay.com.
  • Then you need to choose whether you want an on-site visit or an off-site visit.
  • Then you choose your inmate, and the time you want to visit.
  • To schedule a visit you must be on the inmate's list of approved visitors.
  • On-site visits are free, but they limit you to one to two visits of 30 minutes each, per week.
  • Off-site visits have no limit but they come with a fee.
    15 minutes for $5.70
    20 minutes for $7.60
    30 minutes for $11.40

ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES
WEDNESDAY 11:00AM - 2:30PM
4:00PM - 4:30PM
7:00PM - 9:45PM
THURSDAY 7:00AM - 9:45PM
11:00AM - 2:30PM
4:00PM - 4:30PM
7:00PM - 9:45PM
FRIDAY 7:00AM - 9:45PM
11:00AM - 2:30PM
4:00PM - 4:30PM
7:00PM - 9:45PM
SATURDAY 7:00AM - 9:45PM
11:00AM - 2:30PM
4:00PM - 4:30PM
7:00PM - 9:45PM
SUNDAY 7:00AM - 9:45PM
11:00AM - 2:30PM
4:00PM - 4:30PM
7:00PM - 9:45PM


OFF-SITE REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES
FRIDAY 11:00AM - 2:30PM
4:00PM - 4:30PM
7:00PM - 10:00PM
SATURDAY 7:00AM - 2:30PM
4:00PM - 4:40PM
7:00PM - 10:00PM
SUNDAY 7:00AM - 2:30PM
4:00PM - 4:40PM
7:00PM - 10:00PM
MONDAY 7:00AM - 2:30PM
4:00PM - 4:40PM
7:00PM - 10:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 337-491-3800 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.

Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email[email protected]
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Calcasieu Parish

To send commissary money to an inmate in Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Louisiana, then select Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 337-491-3800 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Calcasieu Parish follow these instructions:

Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.

In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:

  • Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
  • Choose Louisiana.
  • Choose Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center
  • Select your Inmate.
  • Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
  • Fund your Account. ($10-$100 at a time)

NOTE:
1.   You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2.  When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3.  When allowed by Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

  • Adding funds to your account - $3.00 
  • Cost of phone call of a Prepaid Collect Account - $0.21 per minute
  • Cost of an interstate (ex. Louisiana to a different state) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost of an intrastate (ex. Louisiana to Louisiana) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost if you set up your account (or fund it) by phone using a live agent, you will be charged a one-time fee of $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – [email protected]
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Calcasieu Parish inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 337-491-3800 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center, and what can I send them?

Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center Inmate Mail Types

Postcards
The Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center 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.

Envelopes
The Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center also allows regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well.

Personal postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 337-491-3800 for this information)
Smart Communications / Calcasieu Correctional Center
P.O. Box 9169
Seminole, FL 33775-9169


Legal Mail
Legal Mail is mail from Attorneys, law enforcement, the courts, bail companies, etc.

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 Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center 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 above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center 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 legal mail, newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 337-491-3800 for this information)
Calcasieu Correctional Center
P.O. Box 2017
Lake Charles, LA 70602.

How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center

To communicate by text or email with an Calcasieu Parish inmate, follow these instructions:

  • To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
  • Once you open an account, you may search for Calcasieu Parish inmates or detainees to connect with.
  • When you locate the Calcasieu Parish inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
  • Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.

For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 337-491-3800 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center, and what can I purchase?

Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Louisiana.
3. Select Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at [email protected].
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.


*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Calcasieu Parish

To send commissary money to an inmate in Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Louisiana, then select Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 337-491-3800 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center uses a secure messaging service call Smart Communications so that inmates can communicate electronically with friends and family members on the outside.


SmartMail allows inmates to communicate safely and quickly with family and friends outside of the jail, prison or detention center. Inmates send and receive electronic letters using a safe and secure computer kiosk or tablet stationed in their institution. THE COST IS JUST $0.50 CENTS; cheaper than a postage stamp and envelope.

  • The message can be sent with postage paid and will be free to open and read for the recipient.
  • Or, the message can be sent collect / "COD" for free and will be paid for by the recipient.
  • To send or receive a message you MUST open a SmartJailMail.com account.
  • Once you open an account, you may search for inmates, prisoners, or detainees to connect with.
  • When you locate the inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
  • They will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.
  • Sending messages with SmartMail is just like sending an e-mail, except it is contained within the SmartJailMail web site. Messages can be delivered instantly or may be held for review depending on the destination facility.
  • Electronic messages are delivered much more quickly than traditional paper mail to the correctional facility so you can stay connected.

More information on how to send and receive messages and photos with an inmate.

How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center

To communicate by text or email with an Calcasieu Parish inmate, follow these instructions:

  • To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
  • Once you open an account, you may search for Calcasieu Parish inmates or detainees to connect with.
  • When you locate the Calcasieu Parish inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
  • Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.

For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 337-491-3800 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center Gives Inmates Access to Tablets At No Cost for Communication, Research and Entertainment

They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
  • Video Visitation - Visitation may not be allowed on the Tablets.  Call Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center at 337-491-3800 to confirm.

The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Calcasieu Parish:

  • Keeps inmates busy.
  • The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
  • Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
  • Allows communication with family members.
  • Educational programming.
  • Legal research.
  • Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.

Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center Gives Inmates Access to Tablets At No Cost for Communication, Research and Entertainment

They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
  • Video Visitation - Visitation may not be allowed on the Tablets.  Call Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center at 337-491-3800 to confirm.

The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Calcasieu Parish:

  • Keeps inmates busy.
  • The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
  • Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
  • Allows communication with family members.
  • Educational programming.
  • Legal research.
  • Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.

For more information about Tablets and how your inmate can get one to use while he is in jail, chek out our Inmate Tablet page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 337-491-3800 for further assistance.

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US State Prison Population Demographics

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 973,343 93.26%
Female 70,362 6.74%
Total 1,043,705 100.0%

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 327,300 35.27%
Black 345,500 37.23%
Hispanic 226,800 24.44%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15,900 1.71%
Asian 12,500 1.35%
Total 928,000 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 622,200 95.46%
Female 31,700 4.86%
Total 653,900 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 178,600 29.23%
Black 234,500 38.38%
Hispanic 179,500 29.38%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9,600 1.57%
Asian 8,800 1.44%
Total 611,000 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 147,500 93.95%
Female 10,000 6.37%
Total 157,500 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,600 26.04%
Black 63,000 43.63%
Hispanic 39,100 27.08%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,300 1.59%
Asian 2,400 1.66%
Total 144,400 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 16,000 86.02%
Female 2,600 13.98%
Total 18,600 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 5,400 43.90%
Black 3,600 29.27%
Hispanic 2,900 23.58%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.63%
Asian 200 1.63%
Total 12,300 100.0%

Violent Rape & Sexual Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 159,800 98.95%
Female 2,200 1.36%
Total 162,000 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 125,800 96.18%
Female 5,400 4.13%
Total 131,200 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 18.64%
Black 66,800 56.85%
Hispanic 26,500 22.55%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,200 1.02%
Asian 1,100 0.94%
Total 117,500 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 137,000 94.74%
Female 8,100 5.60%
Total 145,100 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,500 23.28%
Black 53,300 33.09%
Hispanic 65,300 40.53%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,800 1.74%
Asian 2,200 1.37%
Total 161,100 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 36,100 91.86%
Female 3,300 8.40%
Total 39,400 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 12,200 32.45%
Black 14,200 37.77%
Hispanic 9,700 25.80%
American Indian / Alaska Native 800 2.13%
Asian 700 1.86%
Total 37,600 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 127,900 90.64%
Female 13,600 9.64%
Total 141,500 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 60,500 50.46%
Black 37,800 31.53%
Hispanic 18,100 15.10%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,100 1.75%
Asian 1,400 1.17%
Total 119,900 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 75,900 95.11%
Female 4,200 5.26%
Total 80,100 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 30,500 44.40%
Black 24,200 35.23%
Hispanic 12,300 17.90%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,100 1.60%
Asian 600 0.87%
Total 68,700 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 22,300 84.47%
Female 4,200 15.91%
Total 26,500 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 13,800 58.97%
Black 6,800 29.06%
Hispanic 2,200 9.40%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 1.28%
Asian 300 1.28%
Total 23,400 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,400 91.43%
Female 600 8.57%
Total 7,000 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,500 48.08%
Black 1,500 28.85%
Hispanic 1,000 19.23%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.92%
Asian 100 1.92%
Total 5,200 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 9,800 75.97%
Female 3,200 24.81%
Total 13,000 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,900 63.30%
Black 2,600 23.85%
Hispanic 900 8.26%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 2.75%
Asian 200 1.83%
Total 10,900 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,600 90.67%
Female 1,400 9.33%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 6,700 58.26%
Black 2,700 23.48%
Hispanic 1,700 14.78%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.74%
Asian 200 1.74%
Total 11,500 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 114,600 87.08%
Female 17,400 13.22%
Total 132,000 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 49,500 47.50%
Black 37,300 35.80%
Hispanic 14,600 14.01%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,700 1.63%
Asian 1,100 1.06%
Total 104,200 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 28,500 84.57%
Female 5,300 15.73%
Total 33,800 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 14,800 56.27%
Black 7,900 30.04%
Hispanic 3,000 11.41%
American Indian / Alaska Native 400 1.52%
Asian 200 0.76%
Total 26,300 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 86,100 88.04%
Female 12,000 12.27%
Total 98,100 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 34,700 44.54%
Black 29,400 37.74%
Hispanic 11,600 14.89%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 1.67%
Asian 900 1.16%
Total 77,900 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 102,500 93.95%
Female 6,900 6.32%
Total 109,400 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 35,900 40.84%
Black 34,500 39.25%
Hispanic 13,800 15.70%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,500 2.84%
Asian 1,200 1.37%
Total 87,900 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 37,800 97.93%
Female 900 2.33%
Total 38,700 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 7,200 22.86%
Black 16,900 53.65%
Hispanic 6,500 20.63%
American Indian / Alaska Native 500 1.59%
Asian 400 1.27%
Total 31,500 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,400 89.33%
Female 1,600 10.67%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,800 59.65%
Black 2,000 17.54%
Hispanic 1,800 15.79%
American Indian / Alaska Native 700 6.14%
Asian 100 0.88%
Total 11,400 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 51,200 92.25%
Female 4,400 7.93%
Total 55,600 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 48.45%
Black 15,700 34.73%
Hispanic 5,600 12.39%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 2.88%
Asian 700 1.55%
Total 45,200 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,100 89.71%
Female 800 11.76%
Total 6,900 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,700 52.94%
Black 1,500 29.41%
Hispanic 700 13.73%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.96%
Asian 100 1.96%
Total 5,100 100.0%
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