Calcasieu Parish Juvenile Detention Center

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Calcasieu Parish Juvenile Detention Center

This large facility is updated and modern, offering 50,000 square feet of space and holding 38 spaces for juveniles. Along with the main building that contains the housing units, there are meeting rooms, counseling areas, multipurpose space, a medical clinic, dayroom, dining area, educational and vocational training spaces, and a large yard space for recreational purposes. Within the facility and the overall juvenile justice department, the focus is on helping juveniles and their families, providing supportive and rehabilitative services, and work towards offering treatments, support, and education supports to keep families together and show youth a positive path. Before considering detention there are diversion programs in place to prevent detention of as many juveniles as possible, and once they are being detained the focus remains on improving social skills, positive decision making, anger management and counseling supports, and learning new skills and abilities. Physical education is provided both indoors and out, with a range of activities and programs to encourage engagement and participation. In the alternatives to detention program home detention and shelter care are both provided out of the facility, allowing juveniles to be supervised without being at the facility around the clock. Mail: Juvenile Detention Center 3615 E. Prien Lake Road P.O. Box 2073 Lake Charles, LA 70602 Phones: Phones are provided regularly, and juveniles are allowed and even encouraged to call their family, as well as being able to call lawyers or other professionals as needed. Visitation: Video visitation is provided for approved visitors, with plans to reinstate in person visits post COVID. Visitation is important to the success of the juvenile and regular visits are encouraged. Wednesday 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 3:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Phone: 337-721-3900

Physical Address:
3615 East Prien Lake Road
Lake Charles, LA 70602

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Resident's name
Juvenile Detention Center
P.O. Box 2073
Lake Charles, LA 70602

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Resident's name
Juvenile Detention Center
P.O. Box 2073
Lake Charles, LA 70602

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How Do You Find Someone in the Calcasieu Parish Juvenile Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Calcasieu Parish Juvenile Detention 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 337-721-3900 for the information you are looking for.

Calcasieu Parish Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search

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The Calcasieu Parish Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 38 offenders in custody on any given day. The Calcasieu Parish Juvenile Detention 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.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

The booking process explained for Calcasieu Parish Juvenile Detention Center

Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Calcasieu Parish Juvenile Detention Center. 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 Calcasieu Parish Juvenile Detention Center 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 337-721-3900.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Calcasieu Parish Juvenile Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

3615 East Prien Lake Road
Lake Charles, LA 70602
337-721-3900

  • 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 337-721-3900 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 337-721-3900 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

Calcasieu Parish Juvenile Detention Center Resident Visitation:

  • Wednesday 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday 3:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Visits are allowed by parents, step parents, legal guardians and grand parents only. Any other visitor requires special approval.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calcasieu Parish Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 337-721-3900 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Calcasieu Parish

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

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Calcasieu Parish Juvenile Facilities
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Calcasieu Parish?

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This facility, known as "Calcasieu Parish Juvenile Detention Center" is also known as Calcasieu Parish Juvenile Detention Ctr, Calcasieu Parish Juvenile Detention Ctr, Louisiana, Calcasieu Parish.