Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail

To search for an inmate in the Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department 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 318-336-5231 for the information you are looking for.

Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department 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 Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail maintains an average of 30 offenders in custody on any given day. The Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department 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 Concordia Parish law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 6,040 offenders.

The following charts of Concordia 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 Concordia 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 Concordia 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 Concordia 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.

Paying bail for someone in custody in Concordia Parish

Once someone is booked at Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail in Vidalia after an arrest, there are several outcomes:

1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 318-336-5231 for bail details.

Bail payments can take several forms.

• The full cash bond is paid at the jail's bonding window or at the clerk of court using cash, a cashier's check or a money order, while many jails add a card option at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond service for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and call the jail at 318-336-5231 with questions.
• A licensed bail bond agent in Concordia Parish can help cover bail.
• Many courts take real estate as security for a bond; the property owner must show clear title plus equity at least equal to the bond, often twice it, backed by a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set the bail gives final approval.

For detailed information about the bail process in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, see the Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail Bail FAQ.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail? What is the Schedule?

Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule

4001 Carter Street
Vidalia, LA 71373
318-336-5231

• First, you must register an account with jailatm, then add Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail, then your inmate.
• Second, you can choose a time to visit.
• Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
• All visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 1 weeks in advance.
• CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
• If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.

ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Register for Remote Video Visitation with your inmate at the Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail by going here.

Once you register, choose the option for 'Video Calls' or Video Visists and you will be prompted for the information required, which will include copies of your state issued ID and more. 
For help with signing up and using the inmate visitation app, go here to get your questions answered.
Note: While JailATM also offers the following inmate services, Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm.
Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
You Can Send Money
Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail may have an agreement with JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the jail lobby.
You Can Send Gift Packs
Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail may have an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
You Can Email Inmate
Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail may have an agreement with JailATM which handles secure messaging between you and your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow emailing your inmate.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-336-5231 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail?

Register for Remote Video Visitation with your inmate at the Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail by going here.

Once you register, choose the option for 'Video Calls' or Video Visits and you will be prompted for the information required, which will include copies of your state issued ID and more. 
For help with signing up and using the inmate visitation app, go here to get your questions answered.
Note: While JailATM also offers the following inmate services, Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm.
Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
You Can Send Money
Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail may have an agreement with JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the jail lobby.
You Can Send Gift Packs
Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail may have an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
You Can Email Inmate
Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail may have an agreement with JailATM which handles secure messaging between you and your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow emailing your inmate.

Customer Support: 877-810-0914.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-336-5231 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-336-5231 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail?

Collect Calls

• Almost every jail, including Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail, will allow inmates to contact pre-approved friends and family members' phones by calling collect.
• Calling collect is typically the most expensive way to contact people by phone and in many cases, it requires credit approval or a deposit to be made into a third-party phone company account through a contract with the jail.

Direct Calls

• Many jails are now contracting with a third party service (for a fee) that is less expensive and allows your inmate to use their phone system to make direct calls to your land line or cell phone.
• To find out about Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail phone services, call 318-336-5231 or review the information on the Inmate Phone page.
• Some jails also allow sell phone cards directly to an inmate in the jail commissary store.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-336-5231 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail, and what can I send them?

Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department 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 Full Name & Inmate ID#
Concordia Parish Sheriff's Jail
4001 Carter Street
Vidalia, LA 71373

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Concordia Parish Sheriff's Jail
4001 Carter Street
Vidalia, LA 71373

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
Ask the Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Concordia Parish Sheriff's Jail
4001 Carter Street
Vidalia, LA 71373

Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Concordia Parish Sheriff's Jail
4001 Carter Street
Vidalia, LA 71373

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-336-5231 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-336-5231 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

How to Email an Inmate at Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail

Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail - Sending and Receiving Messages.



How It Works:

Once you sign up with Jail ATM instant Messaging you can you can send texts from the cell phone associated with the mobile number you provided at sign-up, and receive text messages from the inmate on the same cell phone. You can only use the phone number you signed up with or it won't work.

To learn more about this email service, check out our full instructions, including fees at our emailing and texting page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-336-5231 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail now offers Jail ATM Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

Jail ATM is the same company that handles inmate money deposits and other services. Inmates can use their commissary accounty to order these.

The tablets can be rented on a daily basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for many activities.

All inmates receive some free time on the tablets each day. Purchasing a Gold Pass allows inmates access to the tablet for an extended period of time without interruption. The current fee for a 24-hour rental is $4.99, however Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail may have a monthly rental plan. The tablet should last 5-7 hours on a single charge. An inmate with a Gold Pass, may return the discharged tablet and take another one provided there is still time remaining on the Gold Pass.

Tablet Services:

• Games – Play tested and approved games.
• Radio – Stream approved radio stations.
• Law Library – If your facility has online access to a law library, this can be displayed on the tablet for easy access by the inmates.
• Library – A large listing of books is found in the online library.
• Secure Browser – Sites included are up to the discretion of the facility and include options in categories such as Education, Music, Video, Sports, News, as well as Religious and Spiritual sites. Keyboard function is disabled to prevent unauthorized communication via dialogue or comment fields.
• Email and Messaging – For less than the price of a stamp, inmates can send and receive secure email from friends and family. All messages are archived for future reference and key words may be flagged for investigation.
• Video Calling 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-336-5231 for further assistance.

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