Jackson Parish Jail

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Jackson Parish Jail

Twenty-four hours a day, the 400-bed Jackson Parish Jail provides inmate information at 318-395-6404.

This facility serves as the booking center for the county. People arrested for misdemeanors and felonies are brought here for booking and processing, and those who are detained stay until they post bond, are released on their own recognizance, or are held until their trial concludes.

You can view the current jail roster with the inmate search tool.

Anyone sentenced to less than one year serves the sentence in this jail. Anyone sentenced to more than one year is moved to the Louisiana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides details on inmate services, including the visitation schedule, sending money, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Record the inmate’s booking number or jail ID for future use. If you can’t find it online, call Jackson Parish Jail at 318-395-6404 and staff can help.

Inmate Services

Phone: 318-395-6404

Physical Address:
 1828 Gansville Road
Jonesboro, LA 71251

Mailing Address (personal mail):
 Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jackson Parish Jail
1828 Gansville Road
Jonesboro, LA 71251

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
 Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jackson Parish Jail
1828 Gansville Road
Jonesboro, LA 71251

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Jackson Parish Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Jackson Parish 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 318-395-6404 for the information you are looking for.

Jackson Parish 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 Jackson Parish Jail maintains an average of 400 offenders in custody on any given day. The Jackson Parish 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 Jackson Parish law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 33,000 offenders.

The following charts of Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson 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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About the Jackson Parish Jail

The 400-bed Jackson Parish Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Jackson Parish as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year. It also has space for up to 48 juveniles, who will be kept separate from the adult inmates.

Located on 828 Gansville Road in Jonesboro, right around the corner from the more well known Jackson County ICE Correctional Facility, it just opened in 2023 and is there to primarily incarcerate local offenders.

It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, and other surrounding counties as needed.

If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 318-395-6404, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.

Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment. 

Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks. 

The Jackson Parish Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills. 

Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided. 

Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit. 

Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program. 

Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page. 

All personal mail is sent to: 

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jackson Parish Jail
1828 Gansville Road
Jonesboro, LA 71251

Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.

Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jackson Parish Jail
1828 Gansville Road
Jonesboro, LA 71251

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How is booking conducted at Jackson Parish Jail?

After an arrest, individuals are transported to Jackson Parish Jail for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.

Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.

Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Jackson Parish Jail:

  • Verifying identification information.
  • Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection.
  • Physical search for contraband or weapons.
  • Securing personal belongings.
  • Granting a free phone call.

For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 318-395-6404.

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Directions / Map to the Jackson Parish Jail
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Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to post bail for someone arrested in Jackson Parish

When an individual is arrested and booked at Jackson Parish Jail in Jonesboro, the outcomes include:

1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 318-395-6404 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

  • Cash bonds must be paid in full, either at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, and are accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also process cards through a lobby kiosk or online vendor for a fee, so bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and phone the jail at 318-395-6404 if needed.
  • You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Jackson Parish.
  • Many courts allow a property bond, letting an owner put up land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond (often double) through a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, with approval from the court that set bail.

For further information on posting bail in Jackson Parish, Louisiana, visit the Jackson Parish Jail Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Jackson Parish Jail? What is the Schedule?

Jackson Parish Jail Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

1828 Gansville Road
Jonesboro, LA 71251
318-395-6404

  • Only those listed on an inmate's Visitation Form will be permitted to visit. Inmates are given this form when they are assigned a cell.
  • Visitors must have a current, valid photo identification (such as a driver's license) in order to visit.
  • All visitors, on their first visit, must complete a Visitor Information Form. They will then be checked to determine whether they have any outstanding warrants.
  • Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is on the approved list, do not need to be listed on an approved visitation list themselves.
  • Each inmate is allowed one hour of visitation per week on their assigned day and time. You must check with your inmate for this date and time.
  • Requests for exceptions and special requests must be forwarded through a Corrections Officer to a Shift Supervisor for approval.
  • A Shift Supervisor may extend visits by reason of distance traveled, past infrequent visits, or other reason.

INMATES ARE ASSIGNED A TIME BASED ON THEIR CELL ASSIGNMENT - Check with them.

ON SITE PERSONAL VISITS

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM


City Telecoin Remote Video Visits

REMOTE INMATE VIDEO CALLS

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

Inmate Visitation

IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Jackson Parish Jail is conducted by City Tele Coin video.

You can visit your inmate at the jail, or from your own device or computer at home.

The Jackson Parish Sheriff's Office provides a video kiosk in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office free of charge.

Visitation is limited to 10 minutes per visitor per day. Visitors must call ahead and follow ALL visitation guidelines.

If not coming to the Sheriff's Office, you may visit with an inmate using City Tele Coin fom home.

Video visitations are monitored and visitors MUST follow visitor guidelines. Visitors that are found to violate these guidelines, will have their visitation privileges suspended.



All Video Visitation services are provided by City Tele Coin.

To register for a direct pay account visit www.CityTeleCoin.com.

After your account has been created you can download the City Tele Coin app from iTunes or Google Play.

To video chat and send emails using the app or the City Tele Coin website, select Jackson Parish Jail to set up a remote account for the inmate.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson Parish Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-395-6404 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 Jackson Parish Jail?

Jackson Parish Jail Inmate Visitation

IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Jackson Parish Jail is conducted by City Tele Coin video.

You can visit your inmate at the jail, or from your own device or computer at home.

The Jackson Parish Sheriff's Office provides a video kiosk in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office free of charge.

Visitation is limited to 10 minutes per visitor per day. Visitors must call ahead and follow ALL visitation guidelines.

If not coming to the Sheriff's Office, you may visit with an inmate using City Tele Coin fom home.

Video visitations are monitored and visitors MUST follow visitor guidelines. Visitors that are found to violate these guidelines, will have their visitation privileges suspended.



All Video Visitation services are provided by City Tele Coin.

To register for a direct pay account visit www.CityTeleCoin.com.

After your account has been created you can download the City Tele Coin app from iTunes or Google Play.

To video chat and send emails using the app or the City Tele Coin website, select Jackson Parish Jail to set up a remote account for the inmate.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson Parish Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-395-6404 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Jackson Parish Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson Parish Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-395-6404 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Jackson Parish Jail?

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in Jackson Parish

To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Jackson Parish Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:

  • Register and create an account with City Tele Coin.
  • City Tele Coin Phone Services include prepaid accounts that let your inmate in Jackson Parish Jail call you and others.
  • You can also send and receive secure messages with your inmate.
  • This is a fee-based service. Check current call rates with City Tele Coin before you add money.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Jackson Parish, visit our full page guide. 

NOTE: Calls may be recorded or monitored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson Parish Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-395-6404 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Jackson Parish Jail, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson Parish Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-395-6404 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Jackson Parish Jail, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson Parish Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-395-6404 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Jackson Parish Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Jackson Parish Jail contracts with City Telecoin for phone and remote video visitation, and has added secure messaging, a form of delayed email.


City Telecoin also has a secure messaging service that allows you and your inmate to send and receive messages electronically (after being read by the jail).

How to Have Remote Video Visits and Email Communication with an Inmate in Jackson Parish

To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Jackson Parish Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:

  • Register and create an account with City Tele Coin.
  • City Tele Coin has excellent quality video visits between your home device and a video terminal in the inmate's housing area.
  • You can also send and receive secure messages and use them to make and receive phone calls with your Jackson Parish inmate.
  • This is a fee based service.
  • For more information, you can call City Telecoin from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM CST by dialing 318-746-1114, or email them: onlinesupport@citytelecoin.com.
  • Visit Inmate 'at the jail' information.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Jackson Parish, visit our full page guide. 

NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson Parish Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-395-6404 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Jackson Parish Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Jackson Parish Jail now offers City Tele Coin Tablets to their inmates.

City Tele Coin is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented or used on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Here's how it works:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

Jackson Parish Jail now offers City Tele Coin Tablets to their inmates.

City Tele Coin is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

Ask City Tele Coin whether tablets at this jail are rented by the month. The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for activities such as:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Here's how it works:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • Ask City Tele Coin how tablet use is billed.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Ask City Tele Coin whether, and how soon, the inmate gets a tablet after you pay.

Questions:

 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson Parish Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-395-6404 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Jackson Parish

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

Jackson Parish County Jails
Jackson Parish Correctional Center Jackson Parish Jail
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Jackson Bienville Lincoln Winn Caldwell Ouachita
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Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.