Lafourche Parish Juvenile Detention Center

To search for an inmate in the Lafourche 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 985-448-1436 for the information you are looking for.

Lafourche Parish Juvenile Detention 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 Lafourche Parish Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 40 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lafourche 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 Lafourche Parish law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 13,920 offenders.

The following charts of Lafourche 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 Lafourche 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 Lafourche 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 Lafourche 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.

How do you post bail in Lafourche Parish?

If someone is taken to Lafourche Parish Juvenile Detention Center in Thibodaux for booking, the next steps depend on their case:

1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 985-448-1436.

Bail payments can be handled in various ways.

• Cash bonds are paid in full, normally at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order, and card payments are often possible through a kiosk in the lobby or an online vendor for a convenience fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number ready, and reach the jail at 985-448-1436.
• Licensed bail bond agents in Lafourche Parish can facilitate payment.
• Property bonds are available in many courts: an owner may pledge land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond amount (often double) with the deed and a recent tax or appraisal figure, and the court that set bail decides whether to accept it.

For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, visit the Lafourche Parish Juvenile Detention Center Bail FAQ page.

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

Lafourche Parish Juvenile Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

2525 Veterans Blvd.
Thibodaux, LA 70301
985-448-1436

• 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 985-448-1436 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 985-448-1436 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Lafourche Parish Juvenile Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

2525 Veterans Blvd.
Thibodaux, LA 70301
985-448-1436

• Visits are 30 minutes.
• You must be on the juvenile resident's visitor list.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Immediate family only may visit.  This includes parents, step parents, legal guardians, grandparents, and sinblings over age 18.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 985-448-1436 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lafourche Parish Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 985-448-1436 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Lafourche Parish Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lafourche Parish Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 985-448-1436 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lafourche Parish Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lafourche Parish Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 985-448-1436 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lafourche Parish Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lafourche Parish Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 985-448-1436 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Lafourche Parish Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Lafourche Parish Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Lafourche Parish Juvenile Detention Center ONLY allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office unless noted otherwise.

• Minimum size: 3.5 Inches by 4.25 inches. Maximum size: 4.25 inches by 6 inches.
• Postcards mailed with a stamp will be rejected.
• It is best to only use blue or black ink.
• Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
Envelopes with personal letters are NOT allowed.

Postcards MUST be mailed to the following address:
Juvenile's first and last name
Lafourche Parish Juvenile Detention Center
P.O. Box 586
Thibodaux, LA 70302

Legal Mail
Envelopes from an attorney or professionals related to an inmates case ARE allowed.

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Juvenile's first and last name
Lafourche Parish Juvenile Detention Center
P.O. Box 586
Thibodaux, LA 70302

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
The Lafourche Parish Juvenile Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 Lafourche Parish Juvenile Detention Center standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Juvenile's first and last name
Lafourche Parish Juvenile Detention Center
P.O. Box 586
Thibodaux, LA 70302

Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Lafourche Parish Juvenile Detention Center 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. Due to drug smuggling, not all inmates are even allowed to receive mail in envelopes, as only certain types of postcards are allowed.

For complete information on mail policies and addresses, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lafourche Parish Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 985-448-1436 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lafourche Parish Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lafourche Parish Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 985-448-1436 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lafourche Parish Juvenile Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lafourche Parish Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 985-448-1436 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Lafourche Parish Juvenile Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lafourche Parish Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 985-448-1436 for further assistance.

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

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