Livingston Parish Detention Center
Livingston Parish Detention Center
You can call the 673-bed Livingston Parish Detention Center 24 hours a day for inmate information at 225-686-2241.
Arrested individuals, whether for misdemeanors or felonies, are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool allows you to access the facility's inmate roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Sentences longer than one year result in transfers to either the Louisiana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides all the information you need regarding inmate services, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It's important to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, contact Livingston Parish Detention Center at 225-686-2241 for help.
Inmate Services
Phone
225-686-2241Mailing address (personal mail)
JailATM.com
Livingston Parish Detention Center
2252 Tower Drive, Suite 108-251
Monroe, LA 71201
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Livingston Parish 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 225-686-2241 for the information you are looking for.
Livingston Parish 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 Livingston Parish Detention Center maintains an average of 673 offenders in custody on any given day. The Livingston Parish 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 Livingston Parish law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 16,080 offenders.
The following charts of Livingston 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 Livingston 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 Livingston 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 Livingston 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Livingston Parish Detention Center, an 84,000 square foot facility built in 2009 at a cost of $18 million, has a rated inmate capacity of 673 beds. This facility replaced a 160 bed jail that was run down, and inadequate in size, forcing the Livingston Sheriff at that time to house inmates at other parishes.
As it is, they are already overcrowded and are either going to have to release some of the non-violent inmates they now jail, or build an expansion to the back or side of the current facility.
The Livingston Parish Detention Center is located at 28445 Charlie Watts Road in Livingston, Louisiana 70754. You can reach the jail 24 hours a day by calling 225-686-2241. If you want to get information about an inmate in custody, the inmate's ID number, or any of the inmate services, you can find it in any of the sections below this one, however you can look up an inmate online using the Inmate Search feature. While the official online Jail Roster does not have mugshots, you can get the inmate ID number and their criminal charges. Most of the inmates are either pre-trial or have been sentenced to one year or less, however there are also Louisiana State Prison inmates housed here as well.
Livingston Parish’s land area covers approximately 700 square miles plus approximately 100 miles of inland waterways. There are eleven cities, towns and communities within the parish, most of which have local police departments. Most of the residents live in the country areas that are served by the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, which has a total of 160 deputies, including those that work at the Livingston Parish Detention Center.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly, however the jail uses a digital service to avoid contraband entering the facility. The original letter will be scanned and then destroyed. Friends and family of inmates in the Livingston Parish Detention Center can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. Friends and family can also communicate using an online text/email system, send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.
All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 225-686-2241.
- Jail (Main): 225-686-2241
- Court Clerk: 225-686-2216
- District Attorney: 225-686-3070
- District Court: 225-686-7461
- Felony Probation: 985-748-2013
- Livingston Police: 225-686-7153
- Misdemeanor Probation: 225-335-1181
- Public Defender: 985-748-4922
- Sheriff: 225-686-2241
Understanding the booking process at Livingston Parish Detention Center
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Livingston Parish Detention Center where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.
It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.
The following steps outline the booking procedure at Livingston Parish Detention Center:
- Personal identification verification.
- Taking photographs (mugshots).
- Medical and mental health assessment, as well as inquiries about substance use.
- Possibly collecting DNA samples.
- Performing a full-body search.
- Seizing personal belongings for safekeeping.
- Allowing one phone call.
Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 225-686-2241.
Paying bail for someone in custody in Livingston Parish
Once someone is booked at Livingston Parish Detention Center in Livingston 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 225-686-2241 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 225-686-2241 with questions.
- A licensed bail bond agent in Livingston 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 Livingston Parish, Louisiana, see the Livingston Parish Detention Center Bail FAQ.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Livingston Parish Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
Livingston Parish Detention Center Inmate Visitation Schedule
28445 Charlie Watts Road
Livingston, LA 70754
225-686-2241
- First, you must register an account with jailatm, then add Livingston Parish Detention Center, 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
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No on-site visits |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| SATURDAY | No on-site visits |
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:30PM - 10:30PM |
| MONDAY | 8:30PM - 10:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:30PM - 10:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:30PM - 10:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:30PM - 10:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:30PM - 10:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:30PM - 10:30PM |
Register for Remote Video Visitation with your inmate at the Livingston Parish Detention Center 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, Livingston Parish Detention Center 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
Livingston Parish Detention Center 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
Livingston Parish Detention Center 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
Livingston Parish Detention Center 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 Livingston Parish Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-686-2241 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Livingston Parish Detention Center?
Register for Remote Video Visitation with your inmate at the Livingston Parish Detention Center 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, Livingston Parish Detention Center 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
Livingston Parish Detention Center 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
Livingston Parish Detention Center 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
Livingston Parish Detention Center 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 Livingston Parish Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-686-2241 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Livingston Parish Detention Center?
There are two options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Livingston Parish Detention Center uses CommissaryDeposit.com to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Choice 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
**Call 225-686-2241 first to ask Livingston Parish Detention Center if this option is still available.
How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate's Commissary Account in Livingston Parish
To deposit money in an Livingston Parish Detention Center inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
- Start here and click ‘DEPOSIT MONEY’ in CommissaryDeposit.com
- Choose Louisiana
- Choose Livingston Parish Detention Center
- View the date your order will be delivered, then click ‘NEXT’.
- Search for, then Select your inmate.
- Choose the amount to send.
- Register, and Pay for the deposit transaction
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Livingston Parish inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send.
Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone: 912-584-6102
Email - Support@commdeposit.com
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Livingston Parish, go to our Send Money Page for details.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Livingston Parish Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-686-2241 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Livingston Parish Detention Center?
How Do Inmates in Livingston Parish Detention Center Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Livingston Parish, or to assist them in making phone calls from jail to other people, follow these steps:
- Livingston Parish Detention Center uses the services of Correct Solutions Group.
- Register with them online or call them at 877-618-3516.
- Services for Livingston Parish inmates and their families and friends include PIN Debits or depositing money into an inmate's phone account. Ask Correct Solutions Group which services this jail offers.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Livingston Parish inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, 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 Livingston Parish Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-686-2241 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Livingston Parish Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Livingston Parish Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Check the Livingston Parish Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Livingston Parish Detention Center 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 #
JailATM.com
Livingston Parish Detention Center
2252 Tower Drive, Suite 108-251
Monroe, LA 71201
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Livingston Parish Detention Center
P.O. Box 1000
Livingston, La 70754
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
Check the Livingston Parish Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Livingston Parish Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Livingston Parish Detention Center
P.O. Box 1000
Livingston, La 70754
Livingston Parish Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Check the Livingston Parish Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Envelopes
The Livingston Parish Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
JailATM.com
Livingston Parish Detention Center
2252 Tower Drive, Suite 108-251
Monroe, LA 71201
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Livingston Parish Detention Center
P.O. Box 1000
Livingston, La 70754
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
Check the Livingston Parish Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Livingston Parish Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Livingston Parish Detention Center
P.O. Box 1000
Livingston, La 70754
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Livingston Parish Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-686-2241 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Livingston Parish Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Livingston Parish Detention Center uses the services of CommissaryOrder.com to provide commissary for their inmates.
Ordering from CommissaryOrder.com is a simple process:
- Start here and click ‘PLACE ORDER’
- Choose Louisiana
- Choose Livingston Parish Detention Center
- View the date your order will be delivered, then click ‘NEXT’.
- Search for, then Select your inmate.
- Choose your items. (scroll down to see the items available)
- Pay for the items.
Commissary Order Fees
In addition to the items you purchase, you will pay a ‘service fee’ for each item selected. The first item you select will cost you a fee of $2.00-3.00, then an additional $0.35 to $0.50 for each item you select after that.
Maximum Amount
Livingston Parish Detention Center only allows you to purchase a maximum amount of $200.00 worth of products at a time.
Items you may Purchase from CommissaryDeposit.com:
- Clothing - thermals, underwear, bras, shoes.
- Stationary, envelopes, stamps, playing cards, board games
- Toiletries, hygiene, reading glasses, medicated creams, aspirin
- Soda, energy drinks, coffee, packaged meat & fish, soups, cookies, chips, pastries.
Customer Support
- CommissaryOrder.com only provides customer support via email at Support@CommissaryOrder.com
Inmate Money Deposit Option
If you do NOT want to choose the commissary items for your inmate, but have them decide for themselves, go to CommissaryDeposit.com and send them money direct so they can purchase the items they want.
The fees to send money directly to your inmate are as follows:
$0.01 - $25.00 = $3.25 + 3%
$25.01 - $100 = $4.50 + 3%
$100.01 to $200 = $6.00 + 3%
$200.01 & up = $7.50 + 3%
(NOTE: The maximum allowed deposit is $260.00)
How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate's Commissary Account in Livingston Parish
To deposit money in an Livingston Parish Detention Center inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
- Start here and click ‘DEPOSIT MONEY’ in CommissaryDeposit.com
- Choose Louisiana
- Choose Livingston Parish Detention Center
- View the date your order will be delivered, then click ‘NEXT’.
- Search for, then Select your inmate.
- Choose the amount to send.
- Register, and Pay for the deposit transaction
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Livingston Parish inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send.
Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone: 912-584-6102
Email - Support@commdeposit.com
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Livingston Parish, go to our Send Money Page for details.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Livingston Parish Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-686-2241 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Livingston Parish Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
How to Email an Inmate at Livingston Parish Detention Center
Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Livingston Parish Detention Center - 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 Livingston Parish Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-686-2241 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Livingston Parish Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Livingston Parish Detention Center 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 Livingston Parish Detention Center 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 Livingston Parish Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-686-2241 for further assistance.
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