Morehouse Parish Jail

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Morehouse Parish Jail

Call 318-281-9336 any time, 24 hours a day, to get inmate information from the 100-bed Morehouse Parish Jail.

This is the county’s intake point for people arrested on misdemeanor and felony charges. Every arrestee goes through booking and processing here, and depending on the charges, may stay until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held pending the outcome of their trial.

For a current list of inmates, use the inmate search tool.

Short sentences, those under one year, are served at this jail. Longer sentences are served in the Louisiana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

On this page: how to search the official roster, directions to the jail, the visitation schedule, depositing money for an inmate, mailing letters, phone calls, voicemail, emails and texts, tablets, bail bond instructions, and commissary.

Tip: save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number. Mail and many other services require it. If it isn’t online, Morehouse Parish Jail can provide it at 318-281-9336.

Phone

318-281-9336

Physical address

250 East Walnut Avenue
Bastrop, LA 71220
Get directions

Mailing address (personal mail)

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Morehouse Parish Jail
250 East Walnut Avenue
Bastrop, LA 71220

Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Morehouse Parish Jail
250 East Walnut Avenue
Bastrop, LA 71220

Other Jails and Prisons

To search for an inmate in the Morehouse 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 318-281-9336 for the information you are looking for.

Morehouse 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 Morehouse Parish Jail maintains an average of 100 offenders in custody on any given day. The Morehouse 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 Morehouse Parish law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 12,280 offenders.

The following charts of Morehouse 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 Morehouse 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 Morehouse 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 Morehouse 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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The 100-bed Morehouse Parish Jail is located directly in town and is built of plain concrete blocks and has few windows. It houses offenders from Morehouse Parish who are arrested on either misdemeanor or felony charges as they wait for their bail or for their trial.

Bail can be paid directly at the jail, and to determine the location and the bail amount of an inmate call the jail at 318-281-9336 or check the online lookup. Those who are unable to make bail will remain housed at the Morehouse Parish Jail where they will have access to medical care, mental health support, healthy meals, commissary purchases, the ability to call their friends or family, to send and receive mail, and to have visits.

Sentenced inmates and those who are in the work release program are housed at the Morehouse Parish Detention Center or other facility.

The lockup locations in Morehouse Parish are: Morehouse Parish Detention Center, Morehouse Parish Jail, Morehouse Parish Jail Annex, and the Morehouse Parish Work Release Center.

Mail can be sent through the US Postal Service only, must have a full address, and include the name and ID number of the inmate. Send to:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Morehouse Parish Jail
250 East Walnut Avenue
Bastrop, LA 71220

Each piece of mail will be checked for contraband and illegal items will be removed.

Phones that are found in the dayrooms of the housing units will be accessible during the dayroom hours every day of the week, and they are capable only of making outgoing calls either collect to the receiver or through a prepaid account that may be funded by accessing the kiosk that is found in the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office or any of the jails and detention centers in the county.

For visits all visitors must be approved, and they will then be able to schedule a visit online.

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What happens during booking at Morehouse Parish Jail?

After arrest, individuals are processed at Morehouse Parish Jail, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.

The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.

Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Morehouse Parish Jail:

  • Verifying the person’s identity.
  • Taking mugshots.
  • Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
  • Collecting DNA if necessary.
  • Conducting a physical search.
  • Confiscating personal belongings.
  • Providing a phone call.

If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 318-281-9336.

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How do you post bail in Morehouse Parish?

If someone is taken to Morehouse Parish Jail in Bastrop 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 318-281-9336.

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 318-281-9336.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Morehouse 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 Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, visit the Morehouse Parish Jail Bail FAQ page.

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

Morehouse Parish Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule

250 East Walnut Avenue
Bastrop, LA 71220
318-281-9336

  • First, you must register an account with jailatm, then add Morehouse Parish 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

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 10:00AM - 7:30PM
MONDAY 10:00AM - 7:30PM
TUESDAY 10:00AM - 7:30PM
WEDNESDAY 10:00AM - 7:30PM
THURSDAY 10:00AM - 7:30PM
FRIDAY 10:00AM - 7:30PM
SATURDAY 10:00AM - 7:30PM


REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 7:30AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 4:45PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM
MONDAY 7:30AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 4:45PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM
TUESDAY 7:30AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 4:45PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM
WEDNESDAY 7:30AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 4:45PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM
THURSDAY 7:30AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 4:45PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM
FRIDAY 7:30AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 4:45PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM
SATURDAY 7:30AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 4:45PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM

Register for Remote Video Visitation with your inmate at the Morehouse Parish 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, Morehouse Parish 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
Morehouse Parish 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
Morehouse Parish 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
Morehouse Parish 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 Morehouse Parish Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-281-9336 for further assistance.

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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Morehouse Parish Jail?

Register for Remote Video Visitation with your inmate at the Morehouse Parish 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, Morehouse Parish 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
Morehouse Parish 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
Morehouse Parish 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
Morehouse Parish 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 Morehouse Parish Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-281-9336 for further assistance.

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

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Morehouse Parish Jail uses Jail ATM 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.

Option 3 - 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. Call the Morehouse Parish Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Morehouse Parish Jail
250 East Walnut Avenue
Bastrop, LA 71220


Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Morehouse Parish

To deposit money online for an inmate in Morehouse Parish Jail follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Morehouse Parish.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Louisiana, then choose Morehouse Parish Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Morehouse Parish Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
  • If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Morehouse Parish Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Morehouse Parish.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Morehouse Parish Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-281-9336 for further assistance.

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

How Do Inmates in Morehouse Parish Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Morehouse Parish, or to assist them in making phone calls from jail to other people, follow these steps:

  • Morehouse Parish Jail uses the services of Correct Solutions Group.
  • Register with them online or call them at 877-618-3516. 
  • Services for Morehouse 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 Morehouse 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 Morehouse Parish Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-281-9336 for further assistance.

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Morehouse 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 Morehouse Parish Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-281-9336 for further assistance.

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

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Morehouse Parish Jail

Search for JailATM services for Morehouse Parish Jail.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Morehouse Parish Jail. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Morehouse Parish 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.

Send Gift Packs

Morehouse Parish Jail has 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.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Morehouse Parish

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Morehouse Parish Jail follow these steps:

  • Go to JailATM, choose Louisiana, then choose Morehouse Parish Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
  • Select the products you want shipped to them at Morehouse Parish Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Morehouse Parish at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Morehouse Parish Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Morehouse Parish.


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Morehouse Parish Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-281-9336 for further assistance.

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

How to Email an Inmate at Morehouse Parish Jail

Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Morehouse Parish 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 Morehouse Parish Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-281-9336 for further assistance.

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

Morehouse Parish 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 Morehouse Parish 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 Morehouse Parish Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-281-9336 for further assistance.

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

Morehouse Parish County Jails

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

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