Natchitoches Parish Detention Center Inmate Bail & Bonds

The sheriff's own website lists its office at 200 Church Street, Suite 100, Natchitoches, LA 71457, 318-357-7856. State corrections lists the sheriff at 318-357-7802.

A 10th JDC judge must see the person within 72 hours, not counting weekends or holidays, under Article 230.1. At that hearing a Natchitoches judge sets bail and may appoint counsel. If that does not happen, the person is freed without bail.

Under Article 321: commercial bonds, bonds backed by real estate, unsecured personal bonds, recognizance and cash. People charged with violent crimes or gun felonies do not qualify for the unsecured kinds.

Article 326 allows cash, money orders, cashier's checks, certified checks and government bonds. Call 318-357-9300 to ask what the window takes.

Up to 12 percent, with $120 as the lowest fee, under R.S. 22:1443. The fee is never refunded, even if charges are dropped.

Call the Natchitoches Parish clerk at 318-352-8152. Mail goes to P.O. Box 476, Natchitoches, LA 71457.

Usually after the case closes, if the defendant made all court dates. Fines and court costs may be taken out. See our money guide for putting funds on an account.

A Natchitoches judge may sign a warrant; the bond is then lost, leaving the cosigner in debt to the bail company. Article 312 allows future bail to be denied.

No. Immigration, federal and outside-parish holds stay in place. Watch the ICE locator for a move. If ICE asks, the detention center can hold someone up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released. Edwina Drive staff can explain any hold.

Call the sheriff at 318-357-7856. Nearby parish jails include Sabine Parish at 318-256-0006, Winn Parish at 318-209-4277 and Red River Parish at 318-932-5753.

Yes, for acts on or after April 19, 2024. Children under 17 go to juvenile court.