Plaquemines Parish - Belle Chase Lockup COVID-19 Coronavirus Visitation Policy

Plaquemines Parish - Belle Chase Lockup

Address:
104 Avenue G
Belle Chasse, LA 70037

Phone:

504-394-0649

New Visitation Policies in Plaquemines Parish - Belle Chase Lockup Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus

Because of concerns for the safety and wellness of both staff and inmates at the Plaquemines Parish - Belle Chase Lockup in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, contact visits of any type may be suspended. Even if they have visits, from time to time, face masks may be required.

Approved Non-contact visits with family, friends and the inmate’s lawyers may still be allowed when at-home or onsite video visitation is not available, however given that new guidelines are changing daily please check the visitation page or call 504-394-0649 for updates.

Video Visitation at Plaquemines Parish - Belle Chase Lockup

At-home and onsite video visitation guidelines for Plaquemines Parish - Belle Chase Lockup, when this service is available, can be found by going to the visitation information page.

We highly recommend that you call 504-394-0649 first for any changes due to staff shortages or other unforeseen circumstances, including whether your inmate has become ill and is unable to be in the general population where video kiosks are available.

How Long Will These Changes Last?

Experts in the study of the COVID-19 are anticipating that spread of the virus will be a ongoing concern for Plaquemines Parish, the state of Louisiana and the entire United States until well into 2024 and maybe even beyond. We are witnessing the virus becoming more contagious, but less deadly over time. Many people think that the 'more contagious, but less deadly' variants will infect so many people that a higher level of natural immunity for the majority of Americans will be the end result.

Will the Inmates in Plaquemines Parish - Belle Chase Lockup Be Safe from Getting Sick With COVID-19 Coronavirus?

Whether the inmates are safe from contracting the coronavirus depends entirely on two things:

  1. The Virus being introduced into the facility by a staff member or inmate who is unaware that they have it.
  2. How easily it spreads.

At this stage most people who get the coronavirus show very few symptoms beyond what you might experience with a bad cold or a mild case of the common flu. Newer variants are turning out to be less deadly than the common flu we experience every year.

Studies that have been done are showing that the hardest hit are those 60 years of age and older, those with pre-existing medical issues like diabetes, leukemia or obese individuals. Young men and women rarely become very ill, and when they do, seem to recover quickly.

Given the close proximity of inmates and staff to each other in this lockup, it is going to be very difficult to prevent the spread of COVID-19 once it is introduced into the facility as the virus can spread via the microscopic vapor that we release every time we speak, cough or sneeze.

We will continuously update this page as the virus changes and new policies are instituted.

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Plaquemines Parish - Belle Chase Lockup

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Plaquemines Parish, follow these instructions:

  • Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
  • Select Louisiana.
  • Select Plaquemines Parish - Belle Chase Lockup
  • Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 504-394-0649 or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link.
  • Enter your billing information and send money.
  • You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the Plaquemines Parish - Belle Chase Lockup.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for Plaquemines Parish.

For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.


 

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Plaquemines Parish - Belle Chase Lockup?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Plaquemines Parish follow these instructions:

Plaquemines Parish - Belle Chase Lockup uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.

In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:

  • Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
  • Choose Louisiana.
  • Choose Plaquemines Parish - Belle Chase Lockup
  • Select your Inmate.
  • Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
  • Fund your Account. ($10-$100 at a time)

NOTE:
1.   You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2.  When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3.  When allowed by Plaquemines Parish - Belle Chase Lockup, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

  • Adding funds to your account - $3.00 
  • Cost of phone call of a Prepaid Collect Account - $0.21 per minute
  • Cost of an interstate (ex. Louisiana to a different state) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost of an intrastate (ex. Louisiana to Louisiana) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost if you set up your account (or fund it) by phone using a live agent, you will be charged a one-time fee of $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – [email protected]
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Plaquemines Parish inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.


 

How to Have Remote Video Visits and 'At the Jail' Visits with an Inmate in Plaquemines Parish

To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with correctpay.com to communicate with your Plaquemines Parish - Belle Chase Lockup inmate, follow the instructions below:

Plaquemines Parish - Belle Chase Lockup uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to schedule and visit your inmate via remote video visitation.

You can ‘video visit’ your inmate one of three ways:

  • Visit from your home computer.
  • Visit from the correctpay VendEngine Kiosk in the Plaquemines Parish - Belle Chase Lockup lobby.
  • Visit by using the JailFunds iphone or Android app

Begin the process to schedule a visit:

  • Register by creating an account.
  • Add a payment method.
  • Select Louisiana
  • Select Plaquemines Parish - Belle Chase Lockup
  • Select your inmate
  • Schedule a visit.

24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364

For all the information on remote video visits and 'at the jail' visitation for Plaquemines Parish - Belle Chase Lockup, including fees, schedules, how it works and more, check out our Visit Inmate Page.


 

How to Send a Secure Email or Text Message to an Inmate in Plaquemines Parish

To send a secure email message and digital photos to an inmate in Plaquemines Parish - Belle Chase Lockup follow these steps:

  • Register with correctpay by creating an account.
  • Select Louisiana, then select Plaquemines Parish - Belle Chase Lockup, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court... So be careful what you write.
  • Uploading photos to Inmate’s email
    Make sure the file size is less than 5MB.
    Also make sure your file is a .jpg, .jpeg or .gif.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Plaquemines Parish - Belle Chase Lockup and send them photos, check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Plaquemines Parish. 
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364