Morgan City Police Jail
Morgan City Police Jail
The 30-bed Morgan City Police Jail answers inmate information calls at 985-380-4605 24 hours a day.
This is where the county brings people arrested for misdemeanors and felonies for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, some are bonded out or released on their own recognizance, and some are held until their trial is resolved.
Use the inmate search tool to look through the roster of people who have been arrested and are still in custody.
After sentencing, those with less than a year to serve remain at the jail. Those with more than a year to serve are transferred to the Louisiana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers information on the visitation schedule and rules, depositing funds, mailing letters, inmate phone calls, voicemail, email and text messaging, tablets, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Always save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number, which you may need for mail. If it isn’t online, call Morgan City Police Jail at 985-380-4605.
Inmate Services
Phone
985-380-4605Mailing address (personal mail)
Morgan City Police Jail
723 Myrtle Street
Morgan City, LA 70380
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Morgan City Police 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 985-380-4605 for the information you are looking for.
Morgan City Police 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 Morgan City Police Jail maintains an average of 30 offenders in custody on any given day. The Morgan City Police 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 St. Mary Parish law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,000 offenders.
The following charts of St. Mary 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 St. Mary 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 St. Mary 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 St. Mary 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 Morgan City Police Department operates a Jail and Correctional Complex, which serves as a facility for holding pre-trial detainees and individuals sentenced by the Municipal City Court of Morgan City. The department is dedicated to ensuring humane incarceration for these prisoners. Supervision of the Correctional Facility is carried out by a Jail Supervisor and an Assistant Jail Supervisor. Additionally, eight Correctional Officers are responsible for overseeing and managing the inmates in the facility. The officers work four twelve-hour shifts, with two officers assigned per shift.
To access information about the current inmates, you can visit the following link: Current Inmates.
For making or receiving phone calls from the facility, you can use the services provided by Regent Pay. Please visit Regent Pay - Phone Calls for more information.
To make commissary deposits for the inmates, you can utilize the services offered by Tiger Commissary. Please visit Tiger Commissary - Commissary Deposits for further details.
It's important to note that the provided links and services may require specific account information or may have additional terms and conditions associated with their usage. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it is advisable to refer to the official websites of the Morgan City Police Department or contact them directly for any inquiries related to the Jail and Correctional Complex.
- Jail (Main): 985-380-4605
- Court: 985-384-2718
- Morgan City Police: 985-380-4605
- St. Mary Parish Jail: 337-836-9509
- St. Mary Parish Sheriff: 337-836-5520
How booking works at Morgan City Police Jail
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Morgan City Police Jail for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Morgan City Police Jail:
- Verification of personal details.
- Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
- Possible DNA collection if required.
- Search of the individual.
- Confiscation of personal property.
- Providing a phone call.
For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Morgan City Police Jail at 985-380-4605.
Paying bail for someone in St. Mary Parish
After being arrested and booked into Morgan City Police Jail in Morgan City, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 985-380-4605 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
- Cash bonds are paid in full at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails let you pay by card at a lobby kiosk or with an online bond vendor for a fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number when you go, and the jail is at 985-380-4605.
- Licensed bail bond agents in St. Mary Parish can facilitate the process.
- Many courts accept a home or land as collateral for bond, as long as the owner proves clear title and equity at least equal to the bond amount (often twice it) with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
To get more information on the bail process in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, visit the Morgan City Police Jail Bail FAQ.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Morgan City Police Jail? What is the Schedule?
Morgan City Police Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
723 Myrtle Street
Morgan City, LA 70380
985-380-4605
- 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 985-380-4605 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 985-380-4605 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Morgan City Police Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 985-380-4605 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Morgan City Police Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Morgan City Police Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 985-380-4605 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Morgan City Police Jail?
There are three choices for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Ask the jail whether it takes deposits in person before you go.
Call Morgan City Police Jail to ask whether it has a Tiger kiosk for cash or card deposits, and where it is.
If you can't get your questions answered online call the Morgan City Police Jail at 985-380-4605.
Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Tiger Commissary's online site lists the services set up for each jail, such as commissary orders or deposits.
Go to Tiger's online site, pick the state and the jail, and see which services it offers there.
Choice 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 Morgan City Police Jail at 985-380-4605 to confirm the address to send the money order to and how they want it made out.
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting his account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 985-380-4605 to ask facility personnel who to make the money order out to, and where to send it.
How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Morgan City Police Jail
To purchase commissary for an inmate in St. Mary Parish follow these instructions:
- Go to Tiger Services Online.
- Choose Louisiana.
- Select Morgan City Police Jail.
- Click on 'Order Commissary'.
- Select your inmate.
- Enter your billing information.
- Follow the rest of the instructions for Morgan City Police Jail to complete your transaction.
For more on ordering commissary through Tiger Commissary, check out our Commissary Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Morgan City Police Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 985-380-4605 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Morgan City Police Jail?
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To receive phone calls from inmates in St. Mary Parish, or to assist them in making phone calls from jail to other people, follow these steps:
- Morgan City Police Jail uses the services of Correct Solutions Group.
- Register with them online or call them at 877-618-3516.
- Services for St. Mary Parish inmates and their families and friends include PIN Debits or depositing money into an inmate's commissary account. Ask Correct Solutions Group which services this jail offers.
For all the information regarding phone calls with St. Mary 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 Morgan City Police Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 985-380-4605 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Morgan City Police 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 Morgan City Police Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 985-380-4605 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Morgan City Police Jail, and what can I purchase?
The Morgan City Police Jail contracts with Tiger Commissary.
If you want to purchase Commissary for your inmate online click on the image below and follow the instructions.
How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Morgan City Police Jail
To purchase commissary for an inmate in St. Mary Parish follow these instructions:
- Go to Tiger Services Online.
- Choose Louisiana.
- Select Morgan City Police Jail.
- Click on 'Order Commissary'.
- Select your inmate.
- Enter your billing information.
- Follow the rest of the instructions for Morgan City Police Jail to complete your transaction.
For more on ordering commissary through Tiger Commissary, check out our Commissary Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Morgan City Police Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 985-380-4605 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Morgan City Police Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Morgan City Police Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 985-380-4605 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Morgan City Police Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Morgan City Police Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 985-380-4605 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in St. Mary Parish?
St. Mary Parish County Jails
St. Mary Parish City Jails
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