Day or night, you can get inmate information from the 526-bed Tangipahoa Parish Jail by calling 985-748-3236.
Misdemeanor and felony arrests made in this county are brought to this facility, where the arrestee goes through booking and processing. When the charges require it, the person is held until they are released on bond, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial is resolved.
The inmate search tool lets you browse the roster of people who have been arrested and remain in custody.
If found guilty, inmates with sentences of less than one year serve their time here. Those with longer sentences serve their time in the Louisiana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page explains how to use the jail roster, how to reach the facility, and how inmate services work, including visitation hours and policies, inmate accounts, mail, inmate calls, voicemail, email and text, tablet rentals, bail, and commissary.
You’ll often be asked for the inmate’s booking number or jail ID, so save it once you find it. If you can’t locate it online, call Tangipahoa Parish Jail at 985-748-3236.
Phone: 985-748-3236
Physical Address:
101 Campo Lane
Amite, LA 70422
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Resident ID#
Tangipahoa Parish Jail - Louisiana
PO Box 591
Longview, Texas 75606
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Resident ID#
Tangipahoa Parish Prison
PO Box 250
Amite, LA 70422
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Tangipahoa 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 985-748-3236 for the information you are looking for.
Tangipahoa 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 Tangipahoa Parish Jail maintains an average of 526 offenders in custody on any given day. The Tangipahoa 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 Tangipahoa Parish law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 13,140 offenders.
The following charts of Tangipahoa 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 Tangipahoa 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 Tangipahoa 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 Tangipahoa 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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Tangipahoa Parish Jail has a rated capacity of 526 beds, although it is normal for them to have as many as 650 inmates housed there on any given day. The jail was built in 1984 and is long over due for an expansion. Inmates housed at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail range from those arrested for misdemeanor violations to people awaiting trial for murder. Most inmates are pretrial, however some have already been sentenced and are serving sentences of less than one year, or are awaiting transport to state prison. There are sections for minimum, medium and maximum security inmates.
You can reach the jail booking office 24 hours a day to get basic information about inmates, but if you need specific information about inmate services such as visits, phone, mail, etc., you either need to find it in the sections below or call the jail at 985-748-3236 Monday thrur Friday from 8:00AM to 4:00PM.
You can view the names and dates of birth of inmates in custody by checking out the Tangipahoa Parish Jail Roster online. If you want further information such as the inmate's ID #, which you will need in order to mail them or visit them, you will need to call 985-748-3236 and follow the prompts for the booking desk. You can also check online at the Vinelink Inmate Search website. Inmate's mugshots are not publicly listed anywhere.
Jail trustees clean and maintain the jail, the courthouse, the parish firing range, and also handle cleaning and laundry tasks. Some trustees are also assigned to the Tangipahoa Parish School Board, while others work on "litter crews" to maintain and clean parish roads and highways.
The Tangipahoa Parish Jail, located at 101 Campo Lane in Amite City, LA 70422, is equipped with modern security systems and surrounded by an eight-foot fence topped with razor wire. All individuals entering the facility are subject to search and are not allowed to bring in handbags or personal items. You cannot enter the premises without a valid, government issued photo ID.
Visitation for inmates is a privilege that can be suspended or revoked for disciplinary or security reasons without prior notification. Visitation is now done by video exclusively. Go the Inmate Visitation page for full details and schedule.
There are three ways to deposit money into an offender's account:
To send Personal Mail to an offender, use the following address format:
Inmate's Full Name & Resident ID#
Tangipahoa Parish Jail - Louisiana
PO Box 591
Longview, Texas 75606
To send Legal Mail, books or magazines use this address:
Inmate's Full Name & Resident ID#
Tangipahoa Parish Prison
PO Box 250
Amite, LA 70422
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 Tangipahoa Parish Jail 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 985-748-3236.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Tangipahoa Parish Jail 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 Tangipahoa Parish Jail:
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 985-748-3236.
Once someone is booked at Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Amite 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 985-748-3236 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
For detailed information about the bail process in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, see the Tangipahoa Parish Jail Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Tangipahoa Parish Jail? What is the Schedule?
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
IN-PERSON VISITATION SCHEDULE - 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month only
| DAY | DORM | TIME |
| SAT | A1, TWP, CHAPLE | 9:00-10:00AM |
| SAT | EAST / WEST | 10:00-11:00AM |
| SAT | EWD4 | 11:00-noon |
| SAT | S / T | noon-1:00PM |
| SAT | T / U | 1:00-2:00PM |
| SAT | V / W | 2:00-3:00PM |
| SAT | X / Y / Z | 3:00-4:00PM |
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE USING NCIC
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| MONDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
Ask Tangipahoa Parish Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
Costs
NCIC shows the price of a video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
Ask Tangipahoa Parish Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be logged in and connected to NCIC before the scheduled start time.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tangipahoa Parish Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 985-748-3236 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 Tangipahoa Parish Jail?
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
Ask Tangipahoa Parish Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
Costs
NCIC shows the price of a video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
Ask Tangipahoa Parish Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be logged in and connected to NCIC before the scheduled start time.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tangipahoa Parish Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 985-748-3236 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Tangipahoa Parish Jail?
To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Tangipahoa Parish, follow these instructions:
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.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tangipahoa Parish Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 985-748-3236 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Tangipahoa Parish Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Tangipahoa Parish follow these instructions:
Tangipahoa Parish Jail 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:
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 Tangipahoa Parish Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Tangipahoa Parish inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, 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 Tangipahoa Parish Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 985-748-3236 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Tangipahoa Parish Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Tangipahoa Parish Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Tangipahoa Parish Jail 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 & Resident ID#
Tangipahoa Parish Jail - Louisiana
PO Box 591
Longview, Texas 75606
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Resident ID#
Tangipahoa Parish Prison
PO Box 250
Amite, LA 70422
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
The Tangipahoa Parish Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Tangipahoa Parish Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Resident ID#
Tangipahoa Parish Prison
PO Box 250
Amite, LA 70422
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tangipahoa Parish Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 985-748-3236 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Tangipahoa Parish Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tangipahoa Parish Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 985-748-3236 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Tangipahoa Parish Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Tangipahoa Parish Jail whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Tangipahoa Parish Jail follow these steps:
Tangipahoa Parish Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate's account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Tangipahoa Parish Jail whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
Email – info@ncic.com
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Tangipahoa Parish Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Tangipahoa Parish.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tangipahoa Parish Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 985-748-3236 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Tangipahoa Parish Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask Tangipahoa Parish Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Tangipahoa Parish Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Tangipahoa Parish Jail what the tablets can be used for and whether there is a charge.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tangipahoa Parish Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 985-748-3236 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Tangipahoa Parish?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Tangipahoa Parish?
