Vermilion Parish Jail
Vermilion Parish Jail
Physical Address
14202 Allen Bares Jr. DriveAbbeville, LA 70510
Jail Phone Number
337-898-4430Vermilion Parish Inmate Search and Mugshots, Abbeville
Search the Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office prisoner list to find someone held at the Vermilion Parish Correctional Center, 14202 Allen Bares Jr. Drive, Abbeville, LA 70510; recent bookings there carry mugshots, often more than one.
Booking answers at 337-898-4430.
This page explains how the list works, photo copies, mail, calls, deposits and commissary, bond at the Abbeville courthouse, the 15th Judicial District, federal and immigration holds, juvenile cases, and the police serving every Vermilion town from Maurice to Gueydan.
Read inmate search answers
Read inmate search answers1. Where is the Vermilion Parish jail, and which phone should I use?
- Vermilion Parish Correctional Center: 14202 Allen Bares Jr. Drive, Abbeville, LA 70510.
- Booking, for bond and holds: 337-898-4430.
- Jail administration, for mail, visits and accounts: 337-898-4424.
- Sheriff's office: 101 South State Street, Abbeville, 337-893-0871.
Booking is the best line for bond amounts and whether another agency placed a hold.
↑ Back to the question list2. How does the Vermilion prisoner list work?
- Open the prisoner list, which starts with the last day of bookings.
- Use its search box to look up anyone else by name.
- Open an entry for charges, bond and booking date.
Someone missing may have bonded out or been moved, so call booking at 337-898-4430.
↑ Back to the question list3. Does Vermilion Parish post mugshots?
Yes. Every recent booking we checked in October 2026 had a mugshot, often several. The public and news media can ask the sheriff at 337-893-0871 for a copy. Act 281 of 2024, effective August 1, 2024, allows Louisiana agencies to put out booking photos before trial. A for-profit site that charges removal fees must take a mugshot down free within 7 days after the person proves the case ended without conviction or was pardoned or expunged. For a person held by ICE, ask through ICE's FOIA page. Federal arrest photos remain with the U.S. Marshals.
↑ Back to the question list4. What is the Vermilion Parish Correctional Center like inside?
The sheriff's corrections page says the Abbeville center holds both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates, men and women, in minimum, medium and maximum security housing. On-site medical staff handle health care, mental health services and emergencies, and the jail runs around the clock, and administration answers at 337-898-4424.
↑ Back to the question list5. Are there programs for people held in Abbeville?
Yes. The sheriff lists GED preparation, literacy classes and vocational training, plus substance abuse counseling and treatment and religious services. Ask jail administration whether a particular person qualifies, since classification level affects access.
↑ Back to the question list6. How do I request an arrest report or other records?
The sheriff's Records Division, 337-898-4405, handles public records requests and background checks. Requests can be made in person at 101 South State Street, Abbeville, by email to records@vermilionsheriff.gov, or by mail to Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office, Attn: Records, PO Box 307, Abbeville, LA 70511. Crash reports are sold through the online crash report service the sheriff links.
↑ Back to the question list7. Why is a same-day arrest not on the list yet?
An arrest from Kaplan or Gueydan can take a while to reach Abbeville, and intake on Allen Bares Jr. Drive includes prints, photos and a health check before the entry posts. Check back later in the day or ring booking.
↑ Back to the question list8. Where else might the person be held?
Try Lafayette Parish at 337-236-5400, Iberia Parish at 337-369-2431 or Acadia Parish at 337-788-8737. Delcambre straddles the Iberia line, so arrests there may go to New Iberia.
↑ Back to the question list9. Was it only a citation?
It may have been, because Abbeville and Kaplan officers may cite some minor offenses to city court without booking. A cited person will not show on the list but must appear when the ticket says.
↑ Back to the question list10. When is the first hearing in Abbeville?
Article 230.1 requires one within 72 hours of arrest, apart from weekends and holidays. A 15th district judge rules on bail and on a court-appointed lawyer; if the hearing is late, recognizance release follows.
↑ Back to the question list11. How can I find the Vermilion bond amount?
The prisoner list entry shows bond once set. Booking at 337-898-4430 can confirm the full amount across charges and whether a hold from another parish or the state would keep the person in Abbeville anyway.
↑ Back to the question list12. How do I post bail in Vermilion Parish?
15th Judicial District judges set it. You can post cash, pledge property, request a personal-promise release, or contract an agent bound by Louisiana's 12 percent fee cap. The Vermilion Clerk of Court is at 100 North State Street, Suite 101, Abbeville, LA 70510, 337-898-1992, extension 243; ask there about property bond paperwork and cash bond refunds. Our Vermilion bail guide walks through it.
↑ Back to the question list13. Where are the courthouse, the DA and the public defender?
The 15th district sits for Vermilion in the Abbeville courthouse on North State Street. The district attorney is in Suite 215 of the same building, 337-898-4320. The public defender is at 107 Concord Street, Abbeville, LA 70510, 337-898-2090; raise the need for one in court on day one. Our court guide adds dockets.
↑ Back to the question list14. What address works for letters to the Abbeville jail?
Write the person's full name, then Vermilion Parish Correctional Center, 14202 Allen Bares Jr. Drive, Abbeville, LA 70510, with a return address. Call jail administration at 337-898-4424 for current rules on photos and books before mailing. More is in our mail guide.
↑ Back to the question list15. How do visits and calls work?
Jail administration at 337-898-4424 gives the current visiting schedule and visitor list rules. People inside call out on collect or prepaid accounts. Guides: visiting, phone accounts, messages.
↑ Back to the question list16. How can I add money or pay for commissary?
Ask jail administration at 337-898-4424 which deposit methods are active. The account balance pays for commissary purchases, which the sheriff says are sold on designated days, and for phone time. Our deposit guide explains the usual options.
↑ Back to the question list17. What should I do about medication?
Call booking at 337-898-4430 soon after the arrest and give staff a full list of medications, doses and health conditions. On-site medical staff at the Abbeville center decide what is given.
↑ Back to the question list18. How long does release take after bond?
Plan on some hours once bond posts; holds from other agencies add time. Property taken at booking is returned on release. Confirm with booking before driving to Allen Bares Jr. Drive.
↑ Back to the question list19. Where does a Vermilion prisoner serve DOC time?
Some DOC prisoners stay in parish jails; others move to a reception center. Call the DOC at 225-383-4580 and see our Louisiana state prisons page.
↑ Back to the question list20. How do I check for a Vermilion warrant?
Ask the sheriff at 337-893-0871 whether a warrant is active and whether a judge already set bail on it. Abbeville deputies don't put names online, and Baton Rouge maintains no public warrant database for families. Arranging a surrender at Vermilion Parish Jail through a lawyer can let a judge set bail faster than an arrest would. If what's behind this is a court date your relative couldn't make, the clerk's office in Suite 101 at 100 North State Street, 337-898-1992, is where to ask about getting back before the judge.
↑ Back to the question list21. What happens to teenagers arrested in Vermilion?
Juvenile court hears children under 17. For acts on or after April 19, 2024, 17-year-olds go to adult court. Lacking its own juvenile lockup, Vermilion sends a held child to a regional center such as Lafayette Parish Juvenile Detention, so confirm the placement with the sheriff.
↑ Back to the question list22. Which federal court covers Abbeville?
Vermilion cases go to the Lafayette division of the Western District of Louisiana. U.S. District Court clerk: 800 Lafayette Street, Suite 2100, Lafayette, LA 70501, 337-593-5000. After a pretrial services report, a magistrate applies 18 U.S.C. 3142. U.S. Marshals: Suite 1100, 337-262-6666. Sentenced people: BOP inmate locator.
↑ Back to the question list23. How do immigration holds work in Vermilion?
- Prints taken on Allen Bares Jr. Drive are shared with ICE, which can respond by filing a detainer.
- Making bail in Abbeville leaves it active.
- Louisiana allows no more than 48 extra hours.
- The detainer fails if ICE does not come within that time.
- Act 314 of 2024 requires cooperation with ICE.
Find people in ICE custody on the ICE detainee locator. For Abbeville cases, ICE's New Orleans office is at 181 James Drive W, St. Rose, LA 70087, and families in Abbeville can call its detention line at 888-351-4024.
↑ Back to the question list24. Will VINE warn me about a Vermilion release?
Yes. Abbeville custody is tracked on Louisiana VINE, which is free. Add a phone or email, and a Vermilion release, transfer or other change will reach you.
↑ Back to the question list25. What if someone demands payment by phone?
End the call, then dial booking at 337-898-4430. Abbeville bond money belongs only with booking, the clerk, or your own agent.
↑ Back to the question list26. Which police departments serve Vermilion Parish?
- Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office: 101 South State Street, Abbeville, 337-893-0871; covers Intracoastal City, Pecan Island, Forked Island and other unincorporated areas.
- Abbeville Police Department: 304 Charity Street, Abbeville, LA 70510, 337-893-2511.
- Kaplan Police Department: 337-643-8600.
- Erath: town hall 337-937-8401.
- Delcambre Police Department: 109 N. Railroad Street, Delcambre, LA 70528, 337-685-2697.
- Gueydan: town hall 337-536-9415.
- Maurice: village hall 337-893-6406.
- Louisiana State Police Troop I: 121 East Pont Des Mouton, Lafayette, LA 70507, 337-262-5880.
Each hall can route you to its officers. For an emergency near Abbeville, call 911.
↑ Back to the question listVermilion Parish Bail and Bond, Abbeville, Louisiana
Getting released on bail in Abbeville. The parish sheriff operates the Vermilion Parish Correctional Center at 14202 Allen Bares Jr. Drive, Abbeville, LA 70510.
Booking answers at 337-898-4430, and the sheriff's office is at 101 South State Street, Abbeville, 337-893-0871.
Vermilion Parish stretches from Abbeville, Kaplan and Erath south to the marsh along the Gulf.
1. How can I find out what bail is set?
Search our Vermilion inmate search first. Then phone booking at 337-898-4430 to hear the bond on each charge and whether any agency placed a hold. Jail administration takes calls at 337-898-4424.
↑ Back to the question list2. When must an Abbeville judge hear the case?
Article 230.1 calls for an appearance before a judge within 72 hours, with weekends and holidays left out. If that does not occur, the person must be let go on recognizance.
↑ Back to the question list3. What kinds of bond can be used?
- A bail company (commercial surety)
- Real property pledged by someone
- A friend's or relative's unsecured signature
- The defendant's signed promise
- Full cash
Article 321 lists these five kinds. With violent charges, unsecured kinds are off the table.
↑ Back to the question list4. Will the court take a check?
Money orders and certified or cashier's checks are accepted under Article 326, as are cash and government bonds. Bring something other than a personal check.
↑ Back to the question list5. What is the most a Vermilion bondsman can charge?
Twelve percent of the bail, with at least $120 owed (R.S. 22:1443). That premium is kept by the company.
↑ Back to the question list6. Where is the clerk of court?
The Vermilion Clerk of Court is at 100 North State Street, Suite 101, Abbeville, LA 70510. You can call 337-898-1992, extension 243, about bond paperwork.
↑ Back to the question list7. When is cash bail returned?
If the person came to every hearing, the Abbeville clerk refunds it after the case, less any costs or fines. Our money guide shows how to fund an inmate account.
↑ Back to the question list8. What if court is missed?
Judges often issue a warrant, and the surety is told the bond may be forfeited. Co-signers can end up owing. Article 312 allows judges to count earlier missed dates against bail.
↑ Back to the question list9. What if ICE has a detainer?
Louisiana agencies must work with ICE detainers under Act 314 of 2024, so release can stall. Look on the ICE locator. Federal cases from this parish go to Lafayette.
↑ Back to the question list10. Is a 17-year-old charged as an adult?
Yes, for crimes on or after April 19, 2024. Children under 17 are handled in juvenile court.
↑ Back to the question listVermilion Parish Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule
14202 Allen Bares Jr. Drive
Abbeville, LA 70510
337-898-4430
- First, you must register an account with jailatm, then add Vermilion 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 |
JailATM Video Visitation allows families to conduct scheduled face-to-face video visits with incarcerated loved ones from home. Using an internet-connected personal computer equipped with a webcam or a compatible mobile device, visitors can join live video calls without traveling to the detention center.
Important: Advance Registration and Visitor Clearance Required
Detention centers do not permit unscheduled or unverified video sessions. Correctional facilities require prospective visitors to submit government-issued photo identification and receive administrative clearance before booking an appointment, an approval process that can take up to 48 hours depending on facility staffing. You should verify your visitor approval status with the facility prior to scheduling. If you do not register well in advance, you will miss your loved one's scheduled visiting window for the week.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Schedule a Video Visit
- Visit deposits.jailatm.com/webdeposits/ and sign into your account.
- Register your visitor profile and upload a clear photograph of your government-issued ID (driver's license or passport) for facility background review.
- Wait for email notification confirming facility visitor approval.
- Select Video Visitation, choose the detention facility, and select the inmate.
- Browse the available schedule calendar, select an open time slot, and pay the visitation fee using a credit or debit card.
- Log into the website 10 minutes prior to the start time on a device with a functioning camera, microphone, and reliable high-speed internet connection.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate receives a visitation notification on their housing unit JailATM kiosk. At the appointed time, they log in with their PIN and sit before the terminal. Inmates and visitors must strictly observe jail dress and conduct rules; sessions are monitored by staff and will terminate immediately upon any violation.
Official Provider: JailATM Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-877-810-0614
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by JailATM
In addition to Remote Video Visitation, JailATM provides several other communication, financial, and commissary services at participating facilities:
- Inmate Trust & Commissary Money Deposits: Send money directly into an inmate's jail trust account for independent commissary spending.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Trust Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Trust Deposits - Commissary Gift Packs & Store Ordering: Order pre-approved snack boxes, food packages, and clothing directly to the jail.
• Learn more on our website: Commissary Orders Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Store Orders - Digital Messaging & Picture Sharing: Send electronic messages and photos directly to an inmate's housing unit kiosk.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Messaging
Vermilion Parish Criminal Court, Abbeville, Louisiana
Vermilion shares the 15th Judicial District with Acadia and Lafayette parishes.
The Abbeville courthouse on North State Street handles Vermilion cases.
Reach the clerk at 337-898-1992.
1. Which offices handle a criminal case?
- Clerk of Court: 100 North State Street, Suite 101, Abbeville, LA 70510, 337-898-1992 ext. 243.
- District attorney: 100 North State Street, Suite 215, Abbeville, LA 70510, 337-898-4320.
- Public defender: 107 Concord Street, Abbeville, LA 70510, 337-898-2090.
2. How long can the state wait to charge?
For someone held in jail, Article 701 sets 30 days for misdemeanors, 60 days for felonies, and 120 days where death or life is possible. Past those limits the defense may ask for release.
↑ Back to the question list3. Who gets a public defender?
Anyone too poor to hire counsel. Raise it in court on day one and the judge checks your income. The Concord Street office answers at 337-898-2090.
↑ Back to the question list4. How do I get court records?
Records come from the clerk; bring a name or case number. See our bail page for bond steps and our money guide for deposits.
↑ Back to the question list5. Where do cases for children go?
Juvenile proceedings hear cases for those under 17. Since April 19, 2024, 17-year-olds go to adult court.
↑ Back to the question list6. Which federal court serves Vermilion?
The Western District of Louisiana, Lafayette Division, 800 Lafayette Street, Suite 2100, Lafayette, LA 70501. The clerk's phone is 337-593-5000. The BOP inmate locator finds federal prisoners.
↑ Back to the question list7. If a Vermilion judge signed a warrant, what now?
Deputies from the Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office at 101 South State Street in Abbeville carry out warrants issued by the 15th Judicial District Court, and you can reach them at 337-893-0871. The Abbeville office keeps no public list of names. Louisiana, for its part, has never built a statewide search that families can use. Across the street, the Clerk of Court at 100 North State Street, Suite 101 (337-898-1992), holds the court file and can tell you whether a missed Abbeville hearing might be rescheduled. Anything else is usually settled by walking into Vermilion Parish Jail with a defense lawyer, which often lets a judge set bail sooner.
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Buy Commissary for an Inmate in the Vermilion Parish Jail
Vermilion Parish Jail Inmate Commissary - Sending Money or Purchasing Commissary for an Inmate
Vermilion Parish Jail allows inmates to purchase commissary. This can be snacks, hygiene products, stamps, stationary, clothing and even electronics.
You can buy commissary for an inmate using an online service called Commissary Order.
There is a monthly limit of $200-300 on how much inmates can spend on commissary items.
This amount is subject to change so call the facility at 337-898-4430 in order to confirm the amount that cannot be exceeded.
Inmates have access to both an in-house commissary store, and commissary packages that can be purchased and shipped to the inmate by friends and family.
Scroll down for information on the Vermilion Parish Jail's service they use for you being able to purchase commissary items online and have them shipped directly to the inmate.
You can also go to our Inmate Money page for information on how to send money to an inmate.
CommissaryDeposit.com provides a secure web platform for friends and family to deposit funds directly into an incarcerated individual's institutional trust and canteen account. Money sent through this service allows inmates to purchase daily essentials, food items, over-the-counter medication, hygiene products, and correspondence stationery from the facility commissary.
Important: Inmate Account Intake Policies Differ by Facility
Once a person is booked and moved to a housing unit, facilities do not always allow cash drop-offs or phone payments directly to the jail window. Some might and you should confirm this by calling the facility and asking. But if you do not register online and fund your loved one's trust account immediately, they may be forced to wait days or weeks for standard paper processing, leaving them without essential soap, clean undergarments, basic medical sundries or snacks. Note also that any funds deposited may be subject to facility collections for outstanding booking fees or medical co-pays according to local rules.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Deposit Funds
- Confirm the inmate's current housing facility, their legal first and last name, and their official inmate booking ID number.
- Navigate to www.commissarydeposit.com and click on Deposit Money.
- Select the state and facility from the drop-down directories.
- Search for the inmate using their ID number or last name and verify the record match to ensure you do not send funds to the wrong individual.
- Enter your phone number to receive a one-time verification code via SMS text or automated voice call.
- Specify the deposit dollar amount, review the calculated convenience fees (fixed fee plus percentage fee), and enter your debit or credit card billing details.
- Submit the payment and save the digital confirmation receipt for your financial records.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate does not need an internet account to receive funds. Once the electronic payment clears, the funds post directly to their ledger balance in the jail's internal commissary management system. The inmate can verify their balance on their weekly account slip or at a dayroom kiosk terminal to place orders during the next scheduled commissary cycle.
Official Provider: CommissaryDeposit.com Official Portal
Customer Support Email: Support@CommissaryDeposit.com (Requests must include facility name, inmate name, and inmate ID)
Support Response Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM EST (Response within two business days)
Supported Languages: English
Other Services Associated with CommissaryDeposit.com
Depending on the detention facility contract, additional commissary package ordering options may be supported:
- Direct Commissary Package Ordering: Order pre-packaged snack boxes and hygiene bundles sent directly to the inmate.
• Learn more on our website: Commissary Package Ordering Guide | • Visit official vendor page: CommissaryDeposit.com Store Orders
Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Vermilion Parish Jail
The Easiest and Securest Way of Depositing Money for an Inmate
There are several methods for depositing money on an inmate's account:
1. To send money online to an inmate in the Vermilion Parish Jail use Commissary Deposit.
NOTE: Commissary Deposit provides support by email only. Your request must include the facility name, inmate name, and inmate ID. Requests without these details will not be serviced.
2. Deposit cash or use a debit or credit card using a dedicated kiosk for this purpose. The machine is located in the lobby or visitation area of the Vermilion Parish Jail.
3. The Vermilion Parish Jail may also allow you to *mail an inmate a money order or cashier’s check from a trusted source such as the Post Office, a local bank, or Western Union. The money order should be be made out to either the inmate or the Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office, with the inmate’s name and ID# on the memo line of the check. To confirm this option call the facility at 337-898-4430.
*When mailing a money order or cashier’s check, send it an envelope by itself. Never send it with a letter or photos for your inmate, unless the facility allows it. Never send personal checks or cash.
4. The Vermilion Parish Jail has a reception desk that may accept cash, money orders or cashier checks. Call 337-898-4430 to find out the specific hours for drop off times.
The Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office runs its jail, which the sheriff calls the Vermilion Parish Correctional Center, on Allen Bares Jr. Drive in Abbeville. It holds men and women, both those awaiting trial and those already sentenced. Letters come in by U.S. Mail to the jail's post office box and are read by staff before they are delivered.
Letters, legal papers and publications:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Vermilion Parish Jail
PO Box 307
Abbeville, LA 70510-0309
- Return address: Abbeville staff need your full name and mailing address in the upper left corner. A Vermilion letter without one is likely headed for the shredder.
- Who the letter is for: The person's full name plus their inmate ID number from the prisoner search.
- Greeting cards: Musical cards are out. Send a plain one.
- Ink colors: Only blue or black. No colored pens, crayons or felt-tip markers.
- Nothing added: Skip drawings on the page or envelope, and don't seal in glitter, confetti, lipstick prints or a spray of perfume.
- Things to read: Books, newspapers and magazines for a Vermilion inmate must be brand new and mailed by the publisher.
- Packages: They can only arrive from the third-party vendor tied to the jail's commissary.
- Who can't write: Letters may not pass between an inmate and a co-defendant, someone held in another jail or prison, or a person covered by a no-contact order.
Mail is sorted and delivered on weekdays with no limit on how many letters arrive. Visits are on site on Tuesday afternoons or online every day.
NCIC Inmate Communications provides telecommunications services that allow incarcerated individuals to place outbound voice calls from dayroom telephones to family and friends. Because correctional facilities do not permit incoming phone calls, establishing an NCIC prepaid calling account connects calls directly to your cell phone or landline without being blocked by wireless carriers.
Important: Mobile Phones Automatically Block Inmate Calls
Cellular phone carriers automatically reject standard collect calls originating from jail phone systems. While some residential landlines might permit direct monthly billing, mobile devices and internet-based telephone lines require an active prepaid calling balance, which you can verify by checking with your provider. If you do not register online and fund an NCIC account right away, your loved one will receive an automated disconnect announcement when attempting to call your number.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Fund an Account
- Visit account.ncic.com or call NCIC customer care at 1-800-943-2189.
- Click Create Account and register using the primary 10-digit telephone number where you want to receive calls.
- Select the state and correctional facility where your loved one is currently detained.
- Search for and add the inmate using their full legal name or booking ID number.
- Select your deposit dollar amount and enter your debit or credit card billing details.
- Submit payment and ensure your mobile phone settings allow calls from automated or unfamiliar correctional numbers.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate dials your 10-digit number from any dayroom telephone and keys in their assigned PIN. The automated system verifies that your phone number has an active prepaid balance and prompts you to press a digit to accept the call. All personal telephone conversations are recorded and monitored by facility staff.
Official Provider: NCIC Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-800-943-2189
Support Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by NCIC Inmate Communications
In addition to Prepaid Phone Calling, NCIC provides several other digital communication and visitation services at participating facilities:
- Remote Video Visitation: Schedule and join live face-to-face video visits from home using your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: NCIC Video Visits - Inmate Messaging Services: Send electronic messages and photos directly to an inmate's housing unit terminal.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: NCIC Messaging
JailATM Digital Messaging allows friends and family to exchange electronic letters and family photos directly with an incarcerated individual through housing unit kiosks. Messages and approved digital attachments clear facility screening in hours, eliminating the lengthy transit delays associated with traditional postal mail.
Important: Electronic Mail Screening and Rules Vary
Inmates cannot receive incoming phone calls, and traditional postal mail rules differ across correctional agencies. While some facilities still allow regular handwritten letters, many jails have transitioned to digital-only mail scanning or restrict postal delivery, which you can verify by checking facility rules. If you do not register online and purchase messaging credits immediately, your loved one may face lengthy periods without direct written contact from family.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Send Messages
- Go to deposits.jailatm.com/webdeposits/ and sign in or create a user profile.
- Select Messaging from the available services dashboard.
- Select your state and facility, then search for the inmate using their full legal name or booking ID.
- Purchase messaging credits using a major debit or credit card.
- Compose your message in the text editor and attach approved JPEG photos if permitted by facility guidelines.
- Submit your message to the facility's screening queue.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
All electronic correspondence is screened by facility staff before delivery. Once approved, the message arrives in the inmate's inbox on their housing unit JailATM kiosk. The inmate logs in with their PIN, opens the message, views any attached photos, and types an electronic reply using their available credits.
Official Provider: JailATM Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-877-810-0614
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by JailATM
In addition to Digital Messaging & Picture Sharing, JailATM provides several other communication, financial, and visitation services at participating facilities:
- Inmate Trust & Commissary Money Deposits: Send money directly into an inmate's jail trust account for independent commissary spending.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Trust Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Trust Deposits - Commissary Gift Packs & Store Ordering: Order pre-approved snack boxes, food packages, and clothing directly to the jail.
• Learn more on our website: Commissary Orders Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Store Orders - Remote Video Visitation: Schedule and join live video visits from home using your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Video Visits
JailATM (operated by Tech Friends, Inc.) provides secure handheld tablets to incarcerated individuals in county detention facilities. Operating on an encrypted facility network, these tablets give inmates access to digital messaging, scanned mail review, video calls, institutional requests, educational materials, and entertainment options directly from their housing pods.
Important: Tablet Hardware Deployment and Rental Rules Vary
Detention centers do not manage tablet distribution identically. While some agencies issue individual personal tablets to every detainee at booking, others utilize shared pod docking stations or restrict tablet use to specific dayroom hours, which you should confirm with the facility directly. Although core educational and legal resources are generally provided free of charge, sending messages, listening to music, or making phone calls from the tablet requires an active balance funded by outside contacts.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Support and Fund JailATM Tablets
- Confirm that JailATM / Tech Friends tablets are active at your loved one's specific detention facility.
- Navigate to deposits.jailatm.com/webdeposits/ on your computer or mobile device.
- Sign into your verified user profile and link the inmate's legal name and booking ID number.
- Select Tablet Funds or Inmate Trust Deposits from your services dashboard.
- Specify your deposit amount, review convenience fees, and enter your credit or debit card billing details.
- Submit payment, save your confirmation receipt, and notify your loved one that funds have posted to their account.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate unlocks their assigned tablet using their unique inmate PIN or biometric scan. Their available balance appears on the screen, allowing them to download music, read scanned correspondence, write messages, and participate in scheduled video visits. Devices are returned to charging carts during facility quiet hours and shift counts.
Official Provider: JailATM Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-877-810-0614
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by JailATM
In addition to Tablet Services, JailATM provides several other communication, financial, and store services:
- Inmate Trust & Commissary Money Deposits: Send money directly into an inmate's jail trust account for independent commissary spending.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Trust Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Trust Deposits - Commissary Gift Packs & Store Ordering: Order pre-approved snack boxes, food packages, and clothing directly to the jail.
• Learn more on our website: Commissary Orders Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Store Orders - Digital Messaging & Picture Sharing: Send electronic messages and photos directly to an inmate's kiosk or tablet.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Messaging - Remote Video Visitation: Schedule and join live video visits from home using your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Video Visits
Nearby counties
- Jail (Main): 337-898-4430
- Sheriff: 337-893-0871