West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center is a 330-bed jail based in the city of Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. You can reach them anytime for inmate information at 225-346-6420.
Arrested individuals, whether for misdemeanors or felonies, are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool allows you to access the facility's inmate roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Sentences longer than one year result in transfers to either the Louisiana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides all the information you need regarding inmate services, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It's important to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, contact West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center at 225-346-6420 for help.
Phone: 225-346-6420
Physical Address:
1155 Northwest Drive
Port Allen, LA 70767
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
West Baton Rouge Parish Jail
P.O. Box 620
Port Allen, LA 70767
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
West Baton Rouge Parish Jail
P.O. Box 620
Port Allen, LA 70767
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center, 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 225-346-6420 for the information you are looking for.
West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center 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 West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center maintains an average of 330 offenders in custody on any given day. The West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center 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 West Baton Rouge Parish law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 12,640 offenders.
The following charts of West Baton Rouge 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 West Baton Rouge 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 West Baton Rouge 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 West Baton Rouge 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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Providing services to all of the local law enforcement agencies, the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center can house up to 330 inmates, with 297 of those being male. It is at this jail that all of the misdemeanor and felony arrests will be processed and offenders from West Baton Rouge Parish will remain in West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center as they await their trial and during a short sentence, or as they wait for transfer to another location including the Transitional Work Facility.
Once booking has been completed and bail has been set, friends and family are able to call the facility at 225-346-6420 and determine if someone they know is being held there and how to pay their bail.
A large 80 acre garden and full kitchen help the jail to be self-sufficient, while there are also programs to provide full medical care and mental health support. Other programs include GED, AA/NA, and religious programs.
Phones throughout the housing units allow offenders to make collect calls, though they are unable to make incoming calls.
Visits can be arranged directly with the staff and will be scheduled to work around the schedule of the inmate.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
West Baton Rouge Parish Jail
P.O. Box 620
Port Allen, LA 70767
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
West Baton Rouge Parish Jail
P.O. Box 620
Port Allen, LA 70767
After arrest, individuals are processed at West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center:
Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 225-346-6420.
If someone is taken to West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center in Port Allen for booking, the next steps depend on their case:
1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 225-346-6420.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, visit the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center Bail FAQ page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
1155 Northwest Drive
Port Allen, LA 70767
225-346-6420
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 225-346-6420 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 West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-346-6420 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 West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-346-6420 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center?
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a self-serve kiosk for Correct Solutions Group in the lobby that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center uses a private company called Correct Solutions Group to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone
Correct Solutions Group will accept deposits over the phone with a debit or credit card. Call 877-618-3516.
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
To receive phone calls from inmates in West Baton Rouge Parish, or to assist them in making phone calls from jail to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with West Baton Rouge 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 West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-346-6420 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in West Baton Rouge Parish, or to assist them in making phone calls from jail to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with West Baton Rouge 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 West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-346-6420 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center 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 West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center 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 & Inmate ID #
West Baton Rouge Parish Jail
P.O. Box 620
Port Allen, LA 70767
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
West Baton Rouge Parish Jail
P.O. Box 620
Port Allen, LA 70767
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 West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center 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 West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center 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 & Inmate ID #
West Baton Rouge Parish Jail
P.O. Box 620
Port Allen, LA 70767
Postcards
The West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center 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.
Envelopes
The West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
West Baton Rouge Parish Jail
P.O. Box 620
Port Allen, LA 70767
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
West Baton Rouge Parish Jail
P.O. Box 620
Port Allen, LA 70767
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 West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center 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 West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center 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 & Inmate ID #
West Baton Rouge Parish Jail
P.O. Box 620
Port Allen, LA 70767
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-346-6420 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-346-6420 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-346-6420 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-346-6420 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in West Baton Rouge Parish?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding West Baton Rouge Parish?
This facility, known as "West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center" is also known as West Baton Rouge Parish Jail, West Baton Rouge Parish Jail, Louisiana, West Baton Rouge Parish.
