West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility

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West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility

You can call the 262-bed West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility 24 hours a day for inmate information at 225-387-3272.

This jail processes individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. After booking and processing, inmates may be held until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.

The inmate search tool allows you to check the jail's roster and find out who is currently in custody.

Offenders serving less than one year will do their time here, while those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Louisiana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides essential information, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.

Remember to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for any communication needs. If you cannot locate it online, call West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility at 225-387-3272 for assistance.

Phone

225-387-3272

Physical address

1155 Northwest Drive
Port Allen, LA 70767
Get directions

Mailing address (personal mail)

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
West Baton Rouge Work Release Center
P.O. Box 149
Port Allen, LA 70767

Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
West Baton Rouge Work Release Center
P.O. Box 149
Port Allen, LA 70767

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To search for an inmate in the West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility, 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 225-387-3272 for the information you are looking for.

West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility 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 Transitional Work Facility maintains an average of 262 offenders in custody on any given day. The West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility 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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Located across the street from the West Baton Rogue Parish Detention Center, the 262-bed West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility houses those inmates who are qualified for the transitional work program for West Baton Rouge Parish.

Inmates in this program will be sentenced on misdemeanor or non-violent felonies. Qualifications include being over 6 months to 4 years of their release, they may only leave during approved working hours, and they must be qualified for the job they will be working.

Mail is both sent and received through the US Postal Service and any mail for an inmate must have a complete return address easily seen on the envelope to:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
West Baton Rouge Work Release Center
P.O. Box 149
Port Allen, LA 70767

... or it will not be accepted.

Phones are present on the grounds and inmates will be able to make outgoing calls from the time they return from work until lockdown at night, with only outgoing calls available.

Visits may be arranged with the inmate around their work schedule and due to the varying schedules, there are no set visiting hours for the West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility.

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How does the booking process work at West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility?

Once someone is arrested, they are taken to West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.

It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.

The booking process at West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility typically includes the following steps:

  • Verifying identity.
  • Taking a mugshot.
  • Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
  • DNA collection, if required.
  • Conducting a thorough search.
  • Confiscating personal belongings.
  • Providing a free phone call.

For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 225-387-3272.

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What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in West Baton Rouge Parish?

After an individual is apprehended and taken to West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility in Port Allen for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:

1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond.  Call 225-387-3272 for the exact bail amount.

There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.

  • To post a cash bond, pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office by cash, cashier's check or money order; many facilities also accept cards at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee, and you will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail phone: 225-387-3272).
  • A licensed bail bondsman in West Baton Rouge Parish can assist with payment.
  • Real property such as land or a house is accepted as collateral by many courts, provided the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently twice the bond, with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail signs off on it.

For more information on the bail process in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, visit the West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility Bail Information Page.

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility? What is the Schedule?

West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1155 Northwest Drive
Port Allen, LA 70767
225-387-3272

  • Schedule visits with Correct Solutions Group.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 225-387-3272 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 Transitional Work Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-387-3272 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 Transitional Work Facility?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-387-3272 for further assistance.

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility?

There are three options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Ask the West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility whether it takes deposits in person or has a Correct Solutions Group kiosk, and where it is.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility 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.

How Do Inmates in West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility Make Phone Calls?

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:

  • West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility uses the services of Correct Solutions Group.
  • Register with them online or call them at 877-618-3516. 
  • Services for West Baton Rouge 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 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 Transitional Work Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-387-3272 for further assistance.

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility?

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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:

  • West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility uses the services of Correct Solutions Group.
  • Register with them online or call them at 877-618-3516. 
  • Services for West Baton Rouge 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 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 Transitional Work Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-387-3272 for further assistance.

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-387-3272 for further assistance.

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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility, 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 Transitional Work Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-387-3272 for further assistance.

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility 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 Transitional Work Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-387-3272 for further assistance.

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Do Inmates in the West Baton Rouge Transitional Work Facility 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 Transitional Work Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-387-3272 for further assistance.

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What are the other City and County Jails in West Baton Rouge Parish?

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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding West Baton Rouge Parish?

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