Call 318-628-4610 any time, 24 hours a day, to get inmate information from the 150-bed Winn Parish Detention Center.
This is the county’s intake point for people arrested on misdemeanor and felony charges. Every arrestee goes through booking and processing here, and depending on the charges, may stay until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held pending the outcome of their trial.
For a current list of inmates, use the inmate search tool.
Short sentences, those under one year, are served at this jail. Longer sentences are served in the Louisiana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page: how to search the official roster, directions to the jail, the visitation schedule, depositing money for an inmate, mailing letters, phone calls, voicemail, emails and texts, tablets, bail bond instructions, and commissary.
Tip: save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number. Mail and many other services require it. If it isn’t online, Winn Parish Detention Center can provide it at 318-628-4610.
Phone: 318-628-4610
Physical Address:
460 Thomas Mill Road
Winnfield, LA 71483
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Winn Parish Detention Center
460 Thomas Mill Road
Winnfield, LA 71483
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Winn Parish Detention Center
460 Thomas Mill Road
Winnfield, LA 71483
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Winn 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 318-628-4610 for the information you are looking for.
Winn 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 Winn Parish Detention Center maintains an average of 150 offenders in custody on any given day. The Winn 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 Winn Parish law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,000 offenders.
The following charts of Winn 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 Winn 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 Winn 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 Winn 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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The Winn Parish Detention Center completed construction of a new 18,000 square foot facility in 2018. The facility includes administration, support, and inmate housing areas. The administration and support areas are housed in a single-story building, which includes intake, kitchen, laundry, medical suite, jail administrative functions, and inmate visitation. The main inmate housing area is a single-story building with a mezzanine, housing inmate cells, dayrooms, and a control area for the guards.
Operated by the Winn Parish Sheriff's Office, the Winn Parish Detention Center holds both Winn Parish detainees and a small number of inmates for the Louisiana Department of Corrections. The new facility, located on Thomas Mill Road in Winnfield, replaced the aging facility previously situated on the third floor of the Winn Parish Courthouse.
Visitation at the Winn Parish Detention Center is conducted through a video visitation system, ensuring no physical contact between visitors and inmates. Currently, the facility does not accept packages for inmates. However, inmates are able to purchase necessary items through the commissary. If you wish to provide money for an inmate to use for phone cards or other commissary items, you have the option of visiting the Winn Parish Courthouse inside the Sheriff's Office during normal business hours or using the online portal at https://orders.tigercommissary.com/Services/SelectOnlineService.aspx?np=service&fId=513&fCode=winnLA&stateAbbr=LA&stateName=Louisiana/.
When visiting the detention center, please bring a photo ID and ensure that the inmate you wish to visit has added you to their visitation list. Dress appropriately and follow all instructions given by the jail staff while at the facility.
Letters can be mailed to inmates housed at the Winn Parish Detention Center at any time. However, it's important to note that all incoming mail is screened, copied, and then delivered to the inmate in accordance with agency policy. Therefore, please consider this screening process when sending letters to an inmate. No packages are accepted for inmates, but a variety of hygiene items and other goods can be purchased through the commissary. Money for these items can be deposited into the inmate's account at Tiger Deposits via the provided link or in person at the Winn Parish Sheriff's Office inside the Winn Parish Courthouse.
Mailing Address for Inmates: Inmate <Inmate Name> 460 Thomas Mill Road Winnfield, LA 71483
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Winn Parish Detention Center 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 Winn Parish Detention Center:
For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Winn Parish Detention Center at 318-628-4610.
After being arrested and booked into Winn Parish Detention Center in Winnfield, 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 318-628-4610 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
To get more information on the bail process in Winn Parish, Louisiana, visit the Winn Parish Detention Center Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Winn Parish Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
460 Thomas Mill Road
Winnfield, LA 71483
318-628-4610
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 318-628-4610 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| MONDAY | 1:00PM - 3:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 1:00PM - 3:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 1:00PM - 3:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 1:00PM - 3:00PM |
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You can ‘video visit’ your inmate one of three ways:
Go here to begin the process to schedule a visit.
What is the cost to do remote video visitation?
Paid Remote Visits
Having a remote visit from your Home or app, the cost of each 20-25 minute ‘friends and family remote visit’ will be approximately $7.95 plus tax.
FREE Remote Visits
Visitors can also choose to come to the jail and video chat with an inmate via the JailFunds/VendEngine kiosk in the lobby. The video visit on-site at the jail is FREE.
You can deposit money four different ways:
Attorney Visits only! < (Lawyers, go here)
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Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Winn Parish Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-628-4610 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 Winn Parish Detention Center?
Winn Parish Detention Center uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to schedule and visit your inmate via remote video visitation.
You can ‘video visit’ your inmate one of three ways:
Go here to begin the process to schedule a visit.
What is the cost to do remote video visitation?
Paid Remote Visits
Having a remote visit from your Home or app, the cost of each 20-25 minute ‘friends and family remote visit’ will be approximately $7.95 plus tax.
FREE Remote Visits
Visitors can also choose to come to the jail and video chat with an inmate via the JailFunds/VendEngine kiosk in the lobby. The video visit on-site at the jail is FREE.
You can deposit money four different ways:
Attorney Visits only! < (Lawyers, go here)
correctpay.com Help
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Winn Parish Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-628-4610 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Winn Parish Detention Center?
You can deposit money four different ways:
correctpay.com Assistance:
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Frequently Asked Questions
To send commissary money to an inmate in Winn Parish Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account, what the fees are, how long it takes to hit their account and more, check out our full money and commissary guide for Winn Parish Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Winn Parish Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-628-4610 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Winn Parish Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Winn Parish follow these instructions:
Winn Parish Detention Center 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 Winn Parish Detention Center, 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 Winn 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 Winn Parish Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-628-4610 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Winn Parish Detention Center, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Winn Parish Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-628-4610 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Winn Parish Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Winn Parish Detention Center allows inmates to purchase commissary, which is a jail affiliated store that sells snacks, hygiene products, stationary, clothing and even e-cigs and nicotine pouches (where allowed).
You can buy commissary for an inmate using an online service called Kellwell Commissary.
These items can be purchased once a week.
This amount you can spend each week is set by the facility. Call 318-628-4610 in order to confirm the amount that cannot be exceeded.
Inmates have access to commissary packages that can be purchased and shipped to the inmate by friends and family.
You can also go to our Inmate Money page for information on how to send money to an inmate.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Winn Parish Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-628-4610 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Winn Parish Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Winn Parish Detention Center uses the services of jailfunds.com (aka JailFunds) 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 four different ways:
Go directly here to start the process to send a message
Uploading photos to Inmate’s email
Make sure the file size is less than 5MB.
Also make sure your file is a .jpg, .jpeg or .gif.
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Frequently Asked Questions
To send a secure email message and digital photos to an inmate in Winn Parish Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Winn Parish Detention Center and send them photos, check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Winn Parish.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Winn Parish Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-628-4610 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Winn 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 Winn Parish Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-628-4610 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Winn Parish?
