LaSalle Correctional Center Inmate Commissary

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LaSalle Correctional Center

Address:
15976 Highway 165
Olla, TX 71465

Phone:

318-495-6200

Depositing Commissary Funds for an Inmate at LaSalle Correctional Center

LaSalle Correctional Center uses Correct Solutions Group for friends & family members to deposit money online for inmates to purchase Commissary (also phone cards and other necessities).

If it is more convenient you can deposit money (cash or credit cards) using the GRG Kiosk in the Jail Lobby.
 

What Services does JAIL ATM Offer?

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to LaSalle Correctional Center

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, LaSalle Correctional Center may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.

Send Money

  • LaSalle Correctional Center has an agreement with JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the jail lobby.

Send Gift Packs

  • LaSalle Correctional Center has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
  • When available these may be ordered by you online and then are delivered directly to the inmate.

What is an Inmate Commissary?

Commissary, also known as Canteen, is the ‘store’ within a jail or prison where inmates can purchase items that they want or need to make their stay in jail or prison less of a burden.

Snacks and comfort foods, branded hygiene products they are used to, sneakers and t-shirts, prayer blankets, radios, headphones, television sets, tablets, stationary products and art supplies; depending on the facility, there are thousands of products to choose from.

Some jail and prison systems run their own commissary store, others contract out to companies that serve dozens or hundreds of jails, where inmates and/or their friends and families can purchase products through a website from home, or a kiosk or tablet within their facility.

What items can inmates purchase in jail and prison?

Food
•    Cookies
•    Pastries
•    Candy
•    Tuna and mackerel
•    Coffee and Tea
•    Soft drinks
•    Energy drinks
•    Pizza
•    Hamburgers
•    Chicken fingers
•    Spices

Hygiene
•    Shampoo
•    Soap
•    Shaving supplies
•    Lotions
•    Deodorant
•    Oral care
•    Toilet paper
•    Nail care

Clothing
•    Sweats
•    Sneakers
•    Shorts
•    Underwear and bras
•    Socks
•    Jackets
•    Hats

Electronics
•    Televisions
•    Radios
•    Headphones
•    Tablets
•    Watches

Miscellaneous
•    Playing cards
•    Games
•    Bibles
•    Books
•    Art supplies
•    Stationery supplies
•    Vaping products (only some states)
•    Greeting cards

How much money can an inmate spend on commissary each month?

Generally, the maximum spend in jail is about $300 per month. Prisons allow a bit more as it is more of a permanent home, whereby jail is temporary. To find out how much an inmate in the LaSalle Correctional Center can spend each month, call 318-495-6200.

How often can inmates purchase commissary?

Some jails it's twice a week, others once a week or every other week. A lot of the online stores care pack companies are once a month. To find out the exact schedule for LaSalle Correctional Center, call 318-495-6200.

How can a friend or family member deposit money for an inmate in jail or prison?

LaSalle Correctional Center has its own methods for receiving money for inmates, and that information can be found above or by calling 318-495-6200 and asking, however all jails and prisons all receive money for an inmate’s trust and commissary account, as well as an account used for communications, pretty much the same way.

1.    Mailing 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 facility, with the inmate’s name and ID# on the memo line of the check.  

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.

Never send personal checks or cash either.

2.    Deposit cash or use a debit or credit card to send an inmate money using an ATM machine that is usually located in the lobby or visitation area of the facility.

3.    Some jails have a reception desk or booth that is open during certain hours that they will list on their website. They will accept cash, money orders or cashier checks. Other facilities that don’t have a human manning the desk will have mail drop where you can leave a money order or check. No cash can be left in these boxes.

4.    There are multiple companies that jails and prisons contract with which accept inmate deposits online, by mail or over the phone, or even in ATM machines you can find in check cashing stores and retail outlets across the country. 

If one of these companies (listed in the next question) works with LaSalle Correctional Center, this information will be outlined above.

Who are the companies that jails use to send money to inmates?

There are many companies competing for the accounts of jail and prison inmates. Their intention is to alleviate the staffing and financial responsibility of handling inmate’s accounts. They usually charge a fee equal to 3-5% of the total deposit.

The companies, in alphabetical order, are:

Access Corrections
AllPaid (aka GovPayNet)
Care A Cell
Cash Bond Online
CIDNET
City Tele Coin
CommissaryDeposit.com
Correct Solutions Group
Correctpay
Ctel
Edevo
Express Account
gettingout
GTL
Inmate Canteen
InmateSales
JailATM
Jail Pack Store (McDaniel Supply)
Jailpayments.com
Jpay
NCIC
JailCanteen (Oasis)
Paytel
Pigeonly
Prodigy Sales
Reliance
Securus
Smart Communications
Tennessee Business Enterprise
Tiger
Touchpay

How do I send an inmate money by mail?

To send an inmate money by mail you first have to have the money converted to a money order, preferably from the US Post Office, or a Cashier’s Check. Never send cash, and never send a personal check.
To find the address for sending money to an inmate, call the jail at 318-495-6200.

Can I send an inmate money online?

Almost every facility contracts with a company that helps friends and families of inmates send them money. The list can be found above.
To find out who LaSalle Correctional Center contracts with for inmate deposits, call them at 318-495-6200.

How expensive are items on commissary?

Items on commissary are no more expensive than they would be at a local Walmart store.

What is a Commissary deposit?

A commissary deposit is the money that a person on the outside deposits in an inmate’s trust account, so they can have money to spend on commissary and communication services.

How much money can inmate have in his commissary account?

The limit that an inmate can have in their commissary account is usually about $300.00. To find out what the limit is for LaSalle Correctional Center, call 318-495-6200.

Can I send an inmate a package or care pack??

Many jails contract with companies that send food, hygiene products and/or clothing to inmates. These can be purchased and sent by friends and family on a weekly or monthly basis.

You can only send items from the one that your jail has a contract with. 

An inmate carepack is a pack of snacks and/or hygiene products that friends or family members of an inmate can purchase online and have shipped to an inmate. The carepack company needs to have a contract with the facility before it can be shipped to the inmate.

Check this page, the Money Page or the Commissary Page for further information, or call the jail at 318-495-6200 to see which one that the LaSalle Correctional Center works with.

Here are the commissary package companies, in alphabetical order, that provide this service to jails in the United States:

Access Securepak
Care A Cell
Commissary order
Correct Pay
Express Account
icare
Inmate Canteen
Jail ATM
Jail Pack Store (McDaniel Supply)
My Care Pack
Oasis (jailcanteen)
Prodigy Solutions
Tiger
Union Supply Direct

Can an inmate buy gifts on commissary?

Not really. Other than the basic supplies mentioned above there are no gifts other than greeting cards that they can fill out and mail to a friend, family or loved one.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Harris County

To deposit money online for an inmate in LaSalle Correctional Center follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Harris County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Texas, then choose LaSalle Correctional Center
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in LaSalle Correctional Center, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Harris County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in LaSalle Correctional Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Harris County.


 

How to visit an inmate in Harris County Texas using Remote Video Visitation 

To visit an inmate in Harris County follow these steps:

  • In addition to visiting inmates at the jail, LaSalle Correctional Center uses a video visitation service called JailATM.
  • In order to visit with your inmate online or at the Harris County Jail Video Kiosk, you must first register with JailATM.
  • Once you register, choose the option for 'Video Calls' or Video Visits and you will be prompted for the information required, which will include copies of your state issued ID and more. 
  • Note: While JailATM also offers the following inmate services, LaSalle Correctional Center may or may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm.
  • Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
    1.  You Can Send Money
         LaSalle Correctional Center may have an agreement with JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the LaSalle Correctional Center lobby.
    2.  You Can Send Gift Packs
         LaSalle Correctional Center may have an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow these to be sent to your inmate.
    3.  You Can Email Inmate
         LaSalle Correctional Center may have an agreement with JailATM which handles secure messaging between you and your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow emailing your inmate.
  • Customer Support: 877-810-0914.

For full instructions on all the benefits of using JailATM to visit a Harris County inmate, visiting an inmate at the jail itself, rates, policies, rules, dress codes, bringing children, attorney and clergy visits and more, go to our official Visit Inmate Page. 


 

How Do Inmates in LaSalle Correctional Center Buy Phone Cards Online & Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Harris County, or to assist them in making phone calls from jail to other people, follow these steps:

  • LaSalle Correctional Center uses the services of Correct Solutions Group.
  • Register with them online or call them at 877-618-3516
  • Services for Harris County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards for your inmate or depositing money into an inmate's commissary account..

For all the information regarding phone calls with Harris County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.


 

What Kind of Mail can LaSalle Correctional Center Inmates Receive?

Postcards
The LaSalle Correctional Center allows inmates to receive unlimited pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They 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 LaSalle Correctional Center allows inmates to receive an unlimited amount of letters as long as they conform to the mail guidelines.  Letters should arrive in standard letter-sized envelopes and must have a complete return address, including your first and last name and address.

First look up the Inmate's SPN Number, Housing Location & Cell Block.
You will need all of these to mail them a letter, postcard, magazine, newspaper or books. 

Here is an example of what the information looks like when you look up an inmate online.
In this example below, the Inmate's Name and SPN are in RED on the white background.
The Housing Location & Cell Block are in
BLUE.
The other RED number is the inmate's Case Number. You will need this for looking up their court dates.


If you can't find an inmate online, call the Inmate Locator hotline at 713-755-5300.


Postcards & Envelopes (personal mail) are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name, Full SPN
XL55/XL56
LaSalle Corrections Center
15976 US-165
Olla, LA 71465

Newspapers
You can purchase a newspaper subscription for an inmate but it must be mailed to the jail directly from the publisher and must include the Inmate’s Full Name, SPN, Housing Location & Cell Block.

Magazines
Magazines are also allowed, but must be mailed directly from the publisher and include the inmate’s full name and SPN. Any magazine containing lewd photos, nudity, pornography, or anything promoting drugs or violence will be confiscated by jail staff and discarded.

Books
If you wish to mail a book to an inmate you must have it sent from either the publisher or from a third-party vendor such as Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble. 
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene.
In addition, the contents cannot present a threat to the security of the facility. Any book that does not meet the LaSalle Correctional Center standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All book shipments must include the inmate's name and SPN. You can also call 713-755-5300 to get the number.

Magazines, Newspapers and Books are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name, Full SPN
XL55/XL56
LaSalle Corrections Center
15976 US-165
Olla, LA 71465

Care packages
Care packages are pre-chosen items packaged together and sent to the inmate from a third-party vendor. They include clothing, snacks, hygeine products and seasonal items.

LaSalle Correctional Center only allows care packages from Access Securepak.

For full information on all of Harris County Jail's Mail Policies, including photographs, mail tips, what you are not allowed to send and more, check out our Inmate Mail page.


 

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