Ascension Parish Jail

Ascension Parish Jail Information

The Ascension Parish Jail is a 572 bed jail in the city of Donaldsonville, Ascension Parish, Louisiana.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 225-473-8674, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 225-473-8674

Physical Address:
2384 Lemanville Cutoff Road
Donaldsonville, LA 70346

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Ascension Parish Jail
INMATE NAME
2384 Lemanville Cutoff Rd
Donaldsonville, LA 70346

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Ascension Parish Jail
INMATE NAME
2384 Lemanville Cutoff Rd
Donaldsonville, LA 70346

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Ascension Parish Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Ascension Parish Jail, 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 225-473-8674 for the information you are looking for.

Ascension Parish Jail 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 Ascension Parish Jail maintains an average of 572 offenders in custody on any given day. The Ascension Parish Jail 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 Ascension Parish law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 12,240 offenders.

The following charts of Ascension 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 Ascension 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 Ascension 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 Ascension 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.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Ascension Parish and Louisiana state prisons, click the button below.
Ascension Parish INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Ascension Parish Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 3/28/2024

Race Inmates % Total
White 210 43.75%
Black 224 46.67%
Hispanic or Latino 46 9.58%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 480 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Department, Louisiana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Ascension Parish Inmate Criminal Charges - 3/28/2024

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 159 33.12%
Felony (2rd Degree) 85 17.71%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 39 8.13%
Felony (Uncategorized) 58 12.08%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 139 28.96%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Department, Louisiana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Ascension Parish Inmate Sex - 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 431 89.79%
Female 49 10.21%
Total 480 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Department, Louisiana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Ascension Parish Inmate Age - 3/28/2024

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 3 0.63%
18-20 30 6.25%
21-24 47 9.79%
25-30 88 18.33%
31-35 89 18.54%
36-40 92 19.17%
41-45 63 13.13%
46-50 24 5.00%
51-55 19 3.96%
56-60 16 3.33%
61-65 5 1.04%
66-75 4 0.83%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 480 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Department, Louisiana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Ascension Parish Jail

The Ascension Parish Jail has grown in size from 54 beds in 1976 to its current capacity of 572 beds. Over the past half century Ascension Parish has spent approximately $14 million doubling, doubling, and then doubling in size again.

The previous jail lasted for 109 years from 1867 to 1976, until it was finally condemned, however it's still standing, and located behind the Donaldsonville courthouse.

The most recent expansion of close to 300 beds, done in 2008, is divided into four wings, each with its own living quarters. The jail added a surveillance control room and video conferencing equipment at that time. In 2019 a small expansion of the dorm for females was completed at a cost of $680,000, bringing the total female capacity, which is included in the total, to 64 beds. The Sheriff claims that Ascension Parish is arresting up to 50 females a day for theft, drugs and bad checks.

The Ascension Parish Jail is located at 2384 Lemanville Cutoff Road in Donaldsonville, LA 70346.  This is also the mailing address for inmate mail. You can call the jail 24 hours a day for inmate and inmate services information by calling 225-473-8674.

You can use the Ascension Parish online Jail Roster and Inmate Query to look up an inmate's custody, past arrests, agency that arrested them, criminal charges, bond and other personal information. Mugshots are not available in Ascension Parish.

Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly. Friends and family of inmates in the Ascension Parish Jail can arrange to visit inmates by video remotely from home, and more personally, at the jail.  Friends and family can also communicate using an online text/email system, send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.

All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below.  If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 225-473-8674.

The Ascension Parish Sheriff maintains six beds for juveniles in the St. Bernard Juvenile Detention Center for minors arrested in this parish.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Ascension Parish Jail?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Ascension Parish Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 225-473-8674.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Ascension Parish Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Ascension Parish?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Ascension Parish for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Ascension Parish Jail?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Ascension Parish and other Louisiana and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Ascension Parish Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Ascension Parish Jail Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Ascension Parish Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

The Ascension Parish Sheriff recommends that you use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Ascension Parish.

  • You can pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Ascension Parish, or in some cases the state of Louisiana, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Ascension Parish, and if they don't, then they take the financial responsibility.
  • The typical fee for a bond will be between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15%.  So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1500.00.

Call 225-473-8674 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Ascension Parish inmate locator.

Ascension Parish Bail Bond Information

Because Ascension Parish and Louisiana can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Ascension Parish Jail at 225-473-8674, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, and do this right after an arrestee has been booked. 

Ask the staff at the Ascension Parish Jail or the Ascension Parish Court Clerk these specific questions:

  1. Is the defendant eligible for bail or a bond?
  2. How much will the bail or bond be, and what are the additional fees?
  3. Where do I go to pay it?
  4. Are there any days or times of the day or night when I cannot post bail?
  5. What types of payment are allowed? Cash? Money order? Credit card? What types of credit cards? Property or other collateral? Surety bonds?
  6. Do I have to use a bail or bond agent?

If you feel the bail is too high and you wish to get it reduced, contact a lawyer or the defendant's public defender and get them to look into what they can do to get a bail reduction. The sooner you get working on this the quicker you will get your loved one released. 

This entire process will go smoother and faster with a criminal attorney or bail agent handling it for you.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Ascension Parish Jail? What is the Schedule?

Ascension Parish Jail on-site personal Visitation Schedule

2384 Lemanville Cutoff Road
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
225-473-8674

  • ZERO TOLERANCE - IF YOU AREN'T CHECKED IN BY THE CUTOFF TIME, THEN NO VISIT!
INMATE
HOUSING & DAY
CHECK-IN
TIME
VISIT
TIME
A-11
FRIDAY
9:00-9:30AM 9:45-10:15AM
A-12
FRIDAY
9:00-9:30AM 9:45-10:15AM
A-200
FEMALE
SUNDAY
2:30-3:00PM 3:15-3:45PM
A-400
FRIDAY
9:00-9:30AM 9:45-10:15AM
A-500
FEMALE
SUNDAY
6:00-6:30PM 6:45-7:15PM
A-8
FRIDAY
9:00-9:30AM 9:45-10:15AM
A-9
FRIDAY
9:00-9:30AM 9:45-10:15AM
B-100
WEDNESDAY
12:15-12:45PM 1:00-1:30PM
B-200
WEDNESDAY
7:45-8:15AM 8:30-9:00AM
B-300
WEDNESDAY
2:15-2:45PM 3:00-3:30PM
B-400
WEDNESDAY
9:15-9:45AM 10:00-10:30AM
B-500
TUESDAY
12:15-12:45PM 1:00-1:30PM
B-600
TUESDAY
7:45-8:15AM 8:30-9:00AM
B-800
TUESDAY
9:15-9:45AM 10:00-10:30AM
C-100
MONDAY
7:30-2:30PM 7:30-3:00PM
C-200
TUESDAY
7:30-2:30PM 7:30-3:00PM
C-300
Trustees
Off Duty Only
WEDNESDAY
7:30-2:30PM 7:30-3:00PM
Trustees
Beds 1-20
SATURDAY
7:00-7:30AM 7:45-8:45 AM
Trustees
Beds 21-40
SATURDAY
9:00-9:30AM 9:45-10:15AM
Trustees
Beds 41-60
​​​​​​​SATURDAY
12:00-12:30PM 12:45-1:45PM
Trustees
Beds 61-78
​​​​​​​SATURDAY
1:30-2:00PM 2:15-3:15PM
C - 400
THURSDAY
7:30-2:30PM 7:30-3:00PM

 

Ascension Parish Jail Video Inmate Visitation Schedule

2384 Lemanville Cutoff Road
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
225-473-8674

  • First, you must register an account with Correct Pay, then add Ascension Parish Jail, then your inmate.
  • Second, you can choose a time to visit.
  • You can also schedule an appointment on the jail visitation kiosk.
  • Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
  • The number of visitors is limited to three (any combination of adult/children). 
  • Video Visits cost $5.70 for 15 minutes, and $11.40 for 30 minutes.
  • All visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 2 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.

VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 7:00AM - 9:00PM
MONDAY 7:00AM - 9:00PM
TUESDAY 7:00AM - 9:00PM
WEDNESDAY 7:00AM - 9:00PM
THURSDAY 7:00AM - 9:00PM
FRIDAY 7:00AM - 9:00PM
SATURDAY 7:00AM - 9:00PM

Ascension Parish Jail 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:

  • Visit from your home computer.
  • Visit from the correctpay VendEngine Kiosk in the jail lobby.
  • Visit by using the JailFunds iphone or Android app

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:

  • Deposit online at correctpay.com
  • Deposit at the correctpay VendEngine kiosk in the Ascension Parish Jail lobby.
  • Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
  • Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

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 Ascension Parish Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-473-8674 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Ascension Parish Jail?

Ascension Parish Jail Video Inmate Visitation Schedule

2384 Lemanville Cutoff Road
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
225-473-8674

  • First, you must register an account with Correct Pay, then add Ascension Parish Jail, then your inmate.
  • Second, you can choose a time to visit.
  • You can also schedule an appointment on the jail visitation kiosk.
  • Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
  • The number of visitors is limited to three (any combination of adult/children). 
  • Video Visits cost $5.70 for 15 minutes, and $11.40 for 30 minutes.
  • All visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 2 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.

VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 7:00AM - 9:00PM
MONDAY 7:00AM - 9:00PM
TUESDAY 7:00AM - 9:00PM
WEDNESDAY 7:00AM - 9:00PM
THURSDAY 7:00AM - 9:00PM
FRIDAY 7:00AM - 9:00PM
SATURDAY 7:00AM - 9:00PM


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ascension Parish Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-473-8674 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Ascension Parish Jail?

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

Choice 1 - Deposit Inmate Money Online

Ascension Parish Jail uses CommissaryDeposit.com 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.

Choice 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail

Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.

Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

**Call 225-473-8674 first to ask Ascension Parish Jail if this option is still available.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate's Commissary Account in Ascension Parish

To deposit money in an Ascension Parish Jail inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:

  • Start here and click ‘DEPOSIT MONEY’ in CommissaryDeposit.com
  • Choose Louisiana
  • Choose Ascension Parish Jail
  • View the date your order will be delivered, then click ‘NEXT’.
  • Search for, then Select your inmate.
  • Choose the amount to send.
  • Register, and Pay for the deposit transaction

Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Ascension Parish inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send. 

Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone:   912-584-6102
Email - [email protected]
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST

For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Ascension Parish, go to our Send Money Page for details.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ascension Parish Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-473-8674 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Ascension Parish Jail?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Ascension Parish Jail?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Ascension Parish follow these instructions:

Ascension Parish Jail 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:

  • Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
  • Choose Louisiana.
  • Choose Ascension Parish Jail
  • Select your Inmate.
  • Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
  • Fund your Account. ($10-$100 at a time)

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 Ascension Parish Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

  • Adding funds to your account - $3.00 
  • Cost of phone call of a Prepaid Collect Account - $0.21 per minute
  • Cost of an interstate (ex. Louisiana to a different state) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost of an intrastate (ex. Louisiana to Louisiana) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost if you set up your account (or fund it) by phone using a live agent, you will be charged a one-time fee of $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – [email protected]
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Ascension 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 Ascension Parish Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-473-8674 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Ascension Parish Jail, and what can I send them?

Ascension Parish Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Ascension Parish Jail 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 Ascension Parish Jail 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:
Ascension Parish Jail
INMATE NAME
2384 Lemanville Cutoff Rd
Donaldsonville, LA 70346



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Ascension Parish Jail
INMATE NAME
2384 Lemanville Cutoff Rd
Donaldsonville, LA 70346



Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the 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 Ascension Parish Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Ascension Parish Jail 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 newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Ascension Parish Jail
INMATE NAME
2384 Lemanville Cutoff Rd
Donaldsonville, LA 70346

Ascension Parish Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Ascension Parish Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Ascension Parish Jail:
Ascension Parish Jail
INMATE NAME
2384 Lemanville Cutoff Rd
Donaldsonville, LA 70346


For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ascension Parish Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-473-8674 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Ascension Parish Jail, and what can I purchase?

Ascension Parish Jail uses the services of CommissaryOrder.com to provide commissary for their inmates.


Ordering from CommissaryOrder.com is a simple process:

  • Start here and click ‘PLACE ORDER’
  • Choose Louisiana
  • Choose Ascension Parish Jail
  • View the date your order will be delivered, then click ‘NEXT’.
  • Search for, then Select your inmate.
  • Choose your items. (scroll down to see the items available)
  • Pay for the items.

Commissary Order Fees

In addition to the items you purchase, you will pay a ‘service fee’ for each item selected. The first item you select will cost you a fee of $2.00-3.00, then an additional $0.35 to $0.50 for each item you select after that.

Maximum Amount

Ascension Parish Jail only allows you to purchase a maximum amount of $200.00 worth of products at a time.

Items you may Purchase from CommissaryDeposit.com:

  • Clothing - thermals, underwear, bras, shoes.
  • Stationary, envelopes, stamps, playing cards, board games
  • Toiletries, hygiene, reading glasses, medicated creams, aspirin
  • Soda, energy drinks, coffee, packaged meat & fish, soups, cookies, chips, pastries.

Customer Support

- CommissaryOrder.com only provides customer support via email at [email protected]

Customer Support page.

Inmate Money Deposit Option

If you do NOT want to choose the commissary items for your inmate, but have them decide for themselves, go to CommissaryDeposit.com and send them money direct so they can purchase the items they want.

The fees to send money directly to your inmate are as follows:
$0.01 - $25.00 =    $3.25 + 3%
$25.01 - $100  =     $4.50 + 3%
$100.01 to $200 =  $6.00 + 3%
$200.01 & up =      $7.50 + 3%
(NOTE: The maximum allowed deposit is $260.00)

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate's Commissary Account in Ascension Parish

To deposit money in an Ascension Parish Jail inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:

  • Start here and click ‘DEPOSIT MONEY’ in CommissaryDeposit.com
  • Choose Louisiana
  • Choose Ascension Parish Jail
  • View the date your order will be delivered, then click ‘NEXT’.
  • Search for, then Select your inmate.
  • Choose the amount to send.
  • Register, and Pay for the deposit transaction

Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Ascension Parish inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send. 

Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone:   912-584-6102
Email - [email protected]
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST

For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Ascension Parish, go to our Send Money Page for details.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ascension Parish Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-473-8674 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Ascension Parish Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Ascension Parish Jail 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:

  • Deposit online at correctpay.com.
  • Deposit at the VendEngine kiosk in the Ascension Parish Jail lobby.
  • Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
  • Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

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

How to Send a Secure Email or Text Message to an Inmate in Ascension Parish

To send a secure email message and digital photos to an inmate in Ascension Parish Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with correctpay by creating an account.
  • Select Louisiana, then select Ascension Parish Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court... So be careful what you write.
  • 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.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Ascension Parish Jail and send them photos, check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Ascension Parish. 
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ascension Parish Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-473-8674 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Ascension Parish Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ascension Parish Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 225-473-8674 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Ascension Parish Jail? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Ascension Parish

What are the other City and County Jails in Ascension Parish?

Ascension Parish County Jails
Ascension Parish Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Ascension Parish?

Ascension Iberville Assumption St. James East Baton Rouge Livingston St. John the Baptist
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US State Prison Population Demographics

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 973,343 93.26%
Female 70,362 6.74%
Total 1,043,705 100.0%

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 327,300 35.27%
Black 345,500 37.23%
Hispanic 226,800 24.44%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15,900 1.71%
Asian 12,500 1.35%
Total 928,000 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 622,200 95.46%
Female 31,700 4.86%
Total 653,900 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 178,600 29.23%
Black 234,500 38.38%
Hispanic 179,500 29.38%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9,600 1.57%
Asian 8,800 1.44%
Total 611,000 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 147,500 93.95%
Female 10,000 6.37%
Total 157,500 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,600 26.04%
Black 63,000 43.63%
Hispanic 39,100 27.08%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,300 1.59%
Asian 2,400 1.66%
Total 144,400 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 16,000 86.02%
Female 2,600 13.98%
Total 18,600 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 5,400 43.90%
Black 3,600 29.27%
Hispanic 2,900 23.58%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.63%
Asian 200 1.63%
Total 12,300 100.0%

Violent Rape & Sexual Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 159,800 98.95%
Female 2,200 1.36%
Total 162,000 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 125,800 96.18%
Female 5,400 4.13%
Total 131,200 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 18.64%
Black 66,800 56.85%
Hispanic 26,500 22.55%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,200 1.02%
Asian 1,100 0.94%
Total 117,500 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 137,000 94.74%
Female 8,100 5.60%
Total 145,100 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,500 23.28%
Black 53,300 33.09%
Hispanic 65,300 40.53%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,800 1.74%
Asian 2,200 1.37%
Total 161,100 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 36,100 91.86%
Female 3,300 8.40%
Total 39,400 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 12,200 32.45%
Black 14,200 37.77%
Hispanic 9,700 25.80%
American Indian / Alaska Native 800 2.13%
Asian 700 1.86%
Total 37,600 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 127,900 90.64%
Female 13,600 9.64%
Total 141,500 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 60,500 50.46%
Black 37,800 31.53%
Hispanic 18,100 15.10%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,100 1.75%
Asian 1,400 1.17%
Total 119,900 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 75,900 95.11%
Female 4,200 5.26%
Total 80,100 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 30,500 44.40%
Black 24,200 35.23%
Hispanic 12,300 17.90%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,100 1.60%
Asian 600 0.87%
Total 68,700 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 22,300 84.47%
Female 4,200 15.91%
Total 26,500 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 13,800 58.97%
Black 6,800 29.06%
Hispanic 2,200 9.40%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 1.28%
Asian 300 1.28%
Total 23,400 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,400 91.43%
Female 600 8.57%
Total 7,000 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,500 48.08%
Black 1,500 28.85%
Hispanic 1,000 19.23%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.92%
Asian 100 1.92%
Total 5,200 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 9,800 75.97%
Female 3,200 24.81%
Total 13,000 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,900 63.30%
Black 2,600 23.85%
Hispanic 900 8.26%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 2.75%
Asian 200 1.83%
Total 10,900 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,600 90.67%
Female 1,400 9.33%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 6,700 58.26%
Black 2,700 23.48%
Hispanic 1,700 14.78%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.74%
Asian 200 1.74%
Total 11,500 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 114,600 87.08%
Female 17,400 13.22%
Total 132,000 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 49,500 47.50%
Black 37,300 35.80%
Hispanic 14,600 14.01%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,700 1.63%
Asian 1,100 1.06%
Total 104,200 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 28,500 84.57%
Female 5,300 15.73%
Total 33,800 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 14,800 56.27%
Black 7,900 30.04%
Hispanic 3,000 11.41%
American Indian / Alaska Native 400 1.52%
Asian 200 0.76%
Total 26,300 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 86,100 88.04%
Female 12,000 12.27%
Total 98,100 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 34,700 44.54%
Black 29,400 37.74%
Hispanic 11,600 14.89%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 1.67%
Asian 900 1.16%
Total 77,900 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 102,500 93.95%
Female 6,900 6.32%
Total 109,400 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 35,900 40.84%
Black 34,500 39.25%
Hispanic 13,800 15.70%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,500 2.84%
Asian 1,200 1.37%
Total 87,900 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 37,800 97.93%
Female 900 2.33%
Total 38,700 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 7,200 22.86%
Black 16,900 53.65%
Hispanic 6,500 20.63%
American Indian / Alaska Native 500 1.59%
Asian 400 1.27%
Total 31,500 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,400 89.33%
Female 1,600 10.67%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,800 59.65%
Black 2,000 17.54%
Hispanic 1,800 15.79%
American Indian / Alaska Native 700 6.14%
Asian 100 0.88%
Total 11,400 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 51,200 92.25%
Female 4,400 7.93%
Total 55,600 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 48.45%
Black 15,700 34.73%
Hispanic 5,600 12.39%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 2.88%
Asian 700 1.55%
Total 45,200 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,100 89.71%
Female 800 11.76%
Total 6,900 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,700 52.94%
Black 1,500 29.41%
Hispanic 700 13.73%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.96%
Asian 100 1.96%
Total 5,100 100.0%
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