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Caddo Parish Correctional Center

Address:
1101 Forum Drive
Shreveport, LA 71107
Phone:
318-677-5254

Paying an Inmate's Bail or Bond in Caddo Parish

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

You can pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Caddo 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 Caddo 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 318-677-5254 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Caddo Parish inmate locator.

Who do I call to find out the Bond for an Inmate?

Please call the jail at 318-677-5254 for the type of bond and any information that is required for a particular individual at Caddo Parish Correctional Center.
A bond is set according to a court-approved schedule.
The purpose of the bond is to assure the offender's appearance in court.

Instructions on how to post Bail or Bond in Caddo Parish

Because Caddo Parish and Louisiana can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Caddo Parish Correctional Center at 318-677-5254, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, right after an arrestee has been booked.

Ask the staff at the Caddo Parish Correctional Center or the Caddo Parish Court Clerk these specific questions:

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

Option 1 - How to Post Bail using Cash for a Defendant at Caddo Parish Correctional Center

The first option, a cash bond, is to pay the full bail amount in cash, cashier's check, or money order. Personal Checks are not accepted.

Depending on the crime, this amount could be anywhere from $100 to $75,000 or more.

To pay a cash bond, go to Caddo Parish Correctional Center or to the court where the bail hearing occurred. Going directly to the jail will quicken the release of the defendant as any bail paperwork processed at the court will have to be transferred to the jail.

Cashier's Checks and Money Orders may be made out to Caddo Parish Correctional Center where the defendant is being held, but usually to the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office or to the Caddo Parish Court.

To purchase money orders visit any Western Union, Moneygram or Post Office.

Option 2 - How to Post a Private or Surety Bond for a Defendant at Caddo Parish Correctional Center

In the event that someone does not have the full bond amount available to him or her, there is what is called a private bond or surety bond.

This is an agreement made with a bail agent or bondsman who will post the full bail amount. In return, the defendant and/or cosigner will pay a premium to the bail agent. This premium will be 10-15% of the full bail amount.

For example, if bail is posted at $5,000, then the premium will cost approximately $500-$750.

A bail agent will often require some form of collateral, for example, a lien on a house, a car or jewelry. This is to ensure that if the defendant skips bail, or does not appear in court, the bail agent has some sort of compensation for the full bail amount being paid.

Remember, by making an agreement with a bail agent the signatory takes responsibility for paying the full bail amount if the defendant does not appear in court.

Option 3 - How to Post a Property Bond for a Defendant at Caddo Parish Correctional Center

If you are a landowner in Caddo Parish you may be able to post a property bond. Property within Caddo Parish may be used as collateral to bail someone out. All owners of the property must be present to sign the bond in order for this to happen.

To find if property located outside of Caddo Parish can be used as collateral, call a local bail or bond agent or contact a defense lawyer.

Click here for additional information on how to post bail at Caddo Parish Correctional Center.

Who can post Bail or Bond for a Defendant at Caddo Parish Correctional Center?

Anyone over the age of 18 who can produce a valid government-issued photo ID can post bail. Accepted forms of ID include a Photo Driver's License, Passport, or Motor Vehicle issued ID.

In many circumstances, if the defendant has the resources, they can post their own cash bail from jail.

Surety Bonds are arranged by a third party, typically a Louisiana state licensed Bail Bond firm.

Juveniles may only be bailed or bonded out of custody by a parent or legal guardian.

Caddo Parish Justice System Flowchart

When will the Cash Bail or Collateral be returned to me?

Money or collateral will not be returned until the defendant's court case is finished, so realistically it could take several months to years, depending on the severity of the charges. If a defendant posts his or her own bail, Caddo Parish Court may retain whatever amount of fines or fees have accumulated throughout the trial.

What happens to my Bail or Collateral if the Defendant misses Court?

The Caddo Parish Judge may order a failure to appear warrant for the person's arrest or the Judge may order a Bail Commissioner's Letter be issued that will be sent to the person with a new court date.

If cash bail was paid, the entire amount may be forfeited.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Caddo Parish

To send commissary money to an inmate in Caddo Parish Correctional Center follow these steps:

Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
Select Louisiana, then select Caddo Parish Correctional Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Caddo Parish Correctional Center.

Caddo Parish Bail Bond Information

Ask the staff at the Caddo Parish Correctional Center or the Caddo Parish Court Clerk these specific questions:

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

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

How to Have Remote Video Visits and Email Communication with an Inmate in Caddo Parish

To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Caddo Parish Correctional Center inmate, follow the instructions below:

Register and create an account with City Tele Coin.
City Tele Coin has excellent quality video visits between your home device and a video terminal in the inmate's housing area.
You can also send and receive secure messages and use them to make and receive phone calls with your Caddo Parish inmate.
This is a fee based service.
For more information, you can call City Telecoin from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM CST by dialing 318-746-1114, or email them: [email protected].
Visit Inmate 'at the jail' information.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Caddo Parish, visit our full page guide.

NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

Caddo Parish Correctional Center now offers City Tele Coin Tablets to their inmates.

City Tele Coin is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented or used on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
Law Library - Legal research with up-to-date case information.
eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
No activation or early termination fees.
Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

By phone - 318-746-1114
By email - [email protected]

Caddo Parish Correctional Center Allows your Inmate to Receive and Send Text and Email Messages

The Caddo Parish Correctional Center contracts with City Tele Coin, the same company that offers Phone and Video Calling, to allow inmates to send and receive digital text messages from friends and loved ones.

You may have to provide them the funds to rent a tablet for a small monthly fee to do this, and of course there is a fee to send and receive messages.

To register for text and email digital message with your inmate go to City Tele Coin and sign up.

Customer Service Contact information:
[email protected]
318-746-1114

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in Caddo Parish

To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Caddo Parish Correctional Center inmate, follow the instructions below:

Register and create an account with City Tele Coin.
City Tele Coin Phone Services include Prepaid Accounts and Calling Cards for your inmate in Caddo Parish Correctional Center to call you and others.
You can also send and receive secure messages with your inmate.
This is a fee based service, but regular calls are capped at $0.21 per minute and collect calls capped at $0.25 per minute.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Caddo Parish, visit our full page guide.

NOTE: All phone conversations and messages are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some phone providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Caddo Parish

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Caddo Parish Correctional Center follow these steps:

Select Louisiana, then select Caddo Parish Correctional Center, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Caddo Parish.
Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method.
NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Caddo Parish at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Caddo Parish Correctional Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Caddo Parish.