Richland Parish Detention Center

Richland Parish Detention Center follows Louisiana DOC visitation regulations. Offenders housed in a departmental facility can apply for visitation (except those in intake status), and anyone may apply at the offender's request. You'll need to complete the Application for Visiting Privileges (Form C-02-008-A) — faxed applications aren't accepted. Offenders in intake status can't have routine visits, though immediate family can request a special visit if intake exceeds 30 days. On visit day, expect to register with staff and pass screening. You may bring only life-saving or life-sustaining prescribed medication, limited to what you need for the visit — notify staff at the visiting desk. A prior conviction alone won't automatically disqualify you, but current employees and former employees who left within the past 10 years can only visit if they're immediate family.

Richland Parish Detention Center offers scheduled, web-based video sessions through Securus Video Connect. Friends, family, attorneys, and public officials can connect remotely. You'll need to set up an account with the vendor to schedule sessions and manage services. Make sure you have funds available in a prepaid or friends-and-family account to cover video visits, calls, or messages. Use a compatible computer, tablet, or smartphone with a supported browser or app so your session runs smoothly. Don't bring telecommunications equipment — cell phones, pagers, SIM cards, chargers, and cameras are all contraband. Communications are typically monitored, and the person in custody usually places outgoing calls rather than receiving incoming ones.

Richland Parish Detention Center accepts mailed JPay money orders up to $999.99 each. Deposits over $500 require Louisiana DOC approval, so expect delays before the funds post. You don't need a JPay account to mail a money order — just fill out the printed JPay deposit form with the inmate's state, facility, and ID, then follow the mailing instructions. Only money orders are accepted by mail; don't send cash. The form includes a toll-free number if you need help. For commissary and package ordering, Louisiana Prison Enterprises sets limits per offender ranging from a $20 minimum to a $200 maximum (excluding shipping and taxes).

When someone is newly placed into DOC custody, "intake status" covers the first 30 days while initial processing and assessments are completed. Department-level caregiver materials can help you get started, but the handbook was last revised in March 2021 — check the DOC website for current policies. Practical details vary by location: visiting hours, visitor limits, and local procedures differ from site to site, so verify specifics before planning a trip. Department handbooks typically outline steps for intake questions, programming, reporting concerns (including PREA), and common visitor requirements like bringing a valid photo ID and being on an approved visitor list.