B.B Rayburn Corrections Center, LA
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How Phone Calls Work from B.B. Rayburn: Approved Lists, Time Limits, Receiving Calls, and Blocking Unwanted Calls
Phone calls at B.B. Rayburn run through an approved "master phone list." Your loved one can add up to 20 phone numbers, with updates allowed quarterly. If your number isn't on their list, the system blocks the call automatically. Getting on that list matters just as much as having your phone ready to accept the call.
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How to Send Money to Someone at B.B. Rayburn (JPay) — and Why You Can’t Hand Cash During a Visit
You can't hand money directly to someone during a visit at B.B. Rayburn or any other Louisiana state prison. The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections requires all deposits to go through JPay, so any funds you want your loved one to have must be sent using one of JPay's approved methods.
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What ID You Need to Visit Someone at B.B. Rayburn (and What Counts)
Before you can enter the visiting area at B.B. Rayburn Corrections Center, you’ll need to register with staff at check-in. If you’re 18 or older, you’re required to show a picture ID every single time you visit — not just your first visit.
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Visitation
- Visitors aged 18 or older must present an accepted photo ID at each visit.
- Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian on facility grounds, and guardians are responsible for their behavior.
- Only prescribed life‑saving or life‑sustaining medication is allowed during visits and visitors must notify staff at the visiting desk.
Communication
- B.B. Rayburn defines video visitation as an electronic method of visitation and treats it as a special visit under the facility regulation.
- Video visits at this facility are provided via Securus Video Connect, which supports scheduled web-based sessions and a free app for participants.
- You will typically need an account with the facility’s approved communication vendor before you can schedule or join remote video sessions.
Sending Money
- Accepted deposit methods include mailed money orders, MoneyGram walk‑up locations, JPay (online/phone), and facility kiosks.
- JPay’s support phone number for deposit assistance (listed on deposit forms) is 800‑574‑5729.
- Onsite visitor kiosk deposits are limited to $499.99 per transaction.
Contact Info
- The facility contact page lists the Alexandria District Probation & Parole office for reentry orientation and local assistance, including address and phone.
- The Louisiana DOC website is the primary source for statewide policies, district contacts, and official facility guidance.
- Use VINELink/LAVNS or the DOC offender locator to confirm where someone is being held before contacting a facility or district office.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
B.B. Rayburn Corrections Center allows visits for authorized visitors, with department policy focused on safety and consistent procedures across institutions. If the person you're visiting is in intake status, visits generally aren't permitted during intake processing—though special visit requests may be considered if intake runs longer than usual. Every visitor, including minors, must pass screening and may be searched. This includes searches of your person, property, and vehicle. Refuse a required search, and you won't get in—or your visit ends early. Adults need an accepted photo ID each time. Minors must come with a parent or legal guardian who's responsible for their behavior. Only prescribed life-saving or life-sustaining medication is allowed during visits, limited to what you need for the visit duration. Let staff know at the visiting desk if you're carrying medication. Bringing contraband—phones, cameras, drugs—can get you removed, referred for prosecution, and banned from future visits.
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At B.B. Rayburn Corrections Center, video visitation counts as an electronic method of visitation and is handled as a special visit under facility regulation. Video visits run through Securus Video Connect, which lets family members, attorneys, and officials schedule and join web-based sessions from anywhere with internet access using a free app. Before using remote services, you'll need to register with the approved vendor, create an account, and add funds if the service charges for visits or other electronic communications. Keep in mind that outgoing inmate calls and other electronic communications can be monitored. Follow the facility's vendor rules and procedures to use these services.
Read full guideSending Money
To add money for someone at B.B. Rayburn Corrections Center, you can use a mailed money order, MoneyGram walk‑up locations, JPay (website/app or phone), or the facility's lobby/visitation kiosks. Having trouble with a JPay deposit? The deposit/money‑order form lists JPay support at 800‑574‑5729. Planning to deposit during a visit? Kiosk deposits are capped at $499.99 per transaction. The facility also allows SecurePak food and hygiene package orders, with a $20 minimum and up to a $200 product limit per offender per institution/housing unit (plus shipping and taxes). Before sending anything, double‑check the inmate's state/facility and ID and follow the vendor's form instructions exactly. Money orders are required for mail, and posting times can vary.
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Looking for the right contact for B.B. Rayburn Corrections Center? Start with the facility's contact section—it directs you to the Alexandria District Probation & Parole office for reentry orientation and local assistance, including the office's street address and phone number. Before calling, confirm where the person is currently housed using VINELink/LAVNS or the Louisiana DOC offender locator. This helps you avoid delays and ensures you're contacting the correct district or facility office. For statewide rules, program details, and official district contact information, check the Louisiana Department of Corrections website. Use the non-emergency numbers listed on facility or district pages for routine questions—save emergency lines for true emergencies.
Common Questions
Showing 6 of 12Can someone with a prior conviction visit an inmate at B.B. Rayburn?
A prior criminal conviction by itself does not automatically disqualify you from visiting. Approval can still be denied if the nature of the offense is considered a security risk under the facility’s criteria.
VisitationWhat happens if I refuse a search at B.B. Rayburn before visiting?
If you refuse a search of your person, property, or vehicle, you can be denied entry and barred from visiting. Screening can include tools like metal detectors, ion scanning, and K-9s.
VisitationMay I bring medication for myself when visiting at B.B. Rayburn?
Yes, but only prescribed life-saving or life-sustaining medication is permitted, and only in an amount needed for the length of the visit. Tell staff at the visiting desk if you have medication with you.
VisitationHow do I schedule a video visit with someone at B.B. Rayburn Corrections Center?
Video visits are scheduled through the facility's video service platform—B.B. Rayburn uses Securus Video Connect. Create a vendor account, then use the scheduling tools or app to pick an available time slot.
CommunicationWhat app or technology do I need for a B.B. Rayburn video visit?
B.B. Rayburn video visits use Securus Video Connect, which supports web-based visits and a free app. You’ll need a compatible computer, tablet, or smartphone with a supported browser or the app, plus a working camera and microphone.
CommunicationAre video visits or phone calls monitored at B.B. Rayburn?
Yes. Electronic communications from people in custody—including video sessions and outgoing calls—can be monitored under facility rules. Expect monitoring and follow the vendor's registration steps and usage rules.
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B Rayburn Corrections Center, LA. The facility allows visitation, though safety and security come first — expect consistent policies across all visits.
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