Visitation
Prepare for Your First Visit to Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center
Prepare for your first Bayou Dorcheat visit with visitor-list requirements, assigned visit timing, photo ID, first-visit screening and rules for children.
Visitation Information at Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center
Before an on-site visit to Bayou Dorcheat, make sure you are listed on the inmate’s Visitation Form. Check your assigned visit day and time with the inmate, since timing depends on their cell assignment. Bring current, valid photo ID; on your first visit, you must also complete a Visitor Information Form and will be checked for outstanding warrants. For video visits from home, approved visitors can use City Tele Coin on their own device or computer. Register for a direct-pay account at www.CityTeleCoin.com. You can use the website or download the optional app after creating your account. Video visits are monitored, and violating visitor guidelines results in suspension of your visitation privileges. Before you travel, confirm your visit arrangements with the facility at (318) 371-9199.
Facility Information
- Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center is at 1455 Bravo Boulevard, Minden, LA 71055.
- For Bayou Dorcheat visitation questions, call (318) 371-9199.
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Visitation
Set Up Your Account for Video Visits at Bayou Dorcheat
Prepare your City Tele Coin account for Bayou Dorcheat video visits from home, using the website or optional app, and learn the visitor conduct rules.
Common Questions
Can children visit Bayou Dorcheat?
Children under 18 do not need to be on the approved visitation list themselves. They must come with a parent or guardian who is on the approved list.
What do I need for my first visit?
You need current, valid photo identification, such as a driver’s license. On your first visit, you must complete a Visitor Information Form and will then be checked for outstanding warrants.
Do I need the City Tele Coin app for video visits?
No. You can use the City Tele Coin website or its app for video chat. Register for a direct-pay account at www.CityTeleCoin.com first. If you want the app, download it from iTunes or Google Play after creating your account.
How do I request a special visit arrangement?
Requests for exceptions or special arrangements must go through a Corrections Officer to a Shift Supervisor for approval. A Shift Supervisor may extend a visit because of distance traveled, infrequent past visits or another reason.
General Guidance
For background information, read our general visitation guide. Facility instructions above take precedence.
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