Do you need ID to visit someone at David Wade? Age rules and accepted IDs
Yes, bring a valid photo ID when visiting David Wade Correctional Center. The catch: the minimum age for required ID differs depending on which policy you check.
David Wade's visitation page says visitors 15 and older must show picture identification. If you fall into that age group, expect staff to ask for your photo ID at check-in.
The statewide Louisiana DPS&C visitor guidelines set a different threshold: 18. Under that policy, anyone 18 or older must present picture identification every single visit, not just the first one.
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- ✓ Valid driver’s license (from your state of residence)
- ✓ Valid state photo identification card (from your state of residence)
- ✓ Valid military photo identification card (active duty only)
- ✓ Valid passport
If you’re under 18, plan on coming with a parent or legal guardian. The statewide visiting rules say visitors under 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian at all times while on facility grounds, so a teen should not expect to enter, wait, or visit on their own.
Here's where it gets confusing: David Wade's page requires photo ID starting at 15, while statewide DPS&C guidelines say 18. Since those don't match, your safest move is to confirm the rule before you go. Call the facility or ask the person you're visiting what the check-in desk has required recently. If you're still unsure which standard applies, just bring an accepted photo ID. Better to have it than get turned away at the door.
Tip: When facility rules and statewide policy conflict, confirm before you travel. If you're old enough to have a photo ID, bring it. Simplest way to avoid problems at check-in.
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