How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Sending money to someone at Bossier Parish Jail goes through JPay. Don't give cash directly to an incarcerated person. Instead, add funds using JPay kiosks in the visitor processing areas, or through JPay's website or app. Mailing funds? Louisiana JPay accepts money orders at this address: PO Box 531370, Miami Shores, FL 33153. The single money order maximum is $999.99. Money orders over $500 may need departmental approval, which can delay posting. Once approved, JPay processes money orders within ten business days of receipt. Double-check the inmate's state, facility, and ID, and follow the vendor's form and payee instructions exactly to avoid delays.
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Sending money to someone at Bossier Parish Jail via JPay money order? Accuracy is everything. Make the money order payable to JPay, and fill out the Money Order Deposit Slip completely in blue or black ink. JPay uses the information on that slip to match your payment to your loved one's account, so clear, legible handwriting helps avoid delays.
If your loved one is in a Louisiana DOC facility, the JPay money order form is a common way to add funds. But parish jails often work differently—confirm that Bossier Parish Jail accepts JPay money orders before mailing anything.
Use JPay to add funds, either at the kiosks in the visitor processing areas or through JPay’s website or app. Follow the vendor’s instructions carefully so the deposit is applied to the right person.
Mail Louisiana JPay money orders to PO Box 531370, Miami Shores, FL 33153. Follow the JPay form instructions exactly, and do not send cash.
Money orders over $500 may require departmental approval, which can delay posting. Once approved, JPay processes them within ten business days of receipt.
Visiting David Wade? Leave your phone behind. That includes chargers, SIM cards, and anything else that connects to it. Visitor screening is thorough, and the safest approach is to secure your electronics before you even arrive.
A criminal record—or being on probation or parole—doesn't automatically disqualify you from visiting someone at Bossier Parish Jail. The key is knowing what Louisiana's visitation policy allows, what might trigger a denial, and when a letter from your supervising officer can help your case.
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.
