First Visit to Caddo Correctional Center: What to Expect and What Not to Bring

Your first visit will go much smoother if you confirm details directly with Caddo Correctional Center before heading out. Have a question about what you can bring, whether your medication is allowed, or anything that might delay your visit? Call ahead. The main phone number is (318) 677-5254, and the fax is (318) 677-5297. The facility is at 1101 Forum Drive, Shreveport, LA 71107.

If your loved one was just admitted, you may not be able to visit right away. People in intake status - typically a 30-day period while they go through medical screening and classification - generally can't receive visitors during that time.

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• ✓ Cellular phones
• ✓ Pagers
• ✓ Beepers
• ✓ SIM cards (subscriber identity module cards)
• ✓ Portable memory chips
• ✓ Batteries
• ✓ Chargers
• ✓ Cameras or recording devices

Need to bring medication? Plan ahead. Only life-saving or life-sustaining prescribed medication is allowed, and you can only bring enough for the duration of your visit. If your medication doesn't fit that narrow category, call before you arrive to get clear guidance.

1. Tell staff at the visiting desk you have medication - visitors must advise staff at check-in that they’re in possession of medication.
2. Be ready to show the prescription information if asked - staff may need to confirm it’s prescribed.
3. Follow staff instructions on how to proceed - this helps avoid delays and keeps you within the facility’s rules.

Not sure what to bring, what to leave in the car, or how a rule gets enforced? Call first. Reach Caddo Correctional Center at (318) 677-5254 or fax (318) 677-5297. The address is 1101 Forum Drive, Shreveport, LA 71107.