How to Visit Facility

Visitation at Louisiana DPS&C facilities is a privilege, not a guaranteed right. If an incarcerated person or a visitor breaks the rules, visits can be restricted, denied, or suspended. You can request a copy of Department Regulation OP-C-9 from the facility for the full, facility-specific rules.

David Wade Correctional Center holds regular visiting days Thursday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Two timing details to plan around: incoming visitors are not admitted from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and no visits can start after 3:00 p.m.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Confirm your visit day is Thursday, Friday, or Saturday (David Wade Correctional Center regular visiting days)
• ✓ Plan your arrival within the 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. visiting window
• ✓ Do not arrive expecting to be admitted between 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
• ✓ Make sure your visit begins by 3:00 p.m. because no visits start after 3:00 p.m.
• ✓ Request Department Regulation OP-C-9 from the facility so you have the complete visitation rules in writing

Before you go, call the facility to confirm the details for your specific visit date. Ask whether visitation is allowed that day, whether hours are still 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and whether the 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. no-admissions window applies. Confirm the 3:00 p.m. cutoff for starting a visit, too. While you have staff on the line, request a copy of Department Regulation OP-C-9 so you can review the current rules ahead of time.

Your most reliable source is the facility itself. If you want every rule in one place, ask for Department Regulation OP-C-9. That's the document prospective visitors can request for the full visitation requirements and restrictions.