Elayn Hunt Correctional Center

Elayn Hunt Correctional Center offers in-person visitation seven days a week, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You must be on the incarcerated person's approved visiting list before you go—the facility won't confirm list status by phone, so ask the person you're visiting to verify. People in intake status (generally the first 30 days) typically can't receive visits unless a special visit is approved through reception center procedures. All adult visitors need acceptable photo ID at every visit, and minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Expect searches of visitors and vehicles, including metal detectors, ion scanning, and K-9s. Don't bring prohibited items like phones, controlled substances, tobacco, or alcohol. Visitation may be suspended under the facility's COVID protocol if active cases exceed 0.5% of the population.

Elayn Hunt Correctional Center offers video visitation through Securus Video Connect, a web-based system for scheduling and joining remote video sessions. To use remote video or phone services, you'll need to create an account with the facility's approved vendor, register the incarcerated person's details, and add funds to your prepaid or friends-and-family account before booking. On the tech side: use a compatible computer, tablet, or smartphone with an up-to-date browser (or the vendor app), plus a working camera and microphone. Remote communications are typically monitored, and incoming calls are often restricted. For billing questions or technical issues, contact Securus customer support.

Mail rules at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center are straightforward. If you're applying to visit, complete the visiting application and mail it to the facility—faxed applications aren't accepted. For letters and other correspondence, regular incoming mail is opened and inspected for contraband, while legal mail often follows separate handling procedures. To avoid delays, put the incarcerated person's full name and identifying number on anything you send. Double-check the facility's page for any special addressing requirements or an approved electronic-mail provider. If you're sending funds by mail, Louisiana JPay money orders go to JPay's Miami Shores PO Box address.

To send money to someone at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center, you'll need to use JPay—visitors can't give money directly to an incarcerated person. JPay offers deposit options including mailed money orders. If you mail a JPay money order, address it to the Miami Shores PO Box listed in JPay's instructions and follow the mailing checklist exactly. For Louisiana, a single mailed JPay money order can be up to $999.99. Money orders over $500 require Louisiana DOC approval and may be delayed before funds post to the account. JPay says approved mailed money orders are processed within ten business days after receipt. Before sending anything, confirm the person's state, facility, and ID—and only mail money orders, never cash.