How to Schedule a Visit at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center

You can't just show up at Elayn Hunt and expect to visit. All visits must be scheduled in advance by contacting the prison. This matters because visitation can be postponed or suspended based on facility conditions - the last thing you want is to drive out there only to learn visits aren't happening.

To schedule a visit or ask questions, call the Visitation Department at (225) 319-4559 or (225) 319-4364. One published schedule lists phone hours as Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m. A DOC release from 10/15/2021 also lists Elayn Hunt visitation as available 7 days a week, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Treat the phone hours and visit days as two separate pieces of information, and confirm what's current when you reach staff.

What to Do on Call

• ✓ Confirm that visitation must be scheduled in advance for the person you want to see, and ask what the next step is after you’re on the phone
• ✓ Ask whether the visit will be contact or non-contact based on vaccination status (yours and the incarcerated person’s)
• ✓ If non-contact is required, confirm that the visit will be separated by plexiglass
• ✓ Ask what you need to do (or bring) to show you’re fully vaccinated if you’re hoping for a contact visit

The type of visit you get depends on vaccination status. According to DOC guidance, contact visitation requires both the visitor and the incarcerated person to be fully vaccinated. If either party is unvaccinated, the visit must be non-contact with plexiglass separation. Since procedures can change, use your scheduling call to confirm what "fully vaccinated" means now and what proof the facility accepts.

Can't get through during posted hours? Don't give up. Try again later and check the Louisiana DOC website for operational updates - DOC guidance specifically directs families there for the latest information on policies and visitation.

1. Call back during the listed office window - Use the published Visitation Department hours as your starting point (Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m., and also note the separate listing of 7 days a week, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.).
2. Check the Louisiana DOC website for updates - Look for current policy changes or announcements that could affect visitation schedules.
3. Try both Visitation Department numbers - Call (225) 319-4559 and (225) 319-4364 until you reach someone who can confirm the current schedule and help you set your visit.