How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
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.
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If your loved one is still in intake status at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center, you won't be able to visit yet. But there's one exception—if intake processing stretches past 30 days.
Visiting someone at Elayn Hunt is straightforward once you know the schedule and who to call. Here's what you need: current visiting days and hours, plus how to confirm your visit before making the trip.
Elayn Hunt Correctional Center is open for in-person visits seven days a week, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. These hours come from the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections (DPS&C) announcement that reinstated visitation and included Elayn Hunt's reopening schedule.
Before you can visit someone at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center, you need to be approved and added to their visitation list. Here's how the process works, what "pending" status actually means, and what to do if you're on probation or parole.
Before you can visit someone at Elayn Hunt, you need to be on their approved visiting list. Here's how to make that happen—without wasting time on calls the facility can't help you with.
Visiting someone at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center? You'll need to schedule in advance by calling the prison. A quick phone call can save you a wasted trip and confirm what type of visit you'll be allowed.
Scheduling your first visit at Elayn Hunt is easier than you might think. Here's who to call, when to call, and what to expect when you get there.
Visiting someone at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center (or another Louisiana prison)? The search process can feel intimidating your first time. Knowing what staff may check—and what to leave behind—saves time at the gate and helps your visit go smoothly.
Visits go smoother when you show up with the right ID, leave prohibited items locked in your car, and know what to expect during screening. This checklist helps you avoid delays, getting turned away, or having something confiscated.
Visiting rules get complicated fast—especially if you have a record, you're on supervision, or you work (or used to work) for DOC. Here's how Louisiana DOC's visitation policy applies at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center.
Ask the imprisoned person to confirm you’re on their approved visiting list. The facility does not provide approved-visitor list information by phone.
All visitors age 18 or older must present picture identification accepted by DPS&C at every visit. If you have one, bring a driver’s license, state photo ID, military ID, or passport.
Generally, no—people in intake status are not permitted visits during their first 30 days. A visit may happen only if a special visit is authorized through reception center procedures.
Mailing a money order to add funds for someone at Elayn Hunt? JPay handles those deposits. Just make sure you include the JPay deposit slip and send it to the right PO Box—otherwise, expect delays.
If your loved one is at Elayn Hunt (Louisiana DOC), JPay money orders go to a JPay processing address—not the prison itself. Here's the exact address, limits, and common mistakes that slow things down.
Sending money to someone at Elayn Hunt is straightforward once you know the process. Follow these steps to avoid delays and make sure the deposit reaches their account.
