How to Schedule Your First Video Visit at Grant Parish Detention Center
Scheduling your first video visit at Grant Parish Detention Center is pretty simple once you know two things: you need to book at least a day ahead, and you do it by phone.
Video visits at Grant Parish Detention Center require at least 24 hours' notice. Call the facility at 318-627-3724 and ask to schedule a video visitation appointment.
- ✓ Call 318-627-3724 to schedule your video visit
- ✓ Call at least 24 hours before the visit you want
- ✓ Ask what appointment times are available
- ✓ Repeat the scheduled date and time back to confirm you have it right
Which days you can visit depends on whether the person you're seeing is a parish offender or a DOC offender. Parish offender video visitation runs Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. DOC offender video visitation is Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. On all visiting days, 11:00 a.m. is blocked off for lunch, so don't try to book that hour. Not sure which schedule applies? Check the parish vs. DOC visiting schedule information for this facility before you call.
Reminder: All video visits are subject to monitoring and recording. Keep the conversation appropriate, and avoid discussing sensitive legal strategy during your visit.
- Call the scheduling line: Dial 318-627-3724 to reach the Grant Parish Detention Facility.
- Request a video visit appointment: Tell staff you’re calling to schedule a video visitation.
- Pick a time and confirm it: Choose from the available appointment times they offer, then repeat the date and time back before you end the call.
- ✓ Leave your cell phone out of the visitation room (cell phones are not allowed)
- ✓ Do not bring food or drinks into the visitation room
- ✓ Follow the visitation room guidelines, because violations can lead to loss of visitation privileges
Give yourself plenty of lead time. Grant Parish requires at least 24 hours' notice, so call early and plan around your confirmed appointment.
On the day of your visit, keep a few room rules in mind. Each video monitor is limited to two visitors, so keep your group small. And remember, 11:00 a.m. is blocked for lunch on all visiting days, so schedule around that hour.
Warning: Breaking visitation room rules can result in losing your visitation privileges. Follow staff directions and the posted guidelines closely.
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