Can You Send Books and Magazines to Jefferson Parish Jail? Here's What's Allowed

JPCC allows inmates to receive paperback books and approved magazines - but how you send them matters. Books and periodicals must be purchased and shipped directly from a publisher or bookstore. Mail in a book yourself, even a brand-new one, and it'll likely get turned away because it didn't come from an approved source.

Inmates can have a maximum of four books. Planning to send more? Space out your orders over time. Double-check the quantity before you buy so you don't waste money on items that won't be accepted.

Magazines work well, as long as they're approved and follow the same shipping rule as books. The magazine must come directly from a publisher or bookstore - so your safest bet is ordering a subscription or buying through a recognized seller that ships straight to the facility.

Practical Tips

• ✓ Order books and periodicals so they ship directly from a publisher or a bookstore
• ✓ Stick with paperback books and approved magazines
• ✓ Keep the total number of books at four or fewer

1. Call to confirm the inmate’s details - Contact 504-368-5360 to get the inmate’s name, CCN, and (if needed) dorm or cell information for mailing.
2. Put the CCN on the shipping label - The CCN helps make sure items are credited and routed to the correct person.
3. Check before you spend money - If you’re unsure whether a specific title or source will be accepted, call the facility first.