What Happens to Mail Sent to Jefferson Parish Jail: The Inspection Process
If your letter to Jefferson Parish Correctional Center (JPCC) takes longer than expected—or never arrives—the inspection process is usually why. Here's how mail gets handled, what counts as contraband, and what happens when something isn't allowed.
All mail coming into Jefferson Parish Correctional Center gets opened by JPSO Correctional employees. The reason is simple: they're checking for contraband - anything that isn't allowed inside the facility.
Common Contraband
- ✓ Mail from other inmates (whether they’re in Jefferson Parish Correctional Center or another penal institution)
- ✓ Commissary items
- ✓ Tobacco
- ✓ Blank stationery
- ✓ Stamps
- ✓ Envelopes
Anything that violates contraband rules can be seized. Prohibited items include stamps, envelopes, blank stationery, tobacco, commissary items, and mail from other inmates. If staff find something that isn't allowed, the facility says it will be disposed of - not returned. Don't include extras you're not prepared to lose.
Think your mail was rejected or disposed of? First, double-check that you addressed it with the correct inmate details. You can get an inmate's name, CCN, dorm, and cell information by calling 504-368-5360. If you still need help, contact the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office administration at 504-363-5500.
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