Contact an Inmate at Jefferson Parish Correctional

Mail, photos, messaging, and phone/call options for staying in touch.

Overview

Jefferson Parish Correctional contracts with Ally Telecom Group for inmate telephone and visitation services. People in custody can use phones in each housing area after booking, but you cannot call an inmate directly. The only incoming option is voicemail to approved inmates. Outgoing calls are billed per minute with no connection fees, and three-way calls are prohibited. For remote contact, NCIC provides video visits and messaging at per-item rates. To get started, create a prepaid NCIC account, add funds, then use a compatible device or supported app to complete video visits and send messages. You can set up and fund your NCIC account online or by calling the vendor's call center.

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Quick Facts

  • Ally Telecom Group provides the Inmate Telephone and Visitation service for Jefferson Parish.
  • Incoming calls to inmates are not allowed except voicemail messages to approved inmates.
  • Telephones for private use are located in each housing area and are available after booking.
  • Inmate calls are billed per-minute with no connection fees, and three-way calls are prohibited.
  • Video visits and messaging are available via NCIC accounts with specified per-item rates, and NCIC prepaid accounts can be created or funded online or by phone.

Contact & Communication Guides

How Phone Calls Work at Jefferson Parish Correctional Center

Phone access is one of the fastest ways to stay connected, but jail phone systems don't work like regular calls. Here's how calling works at Jefferson Parish Correctional Center—who runs the service, how billing works, and what can get a call blocked.

How to Address Mail to an Inmate at Jefferson Parish Correctional Center

For mail to get to the right person at Jefferson Parish Correctional Center (JPCC), the envelope needs two key identifiers: the inmate’s name exactly as it was at the time of incarceration, and the inmate’s CCN (correctional/custody number). Those details are what staff use to match your letter to the correct inmate during processing, so small errors—like a nickname or a missing CCN—can slow things down or send mail to the wrong place.

Who to Call When You Have Questions About Jefferson Parish Jail

Trying to track down basic information or fix a deposit issue? Calling the right number saves a lot of time. Here are the main contacts families use for Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office administration, inmate housing and CCN details, and Forecomm deposit support.

Common Questions

Who provides phone and video services at Jefferson Parish Correctional?

Ally Telecom Group provides inmate telephone and visitation services at Jefferson Parish Correctional. Video visits and messaging are delivered through NCIC.

Can people call inmates at Jefferson Parish Correctional?

No. Incoming voice calls are not allowed. The only exception is voicemail messages to approved inmates. Inmates can make outgoing calls from phones in each housing area after booking.

How do I set up and fund an account for video visits and messaging at Jefferson Parish Correctional?

Create a prepaid NCIC account and add funds on the NCIC website or by calling the NCIC call center. After you register and fund the account, use a compatible device or supported app/browser to complete remote video visits and messaging.

Other Guides for Jefferson Parish Correctional

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

Jefferson Parish Correctional Center allows paperback books and approved magazines, but how they're shipped matters. Books and periodicals must be purchased and sent directly from a publisher or bookstore. If you buy something yourself and try to mail it in, or send it through a third party that isn't a publisher or bookstore, it will likely be rejected.

How to Put Money on an Inmate's Account at Jefferson Parish Correctional Center

Jefferson Parish Correctional Center (JPCC) gives you three ways to put money on an inmate's account: the 24-hour lobby kiosk (cash, posts immediately), online deposits through Forecomm Solutions (credit/debit, also posts immediately), or mailing a money order (slower, since processing takes 1 to 3 business days after the USPS office receives it). Whichever method you pick, you'll need the inmate's CCN number so the funds reach the right account.

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