Louisiana State Penitentiary, Angola

Visiting at Louisiana State Penitentiary (Angola) is available Saturdays and Sundays from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You must arrive before 2:00 p.m., since the bus makes its final departures that afternoon. Each incarcerated person is generally allowed one two-hour visit per visiting day, though the warden can shorten or extend it. Visiting lists can include up to ten approved visitors plus one religious adviser, and individual visitors may visit up to twice per month. If you're 18 or older, bring a photo ID (driver's license, state photo ID, military ID, or passport). Expect vehicle, belonging, and personal searches, including metal detectors, ion scans, and K-9s. Cell phones and other contraband are prohibited and can lead to prosecution. Families may bring limited baby items and up to $300 cash per family. Follow the dress code closely, or you risk being turned away.

Phone service at Louisiana State Penitentiary (Angola) is handled by Securus Technologies. If you're having billing issues or trouble receiving calls, contact Securus at 1-800-844-6591. Phone calls, video visits, and electronic messaging all run through third-party vendor platforms, so access depends on the vendor's registration, scheduling, and payment rules. All communications are recorded and monitored, so follow the rules for acceptable behavior and content during calls and remote contact. To get set up, you'll typically register in the vendor portal, verify your identity with a government ID and photo, then fund an account or use the incarcerated person's prepaid or debit calling options. If you need to locate someone in custody, Louisiana's LAVNS lookup and notification tools can help with regular updates.

To send money to someone at Louisiana State Penitentiary, Angola by mailed JPay money order, send it to JPay at PO Box 531370, Miami Shores, FL 33153 (the address shown on the facility's JPay deposit form). The form lists a maximum money order amount of $999.99. Any money order over $500 requires Louisiana Department of Corrections approval, which can delay posting to the inmate account. JPay states that once a money order is approved, it will be processed within ten business days after they receive it. If you need help or want to check the status of a mailed money order, use the JPay customer assistance phone number on their materials. Kiosk or card payments and approved online vendor transfers generally post faster than mailed deposits.