Louisiana State Penitentiary, LA

Visitation at Louisiana State Penitentiary (Angola) runs Saturdays and Sundays from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. You must arrive before 2 p.m. — that's when the final bus departs for the visiting areas. Each visit lasts two hours, though the warden (or designee) can adjust this based on space and staffing. Incarcerated individuals can have up to ten approved visitors on their list, plus one religious adviser. Visitors are generally limited to two visits per month, and the incarcerated person controls who gets added to their list. Anyone 15 or older needs an accepted photo ID at check-in. Expect vehicle, possession, and personal searches. Telecommunications equipment is strictly prohibited as contraband. The only medication allowed is prescribed life-saving or life-sustaining medication in its original container — notify staff at the entrance.

Louisiana State Penitentiary uses Securus Video Connect for web-based video visits. Approved visitors and attorneys can schedule and join sessions online from any internet connection. To get started, create an account with the facility's approved communication vendor. You'll need a compatible device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) with a working camera and microphone, plus a supported browser or app. Add funds to your vendor or prepaid account before booking to cover session fees. Sending money by JPay money order? Mail it to JPay, PO Box 531370, Miami Shores, FL 33153, following JPay's instructions and per-order limits. Money orders exceeding certain departmental thresholds may require Louisiana DOC approval. JPay processes approved money orders within ten business days of receipt.

To send money to someone at Louisiana State Penitentiary (Angola), mail JPay money orders to JPay, PO Box 531370, Miami Shores, FL 33153. Each money order is capped at $999.99. Amounts over $500 require Louisiana Department of Corrections approval, which can delay when funds post. Once approved and received, JPay processes money orders within ten (10) business days. For Prison Enterprises canteen/package orders, there's a $20 minimum and up to a $200 maximum product limit (varies by institution and housing unit). Follow deposit and order instructions carefully, and include all required identifying information to avoid delays.

Louisiana State Penitentiary (Angola) is located at 17544 Tunica Trace, Angola, LA 70712. Facility records show Darrel Vannoy as a contact. Driving in? The prison sits at the end of Highway 66, about twenty-two miles northwest of St. Francisville (Highway 61). The facility provides directions from St. Francisville, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans. Before planning a visit, check the Louisiana DOC website for current policies and operational details — the DOC caregiver handbook recommends this for the most up-to-date information. To confirm where someone is housed, use VINELink/LAVNS or the DOC offender locator, then contact the facility for non-emergency questions. If you're visiting a parent, Chapter 7 of the caregiver handbook has specific guidance.