Natchitoches Parish Detention Center

Visiting at Natchitoches Parish Detention Center starts with approval. Complete the Application for Visiting Privileges (Form C-02-008-A) and mail it to the facility as directed—faxed applications aren't accepted. For minors, a parent or legal guardian must sign the application before processing. Before making the trip, check whether the person you want to see is in intake status; offenders in intake can't receive visits. Plan your clothing carefully. Garments shorter than one inch above the kneecap or with revealing slits can get you turned away. If that happens, you'll have a chance to change and may be offered Department-approved clothing at no cost.

Natchitoches Parish Detention Center uses Securus Video Connect for web-based video visits. You can schedule and join sessions through the Securus app, a computer, or a tablet. Video visits follow the vendor's registration, scheduling, and payment procedures along with facility rules. Keep in mind that calls, video sessions, and messages are typically monitored. Incoming calls are often restricted, so most contact happens through approved outgoing options. Before your scheduled time, create and verify your Securus account, add funds if required, and confirm your device and browser or app are compatible.

To mail a deposit to someone at Natchitoches Parish Detention Center, use a money order made payable to JPay. Write the inmate's full name and inmate ID on the memo/used-for line, then mail it to: JPay, PO Box 531370, Miami Shores, FL 33153. The JPay deposit form lists a maximum of $999.99 per money order. Money orders over $500 may require DOC approval, which can delay when funds appear on the inmate's account. Once approved, JPay processes mailed money orders and posts funds within ten (10) business days after receipt. Questions about the form? Call JPay at 800-574-5729. Fill out the form clearly—especially the inmate ID—to avoid delays.

To look up someone who may be at Natchitoches Parish Detention Center, start with Louisiana's statewide resources like LAVNS or the Department of Corrections offender locator. Search using the person's full name, date of birth, and any offender/case numbers you have. If they don't appear there, check the Natchitoches Parish booking roster—recent arrests may show up locally before reaching statewide systems. Before searching online or calling, gather the person's full name, date of birth, any known aliases, and DOC or case numbers to speed things up. If the system offers it, register for custody-status notifications to get alerts about releases, transfers, or court events. Also check the roster's "last updated" timestamp to know how current the information is.