How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
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.
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Your first visit goes smoother when you know what staff will ask for at the door and what to leave behind. Follow the steps and checklists below to avoid delays—or getting turned away—at Natchitoches Parish Detention Center.
Planning a visit at David Wade? The
Planning a trip to David Wade Correctional Center? Timing matters. Here's what you need to know about visiting days, the midday admission lockout, and the latest time you can start a visit—so you don't get turned away at the door.
Planning a visit is easier when you know the two limits that matter most: how often you can go and how many people can join you. Here's how it works at David Wade Correctional Center, plus some practical ways to coordinate with family.
Getting approved to visit at David Wade Correctional Center starts with the right Louisiana DOC form and ends with mailing it to the facility. Here's how to fill it out correctly—especially if you're applying for a child.
Before you make the trip to Natchitoches Parish Detention Center, confirm you're eligible to visit. You must be on the incarcerated person's approved visiting list—no exceptions. The facility won't confirm your status over the phone, so your best bet is to check directly with the person you're planning to see.
Visiting someone at Natchitoches Parish Detention Center goes smoother when you show up with the right ID, appropriate clothing, and nothing that'll get you turned away at the door. Here's what to expect under Louisiana DOC visitation rules: who can visit, what to bring, how searches work, and what's prohibited.
Knowing what to expect at the door makes everything easier. You'll check in with staff, show your ID (if you're 18 or older), and go through security screening — both you and anything you bring.
Want your visit to go smoothly? The key is simple: leave prohibited items behind.
A little prep goes a long way. Here's a practical packing guide based on Louisiana DPS&C visitation rules—what you must bring, what to leave behind, and what's allowed if you're bringing a baby.
Complete the Application for Visiting Privileges (Form C-02-008-A) provided by the incarcerated person, then mail the completed form to the facility as instructed (faxes aren’t accepted). If the visitor is a minor, a parent or legal guardian must sign before the application can be processed.
Bring a valid photo ID; Louisiana DOC guidance recommends a driver’s license, state photo ID, military ID, or passport. Before you travel, confirm with the person you plan to visit that you’re on their approved visitor list.
You can be denied a visit for clothing considered inappropriate, including garments shorter than one inch above the kneecap or with revealing slits. If you’re denied for dress code reasons, you’ll be allowed to change and may be offered Department-approved clothing at no cost.
Trying to confirm whether someone is in custody at Natchitoches Parish Detention Center? You have two solid options. Search online using the Louisiana Automated Victim Notification System (LAVNS) to locate someone quickly. For more detailed information—like housing assignment, facility address, contact phone number, or projected release date—call the Louisiana DPS&C Imprisoned Person Locator.
Staying in touch with someone in Louisiana DPS&C custody comes down to two main tools: Securus for phone calls and JPay for electronic messages. Here's how each works, who to contact when something goes wrong, and what Louisiana rules say about social media and cell phones.
Trying to find out if someone is in custody in Natchitoches Parish? Your fastest options are LAVNS and the parish jail roster. If you need confirmation, call the state locator line.
