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How to Contact an Inmate at Facility

Trying to reach someone in custody in Monroe, Louisiana? First, confirm which facility they're housed at. The contact details below cover City of Faith – Monroe and the Ouachita Parish Correctional Center.

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How to Contact an Inmate at Facility

Before you call or send anything, make sure you're contacting the right location. City of Faith – Monroe is at 1511 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA 71202. The Ouachita Parish Correctional Center is a separate facility at 4801 Highway 165 By-Pass South, Monroe, LA 71202.

A phone call is usually the fastest way to get pointed in the right direction. Reach City of Faith – Monroe at (318) 387-0029. For Ouachita Parish Correctional Center, call (318) 327-1369.

Note: If you are asked to fax paperwork, City of Faith – Monroe’s fax number is (318) 387-1677 and Ouachita Parish Correctional Center’s fax number is (318) 327-1358. City of Faith – Monroe lists Director Ollie O’Neal.

How to Contact an Inmate at Facility

Steps to Follow

  • Confirm which location you need by matching it to the address: City of Faith – Monroe (1511 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA 71202) or Ouachita Parish Correctional Center (4801 Highway 165 By-Pass South, Monroe, LA 71202)
  • Call the correct facility: City of Faith – Monroe at (318) 387-0029 or Ouachita Parish Correctional Center at (318) 327-1369
  • Have the incarcerated person’s full name ready (and any identifying details you have, if asked)
  • Follow the instructions the facility gives you for the specific type of contact you are trying to make

Even with a phone number or address in hand, confirm details before relying on them. This is especially true for time-sensitive paperwork. For City of Faith – Monroe: phone (318) 387-0029, fax (318) 387-1677, address 1511 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA 71202. Director Ollie O'Neal is listed as the contact. For Ouachita Parish Correctional Center: phone (318) 327-1369, fax (318) 327-1358, address 4801 Highway 165 By-Pass South, Monroe, LA 71202. If anything you hear over the phone conflicts with what you have written down, go with what the facility confirms directly. Ask where to check for the most current information.

Important: Policies for calls, mail, visitation, and related procedures can change. Always verify current rules directly with the facility before you travel, send money, or mail anything.

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