How to Get Approved to Visit Someone at Ouachita Parish Jail: Step-by-Step Application Walkthrough
Getting approved to visit starts with the right paperwork and a clean, complete submission. Here's how the Louisiana visiting-privileges application works—and what to do so your form gets processed without delays.
To visit someone at Ouachita Parish Jail, you'll need to complete the Louisiana Application for Visiting Privileges (Form C-02-008-A). Usually, the person you want to visit sends this form out to family and friends. Don't have it yet? Ask them - that's typically the first step.
How to Fill
- ✓ Use the Louisiana Application for Visiting Privileges (Form C-02-008-A).
- ✓ Fill out every section completely - don’t leave blanks.
- ✓ Write clearly so your information can be read and entered correctly.
- ✓ Double-check that your personal details are accurate before you sign.
Note: If the visitor is under 18, a parent or legal guardian must complete and sign the application on the minor’s behalf.
Once you've filled everything out, mail the application to the facility. Faxed applications aren't accepted. A designated staff member receives and processes these forms, so sending a complete, signed application by mail is what gets you into the review line.
After your form arrives, staff reviews it as part of the approval process. A prior criminal conviction doesn't automatically disqualify you. However, the Warden (or designee) can deny visiting if the nature of the crime suggests your presence could threaten facility security or stability - and that decision must include written justification. Once a decision is made, the person in custody gets notified whether your application was approved or denied. You can't visit until your approved application is on file. Even if you've visited at another facility before, you still need to wait for this approval to come through.
Note: Approval isn't just about paperwork - facility security matters. If the Warden or designee identifies a security risk, they can deny visiting privileges with written justification.
Applying for a child? Anyone under 18 can't complete or sign the form themselves. A parent or legal guardian must fill out the Louisiana Application for Visiting Privileges (Form C-02-008-A) and sign on the child's behalf.
If you're on probation, parole, or another form of supervision, expect extra scrutiny during review. You may need to provide documentation from your supervising officer showing you have permission to visit. The Warden (or designee) can still deny your application if your presence is viewed as a security concern.
Final Checks and Tips
- ✓ Make sure the application is fully completed and signed before you send it.
- ✓ Mail the completed application to the facility (do not fax it).
- ✓ Don’t plan your visit until the approved application is on file - approval has to happen first.
Tip: Before mailing anything, call the jail to confirm the current mailing address and check the visitation schedule.
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