Orleans Parish Prison, LA

Orleans Parish Prison follows Louisiana visitation guidance, but the facility adjusts procedures based on safety, security, and space. The exact process can vary. You'll need to be on the incarcerated person's approved visiting list before you can visit. The person inside typically confirms eligibility and provides application instructions. To get approved, you generally complete an Application for Visiting Privileges (Form C-02-008-A) and submit it the way the facility directs, then bring any required documents on visit day. When you arrive, register with staff and go through screening, including a metal detector and possible searches. You must arrive before the cutoff time to be admitted. Contraband is taken seriously. It can lead to criminal charges, disciplinary action, loss of visiting privileges, or extended sentences.

Orleans Parish facilities use approved third-party vendors for phone calls, video visits, and electronic messaging. The specific vendor and sign-up steps can vary by location. Most calls and electronic communications are monitored, and you generally cannot place inbound calls to someone in custody. Before trying to connect, create an account with the facility's approved vendor, register your contact details, and add funds to a prepaid or friends-and-family account. If you're visiting in person, review contraband rules first. Commonly prohibited items include phones, drugs, tobacco, alcohol, pornographic images, tools, and other hazardous materials. For local contact information, check listings for the Orleans Justice Center, Temporary Detention Center, and the sheriff's local offices.

Start by confirming the approved deposit vendor and methods on the facility page or the vendor's instructions. Look for any required site codes, kiosk locations, deposit limits, and the correct mailing address. Across Louisiana, common options include online or mobile app deposits, vendor phone payments, MoneyGram, lobby kiosks, and mailed money orders. Enter the inmate's state, facility, and inmate ID or CCN exactly as required, and write clearly so the deposit isn't delayed. If you mail a deposit, use a money order only and follow the payable-to and enclosure instructions. Mailed money orders post after vendor processing, and timing varies. Large deposits or higher-value money orders can take longer if they require extra review.