How to Put Money on an Inmate's Account at Ouachita Correctional Center (Site ID #249)

Via Path lobby kiosks are available at the facility. If you're already heading to OCC, this is the easiest way to deposit funds directly into an inmate's Trust/Commissary account.

Online deposits go through ConnectNetwork. When setting up your payment, use the facility identifier for Ouachita Parish Correctional Center - Site ID #249 - to make sure the funds reach the right account.

Prefer not to go online? The toll-free automated phone system lets you deposit from anywhere. Just follow the prompts - it's quick and works well when you can't get to a kiosk.

1. Create your ConnectNetwork account - Set up your profile first; you’ll need an account before you can send money.
2. Start a deposit - Once you’re signed in, begin the process to add funds for an inmate.
3. Get ready to choose the facility and inmate - The next screens will ask you to select Ouachita Parish Correctional Center and the person you’re sending money to.

1. Select the facility - Choose Ouachita Parish Correctional Center as the facility.
2. Enter/confirm the Site ID - Use Site ID #249 anywhere the system asks for it.
3. Select the inmate - Pick the correct person before you move forward so the deposit goes to the right account.

1. Enter the deposit details - Follow the prompts to set up the payment.
2. Review the total before you submit - A small convenience/service fee applies, and the service fee is shown before you complete the payment.
3. Submit the deposit - After you confirm everything looks right, finalize the transaction.

1. Call the automated deposit line - Dial 888-988-4768.
2. Follow the prompts - The system will walk you through making a deposit.
3. Complete the transaction - Double-check the details as you go so the payment applies to the right person.

1. Go to the lobby kiosk at the facility - OCC uses Via Path lobby kiosks for Trust/Commissary deposits.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions - Enter the information the kiosk requests for the inmate.
3. Finish the deposit - Complete the payment at the kiosk and keep your receipt for your records.

Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office: 400 St. John Street, Monroe, LA 71201.

Ouachita Parish Correctional Center: 4801 Highway 165 Bypass, Monroe, LA 71202.

Expect a small service fee with each payment. The exact amount shows up before you finalize the transaction, so you can review the total and decide whether to proceed.