Paul Phelps Corr. Center, La

Paul Phelps Correctional Center visiting hours are Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–9:00 PM and Saturday–Sunday 7:30 AM–2:30 PM. Check in at the lobby kiosk and arrive 38 minutes before your scheduled visit to complete registration. Anyone 18 or older must show photo ID every time. Expect thorough screening—all visitors, including minors, may face property, vehicle, and person searches, plus metal detectors, ion scanning, and K‑9 searches. Leave controlled substances, alcohol, tobacco products, cameras, recording equipment, and electronic devices (including cell phones) at home. Visits can be restricted or canceled for rule violations, security incidents, lockdowns, or health emergencies. Remote and video visit availability varies by unit.

Communication options at Paul Phelps Correctional Center vary by unit and service type—phone calls, video visits, electronic messages, and tablets may each work differently. Start by checking the facility page or calling the unit to confirm what's available and how to sign up. Many facilities rely on third‑party vendors. Lafayette Parish Correctional Center uses TelMate, while other Louisiana state systems use Securus Technologies. For secure, email-style messaging, the Department offers JPay for electronic messages and photo attachments. With most vendors, you'll register your phone number or the incarcerated person's ID, create an account, buy credits or "stamps," and schedule video visits through their portal. Verify the exact vendor and rules for Paul Phelps before paying—you don't want to purchase a service the unit doesn't accept.

Mail for Lafayette Parish Correctional Center goes to 916 Lafayette Street, Lafayette, LA 70501. Postcards aren't required—regular letters work fine. Include the incarcerated person's full name and ID number (if you have it), plus your full return address. In Texas, many facilities use a centralized digital mail process where personal mail is screened and may be delivered electronically (to a tablet, for example) or forwarded by staff. Legal and other privileged mail follows a separate process with different inspection rules. Don't include cash, loose stamps, or food, and avoid anything that could be considered contraband.

To send money to someone at Paul Phelps Correctional Center, the DOC lists several approved options: mail, MoneyGram walk-up locations, internet transfers (including JPay), telephone payments, and facility kiosks. JPay is commonly used for money transfers and also offers email, Video Connect, and a tablet program. You can start a JPay transfer from a computer or phone, or complete it at any MoneyGram agent location nationwide. One important warning: the DOC says Cash App is illegal for inmate deposits. Stick with JPay or the other listed methods. Funds go to the person's trust/commissary account. Fees and processing times vary by vendor, so follow the vendor's instructions before sending.