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How to Address Mail to Someone at Lafayette Parish Correctional Center

Sending mail is straightforward once you have the correct address and include enough details for staff to match it to the right person.

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How to Address Mail to Someone at Lafayette Parish Correctional Center

Address your letter to Lafayette Parish Correctional Center at 916 Lafayette Street, Lafayette, LA 70501. Using the street address exactly as written helps your mail get routed correctly.

Good news: Lafayette Parish Correctional Center doesn't require postcards. You can send regular letters in standard envelopes.

Use the person's full legal name on the envelope - nicknames or alternate spellings can cause delays. If you know their inmate ID or case number, include it. These details help staff match your mail to the right person quickly. Know their housing unit? Add that too. The more identifying information you provide, the better - especially if the person was recently booked, transferred, or shares a common name.

How to Address Mail to Someone at Lafayette Parish Correctional Center
  1. Double-check the address - Make sure you used: 916 Lafayette Street, Lafayette, LA 70501.
  2. Confirm the identifying details - Verify you used their full legal name, and add an inmate ID/case number if you have it.
  3. Check their current custody location - Use the Louisiana Automated Victim Notification System (LAVNS) to confirm where they’re being held; it updates every 24 hours and can be searched by location, name, and ID/case number.
  4. Call if you’re trying to share medical information or raise a concern - Contact Lafayette Parish Correctional Center at 337-231-6356 or 337-236-5467.

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