How to Send Mail to Someone at Plaquemines Parish Detention Center

Send mail to Plaquemines Parish Detention Center at: P.O. Box 67, Pointe-a-la-hache, LA 70082. Write the person's identifying details clearly on every envelope so staff can route it correctly.

Here’s a simple way to format the recipient address: Plaquemines Parish Detention Center [Inmate’s Name] / [Inmate PPSO number] / [Dorm] P.O. Box 67 Pointe-a-la-hache, LA 70082

Include the inmate's name, PPSO number, and dorm on every envelope. This helps staff match your mail to the right person and housing area - especially important if multiple people share similar names.

A complete envelope looks like this: Return Address: [Your Name] [Your Street Address] [Your City, State ZIP] Recipient: Plaquemines Parish Detention Center [Inmate's Name] / [Inmate PPSO number] / [Dorm] P.O. Box 67 Pointe-a-la-hache, LA 70082 Don't skip the return address - if there's a delivery problem, that's how your letter gets back to you.

Prohibited Items

• ✓ Cash
• ✓ Personal checks
• ✓ Hard (hardcover) books

Since August 1, 2020, Plaquemines Parish Detention Center no longer accepts newspapers from outside. Books and magazines can't be mailed in either - even brand new ones. If your loved one wants reading materials, they'll need to order through commissary. Orders are placed once a month.

Practical Tips

• ✓ Use the facility’s inmate mail address exactly: P.O. Box 67, Pointe-a-la-hache, LA 70082
• ✓ Write the inmate’s name, PPSO number, and dorm clearly on the envelope
• ✓ Include a return address on the outside of the envelope
• ✓ Do not send cash or personal checks
• ✓ Keep money-related items out of the envelope entirely to avoid rejection

If you’re unsure you have the right details (or you want to confirm a mail question before you send anything), call the Detention Center main switchboard at 504-934-7600. If there’s no answer, call 504-682-4668 for assistance.

If your mail gets rejected or goes missing, call the Detention Center main switchboard at 504-934-7600. No answer? Try 504-682-4668. For administrative questions, call during office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.