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How to Contact an Inmate at Plaquemines Parish Detention (LA)
Need to reach someone at Plaquemines Parish Detention? Start with the phone numbers below to get connected to the right desk.
Send Money at Plaquemines Parish Detention
How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Overview
Plaquemines Parish Detention does not accept newspapers, books, or magazines from outside the facility (effective Aug 1, 2020). If you want your loved one to have reading materials, they'll need to order them through commissary, typically on a once-per-month schedule. To add money to an incarcerated person's account, common options include an online or mobile app deposit, a vendor phone service, MoneyGram, a lobby kiosk, or a mailed money order. Methods, fees, and posting times vary, so check the facility or vendor instructions before you send anything. If you mail funds, send a money order only. Never send cash. Mailed deposits can take extra processing time, and larger amounts may be reviewed before posting. Include the inmate's state, facility name, and inmate ID or CCN to prevent delays.
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Quick Facts
- As of August 1, 2020 the Detention Center no longer accepts newspapers or books/magazines from outside; books and magazines must be ordered through commissary once a month.
- Common deposit methods include online/app, vendor phone line, MoneyGram, facility lobby kiosks, or mailed money orders.
- Do not mail cash; only money orders should be sent by mail for inmate deposits.
- Include the inmate's state, facility, and inmate ID or CCN on deposit forms to ensure funds post correctly.
Common Questions
How can I add money to an inmate's account at Plaquemines Parish Detention?
You can typically add funds through an online or mobile app deposit, a vendor phone line, MoneyGram, a facility lobby kiosk, or a mailed money order. Fees, site codes, and posting times vary, so confirm the facility or vendor instructions before sending.
Can I mail cash or a personal check to Plaquemines Parish Detention for an inmate?
No. Never mail cash. Mailed deposits should be money orders only, and they can take extra time to post depending on processing.
How do I make sure a mailed money order posts to the correct inmate account?
Include the inmate's state, facility, and inmate ID or CCN on the deposit form. Follow the required instructions exactly, make sure your information is legible, and confirm the money order is made out as the vendor requires to avoid delays.
Can I send books or magazines to someone at Plaquemines Parish Detention?
No. As of August 1, 2020, Plaquemines Parish Detention does not accept newspapers or books and magazines from outside. Reading materials must be ordered through the facility commissary, usually limited to once-per-month ordering.
Other Guides for Plaquemines Parish Detention
How to Look Up Someone in Plaquemines Parish Jail Using the LAVNS Roster
Find the Plaquemines Parish jail roster at plaquemines.lavns.org. You can also reach it through the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office (PPSO) website—they link directly to the same LAVNS roster page.
How to Look Up Someone in Plaquemines Parish Jail: Using the LAVNS Roster
To find out if someone is being held in Plaquemines Parish, start with the official jail roster. The Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office links directly to the Plaquemines LAVNS jail roster (plaquemines.lavns.org), which displays a current "# of offenders" count (for example, 599 offenders).