How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Richland Parish Detention Center accepts mailed JPay money orders up to $999.99 each. Deposits over $500 require Louisiana DOC approval, so expect delays before the funds post. You don't need a JPay account to mail a money order — just fill out the printed JPay deposit form with the inmate's state, facility, and ID, then follow the mailing instructions. Only money orders are accepted by mail; don't send cash. The form includes a toll-free number if you need help. For commissary and package ordering, Louisiana Prison Enterprises sets limits per offender ranging from a $20 minimum to a $200 maximum (excluding shipping and taxes).
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Sending money to someone at Richland Parish Detention Center by mail? This guide covers the Louisiana JPay money order coupon process—what you'll need, how to fill it out, deposit limits that might slow things down, and who to call if you hit a snag. This is specifically for mailed money orders using the Louisiana coupon, not online transfers or other payment methods.
Sending money to someone at Richland Parish Detention Center goes through JPay—you can't hand over cash in person. Here are the mailing details and the small slip mistakes that slow things down most often.
The maximum for a single mailed money order is $999.99, as shown on the printed JPay deposit form.
No. You don’t need a JPay account to mail a money order—complete the printed JPay deposit form and mail the money order according to the form instructions.
Not necessarily. Money orders over $500 require Louisiana DOC approval and may be delayed before posting to the inmate’s account.
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