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Mail and Photos at River Bend Detention Center: start with our general mail and photos guide, then confirm details with the facility at (318) 559-5980.
Find inmate search, visitation, mail, phone, and commissary information for River Bend Detention Center in Lake Providence, LA. Use this guide to confirm facility details and next steps.
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Trying to reach the right person at Riverbend Detention Center or the East Carroll Parish Sheriff's Office? Having the correct number upfront saves a lot of frustration. Here's a quick breakdown of who to call and when.
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Riverbend Detention Center uses TouchPay (GTL) for inmate account deposits. Payments post instantly—no waiting around. The system runs 24/7, including holidays, so you can send money whenever it works for you. Pay by card online or use cash at participating retail locations.
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Video visits are straightforward once you know the system. Riverbend uses Securus Video Connect—here's how to set it up and who to call if you run into problems.
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Start with Riverbend Detention Center's public page for the basics: it lists the contact phone number, facility address, and links for transferring funds and arranging video visits. Before you make the trip, confirm you're on the person's approved visiting list—most Louisiana facilities require this, and the easiest way to verify is through the person you plan to visit. On visit day, expect routine check-in: register with staff, show a valid photo ID, and go through screening like a metal detector or pat-down. If you're using the public roster to track someone, treat it as a starting point only. The facility says it can't guarantee the roster's accuracy, so confirm details through official channels. For general administrative questions, check the parish sheriff's office hours.
Read full guideRiverbend Detention Center's official facility page lists the jail's phone number (318-559-5980) and address (9450 Highway 65 South, Lake Providence), plus links to transfer funds and set up video visits. Video sessions typically run through web-based platforms like Securus Video Connect, which lets friends, family, attorneys, and officials schedule and join visits from a remote device. To use these services, you'll create an account with the approved vendor, register your contact details, and add funds for payments. Plan on using a compatible computer, tablet, or smartphone with a webcam and microphone. Expect that calls and electronic communications may be monitored. If you run into link or setup issues, call the facility using the number on the Riverbend page.
Read full guideTo send money to someone at River Bend Detention Center, start with the facility page for official transfer links and contact details (9450 Highway 65 South, Lake Providence; (318) 559-5980). Deposits go through the Touchpay Payment Portal, which runs 24/7, posts transactions instantly, and accepts Visa and Mastercard. Touchpay also offers walk-in cash payment options. The same facility page may link to services like video visitation, so it's a good place to confirm you're using the right vendor. For other local payments, East Carroll Parish provides an online ticket payment portal where you can pay and track using a ticket number and driver's license number. Some third-party payment sites require you to accept their Terms of Use before proceeding—read vendor instructions carefully before you pay.
Read full guideRiverbend Detention Center is located at 9450 Highway 65 South in Lake Providence, Louisiana. The main phone number is (318) 559-5980, with additional contact lines at 318-559-3447 and 318-559-0942. For county-level offices, East Carroll Parish contacts include the Sheriff's main phone at (318) 559-2800 (Courthouse: 400 First Street) and the Sheriff's Annex at 301 First Street, (318) 559-2071. For non-emergency administrative requests, call during office hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. The Riverbend facility page also includes links for inmate fund transfers and video visits—follow the listed instructions or vendor links to complete those tasks.
Mail and Photos at River Bend Detention Center: start with our general mail and photos guide, then confirm details with the facility at (318) 559-5980.
Call Riverbend Detention Center at (318) 559-5980. The address listed by the facility is 9450 Highway 65 South, Lake Providence. For broader parish-level questions, you can also contact the East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office main phone number.
VisitationUsually, yes. Most Louisiana facilities require you to be on the incarcerated person's approved visiting list before you can visit. Ask the person you plan to visit to confirm you're approved—facilities often won't verify list status by phone. For specific instructions, call Riverbend at its listed number.
VisitationBring a valid photo ID the facility accepts—driver's license, state ID, military ID, or passport all work. You'll register with staff and go through routine screening, including metal-detector checks and possible searches. Arrive before any visitor cutoff time and follow staff directions to avoid being turned away.
VisitationStart on the Riverbend facility page and use the link provided for video visits. Services typically run through a web platform like Securus Video Connect—you'll create an account and add funds before booking. Use a compatible computer, tablet, or smartphone with a webcam and microphone.
CommunicationYes. Riverbend’s official page includes links to transfer funds to people in custody; use the facility’s link to pay through the approved vendor. Before scheduling calls or video visits, make sure your vendor account has enough funds to cover any fees.
CommunicationCall Riverbend Detention Center at the phone number listed on the facility page for help with video-visit links, account setup, or payments.
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River Bend Detention Center is in LA. For questions, call the East Carroll Parish Sheriff's main phone at (318) 559-2800; the sheriff's offices are at the courthouse (400 First Street) and the Sheriff's Annex (301 First Street).
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