General guidance for Mail and Photos
Mail and Photos at St. Landry Parish Jail, LA: start with our general mail and photos guide, then confirm details with the facility at (337) 948-6516.
St. Landry Parish Jail, LA
Also known as: Saint Landry Parish Jail
Physical Address
108 S Market StOpelousas, LA, 70570 Find inmate search, visitation, mail, phone, and commissary information for St. Landry Parish Jail in Opelousas, LA. Use this guide to confirm facility details and next steps.
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Guides for This Facility
Before Your First Visit to Saint Landry Parish Jail: a 1-page checklist (ID, timing, dress, searches)
Visiting at Saint Landry Parish Correctional Center is treated as a privilege, and staff can deny, revoke, or limit a visit if it would threaten the safety, security, or good order of the facility—or if visitation rules aren’t followed. That can mean you’re turned away at the door, or a visit that already started gets ended early. If you want to avoid a wasted trip, focus on the handful of rules below that most often lead to denial.
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How to Send Money to Someone at Saint Landry Parish Jail (online & money order) — and how deposits are applied if they owe debt
Sending money to someone at Saint Landry Parish Jail is straightforward once you know your options. Here are the two accepted deposit methods—plus what happens if the person owes money from a previous stay.
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How to Find Someone on the St. Landry Parish Jail Roster and Register for Anonymous Custody Notifications
Trying to confirm whether someone is in custody? Start with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office Jail Roster. It's hosted directly on the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office site, so the page should clearly say "St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office Jail Roster."
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Visitation
- St. Landry Parish Jail sets its own visiting rules within Louisiana DOC guidance, so expect facility-specific limits and procedures.
- You must be on the incarcerated person’s approved visiting list before visiting; facilities generally won’t confirm list status by phone.
- People in intake status typically cannot receive visits, though immediate-family exceptions may be requested through reception procedures.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
Visitation at St. Landry Parish Jail follows Louisiana DOC guidance, but the jail sets its own procedures based on safety and space. Before visiting, you need to be on the incarcerated person's approved visiting list. The facility typically won't confirm your approval status by phone, so ask the person you plan to visit to verify you're cleared. To get approved, the incarcerated person starts the request, and you complete an Application for Visiting Privileges as the facility directs. On visit day, plan to register with staff, arrive before the cutoff time, and go through screening (metal detector and possible searches). Bring a valid photo ID if you're an adult.
General guidance for Phone Calls and Messaging
Phone Calls and Messaging at St. Landry Parish Jail, LA: start with our general phone calls and messaging guide, then confirm details with the facility at (337) 948-6516.
General guidance for Sending Money
Sending Money at St. Landry Parish Jail, LA: start with our general sending money guide, then confirm details with the facility at (337) 948-6516.
Common Questions
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How do I get approved to visit someone at St. Landry Parish Jail?
The incarcerated person must request you as a visitor and provide you the visitor application. Fill out the Application for Visiting Privileges (Form C-02-008-A) and submit it the way the facility directs.
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Can I visit someone who is in intake at St. Landry Parish Jail?
People in intake status typically cannot receive visits. If intake is extended, the facility may allow an immediate-family visit through reception procedures.
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What should I bring and expect when I arrive for a visit?
Bring a valid photo ID if you're an adult: driver's license, state photo ID, military ID, or passport. When you arrive, you'll register with staff, go through screening (metal detector and possible searches), and need to check in before the facility's cutoff time.
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Did You Know?
This page covers St. Landry Parish Jail in Louisiana. You can find current inmate information through the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office Jail Roster.
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