How indigent inmates get stamps and writing materials at Tangipahoa Parish Jail
If your loved one has no money while they're at Tangipahoa Parish Jail, they can still send a small amount of mail each week. Here's how indigent supplies work and what you can do to help.
Yes. Tangipahoa Parish Jail provides basic mail supplies to indigent inmates each week - typically 2–3 stamps, plus matching envelopes and writing paper. That's enough to send a few letters out.
Note: The jail’s visitor guide includes mail information and a contact number for questions. If you want to confirm the current indigent mail supply limits, call (985) 748-8147.
No. Family and friends can't mail postage stamps into Tangipahoa Parish Jail. Stamps must be purchased through the jail commissary. If your loved one needs more than the weekly indigent supply, the best option is adding money to their account so they can buy stamps themselves.
Practical Tips
- ✓ If your loved one needs more than the weekly indigent supply, focus on getting funds to them so they can purchase stamps through commissary (stamps can’t be mailed in).
- ✓ Use the jail’s visitor guide as your reference point for mail and deposit options, and call (985) 748-8147 with questions.
- ✓ If you’re able to visit, the visitor guide lists a TouchPay kiosk in the lobby as a way for family/friends to make deposits.
- ✓ Call the office line during listed hours (Mon–Fri, 8AM–4PM) to confirm the current indigent postage/stationery allowance and any recent policy changes.
Note: Policies and limits can change. For the most reliable answer, call (985) 748-8147 during office hours (Mon–Fri, 8AM–4PM) and ask about indigent mail supplies and approved ways to help your loved one buy commissary stamps.
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