Phone Calls from Tangipahoa Parish Jail: Calling Hours, Booking Calls, and What Calls Cost
Waiting for a call from Tangipahoa Parish Jail? Knowing when calls come through, what happens at booking, and what you might pay helps you stay prepared. Here's what to expect, plus how to verify current rates.
If you have questions about phone calls or phone-related setup at Tangipahoa Parish Jail, you can call the jail at (985) 748-8147.
Right after someone is arrested and booked into Tangipahoa Parish Jail, they get one or two free phone calls to reach friends or family. If those calls don't connect, they can try again once they're classified, processed, dressed, and moved to their unit. That later call may be collect, meaning you'll need to pay for it (and your phone service has to accept collect calls).
Phone access at Tangipahoa Parish Jail runs from about 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM. Calls aren't allowed during meals, head counts, lockdowns, or shift changes. Even within the normal window, a call can cut off or fail to come through during those times.
One published estimate for Tangipahoa Parish Jail puts collect calls at about $1.00 to $1.50 per minute. When you accept the call, you'll typically hear a recording stating it's a collect call from a jail. You confirm you accept the charges before the call connects.
A separate reference cites a federal cap of $0.21 per minute for domestic jail calls. Those two numbers don't match, so treat any quoted per-minute rate as something to verify for your specific phone setup and service provider.
Note: Rates and billing methods can vary depending on the phone service handling the call. Before you add money or accept charges, confirm the current rate with the jail or the phone provider used for calls.
Practical Tips
- ✓ Ask your loved one which phone service is being used for their calls, so you know where to confirm rates and funding options.
- ✓ If you are adding money to an offender account through TouchPay, you can do it online, by toll-free phone at 1-866-232-1899, or at the lobby kiosk when you visit.
- ✓ Have the inmate’s name and inmate ID number ready for online and phone deposits, since both are required.
- Call the jail for the fastest clarification - Use (985) 748-8147 to ask what calling options are currently in place and which provider handles inmate phone service.
- Confirm funding options through TouchPay - If you are depositing funds, use TouchPay online, the toll-free phone line (1-866-232-1899), or the lobby kiosk when you visit. Keep the inmate’s name and ID number handy so the deposit posts to the right person.
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