How to Visit Tangipahoa Pariah Jail (LA)
Visiting someone in jail can feel overwhelming the first time. Here are the key rules Tangipahoa Parish Jail publishes, plus what you should confirm before making the trip.
Tangipahoa Parish Jail has an online visitor's guide covering the basics: visiting hours, depositing money, and sending mail. For questions or to confirm current rules, call (985) 748-8147.
Time-sensitive rule: You must arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled visitation time. The visitor guide says "No exceptions," so showing up right on time can still get you turned away.
- Arrive at least 20 minutes early - The jail’s visitor guide requires you to be there 20 minutes prior to your scheduled visitation time, with no exceptions.
- Use the TouchPay kiosk if you are visiting in person - When family or friends come to the jail, they can use the TouchPay kiosk in the lobby to deposit cash or pay with a debit or credit card.
- Deposit by phone or online if you cannot get to the lobby - The visitor guide lists online deposits through TouchPay (processing or service charges may apply). You can also make a toll-free phone deposit at 1-866-232-1899 using facility locator number 270422. For both online and phone deposits, you will need the inmate’s name and inmate ID number.
What to Verify
- ✓ Check the jail’s online visitor guide before you go, and use it as your primary reference for the current rules.
- ✓ Call (985) 748-8147 if you need clarification before your visit.
- ✓ Confirm your scheduled visitation time and plan your drive so you arrive at least 20 minutes early.
- ✓ Reconfirm the “no exceptions” arrival policy if you are traveling from out of town or expect delays.
- ✓ Verify whether processing or service charges apply to your deposit amount for TouchPay online deposits.
- ✓ Confirm TouchPay kiosk availability in the jail lobby if you plan to deposit funds in person.
- ✓ If depositing by phone, confirm the toll-free number (1-866-232-1899) and facility locator number (270422).
- ✓ Have the inmate’s name and inmate ID number ready for online and phone deposits.
Before you go: Call to confirm details not covered here: current visitation hours, visitor approval or visitor list rules, ID requirements, dress code, what you can bring in, and whether visits must be scheduled in advance.
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