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Who to Call at Tangipahoa Parish Jail: Visits, Mail, and Deposits

Trying to set up a visit, sort out a mail issue, or add money to someone's account? Calling the right number first saves time. Here's the contact list families rely on most for Tangipahoa Parish Jail, plus the TouchPay deposit numbers for payment questions.

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Start with the Tangipahoa Parish Jail main line at (985) 748-8147. This number handles most questions about visitation, deposits, and mail. Need a local Sheriff's Office line instead? The Hammond office is 985-345-6150 and Amite is 985-748-8147. Both are open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. For emergencies, call 911.

  • ✓ General questions about visits, deposits, or mail: (985) 748-8147
  • ✓ Mail policy questions and mail troubleshooting: 985-748-3236
  • ✓ Sheriff’s Office local numbers (during office hours): Hammond 985-345-6150, Amite 985-748-8147
  • ✓ Emergency situations: 911

Hours and emergencies: Office and admin hours are listed as Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. If it’s an emergency, call 911.

Tangipahoa Parish Jail uses TouchPay for deposits. To deposit by phone, call 1-866-232-1899 and use Facility Locator Number 270422. You can also deposit online through the GTL online pay site. Processing fees apply based on the deposit amount. Having trouble with a payment? Contact TouchPay Customer Support at (866) 204-1603.

  1. Deposit online: Use the GTL online pay option for Tangipahoa Parish Jail. Processing or service charges apply based on the amount you deposit.
  2. Deposit by toll-free phone: Call 1-866-232-1899 and use Facility Locator Number 270422.
  3. Deposit in person at the kiosk: When you visit, you can use the lobby TouchPay kiosk to deposit cash or pay with a debit or credit card.

For questions about inmate mail (what's allowed, why something got rejected, or how to address an envelope), call 985-748-3236. The jail's visitor guide covers topics like mail rules, visiting hours, and deposits, but a quick phone call usually clears things up faster.

Best Practice Ready Info

  • ✓ Inmate’s full name (spelled the same way the jail has it)
  • ✓ Inmate/Resident ID number (if you have it)
  • ✓ Your name, callback number, and relationship to the person in custody
  • ✓ A short summary of what you’re trying to do (visit, mail, deposit, or another issue)
  • ✓ Any reference details you already have (receipt numbers, confirmation details, dates and times you tried)

Can't get through? Try calling during office hours: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. The main jail number, (985) 748-8147, is your best bet for general help. For local Sheriff's Office lines, Hammond is 985-345-6150 and Amite is 985-748-8147. If the situation is urgent or unsafe, call 911.

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