Union Parish Work Release, LA

Union Parish Work Release allows visitation with a strong focus on safety and security. To get started, the incarcerated person typically requests you as a visitor and provides the application. Every adult (18+) must show photo ID at each visit. Anyone under 18 must stay with a parent or legal guardian—no exceptions. A prior conviction won't automatically disqualify you, but staff may review your history for security concerns. The facility can deny any visit that might compromise safety. Plan to arrive before the posted cutoff time and expect registration and screening. Leave phones, cameras, recording equipment, tobacco, alcohol, and controlled substances at home—they're all prohibited. Only prescribed life-saving or life-sustaining medication is allowed, and you must declare it at the visiting desk. People in intake status generally cannot receive visits.

Union Parish Work Release offers video visitation through Securus Video Connect. This web-based platform lets friends, family, attorneys, and officials schedule and join video sessions from anywhere with internet access. The facility treats video visitation as a special visit. Before booking, you'll need to register with Securus, add funds to your account, and make sure you have a compatible device with a supported browser or app. Keep in mind that calls and electronic communications are typically monitored, and incoming calls to inmates are usually restricted. For billing or call issues with Securus services, contact customer service at 1-800-844-6591.

Available sources don't include a Union Parish Work Release–specific mail policy. The only facility-specific detail referenced Raymond Laborde Correctional Center (RLCC), so confirm the correct mailing address and rules directly with Union Parish Work Release before sending anything. Check the facility's inmate mailing instructions or approved vendor guidance first. Always include the incarcerated person's full name and ID number on every envelope or electronic submission—this helps avoid delivery delays. Expect regular incoming mail to be opened and inspected for contraband; legal mail typically follows different procedures. For adding money, common options include money orders, MoneyGram locations, and vendor portals like JPay. Verify which methods this facility accepts before sending funds.

Union Parish Work Release doesn't allow visitors to hand money directly to an incarcerated person. All funds must go through JPay or other Department-approved deposit methods. Your options typically include mailed money orders (following the vendor's instructions), MoneyGram walk-up locations, JPay online or through the app, by phone, or via kiosks in the visiting area. Money orders sent to JPay are generally processed within ten business days, though large amounts may take longer. Any deposit totaling $500 or more may be flagged for investigation and held until the Department completes its review. Money orders over $500 also require DOC approval. Never use Cash App—peer-to-peer transfers for inmate deposits are illegal.