How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
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.
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Getting approved to visit someone in Louisiana DOC custody starts with your loved one requesting you as a visitor. Then the facility reviews your eligibility. Here's what you can do to avoid delays—and what to do if you're denied.
Staying in touch is easier when you know which systems Union Parish Work Release uses and who to call when something goes wrong. Here's how video visits work, how to set up Securus Video Connect, and where to get help if phone calls aren't going through.
Visiting someone at Union Parish Work Release goes smoothly when you bring the right ID, leave prohibited items behind, and know the rules for kids and medication. This checklist helps you avoid getting turned away at the door.
You can apply to visit when the offender requests it, and the incarcerated person typically provides the visitor application and submission instructions. Complete and return the Application for Visiting Privileges as directed, and have the person in custody confirm you’re approved before you travel.
Bring photo ID if you're 18 or older—it's required every visit. Arrive before the posted cutoff time and expect to register and go through screening. Past convictions don't automatically disqualify you, but visits can still be denied for security reasons.
Yes. Attorney visits include an attorney or a verified authorized representative (such as a paralegal, legal assistant, law clerk, or investigator). Professional visitors should be prepared for verification steps under the facility’s authorized visitation rules.
Need to put money on someone's account at Union Parish Work Release? Louisiana DOC uses JPay for deposits, which means you have several approved options: mail, MoneyGram, online/app, phone, and kiosks (where available).
Sent $500 or more and the money still hasn't shown up? It's probably not a mistake. Louisiana DOC runs an extra review on larger deposits, which can hold funds before your loved one can access them.
