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St. James Parish Prison, LA Inmate Roster

Updated on: January 28, 2024
St. James Parish Prison

Visitation Hours

  • Sunday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
  • Monday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
  • Holiday Closed

St. James Parish Prison Basic Information

Facility Name
St. James Parish Prison
Facility Type
County Jail
Address
5800 Louisiana Highway 44, Convent, LA, 70723
Phone
225-562-2504
Security Level
Medium
City
Convent
Postal Code
70723
State
Louisiana
County
St. James Parish County
Official Website
Website

Saint James Parish Sheriffs Department / Saint James Parish Detention Center

Sheriff
Willy J. Martin, Jr.
Address
5800 Louisiana 44, Convent, Louisiana, 70723
Phone
225-562-2220
Website
www.stjamessheriff.com

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It can be a tough transition finding out that a friend or loved one is in jail. However, just because someone you care about is facing time, doesn’t mean you can’t find a way to be there and support them.

Those who were arrested in St. James Parish County will most likely be taken to St. James Parish Prison in Louisiana before being sentenced. In this guide, you will learn a little about the jail, how to make sure an inmate is there, and how to be a support system while a friend or loved one is incarcerated.

About the St. James Parish Prison

St. James Parish Prison in Louisiana actually houses both the main jail and the road prison as well as those who are arrested in St. James Parish County.

The St. James Parish Prison is dedicated to keeping the public safe through custody and control of inmates. However, they also treat inmates with fairness and respect while maintaining a safe, humane, and secure environment for inmates, staff, and the community.

The St. James Parish Prison also supports former inmates to reintegrate into the community by providing programs that encourage positive behavior changes and positive attitudes.

The St. James Parish Prison currently has work release security, health services, booking, transportation, central support services, training, and contract services.

How to Search for an Inmate

In order to fully support an inmate, you must first locate which facility they are in. So, your first step would be to do an inmate search.

To search for an inmate, click on this link. From there, you can search for an inmate by going through the list or typing in their first and last name.

Once you find the person you are looking for, you will want to write down pertinent information such as the booking number, facility code, the facility address, and the booking date.

You will need the information from the inmate search to send mail, visit, or send money to the inmate.

How to Support an Inmate

Whether an offender is in jail for a minor offense or a major offense, it is important to their rehabilitation to be in contact with positive friends and relatives. A great way to support an inmate is by being a person they can call, writing letters, visiting, and helping them get things they need from commissary.

Each jail and prison has different rules and procedures when it comes to keeping in contact. Here is how you can stay in contact with an inmate at St. James Parish Prison in Louisiana:

Send Mail: To send mail to an inmate, you will need to use the address assigned to the inmate that you wrote down from the inmate search. Be sure to include all information. Here is an example

Inmate Full name/number

St. James Parish Prison

5800 Louisiana Highway 44, Convent, LA, 70723

When sending mail to an inmate, it must always have a return address or it will not be given to the inmate. Include your full name and address.

Talk on the Phone: Inmates are only allowed to make outgoing phone calls. There are two ways they can do this.

  • Make a prepaid account with CenturyLink. This prepaid collect allows you to receive calls directly to your phone number.

  • Put money on an inmate’s phone account. Using CenturyLink, you can also fund an account that allows the inmate to call any number on their approved list.

Visit an Inmate: In order to visit an inmate, you will need to schedule a visit online. If you are a new user, you will need to register for an account. You will be required to check the box stating that you read and understand the visitation policy, rules, and regulations. Keep the following in mind when scheduling a visit:

  • No cell phones are allowed during the visit.

  • No visitors can be added to the visitation the day of visitation.

  • You must schedule a visit 24 hours in advance.

  • Visitation is Monday through Sunday from 9am to 8pm.

  • Visits can also be set up by video.

If an inmate is housed in St. James Parish Prison, you can call the facility to schedule a visit as well.

  • 225-562-2504

Commissary and Sending Money

Inmates who are staying in the St. James Parish Prison in Louisiana are able to buy things they may need from commissary. Commissary is a store within the jail that an inmate can purchase such as:

  • Books

  • Paper, pencils, pens, stamps, envelopes

  • Clothes

  • Shoes

  • Tablets (no internet)

  • Hygiene products

In order for an inmate to purchase these items, make calls, or to bail themselves out (self-bail), they will need money put on their trust accounts. You can easily make a deposit online.

Once on the page, you will click on the Corrections bubble “Make a deposit now” to make a touchpay account. You will need to register for an account if you haven’t done so before.

Send Care Packages

Additionally, St. James Parish Prison allows you to purchase items online through iCare Gifts. Using this service, you can send your friend or loved one a package of their favorite snacks to let them know you are thinking about them and care.

With so many ways to stay connected with an offender, you can make this hard time in their life and yours a way to show them that you are confident in them being able to be rehabilitated, and that you will support them through this tough time.

Keep in mind that all rules and regulations must be followed for the safety of the community, the inmates, and the staff.

St. James Parish County Prison Statistics

St. James Parish Jail Admissions By Race

Asian Jail Population -
Native Jail Population -
Black Jail Population 53
Latino Jail Population 3
White Jail Population 15

St. James Parish Jail Admissions

Total Jail Population 74
Male Jail Population 65
Female Jail Population 6
Total Jail Admissions 1,174

St. James Parish Pretrial Jail Population

Pretrial Jail Population 51
Male Pretrial Jail Population 66
Female Pretrial Jail Population 10

St. James Parish Jail Held Inmates

Jail Population Held for State Jail 1
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail -
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison 1
Jail Population Held for ICE -
Jail Population Held for State Prison 8
Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies 1

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