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Swanson Center for Youth at Columbia, LA Inmate Roster

Updated on: March 19, 2024
Swanson Center for Youth at Columbia

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

Swanson Center for Youth at Columbia Basic Information

Facility Name
Swanson Center for Youth at Columbia
Facility Type
County Jail
Address
132 Hwy 850, Columbia, LA, 71282
Phone
318-649-2385
City
Columbia
Postal Code
71282
State
Louisiana
County
Caldwell Parish County
Official Website
Website

Caldwell Parish Sheriffs Office / Caldwell Parish Jail

Sheriff
Clay Bennett
Address
201 Main Street, Columbia, Louisiana, 71418
Phone
318-649-2345

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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 Caldwell Parish County will most likely be taken to Swanson Center for Youth at Columbia 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 Swanson Center for Youth at Columbia

Swanson Center for Youth at Columbia in Louisiana actually houses both the main jail and the road prison as well as those who are arrested in Caldwell Parish County.

The Swanson Center for Youth at Columbia 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 Swanson Center for Youth at Columbia also supports former inmates to reintegrate into the community by providing programs that encourage positive behavior changes and positive attitudes.

The Swanson Center for Youth at Columbia 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 Swanson Center for Youth at Columbia 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

Swanson Center for Youth at Columbia

132 Hwy 850, Columbia, LA, 71282

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 Swanson Center for Youth at Columbia, you can call the facility to schedule a visit as well.

  • 318-649-2385

Commissary and Sending Money

Inmates who are staying in the Swanson Center for Youth at Columbia 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, Swanson Center for Youth at Columbia 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.

Caldwell Parish County Prison Statistics

Caldwell Parish Jail Admissions By Race

Asian Jail Population -
Native Jail Population -
Black Jail Population 22
Latino Jail Population 2
White Jail Population 23

Caldwell Parish Jail Admissions

Total Jail Population 45
Male Jail Population 45
Female Jail Population -
Total Jail Admissions 60

Caldwell Parish Pretrial Jail Population

Pretrial Jail Population 41
Male Pretrial Jail Population 25
Female Pretrial Jail Population -

Caldwell Parish Jail Held Inmates

Jail Population Held for State Jail -
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail -
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison -
Jail Population Held for ICE -
Jail Population Held for State Prison 26
Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies -

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