St. James Parish Prison, LA Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: March 19, 2024

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St. James Parish County County can be found in the Louisiana area. Convent – is the county seat. St. James Parish County has a total population of 21367 and was formed in 1807.

St. James Parish County County has a total area of 241 square miles. The zip codes in St. James Parish County County are .

St. James Parish County Sheriff’s Office:

The St. James Parish County Sheriff, Willy J. Martin, Jr., is the head law enforcement officer in the St. James Parish County county. You can reach him by calling 225-562-2220.

Address: 5800 Louisiana 44, Convent, Louisiana, 70723, .

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Phone: 225-562-2220

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St. James Parish County Sex Offender Registry

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St. James Parish Prison is located in St. James Parish County County, Louisiana state. The specific address of the St. James Parish Prison is 5800 Louisiana Highway 44, Convent, LA, 70723. The St. James Parish Prison is a correctional facility that house approximately 3,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 54,000. The St. James Parish Prison is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 225-562-2504, the St. James Parish Prison information line, or fax at .

Jail History and Structure

In 1987, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Convent. The justice center houses the St. James Parish County county sheriff, Convent police department offices, and the St. James Parish Prison. The St. James Parish County county sheriff is the general overseer of the St. James Parish Prison. Originally, the St. James Parish Prison could house approximately 1819 inmates.

Over the years, the St. James Parish Prison has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the St. James Parish County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of St. James Parish Prison but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The St. James Parish Prison has a 133-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the St. James Parish Prison.

The St. James Parish Prison comprises three units: the girl’s detention unit, the boy’s detention unit, and the detention control center. During working hours, the staffing ratio is 1 to 10, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 11. The youth detained in the St. James Parish Prison is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the St. James Parish Prison, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The St. James Parish Prison has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2011, a mental health unit was established at the St. James Parish Prison. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the St. James Parish Prison inmates. In 2007, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to St. James Parish Prison inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the St. James Parish Prison inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the St. James Parish Prison where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

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Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

You need to dress appropriately while visiting the St. James Parish Prison inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the St. James Parish Prison. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the St. James Parish Prison if you have been arrested within the past year.

Some of the prohibited items at the St. James Parish Prison include manicure kits, nail clippers, glass bottles, metallic bottle openers, and any other material that may trigger violence within the St. James Parish Prison.

The St. James Parish Prison is under tight security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are an inmate or a visitor, ensure you adhere to all the St. James Parish Prison rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the St. James Parish Prison authorities. You can learn more through the St. James Parish Prison’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

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
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Convent, St. James Parish County , LA Overview

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