Allen Correctional Center, LA: Inmate Search, Visitation & Phone Calls | Pigeonly
Updated June 2026
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Allen Correctional Center, LA

Physical Address 3751 Lauderdale Woodyard Road, Kinder, LA 70648

Everything families need for Allen Correctional Center: find an inmate on VINELink, weekend visiting hours with a 2:00 p.m. check-in cutoff, send money via JPay, Securus phone calls, and mail rules. A LADOC state prison in Kinder, LA.

Allen Correctional Center
Allen Correctional Center, LA: Inmate Search, Visitation & Phone Calls

City

Kinder

County

Allen Parish

State

LA

Facility Type

State Prison

Gender

Male

Capacity

1538

Custody Levels

Minimum, Medium, Maximum

Operator

Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections (LADOC)

Address

3751 Lauderdale Woodyard Road, Kinder, LA 70648

Phone

(337) 639-2943

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Quick Facts

Visitation

  • Visits are allowed on Saturdays and Sundays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Visitors are not admitted after 2:00 p.m. Plan to arrive well before noon.
  • You must be on the inmate's approved visitor list before your first visit.
  • Fifth weekend restriction: if a month has a 5th Saturday or Sunday, only minimum trusty and medium honor inmates may have visitors. Medium and maximum custody inmates may not visit on those days.
  • Valid government-issued photo ID required. No phones, cameras, or electronics inside.

Mail & Letters

  • Mail to: [Inmate Full Name & ID Number], Allen Correctional Center, 3751 Lauderdale Woodyard Road, Kinder, LA 70648.
  • Standard letters and greeting cards accepted. No glitter, stickers, or embellishments.
  • Books must ship directly from Amazon or an approved retailer, paperback only, no hardcovers.
  • Standard 4"x6" photos accepted. No Polaroids, no explicit content.
  • All mail is inspected before delivery.

Commissary

  • Send money through JPay, online at jpay.com or by phone at 1-800-574-5729.
  • Or use MoneyGram with receive code 8714 at Walmart, CVS, or other locations.
  • Account number: inmate DOC ID number + last name (no spaces).
  • JPay online posts within 48 hours. MoneyGram posts within 24 hours.

Contact

  • Phone calls go through Securus Technologies. Set up a prepaid account at securustech.net.
  • Call Securus at 1-800-844-6591 for account setup and support.
  • Inmates can call up to 20 approved numbers. Calls are limited to 15 minutes.
  • All calls are recorded and monitored.
  • For facility questions, call (337) 639-2943.

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What You Need to Know

Verified from Louisiana DOC See our sources ›

Search the Louisiana statewide VINELink system at vinelink.vineapps.com/search/LA/Person. This is the official tool for locating all Louisiana DOC inmates, including those at Allen Correctional Center. Search by name. New arrivals may take 24 to 48 hours to appear. If they don't show after two days, call the facility at (337) 639-2943.

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Verified from Louisiana DOC See our sources ›

Allen Correctional Center allows visits on Saturdays and Sundays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Visitors are not admitted after 2:00 p.m. Plan to arrive well before noon to allow time for check-in. On months with a fifth Saturday or Sunday, only minimum trusty and medium honor inmates may have visitors. You must be on the approved visitor list. Bring a valid photo ID.

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Verified from Louisiana DOC

Mail to: [Inmate Full Name & ID Number], Allen Correctional Center, 3751 Lauderdale Woodyard Road, Kinder, LA 70648. Standard letters and cards accepted. No glitter or embellishments. Standard 4"x6" photos accepted. Books must come from Amazon or an approved retailer, paperback only. No packages from home. All mail is inspected.

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Verified, JPay for Louisiana DOC See our sources ›

JPay is the money provider for Louisiana DOC inmates at Allen Correctional Center. Send online at jpay.com, by phone at 1-800-574-5729, or in person via MoneyGram with receive code 8714. Account number is the inmate's DOC ID + last name, no spaces. MoneyGram posts within 24 hours; JPay online within 48 hours.

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Phone calls go through Securus Technologies. Set up a prepaid account at securustech.net or call 1-800-844-6591. The inmate adds your number to their approved list (up to 20 numbers). Calls are limited to 15 minutes and all calls are recorded and monitored.

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Families Also Ask

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How do I find someone at Allen Correctional Center?

Search VINELink at vinelink.vineapps.com/search/LA/Person. This is Louisiana's official statewide inmate locator. Search by the inmate's full name. New arrivals and transfers may take 24 to 48 hours to appear. If you can't find them after two days, call the facility at (337) 639-2943.

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When can I visit Allen Correctional Center?

Visitation is on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Visitors are not admitted after 2:00 p.m. Plan to arrive well before noon to allow time for check-in. There are also restrictions on fifth weekends for medium and maximum custody inmates.

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What is the 2:00 p.m. cutoff at Allen Correctional Center?

Allen Correctional Center does not admit visitors after 2:00 p.m., even though visiting runs until 4:00 p.m. This is two hours before the visit period ends. If you arrive at 2:01 p.m., you will not be let in. Plan to arrive by noon or earlier, especially if you're driving a long distance.

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How do I get on the approved visitor list at Allen Correctional Center?

The inmate starts the process by contacting their case manager and requesting that your name be added to their list. You'll receive a visitor application form. The facility runs a background check before approving anyone. Plan several weeks for the process to complete.

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How do I send money to an inmate at Allen Correctional Center?

Use JPay at jpay.com, by phone at 1-800-574-5729, or through MoneyGram (receive code 8714) at Walmart, CVS, or other locations. The account number is the inmate's DOC ID + last name, no spaces. JPay online posts within 48 hours; MoneyGram posts within 24 hours.

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How do phone calls work at Allen Correctional Center?

Calls go through Securus Technologies. Set up a prepaid account at securustech.net or call 1-800-844-6591. The inmate must have your number on their approved call list (up to 20 numbers). Calls are limited to 15 minutes and are recorded.

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What can I mail to Allen Correctional Center?

Letters, cards (no glitter or stickers), and standard 4"x6" photos are accepted. Books must ship directly from Amazon or an approved retailer, paperback only. No packages from home. Mail to: [Inmate Full Name & ID Number], Allen Correctional Center, 3751 Lauderdale Woodyard Road, Kinder, LA 70648.

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What is the fifth weekend restriction at Allen Correctional Center?

In months where there is a fifth Saturday or Sunday, only minimum trusty and medium honor inmates may receive visitors that day. Inmates in medium custody (general) and maximum custody may not have visits on the fifth weekend. Call the facility at (337) 639-2943 to confirm the current month's schedule.

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