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How to Visit Catahoula Correctional Center

In-person visits run daily, 9 AM to 8 PM. Video visits available from home through City Tele Coin.

Overview

Catahoula accepts in-person visits 7 days a week. Before you make the drive to Harrisonburg, you need to be on the inmate’s approved visitor list. That list is set when the inmate is assigned a cell — make sure they’ve added you before your first visit.

Visit Day Checklist

Before You Go

Get on the approved visitor list

Set when the inmate is assigned a cell. Confirm they've added you before your first visit.
Visit any day

Catahoula accepts in-person visits 7 days a week.
Bring a valid photo ID

Required for every visit.
Plan your trip to Harrisonburg

Confirm hours before you go.

Quick Facts

In-person visits: every day, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Each inmate gets one hour of visitation per week on their assigned day and time.
You must be on the inmate's approved Visitation Form before your first visit.
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
First-time visitors complete a form and are checked for outstanding warrants.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an approved parent or guardian.
Video visits are available through City Tele Coin, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily.

Getting on the Approved Visitor List

When an inmate is assigned a cell, they receive a Visitation Form listing who they want to approve. Your name has to be on that form before your first visit. Talk to your inmate and make sure they’ve submitted your name. Once submitted, first-time visitors are checked for outstanding warrants before being approved.

In-Person Visiting Hours

Catahoula allows in-person visits every day of the week from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Each inmate is assigned a specific visiting day and time based on their cell assignment — not a general open schedule. Check with your inmate to get their assigned slot before you plan a trip.

Each inmate is allowed one hour of visitation per week. A shift supervisor can extend a visit for distance traveled or infrequent past visits — ask a corrections officer when you arrive.

What to Bring

Valid government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, passport, or state ID)
Nothing else that isn’t explicitly permitted

Leave your phone, purse, and valuables in your car. The facility will direct you through security before entering the visiting area.

First Visit: What Happens

On your first visit, you’ll complete a Visitor Information Form at the facility. Staff will verify your ID and check for outstanding warrants. Once cleared, you’ll be added to the approved visitor list and can visit going forward without completing the form again.

Video Visitation Through City Tele Coin

If you can’t make the drive to Harrisonburg, video visits are available through City Tele Coin 7 days a week, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

How to set it up:

Create a free account at citytelecoin.com
Select Catahoula Parish Correctional Center
Schedule and pay for a video visit through the app or website
Join on your phone, tablet, or computer

A free video kiosk is also available in the lobby of the Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Office if you don’t have a device at home.

All video visits are monitored and recorded. Never discuss pending legal matters during a visit.

If a Visit Gets Canceled

Catahoula can restrict visitation due to facility operations or lockdowns. Call (318) 744-2121 the morning of your visit to confirm everything is on schedule.

Families Also Ask

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Can I visit any day of the week?

Yes, Catahoula accepts in-person visits 7 days a week from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. However, each inmate has an assigned visiting day and time — confirm that schedule with your inmate before visiting.

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How do I get on the approved visitor list?

The inmate adds your name to their Visitation Form when they're assigned a cell. First-time visitors complete a form at the facility and are checked for warrants before being approved.

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How long is each visit?

Each inmate gets one hour of visitation per week. A shift supervisor may extend visits for visitors who traveled a long distance or haven't visited recently.

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Can I bring my children?

Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is on the approved visitor list. Children do not need to be on the approved list themselves.

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How do I set up a video visit?

Register at citytelecoin.com, select Catahoula Parish Correctional Center, and schedule a video visit through the app or website. Video visits are available daily, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

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What ID do I need to bring?

A valid government-issued photo ID — driver's license, state ID, or passport. Your name on the ID must match your name on the approved visitor list exactly.

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