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

Physical Address 670 Bell Hill Road, Homer, LA 71040

Everything families need for David Wade Correctional Center: find an inmate on VINELink, Thursday through Saturday visiting hours, send money via JPay, Securus phone calls, and mail rules. A state prison in Homer, LA operated by Louisiana DOC.

David Wade Correctional Center
David Wade Correctional Center, LA: Inmate Search, Visitation & Phone Calls

City

Homer

County

Claiborne Parish

State

LA

Facility Type

State Prison

Gender

Male

Capacity

1244

Custody Levels

Medium, Maximum

Operator

Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections (LADOC)

Address

670 Bell Hill Road, Homer, LA 71040

Phone

(318) 927-0400

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Quick Facts

Visitation

  • Visits are allowed on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • No visitors are admitted between 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
  • No new visits start after 3:00 p.m. Arrive before 3:00 p.m. to be admitted.
  • Saturday is the only weekend visiting day. There are no Sunday visits.
  • Maximum 6 visitors at one time.
  • You must be on the inmate's approved visitor list before your first visit.
  • Valid government-issued photo ID required for all adults.

Mail & Letters

  • Mail to: [Inmate Full Name & ID Number], David Wade Correctional Center, 670 Bell Hill Road, Homer, LA 71040.
  • Standard letters and greeting cards accepted. No glitter, stickers, or embellishments.
  • Books must ship directly from Amazon or an approved retailer. 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.
  • A JPay kiosk is available in the visitor processing area.

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 (318) 927-0400.

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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. The official tool for locating all Louisiana DOC inmates including those at David Wade. Search by name. New arrivals may take 24-48 hours to appear. If they don't show after 2 days, call the facility at (318) 927-0400.

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Verified from Louisiana DOC See our sources ›

David Wade allows visits on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No visitors admitted between 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. No new visits after 3:00 p.m. Saturday is the only weekend visiting day. No Sunday visits. Maximum 6 visitors at one time. You must be on the approved visitor list.

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Mail to: [Inmate Full Name & ID Number], David Wade Correctional Center, 670 Bell Hill Road, Homer, LA 71040. Standard letters and cards accepted. No glitter or embellishments. Standard 4"x6" photos accepted. Books must come from Amazon or an approved retailer. 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 David Wade. 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. MoneyGram posts within 24 hours; JPay online within 48 hours. A JPay kiosk is also available in the visitor processing area.

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Verified, Securus for Louisiana DOC See our sources ›

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, updated quarterly). 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 David Wade Correctional Center?

Search VINELink at vinelink.vineapps.com/search/LA/Person. Louisiana's official statewide inmate locator. Search by the inmate's full name. New arrivals and transfers may take 24-48 hours to appear. If you can't find them, call the facility at (318) 927-0400.

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When can I visit David Wade Correctional Center?

Visiting days are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No visitors admitted between 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. No new visits start after 3:00 p.m. Saturday is the only weekend visiting day. There are no Sunday visits.

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How do I get on the approved visitor list at David Wade?

The inmate starts the process by contacting their case manager and requesting your name be added. The facility will send you a visitor application form. Fill it out and return it. The facility runs a background check before approving you.

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How do I send money to an inmate at David Wade 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. 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 David Wade 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, updated quarterly). Calls are limited to 15 minutes and are recorded.

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What can I mail to David Wade 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. No hardcovers. No packages from home. Mail to: [Inmate Full Name & ID Number], David Wade Correctional Center, 670 Bell Hill Road, Homer, LA 71040.

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Is there video visitation at David Wade Correctional Center?

Contact David Wade at (318) 927-0400 to ask about current video visitation availability. Securus Technologies provides video visitation services at many Louisiana facilities. It may be offered here.

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