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.
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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View ArticleSearch 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.
See the full breakdownDavid 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.
See the full breakdownMail 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.
See the full breakdownJPay 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.
See the full breakdownPhone 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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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.
Inmate SearchVisiting 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.
VisitationThe 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.
VisitationUse 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.
CommissaryCalls 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.
Phone CallsLetters, 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.
MailContact 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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