Everything families need for Dixon Correctional Institute: find an inmate on VINELink, Friday through Sunday visiting hours, send money via JPay, Securus phone calls, and mail rules. State-operated prison in Jackson, LA, about 30 miles north of Baton Rouge.
City
Jackson
County
East Feliciana Parish
State
LA
Facility Type
State Prison
Gender
Male
Capacity
2529
Custody Levels
Medium, Maximum
Operator
Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections (LADOC)
Address
5568 LA-68, Jackson, LA 70748
Phone
(225) 634-1200
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View ArticleGet on the approved visitor list, understand the fifth-weekend no-visit rule, and know the difference between Friday non-contact and weekend contact visits.
View ArticleJPay online, by phone, or MoneyGram code 8714. There is also an on-site JPay kiosk in the visitor processing office for in-person deposits.
View ArticleSet up a Securus prepaid account to receive 15-minute calls. What the inmate needs to do first.
View ArticleP.O. Box 788 mailing address, what letters and photos are accepted, and book ordering rules.
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 Dixon Correctional Institute. Search by name. New arrivals may take 24 to 48 hours to appear. If they don't show after two days, call (225) 634-1200. Note: DCI sometimes receives inmates from other LADOC facilities for dialysis treatment, so an unexpected transfer here may be medical.
See the full breakdownDixon allows visits Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Last entry is 3:00 p.m. Friday visits are non-contact only. Saturday and Sunday are contact visits. Visits happen on the first four weekends of each month only. No visits on a fifth weekend. Maximum 4 visitors per 2-hour visit, 2 visits per month per approved visitor. Bring a valid photo ID.
See the full breakdownMail to: [Inmate Full Name & ID Number], Dixon Correctional Institute, P.O. Box 788, Jackson, LA 70748. Use the P.O. Box, not the physical street address. 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.
See the full breakdownJPay is the money provider for Louisiana DOC inmates at Dixon. Send online at jpay.com, by phone at 1-800-574-5729, or via MoneyGram with receive code 8714. A JPay kiosk is also available in the visitor processing office for in-person deposits during visits. Account number is the inmate's DOC ID + last name. MoneyGram posts within 24 hours; JPay online within 48 hours.
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. That is Louisiana's official statewide inmate locator. Search by the inmate's full legal name. New arrivals and transfers may take 24 to 48 hours to appear. If you can't find them after two full days, call the facility at (225) 634-1200.
Inmate SearchVisiting is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Last entry is 3:00 p.m. Visits happen on the first four weekends of each month only. There are no visits on a fifth weekend. Friday visits are non-contact. Saturday and Sunday are contact visits.
VisitationDixon only conducts visits on the first four weekends of each calendar month. If a month has a fifth weekend, meaning a Saturday or Sunday that falls in the fifth week, there are no visits that weekend. Check a calendar before every trip to avoid a wasted drive.
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 within 24 hours. A JPay kiosk is also available in the visitor processing office for in-person deposits during visits.
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 CallsP.O. Box 788, Jackson, LA 70748. Always use the P.O. Box, not the physical street address on LA-68. Include the inmate's full legal name and DOC ID on every piece of mail.
MailDixon Correctional Institute operates the only dialysis unit in the Louisiana DOC system. Inmates from any Louisiana state prison who need dialysis treatment are transferred to DCI for that care. If your loved one showed up at Dixon without warning, a medical transfer for dialysis is a likely reason.
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