Everything families need for Elayn Hunt Correctional Center: find an inmate on VINELink, confirm visiting hours by phone, send money via JPay, Securus phone calls, and mail rules. Louisiana DOC's statewide Adult Reception and Diagnostic Center in St. Gabriel, LA.
City
St. Gabriel
County
Iberville Parish
State
LA
Facility Type
State Correctional Facility (Reception & Diagnostic Center)
Gender
Male
Capacity
1875
Custody Levels
Multi-Level
Operator
Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections
Address
6925 Highway 74, St. Gabriel, LA 70776
Phone
(225) 642-3306
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View ArticleVisiting hours are not published online. Call (225) 642-3306 to confirm your schedule. What to bring and how to get on the approved list.
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View ArticleSet up a Securus prepaid account to receive 15-minute calls. What the inmate needs to do first.
View ArticleMailing address at 6925 Highway 74, what letters and photos are accepted, and book ordering rules.
View ArticleSearch the Louisiana statewide VINELink system at vinelink.vineapps.com/search/LA/Person. Elayn Hunt is Louisiana's reception and diagnostic center, so newly sentenced male inmates pass through here before transferring to a permanent facility. Allow 24 to 48 hours for new arrivals to appear. If they don't show after 2 days, call (225) 642-3306.
See the full breakdownVisiting hours are not published online for Elayn Hunt Correctional Center. As a reception and diagnostic center, inmate schedules change frequently during intake and classification. Call (225) 642-3306 before every visit to confirm your day and time. You must be on the inmate's approved visitor list. Bring a valid photo ID.
See the full breakdownMail to: [Inmate Full Name & ID Number], Elayn Hunt Correctional Center, 6925 Highway 74, St. Gabriel, LA 70776. 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 Elayn Hunt. 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 number + 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. Louisiana's official statewide inmate locator. Elayn Hunt is the state's reception and diagnostic center, so newly sentenced inmates often land here first before transfer to a permanent facility. Allow 24 to 48 hours for new arrivals to appear. If you can't find them, call (225) 642-3306.
Inmate SearchVisiting hours are not published on the LADOC website for Elayn Hunt. Because it serves as a reception and diagnostic center, inmate schedules change frequently. Call (225) 642-3306 to confirm your specific visiting day and time before making the trip.
VisitationThe inmate requests that your name be added through their case manager or unit officer. They will provide you with a visitor application form. The facility runs a background check before approving any visitor.
VisitationUse JPay at jpay.com, by phone at 1-800-574-5729, or through MoneyGram with receive code 8714 at Walmart, CVS, or other locations. Account number is the inmate's DOC ID number + 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, paperback only. No packages from home. Mail to: [Inmate Full Name & ID Number], Elayn Hunt Correctional Center, 6925 Highway 74, St. Gabriel, LA 70776.
MailElayn Hunt serves as the Adult Reception and Diagnostic Center (ARDC) for all male inmates entering Louisiana DOC. Every newly sentenced male inmate passes through Elayn Hunt for classification before being assigned to a permanent facility. It is the second-largest prison in Louisiana.
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