How to Send Money to Jackson Parish Correctional Center

Why You Need to Call First

Commissary vendors at Louisiana parish jails change when facility contracts are renewed. We researched Jackson Parish Correctional Center from official public sources and could not confirm which company currently handles deposits. Publishing an unverified vendor would risk families sending money to the wrong place.

Call (318) 259-8799 and ask:

1. Which company handles commissary deposits for Jackson Parish Correctional Center?
2. What is the company’s website or phone number?
3. Do I need the offender ID number, and where do I find it?
4. Are commissary and phone accounts separate, or does one deposit cover both?
5. What deposit methods are available: online, in person, kiosk, money order?
6. Is there a fee, and how much is it?

These six questions take about two minutes on the phone and give you everything you need.

What You Will Need for Any Deposit

No matter which vendor the facility uses, every deposit requires the same core information:

• Person’s full legal name as it appears in the facility’s records (not a nickname)
• Their offender ID number (this is the state identification number assigned in Louisiana)

Find the offender ID by searching VINELink at vinelink.vineapps.com/search/LA/Person. Enter the person’s full legal name and look for the ID in the search results. If you cannot find it in VINELink, call (318) 259-8799 and ask the facility for the offender ID.

How Deposits Generally Work at Parish Jails

Once you know the vendor, the deposit process at Louisiana parish jails typically works like this:

Online deposit (most common):

1. Go to the vendor’s website
2. Create a free account or log into your existing one
3. Search for Jackson Parish Correctional Center
4. Enter the person’s name and offender ID
5. Choose a deposit amount
6. Enter your payment information (credit or debit card)
7. Confirm the deposit and save your confirmation number

Deposits typically post within a few hours for online transactions, though some vendors take up to 24 hours.

Kiosk deposit: Some facilities have on-site kiosks where you can deposit cash or use a debit card in person. Ask when you call whether Jackson Parish has a kiosk and where it is located.

Money order by mail: Some vendors accept money orders by mail. If the facility uses this method, they will give you the exact mailing address when you call. Never send cash by mail.

What NOT to Send

No matter which vendor is in use:

• Never mail cash to the facility address at 327 Industrial Drive
• Never send a personal check to the facility
• Never use an unofficial third-party service not approved by the facility

Sending money through an unapproved method means it will not reach the person’s account. Recovery can take weeks and is not guaranteed.

Commissary vs. Phone Account

At some Louisiana parish jails, commissary and phone calling use separate accounts funded through different vendors. At others, one deposit covers both. Ask specifically when you call: “Is the commissary account the same as the phone account, or do I need to fund them separately?”

If they are separate:

• Commissary deposits go through the commissary vendor
• Phone call deposits go through the phone provider (a separate company)

Both accounts need to have funds for the person to buy food and hygiene items from commissary and make phone calls.

If a Deposit Does Not Post

If funds do not appear in the account within the expected time:

1. Find your confirmation number from the deposit
2. Contact the vendor’s customer service line with the confirmation number, the person’s name and offender ID, and the deposit amount
3. If the vendor cannot help, call (318) 259-8799 and ask the facility to look into whether the deposit arrived

Keep all confirmation numbers and receipts until the deposit is confirmed in the account.

Commissary Spending Limits

Louisiana parish jails often set a weekly or monthly spending limit on commissary purchases. Ask the facility when you call what the current spending cap is. There may be no limit on deposits, but the person can only spend up to the cap per period. Funds beyond the cap stay in the account and roll forward to the next period.

What Commissary Funds Cover

At most LaSalle facilities, the commissary account covers:

• Food items: chips, ramen, beverages, candy
• Hygiene products: soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste
• Writing supplies: paper, pens, envelopes, stamps
• Clothing items such as underwear, socks, and t-shirts
• Over-the-counter medications in some facilities

Commissary is usually ordered on a set schedule, often once a week or once every two weeks. Funds must be in the account before the order deadline.