Louisiana State Penitentiary (Angola), LA: Inmate Search, Visitation & Phone Calls | Pigeonly
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Louisiana State Penitentiary (Angola), LA

Physical Address 17544 Tunica Trace, Angola, LA 70712

Everything families need for Louisiana State Penitentiary (Angola): find an inmate on VINELink, weekend visiting hours with bus cutoff at 2:00 p.m., send money via JPay, Securus phone calls, and mail rules. The oldest and largest maximum-security prison in Louisiana, covering 18,000 acres in West Feliciana Parish.

Louisiana State Penitentiary (Angola)
Louisiana State Penitentiary (Angola), LA: Inmate Search, Visitation & Phone Calls

City

Angola

County

West Feliciana Parish

State

LA

Facility Type

State Prison

Gender

Male

Capacity

5000

Custody Levels

Maximum Security

Operator

Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections (LADOC)

Address

17544 Tunica Trace, Angola, LA 70712

Phone

(225) 655-4411

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Quick Facts

Visitation

  • Visits are on Saturdays and Sundays, 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • The last bus to the prison camps departs at 2:00 p.m. If you are not processed by then, you will not get in that day.
  • You must be on the inmate's approved visitor list before your first visit.
  • Maximum 5 visitors at one time. Up to 10 approved adults plus 1 religious adviser per inmate.
  • Each approved visitor may visit twice per month. Each visit is up to 2 hours.
  • Valid government-issued photo ID required for all adult visitors.

Mail & Letters

  • Mail to: [Inmate Full Name & ID Number], Louisiana State Penitentiary, 17544 Tunica Trace, Angola, LA 70712.
  • Standard letters and greeting cards accepted. No glitter, stickers, or embellishments.
  • Books must ship directly from Amazon or an approved retailer, paperback only.
  • 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 ID number + last name (no spaces).
  • JPay online posts within 48 hours. MoneyGram posts within 24 hours.

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 (225) 655-4411.

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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 Angola. Search by name. New arrivals may take 24 to 48 hours to appear. If they don't show after 2 days, call the facility at (225) 655-4411.

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Verified from Louisiana DOC See our sources ›

Angola allows visits on Saturdays and Sundays from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The last bus to the prison camps leaves at 2:00 p.m. sharp. Angola is spread across six camps on 18,000 acres, and the bus is the only way to reach visiting areas. Arrive early. You must be on the approved visitor list. Maximum 5 visitors at once, 2 visits per month per approved visitor, up to 2 hours per visit.

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Verified from Louisiana DOC

Mail to: [Inmate Full Name & ID Number], Louisiana State Penitentiary, 17544 Tunica Trace, Angola, LA 70712. 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.

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Verified, JPay for Louisiana DOC See our sources ›

JPay is the money provider for Louisiana DOC inmates at Angola. 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 ID number + last name. MoneyGram posts within 24 hours; JPay online within 48 hours.

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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). 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 Louisiana State Penitentiary (Angola)?

Search VINELink at vinelink.vineapps.com/search/LA/Person. That's Louisiana's official statewide inmate locator. Search by full name. New arrivals and transfers may take 24 to 48 hours to appear. If you can't find them, call Angola at (225) 655-4411.

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When can I visit Angola prison?

Visitation is on Saturdays and Sundays from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The last bus to the prison camps leaves at 2:00 p.m. If you're not processed before then, you won't be admitted that day. Plan to arrive well before 2:00 p.m., especially if you are traveling Tunica Trace Road for the first time.

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How do I get on the approved visitor list at Angola?

The inmate initiates the process by contacting their case manager and requesting your name be added. They'll provide a visitor application form. The facility runs a criminal background check before approval. The list allows up to 10 approved adults plus 1 religious adviser.

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How do I send money to an inmate at Angola?

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 ID number + 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 Louisiana State Penitentiary?

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). Calls are limited to 15 minutes and are recorded.

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What can I mail to Angola prison?

Letters, 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], Louisiana State Penitentiary, 17544 Tunica Trace, Angola, LA 70712.

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Why is the 2:00 p.m. cutoff at Angola so strict?

Angola is an 18,000-acre facility made up of six separate prison camps spread across the property. Visitors do not walk to the visiting areas. You ride a bus from the main gate. The last bus departs at 2:00 p.m. If you miss it, there's no way to reach the camps that day. The cutoff is firm with no exceptions.

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