Ouachita Parish Correctional Center is the only jail serving Ouachita Parish, operated by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office since 1963, with capacity for 1,222 across DOC, parish-sentenced, and pretrial populations. Regular mail went fully digital in November 2022, with letters and photos processed through a third-party scanning service. This guide covers VINELink for inmate search, GettingOut video visitation, ConnectNetwork for commissary, and GTL phone calls. All data is verified from opso.net.
City
Monroe
County
Ouachita Parish
State
LA
Facility Type
Parish Jail
Gender
Male/Female
Capacity
1222
Custody Levels
Mixed (DOC, Parish Sentenced, Pretrial)
Operator
Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office
Address
4801 Highway 165 By-Pass South, Monroe, LA 71202
Phone
(318) 327-1369
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View ArticleDigital mail policy, accepted items, photo rules, and book requirements since the 2022 policy change.
View ArticleSearch VINELink at vinelink.vineapps.com/search/LA/Person for Louisiana DOC inmates, including those housed at OCC. Add the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office app for local booking alerts and release notifications.
See the full breakdownOuachita Correctional Center supports video visits through GettingOut and traditional in-person visits. Call (318) 327-1369 to confirm current visiting days and hours before you drive to Monroe.
See the full breakdownRegular non-legal mail is now digital only at OCC. Address letters and photos to P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Books must be new paperbacks from a bookstore or publisher, two per shipment. No used books.
See the full breakdownSend commissary funds through ConnectNetwork using Site ID 249 for Ouachita Correctional Center. Deposit online, by phone at 888-988-4768, or at the on-site lobby kiosk.
See the full breakdownInmate phone calls at OCC use GTL. Fund an AdvancePay account at 800-483-8314 or a PIN Debit account through ConnectNetwork to cover calls.
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Search VINELink at vinelink.vineapps.com/search/LA/Person. OCC is a parish jail, so local bookings may also appear in the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office app. If you cannot find someone, call the facility at (318) 327-1369.
Inmate SearchRegular non-legal mail is now digital only. You must address letters and photos to Ouachita Parish Correctional Center, LA, [Inmate Name & ID], P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Do not send checks or legal documents to that address. Books must be new paperbacks shipped from a bookstore or publisher, with no more than two per shipment.
MailUse ConnectNetwork and select Ouachita Correctional Center with Site ID 249. Fund online at ConnectNetwork.com, by phone at 888-988-4768, or at the on-site lobby kiosk. Small service fees apply to all deposits.
CommissaryOCC uses GTL for phone calls. You can add funds through an AdvancePay account that routes calls to one registered number, or a PIN Debit account that the inmate holds. Both are managed through ConnectNetwork. AdvancePay calls can be funded at 800-483-8314.
Phone CallsYes. Video visits use the GettingOut platform. Schedule sessions online at gettingout.com or through the GettingOut mobile app. Payment is billed only for actual talk time, to the inmate's account or a Friends & Family account.
VisitationThe facility is operated by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office. Warden Major Chris Jerkins oversees daily operations. OCC houses Louisiana DOC inmates, parish-sentenced individuals, and pretrial detainees.
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