Video visits through GettingOut and traditional in-person visits are both options. Confirm current days and hours with the facility directly.
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Ouachita Parish Correctional Center offers two main ways to stay in touch: in-person visits and video visits through the GettingOut platform. In-person visits have historically been held on weekends. Because the facility organizes visits by housing unit sections, the exact days change regularly. Always call (318) 327-1369 before you travel to Monroe.
Call before you travel
(318) 327-1369. Exact days shift by housing unit section.
Choose in-person or video
Video visits are also available through GettingOut.
Get on the approved visitor list
Required before your first visit.
Bring a valid photo ID
Required for every visit.
GettingOut is the digital visitation platform used by OCC. It works from a web browser or mobile app.
Video visits are recorded and monitored just like phone calls.
In-person visits remain available for families who want face-to-face time. The facility arranges visits by housing unit sections, meaning different groups of inmates visit on different days.
Because of these variables, calling OCC at (318) 327-1369 the day before or the morning of your visit is the only reliable way to confirm the schedule.
All visitors must pass security screening before entering OCC. This includes:
Medications must be declared to staff at check-in. Only prescribed life-saving or life-sustaining medication is allowed, in the amount needed for the visit.
Refusing a search or arriving under the influence of alcohol or drugs will result in denied entry and possible future bans.
OCC is located on Highway 165 By-Pass South in Monroe, LA. Plan extra travel time, especially on weekend visiting days. Parking is on-site. Remove vehicle keys and lock your car. Secure valuables in the trunk or locked glove compartment before entering.
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Video visits are available through GettingOut at any scheduled time. For in-person visits, OCC has traditionally allowed weekend slots, but the exact schedule depends on the inmate's housing unit section. Call (318) 327-1369 to confirm before you drive to Monroe.
VisitationUse the GettingOut platform at gettingout.com or the GettingOut mobile app. Create an account, locate the inmate, add funds, and schedule or join an on-demand video session. You need a device with a camera and microphone, and Google Chrome for home visits.
VisitationNot necessarily. In-person visits are assigned by housing unit section, so not all inmates visit on the same weekend day. Only your inmate's specific section determines their visiting day. The facility can tell you which section they are in when you call.
VisitationBring a valid government-issued photo ID for every adult. Bring cash for vending machines if needed. Leave phones, keys, cameras, and large purses in your car. Declare any medications at the visiting desk.
VisitationYes. OCC follows standard jail visiting dress rules. Wear modest clothing that covers shoulders, midriff, and thighs. Do not wear clothing with gang symbols, offensive language, or revealing cuts. Closed-toe shoes are recommended.
VisitationYes. In most cases, the inmate must request that your name be added. OCC is run by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office, so visitor approval requirements differ from state DOC facilities. Call (318) 327-1369 for the exact process.
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