Everything families need for Raymond Laborde Correctional Center: find an inmate on VINELink, Saturday and Sunday visiting hours, send money via JPay, Securus phone calls, and mail rules. State prison in Cottonport, Louisiana, operated by LADOC.
City
Cottonport
County
Avoyelles Parish
State
LA
Facility Type
State Prison
Gender
Male
Capacity
1564
Custody Levels
Minimum, Medium, Maximum
Operator
Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections
Address
1630 Prison Road, Cottonport, LA 71327
Phone
(318) 876-2891
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View ArticleSearch the Louisiana statewide VINELink system at vinelink.vineapps.com/search/LA/Person. This is the official tool for locating all Louisiana DOC inmates, including those at Raymond Laborde Correctional Center. Search by name. New arrivals may take 24 to 48 hours to appear. If they don't show after two days, call the facility at (318) 876-2891.
See the full breakdownRLCC allows visits on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Check-in cutoff is 2:30 p.m. Each visit is up to 3 hours, longer than most Louisiana state prisons. Maximum 4 visitors per visit, including children. Each approved visitor can come 2 times per month. Maximum custody inmates visit on Thursdays only. The fifth full weekend is for Honor/Trusty status inmates only.
See the full breakdownMail to: [Inmate Full Name & ID Number], Raymond Laborde Correctional Center, 1630 Prison Road, Cottonport, LA 71327. 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 handles commissary deposits for RLCC. Send online at jpay.com, by phone at 1-800-574-5729, or in person via MoneyGram with receive code 8714. You can also mail a USPS money order directly to the facility cashier at 1630 Prison Road, Cottonport, LA 71327. A JPay kiosk is available in the visitation processing building.
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). 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. This is Louisiana's official statewide inmate locator. Search by the inmate's full name. New arrivals and transfers may take 24 to 48 hours to appear. If you can't find them, call the facility at (318) 876-2891.
Inmate SearchVisitation is on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Check-in cutoff is 2:30 p.m. Each visit is up to 3 hours. Maximum custody and segregation inmates visit on Thursdays only. The fifth full weekend is for Honor/Trusty status inmates only.
VisitationThe inmate starts the process. They contact their case manager or unit officer and ask to have your name added to their list. They'll get you a visitor application form to complete and return to the facility. The facility runs a background check before approving.
VisitationUse JPay at jpay.com, by phone at 1-800-574-5729, or through MoneyGram (receive code 8714) at Walmart, CVS, or other locations. You can also mail a USPS money order to the facility cashier at 1630 Prison Road, Cottonport, LA 71327. Account number is the inmate's ID + last name, no spaces.
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). 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], 1630 Prison Road, Cottonport, LA 71327.
MailNot for regular inmates. The fifth full weekend of the month is reserved for Honor/Trusty status inmates only. Regular inmates are not allowed visits on fifth weekends.
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