How to Send Mail to River Bend Detention Center

Mailing Address

Send all mail for inmates at River Bend Detention Center to the facility’s P.O. Box:

[Inmate Full Legal Name] River Bend Detention Center Rt. 1 Box 2300 Lake Providence, LA 71254

Include the inmate’s full legal name on the envelope. If you have the booking number, include it as well. Mail without identifying information may be delayed or returned.

Include your full name and return address in the upper left corner. Mail without a return address cannot be returned if it is undeliverable.

What Not to Include

Do not include contraband, glitter, confetti, or any non-paper items in an envelope. These will cause the letter to be rejected.

Keep letter content appropriate. All mail is reviewed before the inmate receives it. Threatening language, coded messages, or content that could be used to plan illegal activity will result in the letter being withheld.

Photos and Books

Specific photo rules and book policies for River Bend Detention Center are not published on the official RPSO or East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office website. Call (318) 559-5980 before sending photos or books to confirm what is currently accepted. Rules can change without notice.

Send Photos and Letters with Pigeonly

The easiest way to send photos and letters to someone at River Bend Detention Center is through Pigeonly. Upload your photos or write your letter online, and Pigeonly prints and mails everything to the facility for you, following the mail rules listed above.