Tensas Parish Jail

Tensas Parish Jail, LA Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: February 8, 2024

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Location 203 Hancock PO Box 138, St. Joseph, LA, 71366

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Tensas Parish Jail is an adult correctional facility located at 203 Hancock
PO Box 138, St. Joseph, LA, 71366. It is run by the Tensas Parish County Sheriffs, who provides all jail services according to the state laws. The staff in this Tensas Parish Jail includes jail superintendent, 7 sergeants, and 11 correction deputies. These correction officers are charged with day-to-day supervision and providing care to the offenders in the Tensas Parish Jail. The Tensas Parish Jail hosts an average of 43 inmates daily and 1144 bookings annually.

Inmates are offered the following correctional programs in the Tensas Parish Jail:

  • Alcohol and drug dependency counseling
  • Bible study
  • Anger management
  • Adult Basic Education / GED assistance

Tensas Parish County Louisiana Sheriff Overview

Tensas Parish County can be found in the southern area of Louisiana. Saint Joseph – is the county seat. Tensas Parish County has a total population of 4615 and was formed in 1843.

Tensas Parish County has a total area of 602 square miles. The zip codes in Tensas Parish County are .

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Inmate Search

There are several authorized online websites where you can search for information about inmates incarcerated in the Tensas Parish Jail. Even more convenient, the jail has a seamless website that has an online search engine that will lead you to an online inmate roster.

A search on the Tensas Parish Jail website presents the following details:

  • Name
  • Subject Number
  • Booking Number
  • Custody
  • Booking Date
  • Housing Facility

To access the roaster on the website, you click the Search button. The roaster shows:

  • Inmate’s Name
  • Whether in Custody
  • Scheduled Release Date
  • Gender

Sending a Mail/Package to Tensas Parish Jail

The Tensas Parish Jail allows the inmates to receive mail from friends and family. The facility’s official address is:

Tensas Parish Jail;

203 Hancock
PO Box 138, St. Joseph, LA, 71366.

All mail and correspondence are sent via the United States Postal Service, not directly. Senders must include the inmate’s name and a relevant return address on the envelope for the mails to be delivered to the intended recipients.

Sending Money

The Tensas Parish Jail permits inmates to receive funds deposited into their commissary accounts. The inmates can purchase necessities from the kiosk with the funds. The Tensas Parish Jail prohibits direct cash and personal checks. You can only send funds to the inmates through money order or cashier checks.

Phone Calls

The Tensas Parish Jail allows inmates to access phones in each cell block. Inmates can only make collect calls to family, friends, and attorneys, meaning they cannot receive incoming calls. The receiver pays for the collect calls.

If you want to block an inmate’s call, call the facility through 318-766-3961 or fax through318-766-4291.

Visitations at Tensas Parish Jail

The Tensas Parish Jail allows inmates to receive visitors. You can only visit an inmate if they put you on their approved visitor’s list. You must provide your ID to see an inmate, and the visit lasts for up to 30 minutes.

Tensas Parish Sheriffs Department / Tensas Parish Jail

Address 203 Hancock Street, St. Joseph, Louisiana, 71366
Phone 318-766-3961

Tensas Parish Jail — General Information

Facility Name Tensas Parish Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 203 Hancock PO Box 138, St. Joseph, LA, 71366
Facility Type Adult
City St. Joseph
Postal Code 71366
State Louisiana
County Tensas Parish County

Visiting Hours

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Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Directions

Refer the map below to find the driving directions.

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