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Guide for Families of Inmates at Orleans Parish Tents, Louisiana

Overview of Orleans Parish Tents

The Orleans Parish Tents, part of the Orleans Parish Prison complex in Louisiana, is a temporary housing area used to manage inmate overflow. This facility typically accommodates inmates with shorter sentences or those awaiting trial or transfer.

Contact Information

Address: 2800 Perdido Street, New Orleans, LA 70119

Phone Number: (504) 821-2222

Website: http://www.opcso.org

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Orleans Parish Tents, visit the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office website and use their inmate locator tool, accessible here. This online service allows you to search by an inmate’s name or booking number.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation at Orleans Parish Tents is managed by the sheriff’s office. Family members must register and schedule their visits in advance using the online scheduling system. For specific visitation times and rules, please refer to the sheriff's office website or contact them directly.

Sending Money to Inmates

Family and friends can send money to inmates via the jail's contracted payment system. Money can be added to an inmate’s account online through JailATM.

Phone Calls and Video Visitation Options

Inmates at Orleans Parish Tents can make outgoing phone calls through a system provided by the facility. For video visitation options, you can register and schedule sessions through available services linked on the sheriff’s office website.

Inmate Services and Programs

The facility offers various programs for inmate rehabilitation and welfare, including educational programs, vocational training, and substance abuse programs. For further details, you may contact the facility directly.

Security and Management Information

The tents are overseen by the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for maintaining security and operational management of the facility. The site includes controlled environments designed to ensure the safety of both staff and inmates.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates at Orleans Parish Tents are entitled to legal representation and are allowed specific visitation rights under state law. It is advised to consult legal counsel for detailed rights and provisions.

Booking and Release Process

Individuals are booked at the central booking facility and may be placed at Orleans Parish Tents depending on the assessment of their case and space availability. Release processes are coordinated by judicial authorities and the sheriff’s office.

Frequently Asked Questions about Orleans Parish Tents

What items can I bring for an inmate during visitation?

Only items approved by the facility such as letters, photographs, and specific books may be allowed during visitation. All items must be verified by security.

How can I find out if someone has been released?

Release information can typically be checked through the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office website or by contacting the facility directly.

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If you are a current or former inmate, employee, family member or a friend of someone who is in prison, please share your feedback so others can get better understanding how the institution works. The survey is completely anonymous and your personal information will never be shared or publicly shown.

Orleans Parish Tents Inmate Searcher

Fill out the form below and receive a detailed report on an inmate. This includes current and previous arrest records, social media handles, current and previous addresses & phone numbers.

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General Stats for Louisiana

Louisiana Total Number of Inmates

58,634

Louisiana Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

27,898

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

564

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

21,566

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

5,997

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

95.3

24,849

Female

4.7

1,225

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

61.47

426

Detained

38.1

264

Diverted

0

0

Prisons and Jails in Louisiana