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Catahoula Parish Jail is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Catahoula Parish, LA. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Catahoula Parish County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Catahoula Parish Jail are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

301 Bushley Street PO Box 655
Harrisonburg, Louisiana 71340

Inmate Capacity

835

Website

doc.la.gov

Fax Number

318-744-5568

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Catahoula Parish Jail?

Catahoula Parish Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Catahoula Parish Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Harrisonburg police department at 318-744-5411 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Catahoula Parish Jail?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Louisiana inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Louisiana.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Catahoula Parish Jail?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 318-744-5411.

Catahoula Parish Jail Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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Catahoula Parish Jail is a correctional facility located in Harrsonburg, Louisiana. Since the state of Louisiana has parishes instead of counties, Catahoula Parish Jail is facility that operates at the county level compared to other states. This jail operates like any other correctional facility at the county/parish level. It has individuals who oversee the operations such as the administrators and guards who monitor the inmates and the facility itself. Catahoula Parish Jail is a correctional facility that has been one of the most dependable jails in the state of Louisiana over the past twenty years.

This jail was built forty years ago when the state of Louisiana was looking for a convenient place to house local inmates. Catahoula Parish Jail currently houses inmates who have been convicted of criminal offenses in the city of Harrisonburg and the county of Catahoula. During the past twenty years, Catahoula Parish Jail has been evolving into a modern correctional facility. It has made improvements in it’s polices, equipment, surveillance technology and overall facility. As a result, it is among the most secure correctional facilities in the state of Louisiana.

Since Catahoula Parish Jail is a correctional facility at the parish/county level, it houses inmates who are serving sentences for crimes committed locally. All of the inmates have been convicted of misdemeanor crimes in Harrisonburg and Catahoula parish. They are currently serving sentences for crimes such as domestic violence, driving while intoxicated, drug possession and assault. Catahoula Parish Jail serves as the primary correctional facility in the Parish and in the city of Harrisonburg.

As a parish level jail, Catahoula has a staff who serve as both state and local government employees. The main group of people who operate this jail are administrators who are responsible for the day to day operations of the correctional facility. They are mostly involved in planning a schedule for inmate activities, working hours for guards and also addressing any concerns that an inmate, staff member of guard may have with the jail. They also work closely with the local sheriff, state and county government officials.

The inmates at Catahoula Parish Jail are able to contact family and friends during each day. They can talk to them either one the phone or have them visit in person. Along with staying in contact with family members and friends, the inmates at the jail are also allowed to spend time in the outdoor recreation area and use the library. Each inmate is given a time to shower and eat a meal three times per day.

Catahoula Parish Jail is a large building made out of concrete, glass and brick. On the outside of the jail is a solid concrete structure with glass window. The building is located on a 70,000 square foot lot and it about 40,000 square feet. Like all other correctional facilities, Catahoula Parish Jail is surrounded by large gates. The inside of the jail consists of large hallways with jail cells on each side and tile floors.

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