Inmate Search 🔍 | Orleans Parish Prison

Orleans Parish Prison is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Orleans Parish, LA. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Orleans 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 Orleans Parish Prison 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

531 South Broad Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70119

County

Orleans Parish County

Phone Number

504-827-8810

Facility Type

County Jail

Website

www.opcso.org

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Orleans Parish Prison?

Orleans Parish Prison 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 Orleans Parish Prison Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the New Orleans police department at 504-827-8810 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Orleans Parish Prison?

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 Orleans Parish Prison?

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 504-827-8810.

Orleans Parish Prison 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.