Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center
Local Legal Guide — Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
Primary jail and detention center for Calcasieu Parish
What Is the Calcasieu Correctional Center?
The Calcasieu Correctional Center (CCC) is the primary detention facility for Calcasieu Parish, operated by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division under Sheriff Gary “Stitch” Guillory. The facility is located adjacent to the Calcasieu Sheriff’s Prison at 5410 Broad St, Lake Charles, LA 70615. The CCC houses adults awaiting trial, parish-sentenced inmates serving shorter sentences, and individuals held for other agencies including the U.S. Marshal’s Service. The facility also offers educational, vocational, and rehabilitative programs designed to reduce recidivism.
What is the Calcasieu Sheriff’s Prison?
The Calcasieu Sheriff’s Prison is the larger regional facility on East Broad Street, with a capacity of approximately 709 inmates. It includes the Women’s Correctional Services Annex overseen by Commander Chris Domingue with phone number: (337) 431-1300. The men’s prison typically holds inmates with parole detainers and those serving DOC time locally.
Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center
If someone you know was arrested in Calcasieu Parish, this is almost certainly where they are being held.
How Do I Find Out If Someone Is Incarcerated in Calcasieu Parish?
To locate an inmate at the Calcasieu Correctional Center or Calcasieu Sheriff’s Prison, you can: (1) Call the jail directly at (337) 491-3800 with the person’s full legal name and date of birth; (2) Visit the CPSO website at cpso.com and access the Inmate Roster at cpso.com/inmateroster; or (3) Enroll in Louisiana VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) to search by inmate name and receive notifications.
How Do I Send Money to an Inmate?
Commissary deposits for inmates at the Calcasieu Correctional Center are processed through CPSO’s approved payment system (TouchPay/CorrectPay). Family and friends can fund inmate accounts online, by phone, or at lobby kiosks. Contact the facility at (337) 491-3800 for current provider information and deposit instructions.
FROM JACOB COLONNA- ATTORNEY AT LAW
When a client is booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center, my first priority is getting in front of a judge as quickly as possible to address bond. Many clients sit in jail unnecessarily because they or their families don’t know how to move for a bond reduction. If someone you love has been arrested in Calcasieu Parish, call me immediately — I can often appear in court within 24 to 48 hours to address bond.
How Do Inmate Phone Calls Work?
Calcasieu uses NCIC Inmate Communications for outgoing inmate calls. To receive calls from an inmate, set up a prepaid account through NCIC by calling 1-800-943-2189. All calls except legally privileged attorney-client conversations are monitored and recorded.
If you haven’t already spoken to an attorney, you’re already behind. Contact Colonna Law Firm now.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Calcasieu Correctional Center?
What is the phone number for the Calcasieu Correctional Center?
The Calcasieu Correctional Center can be reached at (337) 491-3800. This line is available 24 hours a day for custody verification, inmate location, and general inquiries. The CPSO main administrative office at 5400 East Broad Street can be reached at (337) 491-3700 during business hours.
How do I post bond for someone in the Calcasieu Correctional Center?
Bond is set by a judge following a first appearance or arraignment. To post bond, you can work directly with a licensed bail bondsman or pay the full bond amount to the Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court. If the bond amount is too high, an attorney can file a motion for bond reduction under La. C.Cr.P. Art. 320. Contact Colonna Law Firm at (337) 656-3212 for a free 30-minute consultation about bond reduction options.
What happens during the booking process at CCC?
After arrest, a defendant is transported to CCC for booking — fingerprinting, photographing, property inventory, and a records check. The defendant is then assigned to a housing unit and given an opportunity to make phone calls. This is when contacting an attorney is most critical.
Can I visit someone at the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center?
How do I get to the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center from downtown Lake Charles?
From downtown Lake Charles, take Ryan Street east to Broad Street. Turn right and head south on Broad Street. The Calcasieu Correctional Center is on your left at 5010 E. Broad Street. The drive is approximately 10 minutes from downtown.
What should I do if a family member was just arrested and taken to CCC?
Contact a criminal defense attorney immediately — before attempting to post bond or speak with anyone at the jail about the charges. Call (337) 656-3212 for a free 30-minute consultation with Jacob Colonna. Early attorney involvement is the single most important step you can take in the first hours after an arrest.
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