The Corrections Division of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office is composed of two facilities: The Calcasieu Correctional Center and Calcasieu Sheriff's Prison of which the Women's Correctional Services building is an annex.

These detention facilities were constructed to provide detention, operations, and related services necessary for the protection of society. They provide incarceration as an appropriate deterrent to the commission of crime, are a method of guidance and treatment for incarcerated offenders, and assists the judicial system with evaluation tools and information for use when sentencing offenders.

The corrections division offers a variety of services to the community, the Criminal Justice System, and offenders. The services provided directly to the community focus on education/information and reparative support. The services provided to the Criminal Justice System are primarily logistical including the housing and supervision of offenders, sentencing options/reports, and intelligence information.

The most obvious services we provide offenders are risk management programs; these programs are targeted at criminogenic needs and are designed to reduce the likelihood of re-offending.

Health Services Unit

The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury is responsible for management of offender health care and administration.  They oversee clinical supervision for medical and dental care, mental health services, and chemical dependency. 

Prison Ministry

This department is responsible for ensuring that incarcerated offenders have reasonable opportunities to pursue lawful individual religious beliefs and practices of the religion or faith of their choice. Religious programming is provided consistent with security practices and principles, rehabilitative goals, health and safety, allocation of limited resources, responsibilities, and needs of the correctional facilities. The department also provides counseling and direction to employees of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office and to offenders incarcerated within the correctional facilities.

Records Department

This department is responsible for providing division-wide direction, planning, and coordination of all activities related to offender information management and sentence administration including interpreting and administering sentences, calculation of parish release and expiration dates, and maintaining information on all active cases for offenders incarcerated within the correctional facilities. This department also serves as the liaison between the division and the courts, attorneys, correction agencies, attorneys, law enforcement, and other agencies with regard to admission, release, and sentence administration.

Human Resources Department

This department provides consultation and direction concerning interpretation of personnel policies, grievance disputes, current staffing patterns, workforce planning, worker compensation, and labor relations. It provides support to supervisors in recruitment, vacancy filling, and determinations of job classification. In addition, it documents the department's employment actions.

Women's Correctional Services

Because female offenders represent a growing percentage of the correctional population it became necessary to formulate a gender responsive program similar to that of their male counterparts.

MAILING ADDRESS 

P.O. Box 2017

Lake Charles, LA 70602

CALCASIEU CORRECTIONAL CENTER 

5410 East Broad Street

Lake Charles, LA 70615

• Do offenders have to work while their in Jail?
• What is minimum, medium, and maximum security? 
• What do offenders eat?
• Who provides medical care to the offender population? 
• Can I bring items to a family member or friend in jail?
• How do I leave money on an offenders account?
• How much are the collect calls?
• How long does it take to get a bond get set?
• What is 72-hour court?

Do offenders have to work while their in Jail?

Although it is encourged for those offenders that meet the criteria to work, the program is voluntary.

What is minimum, medium, and maximum security? 

The Corrections Division uses an objective classification system to assess the amount of risk posed by an offender. This assessment includes criminal and institutional violence history, program needs, and supervision requirements. These levels dictate the degree to which an inmate's movements are restricted. Minimum indicates the lowest risk and the least restriction on movement. Medium is a step up in risk and restriction. Maximum is the highest risk classification and the greatest restriction.

What do offenders eat?

A balanced diet consisting of three full meals a day is offered to all offenders housed in the correctional facilities.  A licensed dietician is consulted through our contracted food services company to ensure a properly balanced diet is maintained.

Who provides medical care to the offender population? 

The Health Services Department is responsible for the management of offender health care delivery systems and administration, as well as, providing leadership as the department begins more intensive health care planning and cost-containment efforts. The Health Services Administrator oversees clinical supervision for medical and dental care, mental health services, and chemical dependency.

Can I bring items to a family member or friend in jail?

Ordinarily no but exceptions may be considered depending on the situation (i.e. specialized medication or equipment.) All requests may be submitted to the facility Warden.

How do I leave money on an offenders account?

The lobbies of the Calcasieu Correctional Center, Calcasieu Sheriff’s Prison, and corrections section of the South Lake Charles Law Enforcement Center have had kiosks placed for use by the public. These lobby kiosks will accept credit/debit cards or cash when family and friends wish to deposit funds into their loved one’s inmate account. Simply touch the screen and follow the directions. Pay attention to the fee schedule.  If you use a credit/debit card, your bank may charge an additional fee which we have not control.  The deposit records onto the inmate’s account immediately.

There are two other ways funds can be deposited into an inmate’s account:

A) Using a credit/debit card, deposits can be done via the internet by going to https://www.accesscorrections.com or by calling a toll free number, 866.345.1884.  These deposit are also immediate.  The fees are based on how much is deposited.  Again, your bank may charge you an additional fee of which we have no control.

B) A slower method, but, more economical, a money order deposit form is available here that can be printed  and mailed with the money order to Access Corrections.  The money order cannot exceed $300.00 including the $3.00 fee.  Follow the directions carefully on the form.

How much are the collect calls?

Surcharge of $3.95, Additional Minutes .89

How long does it take to get a bond get set?

A bond is normally affixed to a charge within forty-eight hours from the time of arrest.

What is 72-hour court?

72-hour court or Right to Counsel Hearing is held primarily to determine whether or not an offender can afford counsel to represent them in court proceedings. If an offender cannot afford counsel then counsel will be appointed by the District Judge presiding over the hearing.

Academic Education Program

This department is responsible for providing quality educational services responsive to the academic, vocational and social needs of the offender population so as to improve their knowledge, skills and abilities to function as meaningful participants in the community.

Transitional Work Program

The transitional work program provides a structured transition period for offenders returning to the community with the intent of better preparing them for a successful, crime-free life. Selection criteria includes current and prior criminal behavior, institutional adjustment, and alcohol and chemical dependency history. The program contracts with public and private agencies for residential work release services.

Programs provide structured living and close supervision and surveillance.

A.C.T.S Program

A)lcohol C)hemical T)reatment S)eries is a curriculum based twelve week drug education program for individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse. A.C.T.S creates a realistic support environment to prepare individuals and families for the interpersonal relationship challenges associated with recovery from substance abuse. It offers a holistic approach to recovery that deals with the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the healing that must take place within the family and community.

Adult Literacy Program

The Literacy Council of SWLA Lifelong Learning Center provides the following adult educational programs: Basic Education, English for non-native speakers, Computer Basics, Workplace Skills, Financial Basics, and preparatory GED.

Welding Program

To enhance the employability of inmates, the Programs Department has developed the Welding Program that offers accredited certification to inmates that successfully complete the course to assist them in obtaining meaningful jobs upon their release.

Pre-Release Program

This program establishes a standardized release preparation program for all sentenced inmates reintegrating into the community; the purpose is to prepare each inmate to re-enter the community successfully and particularly, the work force.

Life Skills Education Program

The goal and design of the Life Skills Education Program is to increase self-sufficiency among inmates, and to bridge gaps among existing community services through strong in-house curriculum. This program addresses the diverse needs of the inmate population by combining substance abuse treatment with a variety of support curriculum, including: vocational/job/career training, education, counseling, family planning/parenting, financial management, and community and independent living skills 

The office of Court Records & Bonds is responsible for processing all criminal bonds taken in Calcasieu Parish and for notifying all defendants and bondsmen of court dates set by the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney's Office. They are the keeper of all warrants served on defendants, maintains all paper work that is prepared on the defendant, and attends court proceedings and records dispositions.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office has provided several way to deposit fund into an inmate's account.

ON SITE

The lobbies of the Calcasieu Correctional Center, Calcasieu Sheriff's Prison, and corrections section of the South Lake Charles Law Enforcement Center have had kiosks placed for use by the public. These lobby kiosks will accept credit cards or cash when family and friends wish to deposit funds into their loved one's inmate account. Simply touch the screen and follow the directions. The deposit records onto the inmate’s account immediately. Assistance will be available for the kiosks, if needed.

ONLINE

Using a credit/debit card, deposits can be done via the internet by going to accesscorrections.com. This deposit is also immediate.

PHONE

Using a credit/debit card, deposits can be done by toll free phone calls to 866.345.1884.