Primary Booking Facility · Allen Parish
Allen Parish
Jail
If a loved one was arrested anywhere in Allen Parish, this is where they were taken. Carter Bail Bonds works with this facility regularly. Available 24/7 at Louisiana's straightforward 12% rate.
Quick Facts
Table Of Contents
Jump straight to the facility information you need — inmate search, bonds, phone/mail, bail process, and FAQs.
About Allen Parish Jail
Finding an Inmate
Visitation
Phone, Mail & Commissary
How Bail Works at This Facility
Charges We Handle
What We Need When You Call
Legal Resources
FAQs — Allen Parish Jail
About Allen Parish Jail
Allen Parish Jail, located on Highway 26 in Oberlin, is operated by the Allen Parish Sheriff's Office Corrections Division under Sheriff Doug Hebert. The facility houses pretrial detainees and inmates serving shorter sentences, working with local courts to manage individuals pending bond, trial, or sentencing.
It serves arrests from throughout Allen Parish, including Oberlin and Oakdale, as well as bookings from local municipal police departments across the parish.
Finding an Inmate
Call the jail directly at (337) 639-4353, or the Sheriff's Office general line at (337) 639-4353, with the person's full legal name and date of birth. Ask for the corrections or records unit. The Allen Parish Sheriff's Office also offers an online inmate roster, and you can enroll in Louisiana VINE for automatic custody status updates.
If you're not sure whether your loved one is here, call Carter Bail Bonds — we can help confirm quickly.
Visitation
Approved Visitor List
Visitation typically requires the inmate to submit a list of approved visitors in advance — each adult on that list completes a background check application. Approval can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks.
Confirm Before You Travel
Visitation policies vary by housing unit and security level and can change. Do not travel for a visit until you've received confirmation. Call (337) 639-4353 to confirm the current visiting schedule before making a trip.
Phone, Mail & Commissary
Phone, Video Visits & Commissary
Most Louisiana correctional facilities, including this one, typically use a third-party vendor such as JPay or a similar service to handle inmate calls, video visits, tablet messaging, and commissary deposits. Common deposit methods include online/app, vendor phone lines, MoneyGram, facility kiosks, and mailed money orders — cash should never be sent through the mail. Confirm the current vendor and accepted methods by calling (337) 639-4353, since these details can change.
Mail is accepted at the facility's physical address: 7340 Highway 26, Oberlin, LA 70655. Confirm the exact mailing format and any booking/ID number by calling (337) 639-4353 before sending.
Note: Payment systems, fees, and accepted methods can change — confirm current details directly with the facility before sending funds.
How Bail Works at This Facility
Step 1: Booking
After arrest, the defendant is transported here for booking.
Step 2: Bail Is Set
Bail is set according to the parish bail schedule, or by a judge.
Step 3: Call Carter Bail Bonds
We're available 24/7. Call us with the defendant's full name, date of birth, and the charge if known.
Step 4: We Post the Bond
Once paperwork and payment are complete, our licensed agent posts the bond directly at the facility.
Step 5: Release
Our agents work with this facility regularly and move as quickly as its processes allow.
Important: Bail eligibility is always decided by a judge. Carter Bail Bonds does not set bail amounts or determine release — we post the bond once the court has set it.
Charges We Handle
Carter Bail Bonds posts bonds for every charge type here. Select any charge below for full details on penalties, typical bail amounts, and the bail process specific to that offense.
Common Charges
Charge Categories & Procedural Matters
Our Services
What We Need When You Call
Having these details ready helps us move quickly. Don't have everything? Call anyway — we can often look it up.
Full Legal Name
First, middle, and last name as it appears on their ID.
Date of Birth
Prevents confusion when multiple people share the same name in the booking system.
The Specific Charge (if known)
Helps us give you accurate bail range information immediately.
Your Contact Info
Your name, phone number, and relationship to the defendant.
Approximate Bail Amount (if known)
Lets us calculate your premium right away.
Legal Resources
If your loved one needs legal representation, here's where to start. Carter Bail Bonds handles bail — for legal defense, these are the right resources to contact.
Allen Parish Public Defender's Office
Contact via the 33rd Judicial District Court — call (337) 639-4351 for referral information.
Direct Public Defender phone not independently confirmed — verify before relying on a specific number.
Louisiana State Bar Association — Find Legal Help
Phone: (800) 421-5722 · lsba.org
Searchable attorney directory and Modest Means Directory for those who don't qualify for a public defender but need reduced-fee representation.
Disclaimer: Carter Bail Bonds is a licensed bail bond company — we post bonds and help with pretrial release, but we are not a law firm and cannot provide legal advice or represent you in court.
FAQs — Allen Parish Jail
Straight answers to the questions families ask us most about this facility.