Primary Booking Facility · Calcasieu Parish
Calcasieu
Correctional Center
If a loved one was arrested anywhere in Calcasieu Parish, this is almost certainly where they were taken. Carter Bail Bonds works with this facility every day — we know its process, its staff, and how to move a release along fast. Available 24/7 at Louisiana's straightforward 12% rate.
Quick Facts
Table Of Contents
Jump straight to the facility information you need — inmate search, visitation, phone/mail, bail process, and FAQs.
About Calcasieu Correctional Center
Finding an Inmate
Visitation
Phone, Mail & Commissary
Visiting Hours & Rules
How Bail Works at This Facility
Charges We Handle
What We Need When You Call
Legal Resources
FAQs — Calcasieu Correctional Center
About Calcasieu Correctional Center
Calcasieu Correctional Center (CCC) is the primary detention facility for Calcasieu Parish, operated by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office Corrections Division. It houses adults awaiting trial, parish-sentenced inmates serving shorter sentences, and individuals held for other agencies, including the U.S. Marshal's Service.
Nearly every arrest made in Calcasieu Parish — whether by the Sheriff's Office, Lake Charles Police Department, or another local or federal agency — routes through this facility for booking: fingerprinting, photographs, and entry into the county's booking system.
CCC is located adjacent to Calcasieu Sheriff's Prison, a separate, larger regional facility on the same stretch of East Broad Street. If you're not sure which specific facility your loved one is being held at, call us — we can help confirm quickly.
Step-by-Step: How to Locate Someone at Calcasieu Correctional Center
A clear, in-order guide to confirming custody, plus what you'll need and what to watch out for.
Call the Jail Directly
Call the jail directly at (337) 491-3800 with the person's full legal name and date of birth. This is the fastest way to confirm custody status.
Use the CPSO Inmate Roster
Use the official CPSO Inmate Roster — search by first and last name.
Review the Results
Review the results for booking date, charges, and custody status.
Enroll in Louisiana VINE
Enroll in Louisiana VINE to receive automatic notifications if custody status changes, including release.
Information You'll Need
- The inmate's full legal name (as it appears on official ID)
- Date of birth
- Approximate date or location of arrest, if known
Important Notes
- Jail staff cannot release certain personal information over the phone due to privacy restrictions — a booking number, if you have it, speeds up any request.
- If a name doesn't return results, the person may have been recently booked or transferred — records can take time to update.
For the fastest, most accurate help, call Carter Bail Bonds at (337) 249-0768 — we can often verify custody details directly and start the bail process in the same call.
Visitation
Visitation at Calcasieu Correctional Center is coordinated through a third-party service (CorrectPay), offering both on-site and remote video visitation.
General Process
- 1Register with the facility's authorized visitation vendor
- 2Choose an on-site or off-site (remote video) visit
- 3Select the inmate and an available time
- 4You must be on the inmate's approved visitor list before scheduling
General Guidelines Commonly Enforced
- Valid photo ID required for all visitors
- Visitors must be on the inmate's approved list in advance
- Dress code restrictions apply — call ahead if unsure
- Visitors under 18 typically must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, with exceptions for visiting a parent
Before you visit: Visitation hours, session limits, fees, and dress code requirements are set by the facility and can change. Confirm current visiting hours and rules directly by calling (337) 491-3800 or checking cpso.com before making a trip — Carter Bail Bonds is not able to guarantee visitation details, since these are set entirely by the Sheriff's Office, not by us.
Phone, Mail & Commissary
Phone Calls
Inmates can generally make outgoing calls but cannot receive incoming calls directly. Calls may be collect or made through a prepaid account set up through the facility's approved provider.
Mail is accepted at the facility's physical address. Include the inmate's full name and booking/ID number if known. See the mailing format below, and call (337) 491-3800 to confirm the booking number before sending if you don't already have it.
Commissary & Funds
Family and friends can deposit funds to an inmate's account through TouchPay/CorrectPay — the facility's approved payment platform — online, by phone, or at an in-person kiosk. Visit the facility's official page at cpso.com/calcasieuCorrectionalCenter for the current direct link to the payment portal, since these third-party vendor portals can change.
Mailing Format Example
Inmate's Full Name, Booking Number (if known) Calcasieu Correctional Center 5410 E Broad St Lake Charles, LA 70615
Note
Mail without the inmate's booking number may be delayed while staff verify the correct recipient — call (337) 491-3800 to confirm the booking number before sending if you don't already have it.
Note: Payment systems, fees, and accepted methods can change — confirm current details directly with the facility before sending funds.
Visiting Hours & Rules
Schedules can change — confirm current hours directly with the facility before traveling.
Visiting Hours
As of last verification — confirm before you go.
- Monday – Friday: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday – Sunday: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Exact time slots vary by the inmate's housing unit — the specific available window will be shown when you schedule.
Scheduling a Visit
Visits — both on-site and remote video — are scheduled through CorrectPay, the facility's approved visitation platform. Create an account, select "Calcasieu Parish, LA," and choose an available session tied to the inmate's housing unit.
Before You Go
- A valid government-issued photo ID is required for all visitors.
- You must be on the inmate's approved visitor list in advance.
- Standard dress code and conduct rules apply; visitors are subject to security screening.
- Visitation can be affected by facility operations, headcounts, or rule violations — always confirm your scheduled slot is still active before traveling, especially for a long drive.
Note: Visiting hours and procedures are set entirely by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office, not by Carter Bail Bonds. Call (337) 491-3800, or check cpso.com, to confirm current hours before a visit.
How Bail Works at This Facility
Step 1: Booking
After arrest, the defendant is transported to Calcasieu Correctional Center for booking — fingerprinting, photographs, and entry into the system.
Step 2: Bail Is Set
Bail is set according to the parish bail schedule, or by a judge at first appearance/arraignment, depending on the charge.
Step 3: Call Carter Bail Bonds
We're available 24/7 and work with this facility daily. 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 Calcasieu Correctional Center.
Step 5: Release
Processing time varies by booking volume, but release from this facility typically happens within 2–8 hours after the bond is posted.
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.
Booking Number (if available)
Not required, but speeds up locating the record.
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.
Calcasieu Parish Public Defender's Office
Phone: (337) 436-1718
For defendants who qualify based on income, the Public Defender's Office provides court-appointed representation in criminal cases. Eligibility and case assignment are determined by the court, not by Carter Bail Bonds.
Note: address listings for this office vary across sources — confirm the current physical address by calling directly before visiting in person.
Louisiana State Bar Association — Find Legal Help
Phone: (800) 421-5722 · lsba.org
The LSBA's Find Legal Help resources include a searchable attorney directory and a 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. If you need legal representation, contact one of the resources above or a private criminal defense attorney directly.
FAQs — Calcasieu Correctional Center
Straight answers to the questions families ask us most about this facility.