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Jefferson Davis Parish
Bail Bonds
Carter Bail Bonds serves all of Jefferson Davis Parish — Jennings, Welsh, Lake Arthur, Elton, and Fenton — from our Lake Charles office, about 37 miles east. Available 24/7 at Louisiana's straightforward 12% rate.
Table Of Contents
Jump straight to the Jefferson Davis Parish bail bond information you need — parish overview, cities we serve, jail and courts, charges, costs, and FAQs.
About Jefferson Davis Parish
Cities We Serve in Jefferson Davis Parish
Jails, Detention Centers & Courts
Charges We Handle
How Much Does Bail Cost in Jefferson Davis Parish?
What We Need When You Call
FAQs — Jefferson Davis Parish Bail Bonds
About Jefferson Davis Parish
Jefferson Davis Parish is home to roughly 32,250 residents, anchored by Jennings as its parish seat. The parish includes the city of Jennings and the towns of Welsh, Lake Arthur, and Elton, plus the village of Fenton. Carter Bail Bonds is based in Lake Charles, about 37 miles west of Jennings via I-10 — close enough that distance never slows down how fast we can move once bail is set.
Whether an arrest happens in Jennings, out toward Welsh, or anywhere else in the parish, the booking process runs through the Jefferson Davis Parish Consolidated Jail in Jennings, and felony cases are heard at the 31st Judicial District Court.
Cities We Serve in Jefferson Davis Parish
Select your city for local details on the nearest jail and courthouse.
Don't see your city listed, or arrested elsewhere in Southwest Louisiana? We also serve Calcasieu, Beauregard, Allen, and Cameron parishes — call us regardless of where the arrest happened.
Jails, Detention Centers & Courts
Jefferson Davis Parish has a single consolidated jail and its own judicial district. Below is the directory — dedicated facility detail pages are coming soon.
Detention Facilities
1704 Hwy. 90 West (Shankland Ave.), Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 821-2104
Built in 2019, replacing the parish's 1964 jail. Handles booking and processing for all Jefferson Davis Parish arrests.
Learn MoreCourts
300 N. State St, Jennings, LA 70546
Handles felony criminal cases and major civil matters for all of Jefferson Davis Parish. Unlike Calcasieu's 14th JDC, the 31st JDC has a single elected judge.
Learn MoreRecords, filings, and Clerk of Court services.
Detail page coming soon300 North State St, Suite 205, Jennings, LA 70546
Same building as the courthouse.
Detail page coming soonDon't see the exact facility your loved one is being held at? Call us — we can confirm quickly.
Charges We Handle
Carter Bail Bonds posts bonds for every charge type across Jefferson Davis Parish. 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
How Much Does Bail
Cost in Jefferson Davis Parish?
Louisiana law (La. R.S. 22:1443) sets the bail bond premium at 12% of the total bail amount, or $120, whichever is greater — the same rate across every licensed bail bond company in the state, regardless of parish.
Bond Cost Examples
The bail amount itself depends entirely on the specific charge — visit the relevant charge page above for a realistic range, or call us directly with the court-set amount for an exact premium calculation. Payment plans are available. We offer flexible monthly payment plans and low-down financing so the defendant can get out now and pay over time.
Is the Premium Refundable?
- No — the 12% premium is non-refundable by Louisiana state law, regardless of case outcome.
- It is the service fee for posting the bond and taking on the financial risk of the defendant appearing in court.
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.
City of Arrest
Helps us confirm details fast, even though nearly all Jefferson Davis Parish arrests route through the same jail in Jennings.
Booking Number
Not required, but if you have it, it speeds up locating the record considerably.
Your Contact Info
Your name, phone number, and relationship to the defendant so we can keep you updated at every step.
Approximate Bail Amount (if known)
If the court has already set bail, knowing the amount lets us start calculating your premium and payment options immediately.
FAQs — Jefferson Davis Parish Bail Bonds
Straight answers to the questions Jefferson Davis Parish families ask us most.