Primary Booking Facility · Jefferson Davis Parish
Jefferson Davis Parish
Consolidated Jail
If a loved one was arrested anywhere in Jefferson Davis 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 the Consolidated Jail
Finding an Inmate
Bonds & Visitation
Phone, Mail & Commissary
How Bail Works at This Facility
Charges We Handle
What We Need When You Call
Legal Resources
FAQs — Jefferson Davis Parish Consolidated Jail
About the Consolidated Jail
The Jefferson Davis Parish Consolidated Jail was completed in 2019, replacing the parish's previous 1964 facility, which held only 62 inmates. The new 200-bed facility includes holding and isolation cells, a booking area, a medical office, a central command center, and separate recreation yards for male and female inmates. The jail is owned by the Police Jury, with day-to-day operations overseen by the Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office.
This facility handles booking and processing for all arrests across Jefferson Davis Parish — Jennings, Welsh, Lake Arthur, Elton, and Fenton alike. Louisiana law requires that inmates be seen by a judge within 72 hours of arrest.
Finding an Inmate
Call the jail directly at (337) 821-2104 with the person's full legal name and date of birth. You can also register anonymously through the Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office jail roster notification system, or 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.
Bonds & Visitation
Bond Hours
Bonds are only accepted Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, per the facility's official policy. This is more restrictive than some larger facilities — Carter Bail Bonds can still take your call 24/7 and prepare everything in advance, but the actual bond posting at this specific jail is limited to these business hours.
Fees
In addition to the standard 12% state-mandated premium, this facility charges a $30 paperwork fee on all bonds. Property bonds may involve additional fees not covered by the standard premium.
Visitation
Visitation policies and hours are set by the Sheriff's Office and can change — confirm current visiting details directly by calling (337) 821-2104 before making a trip.
Phone, Mail & Commissary
Commissary
Inmates order commissary every Wednesday before noon and receive it the following business day. To add funds to an inmate's account, bring cash, a debit card, or a credit card to the Sheriff's Office Dispatch Lobby and use the Commissary Kiosk.
Mail is accepted at the facility's physical address — confirm the exact mailing format and any booking/ID number by calling (337) 821-2104 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 — 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 — Louisiana law requires the defendant be seen by a judge within 72 hours.
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 Prepare Everything
Because bonds at this specific facility are only posted Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–3:30 PM, we'll walk you through timing so there's no confusion about when the bond can actually be posted.
Step 5: We Post the Bond
Once paperwork and payment are complete, and during the facility's posting hours, our licensed agent posts the bond directly.
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 and the facility's posting window allows 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.
31st Judicial District Public Defender's Office
Phone: (337) 824-4900
300 North State Street, Suite 205, Jennings, LA 70546
For defendants who qualify based on income, this office provides court-appointed representation for misdemeanor, felony, and appellate matters across Jefferson Davis Parish.
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 — Jefferson Davis Consolidated Jail
Straight answers to the questions families ask us most about this facility.