Homer, LA David Wade Correctional Center View
David Wade Correctional Center is a Louisiana state prison in Homer, Claiborne Parish, operated by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections. It primarily holds adult male inmates sentenced to state custody, rather than serving as a standard parish jail for recent arrests or pretrial detainees. The facility houses inmates at different custody levels and provides secure confinement, supervision, programs, and reentry-related services within the state correctional system. Its role in the local justice system is mainly to receive and manage people committed to state prison after sentencing, while most pretrial booking and short-term detention matters are handled by parish detention facilities.
Contact and Location Information
How to Find an Inmate at David Wade Correctional Center
To find an inmate here, use the official inmate search link available on this page for the facility roster or state custody lookup. Inmate rosters typically list basic identifying details such as the person’s name, booking or admission date, charges or offense information, and current custody status. Records may not appear immediately after a person is booked, transferred, or admitted because intake and data entry can take several hours. If the person does not appear right away, check again later or contact the facility or the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections for guidance. For people recently arrested in Claiborne Parish, also check with the local parish jail because pretrial detainees may be held there before any transfer to state custody.
FAQs
How do I visit an inmate at David Wade Correctional Center?
Visitation usually requires advance approval, and visitors may need to be on the inmate’s approved visiting list. Contact the facility or check the official visitation information before traveling, because schedules, eligibility, and rules can change.
What do I need to bring when visiting David Wade Correctional Center?
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, state ID, military ID, or passport. Minors usually must be accompanied by an approved adult, and all visitors should follow the dress code and security rules.
How do I make phone or video calls with an inmate?
Inmates generally cannot receive incoming calls, but they may be able to place outgoing calls through the approved phone provider. Video visits, if offered, must usually be scheduled in advance and may require an account with the approved vendor.
How do I send mail to an inmate?
Use the inmate’s full name and identification number, if known, and follow the facility’s mailing rules. Mail is screened, and items such as cash, contraband, or unapproved materials may be rejected.
How does the commissary work?
Commissary lets inmates buy approved items such as snacks, hygiene products, and writing supplies. Family and friends can usually add funds through the approved deposit method, but fees, limits, and posting times may apply.
How is bail set and how do I post bond at David Wade Correctional Center?
Because this is a state prison, most inmates here are already sentenced and are not eligible for regular pretrial bail. If the person has a pending local case, contact the court, clerk, sheriff’s office, or parish jail handling that case for bond information.
What happens during the intake process at David Wade Correctional Center and when will the inmate appear in the system?
During intake, staff confirm identity, review records, assign housing, complete health screening, and enter custody information. It can take several hours or longer for records to update, so the inmate may not appear in the system immediately after arrival.