St. Joseph, LA Tensas Parish Jail View
Tensas Parish Detention Center basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 318-749-5810 This facility is for adult inmates. The Tensas Parish Detention Center is a medium-security detention center located at 8606 Hwy 65 Waterproof, LA that is operated locally by the Tensas Parish Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Tensas Parish County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Waterproof Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.
Tensas Parish Jail Contact Details
Mailing to Tensas Parish Jail Inmates and Staff
Inmate Visiting Days and Hours
| Day of Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM |
How to Send Money to Tensas Parish Jail
Family and friends can send money to inmates at Tensas Parish Jail through approved methods to help them purchase essential items from the commissary.