DeSoto Parish Detention Center

County Jail

Last Updated: April 08, 2024
Address
205 Franklin St, Mansfield, LA 71052
County
De Soto Parish
Phone
318-872-3956
Fax
318-872-1814
Email
corrections@dpso.org

DeSoto Parish Detention is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County - medium facility.

The phone carrier is CityTeleCoin, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.

If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

Satellite View of DeSoto Parish Detention Center

You can support your loved ones at DeSoto Parish Detention on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 318-872-3956.

When someone you care about gets arrested, it can be overwhelming. This webpage aims to ease your concerns by providing information about DeSoto Parish Detention Center. From visitation guidelines to contacting jail staff, we're here to support you as you navigate this challenging time. Take a look around and let us help you understand how to best support your family member or friend in custody.

The DeSoto Parish Detention, located at 205 Franklin St in Mansfield, LA, is a secure detention center operated by the De Soto Parish County Sheriff's Office. This facility primarily houses individuals awaiting trial or sentencing, typically for less than two years. It accepts inmates from various jurisdictions, including surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service, and the Mansfield Police Department.

New detainees are regularly admitted to the jail, with some being released on bail or placed under pretrial services caseloads. Others await their court appearances at the facility, receiving necessary accommodations such as bedding and meals. View all arrest records here.

Inmates serving as trustees within the jail undertake various tasks, including cooking, laundry, and commissary management, often receiving minimal compensation or sentence reduction for their services.

The jail offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Alternatively, setting up an account through a third-party phone company may entail high fees per minute of usage. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.

The following items may be brought to inmates. These are the ONLY ITEMS allowed to enter the jail.  All other items may be purchased by the inmate from the commissary. There will be no exceptions unless granted by the Warden or Jail Nurse.  All items must be in the original packaging material in which they were purchased. No items will be accepted unless on visitation days or otherwise approved. Space, Health, & Safety Considerations make limiting items necessary!

  • 6 T-shirts (white)
  • 6 Pairs of Underwear
  • 6 Pairs of Socks (white)

Money Orders (NO checks or cash) mail-in only.
Commissary in Detention Center Lobby accepts card or cash.  
Or you can visit www.citytelecoin.com to add money to an inmate account or to purchase commissary for the inmate.

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Louisiana. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at DeSoto Parish Detention Center.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

DeSoto Parish Detention Center - Visitation

Inmate visitation is allowed:
Monday - Friday
1:00 p.m. - 4 p.m.
*Advance notice must be given at least 24 hours prior to a scheduled visit.
To set-up video visitation please contact the DeSoto Detention Center (318) 872-2295 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for more information.

Ask The Inmate

Ask a former inmate questions at no charge. The inmate answering has spent considerable time in the federal prison system, state and county jails, and in a prison that was run by the private prison entity CCA. Ask your question or browse previous questions in response to comments or further questions of members of the InmateAid community.