Can You Send Clothes to Avoyelles Parish Detention Center?

Most detention centers, including Avoyelles Parish Detention Center in Marksville, do not allow families to send clothing or personal items directly from outside. Inmates are typically required to purchase approved items through the facility's commissary rather than receive them from home. This policy exists to control what comes into the facility and prevent contraband from entering through packages.

If there are specific items your family member needs, the commissary is the place to start. You can support that by putting money on their books, which gives them access to purchase what is available through the approved commissary list.

For the most current and specific information about what Avoyelles Parish allows, call the facility directly at 318-253-4000. Policies can change, and the facility can tell you exactly what their current rules are regarding personal property and any exceptions that may apply.