LDPSC-Louisiana State Penitentiary

State Prison

Last Updated: March 06, 2024
Address
17544 Tunica Trace, Angola, LA 70712
Beds
5108
County
West Feliciana Parish
Phone
225-655-4411

LSP is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed

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 State - maximum facility.

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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

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Located at 17544 Tunica Trace in Angola, LA, LSP carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. LSP offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.

The LSP, commonly known as Angola, is a maximum-security prison farm operated by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections. Named after the former plantation occupying its territory, Angola is the largest maximum-security prison in the United States, housing over 6,300 prisoners and employing approximately 1,800 staff members across various roles.

Situated in West Feliciana Parish, Angola is surrounded by water on three sides, lying less than two miles south of Louisiana's border with Mississippi. The expansive 18,000-acre facility, formerly known as the Angola Plantations, houses a diverse range of inmates, with over half serving life sentences and including the state's male death row inmates.

Given its large population and the lengthy sentences of many inmates, Angola offers a comprehensive array of programs and facilities. These include educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping inmates with skills such as GED attainment, carpentry, welding, horticulture, culinary arts, and automotive repair, among others. Additionally, Angola emphasizes reentry and rehabilitative programs to facilitate successful integration into society post-release.

In terms of inmate quarters, Angola operates several housing units dispersed throughout its grounds, with most inmates residing in dormitories rather than cell blocks. The main prison complex encompasses both the East and West Yards, each containing dormitories, administrative segregation cell blocks, and specialized facilities such as a treatment center for geriatric and hospice care.

Furthermore, Angola maintains outcamps, including Camps C, D, F, and J, which accommodate inmates across various custody levels and serve specific functions such as disciplinary segregation or trustee responsibilities. Notably, Camp F houses the prison's execution chamber and features a lake where trustees engage in fishing activities.

The Reception Center, situated near the main entrance, serves as the initial intake point for incoming prisoners and houses Louisiana's death row for male inmates. With over 100 extended lockdown cells, the death row facility consists of multiple tiers, exercise areas, and a central room, providing basic accommodations with limited ventilation.

Overall, Angola's complex infrastructure, diverse programs, and specialized facilities reflect its status as a multi-security institution dedicated to public safety, inmate rehabilitation, and operational efficiency.

Inmate Locator

LSP maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.

If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.

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Visitation Information

The administration of LSP views visiting as a vital aspect of an imprisoned person’s rehabilitation process. This connection to family and friends allows the imprisoned person to make a smooth transition to prison life and helps him adapt to society and family life upon release from custody.

Upon his arrival at LSP, an imprisoned person must submit a list of individuals with whom he wishes to visit. Once approved, this list becomes their official visiting list. Only the visitors who appear on this (current) approved visiting list are allowed to visit. Children under the age of eighteen may visit but must be accompanied at all times by an adult listed on the imprisoned person’s approved visiting list.

Visiting Days/Hours
Visiting days are Saturday & Sunday from 6 a.m. until 4 p.m. Visitors must arrive before 2 p.m., at which time the bus makes its final departure to the visiting area(s).

Length of Visits
Each imprisoned person is afforded a two-hour (2) visit on any visiting day. The warden or designee retains the discretion to determine the duration of visits based on available space and staff.

Number of Visitors
An imprisoned person is allowed ten (10) approved visitors plus one (1) religious adviser on his list. Each visitor on the approved visiting list will be permitted to visit twice (2) a month. Each imprisoned person is allowed to visit with up to five (5) visitors, including children, at one time.

Visitor Searches
All visitors are subject to a search of their vehicles, possessions, and persons. This is necessary to preclude the introduction of weapons, ammunition, explosives, cell phones, alcohol, escape devices, drugs and drug paraphernalia, or other forbidden items or contraband into the prison environment. All searches of visitors will be conducted in accordance with Department Regulation

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