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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
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. All individuals with an inmate incarcerated in this facility are encouraged to review the LA Informational Handbook for Friends and Families, a comprehensive 48-page guide covering various aspects of inmate incarceration. This handbook provides valuable information ranging from what occurs during an individual's initial entry to contact details for communication, support, and visitation with an inmate. It serves as a vital resource to ensure individuals understand procedures and available support services during their loved one's incarceration.
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.
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.
The administration at LSP recognizes the significance of visitation in an incarcerated individual's rehabilitation journey. This connection with family and friends aids in their adjustment to prison life and facilitates a smoother reintegration into society upon release. Upon arrival, inmates at LSP are required to provide a list of desired visitors, which upon approval becomes their official visiting roster. Only individuals listed on this approved list are permitted to visit. Children under eighteen are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult from the inmate's visiting list.
Each visit is allotted a two-hour duration, with the warden or designate retaining discretion over visit lengths based on space and staffing availability.
Inmates may have up to ten approved visitors plus one religious adviser on their list. Each visitor is allowed two visits per month. During a visit, inmates can meet with up to five visitors, including children.
Visitor searches are conducted on all individuals entering the premises, including vehicles, belongings, and persons, to prevent the introduction of prohibited items. These searches adhere to Department Regulation guidelines.
