St. Tammany Jail is a county detention facility at 1200 Champagne St, operated by the St. Tammany Parish County Sheriff's Office. Most people here are awaiting trial or serving a sentence under one year. This is not a prison - stays are typically days or months, not years. Information on this page was last verified August 2026.
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If you are not certain they are there, the fastest way to confirm is the St. Tammany Parish County inmate search or InmateAid's inmate locator, which searches by name across Louisiana facilities.
Booking takes time - sometimes several hours after arrest. If the search comes back empty, wait a few hours and try again before assuming they are somewhere else. You can also pull their arrest record and booking details to confirm the charges and facility assignment. For the most direct answer, call St. Tammany Jail at 985-276-1001.
Most people booked at St. Tammany Jail appear before a judge within 24 to 48 hours. At that first appearance the judge sets bail - or denies it - based on the charges, history, and flight risk.
If bail is set, your family member can be released by paying the full amount or through a bail bondsman who typically charges 10 percent as a non-refundable fee. If bail is denied or unaffordable, they remain at St. Tammany Jail until the case resolves. InmateAid's bail and bond guide covers every option including what to do when you cannot afford a bondsman.
Right after arrest your family member goes through intake - identity verification, medical screening, property inventory, and classification. Classification places them in a housing unit based on charges, prior record, and intake behavior. It is not a punishment. It is how the facility manages a population that ranges from people on minor warrants to individuals facing serious charges.
Phone access and visitation are typically unavailable during the first 24 to 48 hours while booking completes. Once they are assigned to a housing unit those channels open. InmateAid's what happens in jail guide walks through the full intake process step by step.
Your family member calls you - you cannot call them.
Calls from St. Tammany Jail go through the facility's contracted phone provider. Visit InmateAid's jail calls page to find the current provider for this facility and get your account set up before the first call.
Phone contact is more important than most people realize going into this. A regular call - even a short one - makes a measurable difference in how someone holds up inside.
Visitation at St. Tammany Jail is subject to the facility's current schedule, which can change without notice. Before making the trip, call 985-276-1001 to confirm current hours, any registration requirements, and what you can bring. Showing up without confirming first is the most common mistake families make - it results in a wasted trip and a missed visit.
General rules across most Louisiana county jails: dress conservatively, avoid colors that resemble inmate uniforms, leave your phone in your car, bring valid government-issued ID. Children may be permitted with specific requirements. Read InmateAid's visitation guide for a full pre-visit checklist.
St. Tammany Parish Jail Visitation Instructions and Rules
The St. Tammany Parish Jail offers various visitation options, including On-site Video Visits, Remote Video Visits, and Professional Visits, to facilitate communication while maintaining security and operational efficiency. Currently, Contact Visits and Non-Contact Visits are not conducted at the facility.
Visitation Definitions
- Contact Visit: Allows physical contact between the visitor and inmate, authorized only by the Warden, Sheriff, or Chief Deputy. Not available at this facility.
- Non-Contact Visit: Prevents physical contact and is conducted in a specially designed area. Not currently offered.
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Video Visit: Conducted via a web-based platform, enabling oral and visual communication.
- On-site Video Visit: Held within the jail’s visitation area. Visitors and inmates use on-site systems, and visits are limited to two sessions per week at no cost to visitors.
- Remote Visit: Allows visitors to connect with inmates from off-site locations using a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
On-Site Video Visitation
- Hours: Monday to Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Visits must be scheduled 48 hours in advance and can be booked up to two weeks prior.
- Visits last 15 minutes.
- The Primary Visitor, who schedules the visit, must be present during check-in and the visit.
- Cancellations must be made 24 hours prior, or the visit will count as completed.
Remote Video Visitation
- Hours: Monday to Saturday, during the following times:
- 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Visits last 15 minutes and are conducted through a kiosk or inmate tablet.
- Remote visits are unlimited based on scheduling availability.
- Visitors must adhere to dress codes and remain visible on camera during the session.
Professional Visits
- Includes attorneys, clergy, and other professionals providing services to inmates.
- Visits can be conducted remotely, in-person, or via on-site video systems.
- Scheduling:
- Requests must be made via email to visitrequest@stpso.com with at least 24 hours' notice.
- Include office letterhead, attorney name and bar number, inmate name and bed number, requested date and time, and reason for the visit.
- Hours:
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Monday to Friday
- 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Monday to Friday
- Attorneys arriving 15 minutes late must wait until the next available time slot.
Visitation Dress Code
The following clothing is prohibited:
- Transparent or revealing clothing.
- Skirts, dresses, or shorts shorter than one inch above the knee.
- Low-cut tops, halter tops, strapless dresses, or tops exposing the midriff.
- Spandex, Lycra, or athletic wear.
- Clothing resembling inmate or officer uniforms.
- Clothing with obscene or gang-related designs.
Shoes are required, and house slippers or shower shoes are not permitted.
Prohibited Items
Visitors cannot bring:
- Cell phones, electronic devices, or recording equipment.
- Bags, purses, or diaper bags.
- Tobacco products or vaping devices.
- Weapons, lighters, or chemical sprays.
- Food or drinks (except baby bottles).
Video Visit Rules
- Visits are monitored and recorded (except for approved Professional Visits).
- Any inappropriate behavior, such as nudity, gang activity, or criminal behavior, will result in termination of the visit and possible sanctions, including being barred from future visits.
- Visitors caught recording visits or posting them on social media will be permanently banned.
Instructions for Scheduling
- Create an account at JailATM to schedule and manage video visits.
- Ensure all devices used have video and audio capabilities.
These rules ensure a secure, orderly visitation process while providing inmates and visitors with a reliable means of communication. For further inquiries, contact 985-276-1047.
Money on the books - also called the commissary or trust account - gives your family member access to hygiene items, snacks, phone time, and postage. It directly affects their daily comfort and ability to stay connected.
Steps to send money to St. Tammany Jail:
1. Go to InmateAid's send money page to find the approved deposit method for this facility
2. Have your family member's full legal name and booking number ready
3. Choose online deposit, phone deposit, or facility kiosk
4. Use the name and number exactly as they appear in the jail's system - any error will delay or reject the deposit
A letter or a printed photo costs almost nothing to send and means far more than most people on the outside appreciate.
St. Tammany Jail accepts mail addressed to your family member at 1200 Champagne St. Include their full legal name and booking number on every piece. Standard rules at most Louisiana county jails: plain white paper only, no staples, no glitter, no stickers, no colored ink. Standard print-size photos only, nothing written on the back. Mail that does not meet the facility's standards will be rejected - and they may not notify you. Keep it simple.
InmateAid's send mail service prints and mails on approved stock from your phone or computer. Formatting rejection is not a risk.
Books and magazines must be ordered new from the publisher or an online retailer - not shipped from your home address. Order through Amazon or directly from the publisher. Anything from a personal address will be rejected.
Visitation rules, phone access, bail processes, inmate search tools, and what happens at release all vary by state. InmateAid's Louisiana prison resources hub covers all of it - written specifically for families navigating the Louisiana system.
Have a specific question from someone who has been through it? Browse questions and answers at InmateAid Louisiana Q&A.
Frequently Asked Questions about St. Tammany Jail
How long does county jail booking take?
Booking at a county jail typically takes between 2 and 8 hours depending on how many people are being processed at the same time. During that window your family member may not appear in the inmate search system and phone and visitation access will not yet be available.
What is the difference between county jail and state prison?
County jails are short-term facilities operated by the county sheriff, holding people awaiting trial or serving sentences under one year. State prisons are operated by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections for sentences of one year or more. St. Tammany Jail is a county jail - your family member may not have been convicted yet and could be released before trial if bail is posted.
Can I receive calls from someone in county jail?
No. Calls from county jail are outbound only - your family member calls you from the facility phone. You cannot call them directly. Set up an account with the phone provider before the first call so it connects immediately.
How long can someone be held in county jail without being charged?
In most states police have 48 to 72 hours to formally charge someone or they must be released. After charges are filed your family member remains in custody until bail is posted or the case resolves. Timelines vary by state and charge - InmateAid's bail and bond guide has state-specific information.
What can I bring when visiting someone in county jail?
Most county jails permit only valid government-issued photo ID for visitors. Leave your phone, wallet, keys, and personal items in your car or facility lockers. Call St. Tammany Jail at 985-276-1001 before your visit to confirm current rules - they vary by facility and change without notice.
County jail time is hard in a specific way. The uncertainty - not knowing how long, not knowing what comes next - is its own kind of weight. What you can control is the connection. Calls, letters, visits, money on the books. Every one of those things tells your family member that someone out here is paying attention and is not going anywhere.
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