St. Martin Parish Corrections I - Main Jail

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St. Martin Parish Corrections I – Main Jail basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 337-394-3017

This facility is for adult inmates.

The St. Martin Parish Corrections I – Main Jail is a medium-security detention center located at 400 St Martin St in St. Martinsville, LA. This county jail is operated locally by the St. Martin Parish County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. St. Martin Parish County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the St. Martinsville Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.

There are new detainees delivered to the jail daily, you can see arrest records here. Some are released after putting up bail, are released to a pretrial services caseload, are placed under supervision by a probation agency, or are released on their own recognizance with an agreement to appear in court. If there is no release, the inmate must wait here at the jail for their court appearance as a guest of the County, getting a bed and three square meals.

Trustees are inmates who work in the jail as cooks, as orderlies for the staff, in the laundry or in the commissary. The trustees are paid a very small amount for their time and some jail gives the trustees a few days off their sentence in exchange for their work.

When an inmate arrives in jail they are put together in a large holding cell with other inmates in the intake. While in intake they are under heightened observation. Violent and out of control inmates are segregated.

Can I Get Work Release?

Work release is when you are released from jail during the day so that you can go to work. At the end of the day, you return to jail for the night. There are a number of requirements to be able to get into the work-release program. Most programs require your employer to fill out some paperwork. If you want to get into the work release program then apply prior to being sentenced to jail. This will minimize the amount of time you spend in jail waiting to get into the program.

Can I call my family in Jail?

St. Martin Parish Corrections I – Main Jail has a phone program where inmates make outbound calls only, you cannot call into jail. Since you are paying for those calls don't make it a habit of accepting collect-calls, they are over $15 each. The alternative is to set up an account through their third-party phone company which charges steep fees for each minute used. You are paying for them to call you. Click here if you are going to speak a lot and need a discount on the calls.

Remember – These phone calls are recorded and conversations can be used against you or the inmate so do not discuss your case over these phone lines.

visitation Info

St. Martin Parish Corrections I – Main Jail – Visitation

Upon arrival into the Saint Martin Parish Correctional Center, each inmate must fill out a Visitation List. The Visitation List must be filled out to have visitation. The visitation list consists of a maximum of 10 adult names (from age 17 and older). Children under 17 years of age are not listed on your visitation list. Only the individuals named on the list can visit. An authorized/listed visitor must accompany visitor(s) under the age of 17 years of age. Children below 17 years of age are not allowed to run, roam, or climb. Children must remain in the control of their parent(s) or guardian at all times. Visitors under the age of 17, married to the inmate, will be authorized to visit with a spouse, provided the visitor is listed on the visitation list and has legal proof of marriage. Visitors must remain inside their vehicle when waiting for the visitation area to be open or wait in the visitation room once they have registered.

Inmate visitation lists will be updated every 6 months, not monthly, or when the inmate wants to change it. Inmates are responsible for notifying their visitors about the visiting hours, rules, and regulations. Visitation area will open no earlier than 15 minutes before visitation start time. Disabled/Handicap visitors (that are not able to climb stairwells) can be accommodated with accessibility to the second-floor area via elevator and must arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled block visit to be escorted to the visitation waiting area and must remain till the schedule block finishes visitation, because of the security of the facility. Only the Disabled/Handicap person is allowed (visitor under the age of 17 will be accompanied with one (1) parent or guardian), all other members must enter through the stairwell and must follow all visitation rules.

Visitation Schedule

DAY:	CELL BLOCK:	TIME:
Tuesday (PM)	G/H, Holding & Isolation	6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday (PM)	Dorm #2	7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday (PM)	A-Block	6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
	B-Block	6:45 PM – 7:30 PM
	C-Block	7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Thursday (PM)	D-Block	6:00 PM – 07:30 PM
	F-Block	7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
SATURDAY	SMPCC1: Working Inmates	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM According to Group List

Visitation Rules and Regulations

All schedules are subject to change.

The visit shall be limited to no less than 15 minutes unless the visitor's arrival time is such that a 15 minute visiting period could not be completed prior to the end of the visiting hour.
Inmates should inform their visitor(s) to come together at visitation time. No split visits are allowed.
The only persons allowed inside the facility (building) are the individuals on the visitation list, no one else will be allowed to wait inside the building for a person visiting an inmate.
Only 5 people are allowed to visit an inmate at one time that includes children.
Only one person is allowed in the visitation room with the inmate, except when children are visiting. All others are to remain in the visitation waiting area.
Visitors are subject to being searched before, during and/or after visits. Upon entering, all visitors must pass through an electronic metal detector. Any visitor who triggers the electronic metal detector and is unable or unwilling to produce the triggering item, must submit to a pat-down search or be denied the visit. The personal search will be conducted to the degree deemed appropriate or necessary by the Deputy Staff. Refusal of the personal search is grounds for a refusal to visit.
The only items allowed to be brought into visitation is proper picture identification (i.e., a valid I.D. Card, Drivers License, Passport, etc.) and car keys. Visitors I.D. must also have current address.
Visitors must register with Corrections Officer upon entry to the visitation area.
Visitors must remain inside the visitation area after registration.
Visitors not allowed viewing an inmate's visitation authorization form.
Visitors not allowed viewing the inmate registration journal.
Visitors under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be asked to leave the premises.
Visitors not registering and attempting to enter the visitation area will cause that inmates visit to be terminated immediately.
Visitors found roaming in the unauthorized area(s) will cause their visit to be terminated immediately and will be escorted out of the facility.
Visitors previously incarcerated in any facility, having been released from incarceration no less than 6 months ago, must have documentation.
Visitors entering with contraband into this facility (building or grounds) will be arrested and criminally charged under LA.R.S. 14:402 E – Introduction of Contraband into a Penal Institution (Felony) and any other appropriate and applicable charges (for example LA.R.S. 40:966 Possession/Distribution of Marijuana)
Visitors not conducting themselves(s) properly will cause termination of visit (temporary or permanent) and will be escorted out of the facility immediately and the inmate returned to the cellblock.
No touching, rubbing, or caressing is allowed during contact visits (trustees and special visits).
Visitor clothing must meet the standards of the dress code prescribed below or they will be denied visitation until such time that they meet the required standards of dress.
Visitors causing a disturbance, shouting, using profanity or disrespecting the Deputy Staff and fellow visitors during a visit will have their visit terminated. The fate of future visiting privileges will depend on a final decision by the Warden or Assistant Warden. The decision is based on the inmates and/or visitor's conduct and information provided by the Deputy Staff. It will determine the length of the suspension (temporary or permanent).

Note: The following items are not allowed in the visitation area, any type of headpiece (caps, hats, etc.), purses, handbags, wallets, mail, any tobacco products, matches, lighters, pictures, food, drinks, money (to include change or money orders). Visitors personal items such as video/tape recorders, cameras, phones, pagers, firearms, knives, nail clippers or weapon(s) of any kind, alcoholic beverages, drugs, drug paraphernalia, etc., are not allowed in the facility.

Dress Code for Visitors

All visitors must be dressed appropriately. Visitors clothing (male, female, and children 10 years old and older) will consist of pants, shirt or blouse that is not sleeveless, shoes designated for streetwear (including tennis shoes) and inclement weather jacket, if necessary. Female visitors must wear bras and panties.

The following clothing is not allowed in the Saint Martin Parish Correctional Center:

Any form of suggestive or revealing clothing
Camouflage Clothing
Halter Tops
Low cut articles of clothing exposing the chest
Mini-Dress
Mini-Skirts
No shower shoes, house slippers, or thongs shall be permitted
See-through clothing
Sun Dresses
Sweat Shirts
Tank Tops
White T-Shirts

Individuals not properly dressed shall not be allowed to visit. Changes to the dress code will only be authorized by the Warden or Assistant Warden on a case by case basis.