Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women

Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women is located in St. Gabriel Louisiana.  This is the only state level prison that houses women in the state, and serves as the states only Death Row prison for women with two inmates currently awaiting execution.  Inmates housed in the prison can participate in many job opportunities offered both within the correctional facility and in supervised positions within the surrounding community.  Two of the offsite work details include litter removal from state highways and janitorial/maintenance within government buildings in Baton Rouge.  Offenders can also work in a garment factory, and in culinary arts within the prison.

All inmates at Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women are provided mental health services and medical treatment.  Substance abuse and sex offender treatment is available for all inmates who require treatment.  Adult basic education courses and the ability for inmates to earn a GED provide a greater chance of an inmates successful rehabilitation once released.  In addition, offenders can participate in vocational courses in upholstery, welding, horticulture, and culinary arts.

Visiting Hours at Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women:

Visiting for General Population inmates occurs on Saturdays and Sundays from 9am-2pm.  The days in which the offender can receive the visit will depend on the dormitory they are housed in, as they alternate weekend days.  Because of this you will need to contact the institution directly to find out the current rotation.  General population is also allowed visits on Fridays from 9am-2pm, in addition offenders in maximum custody and segregation/disciplinary units have visits on Fridays from 9am-2pm.  All visitors must arrive by 1:15pm to be processed into visitation.  The number of visitors allowed per visit is limited to the security level of the inmate.  Minimum and achievement custody inmates may have six adult visitors, medium custody inmates can have up to four adult visitors, while maximum security inmates can have two visitors, and Death Row inmates are limited to a single person per visit.  All visits are limited to two hours in duration.

Physical Address:

Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women
7205 Highway 74
St. Gabriel, LA 70776

Telephone:

(225)-642-5529

Inmate Mailing Address:

Inmate Name, ID Number
​Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women
Post Office Box 26
St. Gabriel, LA 70776