Elayn Hunt Correctional Center
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- Facility Type
- State Facility
- Security Level
- Medium / Maximum
- Inmate Capacity
- 1,800 approx.
- Established
- 1976
- Operated By
- Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections (LDPSC)
Elayn Hunt Correctional Center Inmate Communication Overview
Elayn Hunt Correctional Center is a medium and maximum-security state correctional facility operated by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, located in St. Gabriel in Iberville Parish, about 25 miles south of Baton Rouge. The facility opened in 1976 and was renamed in honor of Elayn Hunt, a Louisiana corrections reformer. It serves as one of the major medium-security institutions in the Louisiana state prison system and also houses an intake and diagnostic center for newly sentenced offenders entering the Louisiana DOC. Because of its diagnostic role, some newly admitted inmates pass through Hunt before being assigned to a permanent facility.
Communication at Elayn Hunt follows Louisiana DOC provider contracts. JPay handles electronic messaging, photo sharing, and money transfers. Families create a JPay account and add the inmate using their Louisiana DOC number. Securus manages phone calls and video visitation under the statewide contract. The two-platform setup applies here as it does across the Louisiana state system. If your loved one is in the diagnostic/intake process at Hunt rather than serving as a permanent resident, they may take several weeks to gain full communication access.
Hunt's location about 25 miles south of Baton Rouge makes it reasonably accessible for families in the capital region compared to more remote Louisiana facilities like Angola in West Feliciana Parish. For families in New Orleans, the drive is roughly 80 miles on I-10. Because JPay and Securus serve all Louisiana DOC facilities statewide, accounts created for Elayn Hunt work at any permanent facility an inmate may be transferred to after the classification process is complete.
Facility Information
Contact details and location information for this correctional facility.
Address
17544 Tunica Trace, St. Gabriel, LA 70776
Main Phone
(225) 642-5200
Administrative line — not for inmate calls
Official Website
Visit official siteVisit and Contact Details
Inmate search, mail, visiting hours, costs, commissary, and bail information for this facility.
Inmate Full Name and DOC Number, Elayn Hunt Correctional Center, 17544 Tunica Trace, St. Gabriel, LA 70776.
Include the inmate name and ID on all mail.
Visiting Hours
Visits require an approved visitor application. Approval can take days to weeks, so apply early and confirm the current visiting schedule with the facility before traveling.
Commissary / Sending Money
Trust account deposits through JPay for commissary and personal purchases.
Communication Options
Available communication services at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center.
Messaging
Electronic messages to and from the inmate.
Provider: JPay
Available once intake classification is complete. New arrivals may have a brief delay.
Video Calls
Remote or in-person video visitation.
Provider: Securus
Remote video visits available. Schedule in advance through Securus.
Photo Sharing
Send approved digital or physical photos.
Provider: JPay
Digital photos via JPay. Subject to Louisiana DOC content guidelines.
Phone Calls
Inmate-initiated phone calls to approved numbers.
Provider: Securus
Inmate-initiated calls. Fund a Securus prepaid account to receive calls.
Money Transfer
Send funds to commissary or phone accounts.
Provider: JPay
Trust account deposits via JPay for commissary and personal purchases.
Communication Providers at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center
These providers operate communication services at this facility. Each may cover different services.
Securus
Handles phone calls and video visitation for Elayn Hunt Correctional Center.
View Securus ServicesCommunication Rules at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center
- Newly admitted inmates in the diagnostic process may have a brief delay before full communication access is active.
- JPay and Securus are separate platforms. Messaging stamps and phone funds do not transfer between them.
- Messages are reviewed by Louisiana DOC staff before delivery.
- Louisiana DOC system-wide accounts carry over if the inmate transfers to a permanent facility.
- Senders must be on the inmate's approved contact list.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Elayn Hunt Correctional Center
Common questions from families about communication at this facility.
- How do I message someone at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center?
- Create a JPay account at jpay.com and add the inmate using their Louisiana DOC number. Purchase stamps and send your message. If the inmate is new to the system and still in classification, allow a few extra days before messaging becomes fully active.
- How do I set up phone calls from Elayn Hunt?
- Phone calls use Securus. Create an account at securustech.net. Set up a prepaid account linked to your phone number and add funds. The inmate calls you from facility phones.
- Is Elayn Hunt a permanent assignment or an intake facility?
- It serves both functions. Some inmates are permanently assigned to Hunt for their sentence. Others are in the diagnostic and classification process before being sent to a permanent Louisiana DOC facility. Use the LDOC offender search to confirm current assignment status.
- How far is Elayn Hunt from Baton Rouge and New Orleans?
- Hunt is in St. Gabriel, about 25 miles south of Baton Rouge, roughly a 30-minute drive. New Orleans is approximately 80 miles east on I-10, about an hour and 15 minutes. In-person visits are feasible for families in both cities.
- How do I send money to an Elayn Hunt inmate?
- Trust account deposits are made through JPay. Log in, go to Send Money, and select Elayn Hunt Correctional Center. Add funds via debit or credit card. Processing takes one to two business days.
- How do I find someone at Elayn Hunt?
- Louisiana has no online DOC inmate search. Call the LDOC Offender Locator at 225-383-4580 with the DOC number, or with the name and date of birth. You can also check custody status through VINE at vinelink.com.
- How do I get approved to visit Elayn Hunt?
- Submit an LDOC visitor application and wait for approval before visiting. Approval can take days to weeks, so start early. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and follow the facility dress code.
- Why is messaging slow to start at Elayn Hunt?
- Elayn Hunt is an intake and classification facility as well as a permanent assignment, and messaging can take extra days to activate while classification is processed. Confirm the current assignment through the Offender Locator phone line before funding an account.
- Can I send mail to someone at Elayn Hunt?
- Yes. Include the inmate full name and DOC number on the envelope. All mail is inspected for contraband. Do not send cash, contraband, or prohibited items.
Troubleshooting at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center
Fix the most common problems families hit with calls, video visits, money, and messaging.
- Why am I not receiving calls from an inmate?
- Inmates can only call out, so you cannot call an inmate directly. If expected calls are not coming through, check your phone's spam or silence-unknown-callers setting, since carriers often block jail numbers. Save the facility's number as a contact, confirm your number is on the inmate's approved list, and check whether your carrier blocks collect or prepaid calls. If several expected calls fail, contact the facility's phone provider support. For Securus, support can be reached at 972-734-1111 after repeated failed calls.
- Why is my inmate not showing up in search?
- New arrivals can take 24 to 72 hours to appear in search results, and people in transfer may temporarily disappear from listings. Try alternate spellings and name variations, and make sure you are searching the right system: the federal BOP locator only covers federal inmates, while county and state searches are separate. Some records are withheld for protective custody or sealed cases. If it has been more than a few days, call the facility's records office.
- I sent money but it is not showing in the inmate's account. What should I do?
- Allow processing time first. Electronic deposits can take hours and money orders can take much longer. Check your receipt and confirm the inmate's name and ID matched. Do not send a second payment until the first one is traced, since duplicate payments are hard to reverse. Contact the money-transfer provider's support with your receipt or confirmation number. If the inmate was recently transferred, funds may follow after a delay.
- Why was my video visit cancelled or cut off?
- Most cancellations come from connection problems or conduct-rule violations. Stay in frame, keep your ID ready, follow the dress code, keep other people off camera, and avoid profanity. Visits can also be cancelled for facility lockdowns or schedule changes. For refunds, contact the video provider's support with your visit details.
- What should I do if the facility changed its communications provider?
- Create an account with the new provider, since old accounts and balances do not transfer automatically. Ask the old provider whether refunds are available for unused balances. Confirm the new provider's phone, video, and messaging setup before your next visit or call.
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