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. GTL 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 GTL 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 siteCommunication 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: GTL
Remote video visits available. Schedule in advance through GTL.
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: GTL
Inmate-initiated calls. Fund GTL AdvancePay 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.
JPay
Electronic messaging, photos, and trust account deposits. Uses Louisiana DOC number.
Learn More About JPayGTL
Phone calls and video visitation under the Louisiana DOC statewide contract.
Learn More About GTLCommunication 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 GTL 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 GTL. Create an account at telmate.com or through the GTL Connect app. Set up a prepaid AdvancePay 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.
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