Avoyelles Correctional Center
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Avoyelles Correctional Center is a medium-security state prison for men located in Cottonport, Louisiana. Operated by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections, the facility plays a significant role in the state’s correctional system by housing adult male offenders and providing programs focused on rehabilitation, education, and workforce development.
Situated in Avoyelles Parish, the correctional center is designed to balance institutional security with opportunities for inmate improvement and successful reintegration into society. The prison offers a structured environment where inmates can participate in educational courses, vocational training, counseling services, and substance abuse programs intended to reduce recidivism and support personal growth.
Educational and vocational opportunities at Avoyelles Correctional Center help inmates develop practical skills that may improve employment prospects after release. Programs often include trade instruction, adult education classes, and workforce readiness initiatives that encourage productive reentry into the community.
The facility also emphasizes rehabilitation through counseling and treatment programs that address behavioral challenges and substance abuse issues. These services aim to provide inmates with tools for long-term success and personal responsibility.
Family and community connections remain an important part of the rehabilitation process. Visitation opportunities allow inmates to maintain relationships with loved ones while serving their sentences.
Visitation Hours
Visitors are encouraged to confirm schedules directly with the facility before planning a visit.
Saturday — 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Sunday — 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
As of 2012, the state planned to privatize Avoyelles Correctional Center.
Avoyelles Correctional Center continues to serve as both a correctional institution and a rehabilitative environment focused on education, accountability, and second chances.
For additional information regarding inmate records, visitation policies, and facility updates, individuals may contact the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections or use Louisiana inmate search resources online.
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OUR ADDRESS
1630 Prison Rd, Cottonport, LA 71327
TELEPHONE
(318) 876-2891
FAX
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WEBSITE
https://doc.la.gov/location/raymond-laborde-correctional-center/
Authored by Krizzia Paolyn
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