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The Administration of Louisiana State Penitentiary views visiting as a vital aspect of the inmate's rehabilitation process. This connection to family and friends allows the inmate to make a smooth transition to prison life and help him adapt to society and family life if ever released back into society.
Who Can Visit
Upon his arrival at Angola, an inmate must submit a list of individuals with whom he would like to visit. Once this list is approved, only the visitors who appear on the inmate's current approved visiting list can visit. Children under the age of 15 can visit but must be accompanied at all times by an adult listed on the inmate's approved visiting list.
Visiting Days/Hours
Visiting hours are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 6:30 AM to 4:45 PM.
Visitors should plan their arrival prior to 1:30 p.m. at which time the visiting bus makes its final departure to the visiting area(s). Please note that on the rare occasion when there are five Sundays in the month, there is no visiting on that Saturday or Sunday.
Number Of Visitors
An inmate is allowed ten (10) approved visitors plus one (1) religious advisor on his list. Each visitor on the approved visiting list will be permitted to visit twice a month.
Identification
All approved visitors must have in their possession a picture ID (valid state issued driver's license or state issued ID card obtained through the Department of Motor Vehicles).
Other Accepted Forms Of Picture ID
Passport, Military, Law Enforcement, College/University.
Driving Directions
The Louisiana State Penitentiary is located at the end of Highway 66, approximately twenty-two miles northwest of the town of St. Francisville, Louisiana (Highway 61).
From St. Francisville: Travel north on Highway 61 for approximately two miles. Shortly after passing the West Feliciana High School (appearing on your right), turn left onto Highway 66 using the turning lane provided. The twenty mile long highway ends at the penitentiary's front gate.
From Baton Rouge: Follow I-110 (Martin Luther King Highway) to Highway 61 North (look for exit sign to Natchez/St. Francisville); this is a turn to the right. Travel approximately twenty-one miles to St. Francisville, and then follow the directions given above from St. Francisville.
From New Orleans: Take I-10 to Baton Rouge. At exit 155-B, turn right onto ramp towards I-110/Business District/Metro Airport. I-110 ends at US Highway 61. Turn right (North) onto US Highway 61. Travel approximately twenty-six miles to Highway 66. Turn left on Highway 66. Highway 66 ends at the gates of Louisiana State Penitentiary.