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New Visitation Schedule for Parish Jail

AMITE, LA – (August 3, 2017) - Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards is announcing a change in visitation days for inmates in the Tangipahoa Parish Jail.

Effective Saturday August 19, 2017, visitation for jail inmates will be as follows:

Saturday’s, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Sunday’s, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

All persons coming to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail to visit a an inmate must have and present a valid government issued photo driver license or photo identification card.

Visitation for jail inmates is a privilege of the inmate, and it may be suspended or revoked for disciplinary or security reasons without any prior advance notification given. All visitors are considered guests and will be expected to abide by all policies and operational procedures when visiting jail inmates.

Anyone having questions about this change may contact the Tangipahoa Parish Jail at 985-748-3387.

As a reminder, the Introduction of Contraband into a penal facility is a violation of Louisiana State Statute RS 14:402, which is a felony. Violators will be prosecuted.