The Calcasieu Parish Work Release Facility, also known as the Lake Charles Detention Center, is located in Lake Charles. Louisiana.

Inmates receive three meals a day, which are approved by a dietician.

The jail is divided into “pods,” each of which includes individual cells (2-3 inmates per cell), sitting areas, and an outside recreation court where inmates can play basketball or work out.

Calcasieu Parish Work Release Facility is a medium to a maximum-security facility. Each year this facility has around 2400 bookings, with a daily average of 120 inmates and around 30 staff. Offenses range from minor misdemeanors to major felonies.

Inmates are allowed one hour of recreation time a day. Inmates also receive education programs and a TV in the sitting area. This jail also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Operated by the Calcasieu Parish County Sheriff’s Office, the Calcasieu Parish Work Release Facility houses male and female inmates who are awaiting trial or sentencing. Most of the sentenced inmates are there for less than two years.

The goal of the Calcasieu Parish Work Release Facility is to have all of their staff members meet and exceed the standards that the Administrative Codes, Louisiana State Statutes, and the United State Constitution set forth.  All staff members will go through rigorous training to meet every procedure and policy to ensure the safety of both the other staff members and the community.

Calcasieu Parish Work Release Facility Sheriff's Office

Inmate Mailing Address

Inmate Name, ID, Housing #
Calcasieu Parish Work Release Facility
5410 East Broad Street, Lake Charles, LA, 70615

Calcasieu Parish Work Release Facility Prison Information