Orleans Parish Transitional Workforce Center

County Work Release

Last Updated: February 16, 2025
Address
225 S Broad St, New Orleans, LA 70119
County
Orleans Parish
Phone
504-827-8520
Fax
504-827-6709

Orleans TWC is for County Work Release offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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You can support your loved ones at Orleans TWC on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 504-827-8520.

When a family member or friend is in Orleans TWC, understanding the system can be confusing. This page is here to help you navigate through it all. Whether it's questions about visitation, mail, or educational opportunities, we've got you covered. Explore the information provided to better support your loved one during their time in county jail work release.

In prison systems, work release programs provide trusted or closely monitored prisoners with the chance to work outside the facility, returning after their shift. At the Orleans Parish Transitional Workforce Center, inmates exhibiting good behavior are afforded access to recreational activities during the day.

The program offers varying degrees of freedom, allowing participants to work during the week and return home, serving their sentences on weekends. Depending on the program's terms, inmates may reside in a halfway house or be placed under home confinement when not working. As they approach the end of their terms, participants may transition to reintegration programs, with potential offers of full-time employment upon release.

The benefits of work release program initiatives are well-documented, including increased employment opportunities post-release, accelerated job acquisition, higher post-release earnings, and reduced recidivism rates among participants. Orleans TWC remains committed to equipping inmates with the skills and opportunities necessary for successful reentry into society.

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To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Louisiana. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Orleans Parish Transitional Workforce Center.

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Visitation Information

General - Visitors may visit only once per week and only once on the day of visitation

Dress Code:

  • The wearing of suggestive, revealing, or otherwise inappropriate attire is strictly prohibited.
  • The wearing of clothing that potentially or partially conceals the identity of a person is strictly prohibited.

Prohibited attire includes:

  • Halter tops, half shirts, and or tube tops.
  • See-thru (transparent) or spaghetti strap-type garments.
  • Skirts, pants, or shorts above mid-thigh (hem length).
  • Tight-fitting clothing that reveals body contour.
  • Clothing that exposes the midriff area, significant portions of the torso or shoulders, extremely low cut shirts of any type.
  • Torn/ripped clothing that exposes underwear or private areas of the body. Articles of underwear shall not be visible at any time.
  • Tight-fitting Spandex clothing of any type (i.e. shirts, pants, jogging attire).
  • Headwear of any type (i.e. caps, hats, hoodies).
  • Any other clothing that is otherwise clearly inappropriate as determined by OPSO staff.

General Visiting Regulations:

  • Inmates are allowed up to three visitors with active status on their visitation list.
  • Parents must keep their children with them at all times. Parents who are unwilling or unable to control their children will be asked to leave. There will be no exceptions.
  • NO cameras, video equipment, or cell phones are allowed past the metal detectors or in the visiting room.
  • No food or drink may be brought into the facility, other than a bottle for a small child.
  • OPSO is a non-smoking facility. Tobacco products, matches, and lighters are not allowed past the metal detectors or in the visiting room.
  • Valid, unexpired photo I.D. is required.
  • The dress code requirements must be met by all visitors at all times.
  • No one who appears to be intoxicated or under the influence of drugs will be allowed to visit or enter the facility lobby.
  • Use of obscene language or disorderly behavior as determined by OPSO staff members will not be permitted..

Adhere To Visiting Regulations:

Visitors are expected to adhere to all visiting regulations established by the institution. Any violation of visiting regulations or act which jeopardize the safe and orderly operation of the facility may result in the denial of current and future visiting privileges and/or criminal prosecution. A visitor’s visiting privileges may be suspended for a designated or indefinite period at the discretion of the Warden or designee. Upon expiration of the suspension, the visitor may reapply for visiting privileges in writing to the Warden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Orleans Parish Transitional Workforce Center - FAQs

A County Work Release is a detention facility that primarily houses inmates serving short-term sentences, often for misdemeanor offenses. Unlike traditional jails, workhouses emphasize labor programs, rehabilitation, and reintegration opportunities, allowing inmates to contribute to the community while serving their sentence. These facilities may offer work release programs, vocational training, and educational services to reduce recidivism and prepare inmates for life after incarceration.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is a County Workhouse?
    A County Workhouse is a correctional facility that primarily houses inmates serving short-term sentences, often incorporating work programs, job training, and rehabilitation efforts to prepare them for reintegration into society.

  2. How is a County Workhouse different from a county jail?
    Unlike a jail, which primarily holds pretrial detainees and individuals serving various sentence lengths, a workhouse focuses on sentenced inmates, often with structured work or vocational programs to promote productivity and rehabilitation.

  3. Who is eligible to be housed in a County Workhouse?
    Typically, inmates serving misdemeanor sentences, low-level felony offenders, or those participating in work release programs are housed in workhouses. Eligibility is determined by the courts and facility administrators.

  4. What types of work programs are available in a County Work Release?
    Work programs may include facility maintenance, community service, agricultural work, road cleanup crews, laundry services, or vocational training in trades like carpentry, culinary arts, and landscaping.

  5. Can inmates leave the facility for work release?
    Yes, many County Workhouses offer work release programs, allowing approved inmates to maintain outside employment while returning to the facility when not working.

  6. How does an inmate qualify for work release?
    Eligibility is based on factors such as sentence length, behavior, risk level, and court approval. Participants must maintain employment and comply with program rules.

  7. Are inmates paid for their work?
    Inmates in work release programs earn wages from their employers, with a portion allocated for room and board, court fines, restitution, and other financial obligations. Inmates assigned to in-house work crews typically do not receive wages.

  8. Do County Workhouses provide rehabilitation programs?
    Yes, many workhouses offer substance abuse counseling, educational programs, GED preparation, job training, and life skills courses to reduce recidivism and improve post-release outcomes.

  9. How long can someone be sentenced to a County Workhouse?
    Sentence lengths vary by jurisdiction, but most workhouses house inmates serving less than one year, often for misdemeanors or low-level felony offenses.

  10. Can inmates have visitors at a County Workhouse?
    Yes, most workhouses allow visitation, but policies vary by facility. Visitation schedules, approval requirements, and rules must be followed.

  11. Are inmates allowed phone calls or mail?
    Inmates can send and receive mail, and most facilities provide access to phone services, often requiring prepaid accounts or collect calls.

  12. What happens if an inmate violates workhouse rules?
    Rule violations can result in loss of privileges, removal from work release, extended sentence time, or transfer to a stricter correctional facility.

  13. Are County Workhouses minimum-security facilities?
    Most workhouses operate as minimum or low-security facilities, housing non-violent offenders and those eligible for community-based programs.

  14. What happens after an inmate completes their sentence at a County Workhouse?
    Upon release, inmates may receive assistance with job placement, housing referrals, and reentry support services to help them transition back into the community.

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