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Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women

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Background

Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women (LCIW) is the state's only female correctional facility operated by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Elayn Hunt Correctional Center is immediately west of LCIW. Its history dates back to the 1880s, when women convicted of felonies were sentenced to hard labor at a women’s camp within the Louisiana State Penitentiary (LSP). Over time, the institution has evolved, expanding rehabilitation opportunities while remaining committed to its core mission of public safety.

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Capacity

Current population

Occupancy

Year opened

1961

Operational

Facility profile

Operator

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections

Population held

Mixed/unknown

Opened

1961

Region

LA

Security level

Death-row facility

No

Conditions

No conditions summary available yet.

Visiting

No visiting information available.

Mailing

No mailing information available.

Practical info

Contact the operator's website for inmate-specific procedures.

Known issues

No major issues documented in our database.

Contact & address

7205 Highway 74, St. Gabriel 70776

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Data completeness

38%

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