The mission of Louisiana State Penitentiary is to provide for the custody, control, care, and treatment of adjudicated offenders through enforcement of the laws, and management of programs designed to ensure the safety of the public, staff, and offenders, and to further reintegrate offenders into society. We respect the need for public safety and operate our programs and services in a way to ensure a better Louisiana. We respect our employees and understand the challenges inherent in their provision of public service.
We respect the dignity of our offenders and work hard not only to comply with federal, state, and other mandates, but also to provide an environment that will enable them to live a productive life upon release as a means to reduce recidivism. Louisiana State Penitentiary strives to maintain an environment where high ethical standards are expected and performance accountability is a critical element of our success.
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 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.
Francisville exit. Travel approximately twenty-one miles to St. Francisville, and then follow the directions given above from St. I ends at US Highway Turn right North onto US Highway Travel approximately twenty-six miles to Highway Turn left on Highway Highway 66 ends at the gates of Louisiana State Penitentiary. This connection to family and friends allows the offender to make a smooth transition to prison life and helps him adapt to society and family life upon release from custody.
