VISITATION SUSPENDED September 4, 2020 - Out of an abundance of caution, visitation at all state-run prisons remains suspended at this time due to COVID-19. The Department continues to monitor the situation, and will update the public when we are able to resume visitation at Louisiana's state prisons.
Only the governor can grant the commutation of a sentence after a favorable recommendation from the Pardon Board. Learn more and apply for commutation of your sentence below.