Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana Prison Enterprises

The following groups and individuals are eligible to purchase from Prison Enterprises:

• Non-profit groups – including churches, fraternal organizations, parochial schools or 501(c)(3) organizations.
• Tax-supported institutions and government subdivisions, including state, parish and city agencies, and school districts. 

PE is not allowed to sell inmate manufactured goods outside the state of Louisiana, except to certain governmental agencies.

If you are eligible to purchase from PE, you can submit an agency purchase order, fax, or email.  If you prefer, you can contact your sales representative to submit an order.

Questions concerning billing can be directed to our accounting department, Milissa.Ross@la.gov (225) 342-1063 or Paul.Amos@la.gov  (225)342-5656

PE understands how important your order delivery date is to you. 

Therefore, we offer several options for you to find out the status of your order.

• Call our sales desk at (225) 342-1062. 
• Contact your sales representative.

We offer several ways for you to receive more information about our products or services. 

• Call our sales desk at (800) 256-9646. 
• Email our sales desk at DOC_PE_Sales@DOC.La.Gov
• Contact your sales representative.

Prison Enterprises trains inmates at several facilities in Louisiana. These inmates manufacture all of the products PE sells.

The majority of PE products are made to order. Therefore, delivery times depend on several factors, including product complexity, pending plant orders, and our delivery schedule. General delivery times are as follows:

• Office Seating: 45 Days
• Wood Furniture & Restoration: 60 Days
• Cleaning Solutions: 15 Days
• Screen Printing & Signs: 20 Days
• Embroidery: 45 Days
• Metal Product Manufacturing: 60 Days
• Mattresses & Janitorial Supplies: 30 Days
• Clothing Production: 45 Days
• Uniforms: 60 Days

Metal Fabrication: Please call Toll-free: 888.399.6633 or Local: 225.342.6633 for current delivery estimate

Please contact your sales representative or the sales desk (800) 256-9646 if you need more information.

PE does not charge shipping on orders.

We encourage you to see first-hand the quality products that PE produces. We have a large variety of products on display in our showroom. If necessary, our sales staff may also be able to bring a standard product sample to you. 

For repairs, please call your sales representative, or contact costumer service at (225)342-5125.

Prison Enterprises is a self-supporting division of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Revenue from the sale of products pays for all costs of operation – including  salaries, inmate wages, raw materials, and equipment. No tax dollars are directly appropriated by the legislature.