Raymond Laborde Correctional Center

The **Raymond Laborde Correctional Center (RLCC)**, located in Cottonport, Louisiana, is a medium-security facility operated by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Originally established in 1989 and formerly known as the Avoyelles Correctional Center, the facility was renamed in 2017 to honor the late Raymond “LaBorde,” a dedicated Louisiana state representative who was instrumental in the institution's creation and development. The prison is designed to house a significant population of adult male offenders, providing a range of security levels and housing units that support the state’s correctional infrastructure.

Beyond its primary role in incarceration, the facility emphasizes rehabilitative programming aimed at reducing recidivism and preparing inmates for eventual reentry into society. RLCC offers various opportunities for self-improvement, including educational courses, vocational training, and work programs that allow inmates to gain practical skills in areas such as maintenance, agriculture, and general labor. By balancing rigorous security protocols with structured programming, the center functions as a critical component of the Louisiana penal system, tasked with maintaining public safety while managing the custody and behavioral development of its incarcerated population.