How Inmates Are REALLY Transferred to Angola Prison — Inside America’s Largest Prison Farm

This documentary is based only on verified, publicly available information from Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections policy manuals, state legislative audits, federal court filings, civil rights litigation records, historical archives, and reputable journalism (including reporting from outlets such as The Times-Picayune, The Advocate, The New York Times, BBC, and Associated Press).
No details are invented, exaggerated, or dramatized.
Any information not confirmed through documented sources is clearly labeled as unconfirmed or speculated.


00:00 – Introduction: The Hidden Process Behind Angola Transfers
01:12 – What Makes Angola Unique
03:25 – Location, Isolation & Why it Matters
05:18 – The Historical Context Shaping Transfers
07:44 – Why Louisiana Sends Certain Inmates to Angola
09:33 – Who Oversees the Transfer System
11:02 – Angola’s Intake & Diagnostic Infrastructure
12:50 – Why Transfers Are So Highly Regulated
14:10 – How Sentencing Paperwork Starts the Process
16:02 – The Transfer Packet Explained (Verified Documents)
17:35 – DPS&C Classification & Placement Decisions
18:58 – How Parish Jails Hold Inmates During the Waiting Period
20:10 – How Angola Prepares for Incoming Prisoners
21:22 – Medical Clearance & Safety Requirements
22:08 – The 24–48 Hours Before Transfer
23:05 – The Night Before Transport
23:35 – Why the Paper Trail Matters (Legal, Medical, Security)
23:48 – Outro

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