Rapides Parish Detention Center I

To search for an inmate in the Rapides Parish Detention Center I, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 318-473-6750 for the information you are looking for.

Rapides Parish Detention Center I Inmate Search

Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections maintains a database of jails, prisons, district attorneys and court locations for every parish in the state. 

The Rapides Parish Detention Center I maintains an average of 328 offenders in custody on any given day. The Rapides Parish Detention Center I has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Rapides Parish law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 24,480 offenders.

The following charts of Rapides Parish inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Rapides Parish Corrections Department, the state of Louisiana Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Rapides Parish.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Rapides Parish and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

Paying bail for someone in custody in Rapides Parish

Once someone is booked at Rapides Parish Detention Center I in Alexandria after an arrest, there are several outcomes:

1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 318-473-6750 for bail details.

Bail payments can take several forms.

• The full cash bond is paid at the jail's bonding window or at the clerk of court using cash, a cashier's check or a money order, while many jails add a card option at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond service for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and call the jail at 318-473-6750 with questions.
• A licensed bail bond agent in Rapides Parish can help cover bail.
• Many courts take real estate as security for a bond; the property owner must show clear title plus equity at least equal to the bond, often twice it, backed by a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set the bail gives final approval.

For detailed information about the bail process in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, see the Rapides Parish Detention Center I Bail FAQ.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Rapides Parish Detention Center I? What is the Schedule?

Rapides Parish Detention Center I Inmate Visitation Schedule

700 Murray Street
Alexandria, LA 71301
318-473-6750

• First, you must register an account with Correct Pay, then add Rapides Parish Detention Center I, then your inmate.
• Second, you can choose a time to visit.
• You can also schedule an appointment on the jail visitation kiosk.
• Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
• Inmates will be allowed one 20-minute onsite visit per week.
• The number of visitors is limited to three (any combination of adult/children). Children require special approval.
• There is no charge for the Onsite Video Visit.
• Offsite Video Visits cost $5.70 for 15 minutes, $7.60 for 20 minutes, and $11.40 for 30 minutes.
• All visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 2 weeks in advance.
• CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
• If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.

ON-SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Rapides Parish Detention Center I uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to schedule and visit your inmate via remote video visitation.

You can ‘video visit’ your inmate one of three ways:

• Visit from your home computer.
• Visit from the correctpay VendEngine Kiosk in the jail lobby.
• Visit by using the JailFunds iphone or Android app

Go here to begin the process to schedule a visit.

What is the cost to do remote video visitation?
Paid Remote Visits
Having a remote visit from your Home or app, the cost of each 20-25 minute ‘friends and family remote visit’ will be approximately $7.95 plus tax.
FREE Remote Visits
Visitors can also choose to come to the jail and video chat with an inmate via the JailFunds/VendEngine kiosk in the lobby. The video visit on-site at the jail is FREE.

You can deposit money four different ways:

• Deposit online at correctpay.com
• Deposit at the correctpay VendEngine kiosk in the Rapides Parish Detention Center I lobby.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
• Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

Attorney Visits only!  < (Lawyers, go here)

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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rapides Parish Detention Center I’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-473-6750 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Rapides Parish Detention Center I?

Rapides Parish Detention Center I Inmate Visitation Schedule

700 Murray Street
Alexandria, LA 71301
318-473-6750

• First, you must register an account with Correct Pay, then add Rapides Parish Detention Center I, then your inmate.
• Second, you can choose a time to visit.
• You can also schedule an appointment on the jail visitation kiosk.
• Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
• Inmates will be allowed one 20-minute onsite visit per week.
• The number of visitors is limited to three (any combination of adult/children). Children require special approval.
• There is no charge for the Onsite Video Visit.
• Offsite Video Visits cost $5.70 for 15 minutes, $7.60 for 20 minutes, and $11.40 for 30 minutes.
• All visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 2 weeks in advance.
• CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
• If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.

ON-SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rapides Parish Detention Center I’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-473-6750 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Rapides Parish Detention Center I?

You can deposit money four different ways:

• Deposit at correctpay.com.
• Ask the jail whether it has a Correct Pay lobby kiosk for deposits.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
• Deposit using the iOS or Android app.

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How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Rapides Parish Detention Center I

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Rapides Parish, follow these instructions:

• Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
• 
• Select Louisiana.
• Select Rapides Parish Detention Center I
• Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 318-473-6750 or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link.
• Enter your billing information and send money.
• You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the Rapides Parish Detention Center I.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for Rapides Parish.

For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rapides Parish Detention Center I’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-473-6750 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Rapides Parish Detention Center I?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Rapides Parish Detention Center I?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Rapides Parish follow these instructions:

Rapides Parish Detention Center I uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.

In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:

• Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
• Choose Louisiana.
• Choose Rapides Parish Detention Center I
• Select your Inmate.
• Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
• Fund your account.

NOTE:
1.   You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2.  When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3.  When allowed by Rapides Parish Detention Center I, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

• Adding funds to your account: NCIC's terms cap the fee for an automated payment (web, phone menu or kiosk) at $3.00.
• NCIC shows the current per-minute rate when you set up the account.
• NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Rapides Parish inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rapides Parish Detention Center I’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-473-6750 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Rapides Parish Detention Center I, and what can I send them?

Rapides Parish Detention Center I Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Rapides Parish Detention Center I whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Rapides Parish Detention Center I also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office
Inmate's Full Name
701 Murray Street, Suite 303
Alexandria, LA 71301

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office
Inmate's Full Name
701 Murray Street, Suite 303
Alexandria, LA 71301

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
Ask the Rapides Parish Detention Center I whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Rapides Parish Detention Center I standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Rapides Parish Detention Center I whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office
Inmate's Full Name
701 Murray Street, Suite 303
Alexandria, LA 71301

Rapides Parish Detention Center I Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Rapides Parish Detention Center I there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Rapides Parish Detention Center I:
Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office
Inmate's Full Name
701 Murray Street, Suite 303
Alexandria, LA 71301

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rapides Parish Detention Center I’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-473-6750 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Rapides Parish Detention Center I, and what can I purchase?

Purchasing a Rapides Parish Detention Center I Inmate Commissary

Rapides Parish Detention Center I allows inmates to purchase commissary, which is a jail affiliated store that sells snacks, hygiene products, stationary, clothing and even e-cigs and nicotine pouches (where allowed).

You can buy commissary for an inmate using an online service called Kellwell Commissary. 

These items can be purchased once a week.

This amount you can spend each week is set by the facility. Call 318-473-6750 in order to confirm the amount that cannot be exceeded.

Inmates have access to commissary packages that can be purchased and shipped to the inmate by friends and family.

You can also go to our Inmate Money page for information on how to send money to an inmate.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rapides Parish Detention Center I’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-473-6750 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Rapides Parish Detention Center I using an Online Messaging Service?

Rapides Parish Detention Center I uses the services of jailfunds.com (aka JailFunds) for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.

You can deposit money four different ways:

• Deposit online at correctpay.com.
• Deposit at the VendEngine kiosk in the Rapides Parish Detention Center I lobby.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
• Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

Go directly here to start the process to send a message

Uploading photos to Inmate’s email
Make sure the file size is less than 5MB.
Also make sure your file is a .jpg, .jpeg or .gif.

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How to Send a Secure Email or Text Message to an Inmate in Rapides Parish

To send a secure email message and digital photos to an inmate in Rapides Parish Detention Center I follow these steps:

• Register with correctpay by creating an account.
• 
• Select Louisiana, then select Rapides Parish Detention Center I, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
• NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court... So be careful what you write.
• Uploading photos to Inmate’s email
  Make sure the file size is less than 5MB.
  Also make sure your file is a .jpg, .jpeg or .gif.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Rapides Parish Detention Center I and send them photos, check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Rapides Parish. 
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rapides Parish Detention Center I’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-473-6750 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Rapides Parish Detention Center I have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rapides Parish Detention Center I’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-473-6750 for further assistance.

What are the other City and County Jails in Rapides Parish?

Rapides Parish County Jails

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Rapides Parish?