Rapides Parish Detention Center II

To search for an inmate in the Rapides Parish Detention Center II, 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 318-449-4370 for the information you are looking for.

Rapides Parish Detention Center II 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 II maintains an average of 200 offenders in custody on any given day. The Rapides Parish Detention Center II 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.

How to handle bail after an arrest in Rapides Parish

If someone has been booked at Rapides Parish Detention Center II in Alexandria, their next steps may include:

1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 318-449-4370.

There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.

• The usual way to post a cash bond is to pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk of court by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also offer card payment through a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor for a fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (call 318-449-4370 for the jail).
• Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Rapides Parish.
• Real property bonds are accepted in many courts: an owner may offer land or a home after showing clear title and equity of at least the bond, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves it.

For a full guide to the bail process in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, visit the Rapides Parish Detention Center II Bail Information Page.

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

Rapides Parish Detention Center II in-person Inmate Visitation Schedule

400-B John Allison Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303
318-449-4370

• Offenders housed at Detention Center II will be responsible for notifying family members of exact visitation times and dates for on-site visits. 
• Visits are on Saturday and Sunday mornings and afternoons only. 
• Remote Visitation Schedule (see below) is daily from 6:00AM to 10:00PM, as the inmate's work schedule allows.

City Telecoin Remote Video Visits

• Approved visitors can schedule a video call (visit) with an inmate online using City Telecoin.
• No scheduling needed.

REMOTE INMATE VIDEO CALLS

Inmate Visitation

IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Rapides Parish Detention Center II is conducted by City Tele Coin video.

You can visit your inmate at the jail, or from your own device or computer at home.

The Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office provides a video kiosk in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office free of charge.

Visitation is limited to 10 minutes per visitor per day. Visitors must call ahead and follow ALL visitation guidelines.

If not coming to the Sheriff's Office, you may visit with an inmate using City Tele Coin fom home.

Video visitations are monitored and visitors MUST follow visitor guidelines. Visitors that are found to violate these guidelines, will have their visitation privileges suspended.

All Video Visitation services are provided by City Tele Coin.

To register for a direct pay account visit www.CityTeleCoin.com.

After your account has been created you can download the City Tele Coin app from iTunes or Google Play.

To video chat and send emails using the app or the City Tele Coin website, select Rapides Parish Jail to set up a remote account for the inmate.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rapides Parish Detention Center II’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-449-4370 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 II?

Rapides Parish Detention Center II in-person Inmate Visitation Schedule

400-B John Allison Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303
318-449-4370

• Offenders housed at Detention Center II will be responsible for notifying family members of exact visitation times and dates for on-site visits. 
• Visits are on Saturday and Sunday mornings and afternoons only. 
• Remote Visitation Schedule (see below) is daily from 6:00AM to 10:00PM, as the inmate's work schedule allows.

City Telecoin Remote Video Visits

• Approved visitors can schedule a video call (visit) with an inmate online using City Telecoin.
• No scheduling needed.

REMOTE INMATE VIDEO CALLS

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rapides Parish Detention Center II’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-449-4370 for further assistance.

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

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

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

• Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
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• Select Louisiana.
• Select Rapides Parish Detention Center II
• Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 318-449-4370 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 II.  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 II’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-449-4370 for further assistance.

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

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in Rapides Parish

To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Rapides Parish Detention Center II inmate, follow the instructions below:

• Register and create an account with City Tele Coin.
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• City Tele Coin Phone Services include prepaid accounts that let your inmate in Rapides Parish Detention Center II call you and others.
• You can also send and receive secure messages with your inmate.
• This is a fee-based service. Check current call rates with City Tele Coin before you add money.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Rapides Parish, visit our full page guide. 

NOTE: Calls may be recorded or monitored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rapides Parish Detention Center II’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-449-4370 for further assistance.

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

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Rapides Parish Detention Center II 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 II:
Rapides Parish Detention Center II
400 B John Allison Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303

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 II’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-449-4370 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rapides Parish Detention Center II’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-449-4370 for further assistance.

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

Rapides Parish Detention Center II contracts with City Telecoin for phone and remote video visitation, and has added secure messaging, a form of delayed email.

City Telecoin also has a secure messaging service that allows you and your inmate to send and receive messages electronically (after being read by the jail).

How to Have Remote Video Visits and Email Communication with an Inmate in Rapides Parish

To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Rapides Parish Detention Center II inmate, follow the instructions below:

• Register and create an account with City Tele Coin.
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• City Tele Coin has excellent quality video visits between your home device and a video terminal in the inmate's housing area.
• You can also send and receive secure messages and use them to make and receive phone calls with your Rapides Parish inmate.
• This is a fee based service.
• For more information, you can call City Telecoin from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM CST by dialing 318-746-1114, or email them: onlinesupport@citytelecoin.com.
• Visit Inmate 'at the jail' information.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Rapides Parish, visit our full page guide. 

NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rapides Parish Detention Center II’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-449-4370 for further assistance.

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

Rapides Parish Detention Center II now offers City Tele Coin Tablets to their inmates.

City Tele Coin is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented or used on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

• Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

• By phone - 318-746-1114
• By email - onlinesupport@citytelecoin.com

Rapides Parish Detention Center II now offers City Tele Coin Tablets to their inmates.

City Tele Coin is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

Ask City Tele Coin whether tablets at this jail are rented by the month. The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for activities such as:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

• Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
• Ask City Tele Coin how tablet use is billed.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Ask City Tele Coin whether, and how soon, the inmate gets a tablet after you pay.

Questions:

• By phone - 318-746-1114
• By email - onlinesupport@citytelecoin.com

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rapides Parish Detention Center II’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-449-4370 for further assistance.

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