Rapides Parish Detention Center II Inmate Bail & Bonds
Rapides Parish Bail and Bond, Alexandria, Louisiana
Bail, bond and release help for Alexandria. The sheriff runs three detention centers.
Detention Center I is downtown at 700 Murray Street, Alexandria, LA 71301 (mail: P.O. Box 1551, Alexandria, LA 71309), phone 318-473-6750.
The sheriff's office line is 318-473-6700. Rapides Parish sits in the middle of the state, with Alexandria and Pineville facing each other across the Red River.
1. What should I do first to learn the bail amount?
Look the person up in our Rapides inmate search. The listing names the center where they are housed. Then ring Detention Center I at 318-473-6750 and ask about the bond for every charge and any hold.
↑ Back to the question list2. Which other jails does the sheriff run?
- Detention Center II: 400 C. John Allison Drive, Alexandria, LA 71303, 318-449-4360. The sheriff's Transitional Work Program shares this address and phone.
- Detention Center III: 7400 Academy Drive, Alexandria, LA 71303, 318-449-4381.
3. When does a judge look at bail?
Louisiana requires that an arrested person appear before a Rapides judge inside 72 hours, not counting weekends or holidays (Article 230.1). Missing that window means release on the person's own word.
↑ Back to the question list4. Which bond kinds are allowed?
- Commercial surety through a licensed bail company
- Property put up by a family member or friend
- An unsecured signature from a third party
- A personal promise from the defendant
- Cash for the whole sum
These come from Article 321. Violent charges rule out the unsecured choices.
↑ Back to the question list5. What payment forms does the court take?
Under Article 326, cash, money orders, and certified or cashier's checks work, as do government bonds. A plain personal check does not.
↑ Back to the question list6. How much is a bail company fee in Rapides?
A company may not charge above 12 percent, and the floor is $120 (R.S. 22:1443). The fee is earned up front and you will not see it again.
↑ Back to the question list7. How do I reach the clerk?
The Rapides Clerk of Court is at 701 Murray Street, Suite 102, Alexandria, LA 71301, with mail to P.O. Box 952, Alexandria, LA 71309-0952. You can call it at 318-473-8153.
↑ Back to the question list8. Do I get cash bail back?
Yes. At the close of the case, provided no hearing was skipped, the clerk pays it back, minus any fees or fines owed. Our money guide explains how to add funds to an inmate's account.
↑ Back to the question list9. What if a hearing is skipped?
Expect the judge to sign a warrant, and the bail company gets notice of forfeiture. Anyone who co-signed can owe the company. Article 312 lets judges weigh past no-shows when setting bail.
↑ Back to the question list10. Can immigration keep someone after bond?
Yes. Act 314 of 2024 requires Louisiana agencies to honor ICE detainers. If release does not happen, search the ICE locator. Federal prosecutions from Rapides go to the Western District's Alexandria division.
↑ Back to the question list11. What about a 17-year-old in Alexandria?
Louisiana treats 17-year-olds as adults for crimes on or after April 19, 2024. Younger children stay in juvenile court.
↑ Back to the question listRapides Parish Detention Center II
Address:
400-B John Allison Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303
Phone:
318-449-4370