RIDOC Intake Service Center

RIDOC Intake Service Center Information

The RIDOC Intake Service Center is a 1148 bed jail in the city of Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 401-414-2871, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 401-414-2871

Physical Address:
18 Slate Hill Road
Cranston, RI 02920

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
RIDOC Intake Center
P.O. Box 8249
Cranston, RI 02920

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
RIDOC Intake Center
P.O. Box 8249
Cranston, RI 02920

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the RIDOC Intake Service Center?

To search for an inmate in the RIDOC Intake Service Center, 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 401-414-2871 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up any Criminal Court Case in Providence County or any county in the state of Rhode Island. There is also a Public Portal for additional Case Information, Hearings and Making Payments online for criminal cases.

RIDOC Intake Service Center Inmate Search

The RIDOC Intake Service Center maintains an average of 1148 offenders in custody on any given day. The RIDOC Intake Service Center 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 Providence County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 27,160 offenders.

The following charts of Providence County 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 Providence County Corrections Department, the state of Rhode Island Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Providence County.

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 Providence County 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.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Providence County and Rhode Island state prisons, click the button below.
Providence County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Providence County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 4/17/2024

Race Inmates % Total
White 164 15.95%
Black 205 19.94%
Hispanic or Latino 545 53.02%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 18 1.75%
Asian 51 4.96%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 17 1.65%
Other 28 2.72%
Total 1,028 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Providence County Sheriff’s Department, Rhode Island Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Providence County Inmate Criminal Charges - 4/17/2024

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 317 30.84%
Felony (2rd Degree) 148 14.40%
Felony (1st Degree) 109 10.60%
State Jail Felony 99 9.63%
Felony (Uncategorized) 205 19.94%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 150 14.59%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Providence County Sheriff’s Department, Rhode Island Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Providence County Inmate Sex - 4/17/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 920 89.49%
Female 108 10.51%
Total 1,028 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Providence County Sheriff’s Department, Rhode Island Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Providence County Inmate Age - 4/17/2024

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 6 0.58%
18-20 62 6.03%
21-24 130 12.65%
25-30 182 17.70%
31-35 192 18.68%
36-40 144 14.01%
41-45 89 8.66%
46-50 81 7.88%
51-55 60 5.84%
56-60 55 5.35%
61-65 17 1.65%
66-75 10 0.97%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 1,028 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Providence County Sheriff’s Department, Rhode Island Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the RIDOC Intake Service Center

The RIDOC Intake Service Center, also known as the Anthony P. Travisono Intake Service Center is a maximum security facility which serves as Rhode Island's only 'jail', not to be cofused with 'prison', for male offenders. The state of Rhode Island has what is known as a unified system, meaning that they incorporate the jail and state prison into one department.

The RIDOC Intake Service Center has an operational capacity of 1,120 beds, with a rated capacity of 1,148. In theory they could house many more. The first phase, the South Wing, was built in 1982, expanded ten years later with the construction of another wing known as the 'North Wing', and then in 1995 was completely renovated. 

Inmates housed at the RIDOC Intake Service Center are either pretrial detainees, newly sentenced inmates who are awaiting classification to other facilities, and sentenced but in protective custody because they are under some type of threat from other inmates. The Intake Center books about 40 inmates every day, who stay an average of 3-4 weeks each. Every day at least 120 of the inmates have a court hearing; arraignment, trial, sentencing, etc., and about 7 inmates a day are transferred to other prisons within the state.

The RIDOC Intake Service Center is located at 18 Slate Hill Road in Cranston, Rhode Island 02920. You can reach them 24 hours a day by calling 401-414-2871

The Inmate Mailing address is:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
RIDOC Intake Center
P.O. Box 8249
Cranston, RI 02920

You can use the official Rhode Island Department of Corrections Inmate Search to look up any inmate in the Intake Center or any of the state institutions where prisoners are eventually committed.  The Inmate Search provides charges, bail, case numbers and other personal identifying information, but does not provide mugshots to the general public.

Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly. Friends and family of inmates in the RIDOC Intake Service Center can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home, every afternoon and evening except for Mondays. Friends and family can also send them money, buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.

All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below.  If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 401-414-2871.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the RIDOC Intake Service Center?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the RIDOC Intake Service Center, call the jail’s booking line at 401-414-2871.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

RIDOC Intake Service Center Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Providence County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Providence County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the RIDOC Intake Service Center?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Providence County and other Rhode Island and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the RIDOC Intake Service Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the RIDOC Intake Service Center Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the RIDOC Intake Service Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

To look up an arrestee's bail who is incarcerated in the RIDOC Intake Service Center, use the Inmate Search page
By entering the inmate's name, you will be able to see their criminal charges and bail amount.

You can either pay the bond (typically 10% of the bail amount) or have a bailbondsman do it, who will also charge an additional fee.
For questions about a specific inmate's bail, call 401-414-2871.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the RIDOC Intake Service Center? What is the Schedule?

RIDOC Intake Service Center in-person Inmate Visitation

18 Slate Hill Road
Cranston, RI 02920
401-414-2871

  • Every month a new in-person Visitation Schedule is posted. You can find in on the RIDOC Facebook page.
  • Both awaiting trial and sentenced inmates may see visitors.
  • Sentenced inmates are allowed nine (9) names on their visitors' list. These nine people may visit the inmate and deposit money into the inmate's ACI account.
  • An additional two (2) names may be added to a sentenced inmate's visitors' list ONLY for the purpose of depositing money into his/her ACI account. These additional two (2) people may NOT visit.
  • You may bring up to ten ($10) dollars in change in a clear plastic bag which you may use for the vending machines.
  • Only those inmates in Minimum Security/Work Release may receive food from a visitor; you may NOT give an inmate anything to drink. 
  • The number of visits an inmate may have (and the schedule) is decided each month. It is subject to change.


RIDOC Intake Service Center Remote Video Visitation Schedule

  • You must first register and then schedule your visit with Securus.
  • Visits are 20 minutes long and cost $5.00 each visit.
  • It is possible to have as many as three video visits per week. This is subject to change.
  • Schedule at least 24 hours in advance.
  • The Dress Code is in effect for video visits... dress as if you are visiting someone's grandmother for the first time.
DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 1:15 PM - 1:35 PM
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM
2:05 PM - 2:45 PM
3:15 PM - 3:35 PM
3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
4:05 PM - 4:25 PM
5:45 PM - 6:05 PM
6:10 PM - 6:30 PM
6:35 PM - 6:55 PM
7:15 PM - 7:35 PM
7:40 PM - 8:00 PM
8:05 PM - 8:25 PM
MONDAY No Video Sessions
TUESDAY 1:15 PM - 1:35 PM
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM
2:05 PM - 2:45 PM
3:15 PM - 3:35 PM
3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
4:05 PM - 4:25 PM
5:45 PM - 6:05 PM
6:10 PM - 6:30 PM
6:35 PM - 6:55 PM
7:15 PM - 7:35 PM
7:40 PM - 8:00 PM
8:05 PM - 8:25 PM
WEDNESDAY 1:15 PM - 1:35 PM
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM
2:05 PM - 2:45 PM
3:15 PM - 3:35 PM
3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
4:05 PM - 4:25 PM
5:45 PM - 6:05 PM
6:10 PM - 6:30 PM
6:35 PM - 6:55 PM
7:15 PM - 7:35 PM
7:40 PM - 8:00 PM
8:05 PM - 8:25 PM
THURSDAY 1:15 PM - 1:35 PM
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM
2:05 PM - 2:45 PM
3:15 PM - 3:35 PM
3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
4:05 PM - 4:25 PM
5:45 PM - 6:05 PM
6:10 PM - 6:30 PM
6:35 PM - 6:55 PM
7:15 PM - 7:35 PM
7:40 PM - 8:00 PM
8:05 PM - 8:25 PM
FRIDAY 1:15 PM - 1:35 PM
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM
2:05 PM - 2:45 PM
3:15 PM - 3:35 PM
3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
4:05 PM - 4:25 PM
5:45 PM - 6:05 PM
6:10 PM - 6:30 PM
6:35 PM - 6:55 PM
7:15 PM - 7:35 PM
7:40 PM - 8:00 PM
8:05 PM - 8:25 PM
SATURDAY 1:15 PM - 1:35 PM
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM
2:05 PM - 2:45 PM
3:15 PM - 3:35 PM
3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
4:05 PM - 4:25 PM
5:45 PM - 6:05 PM
6:10 PM - 6:30 PM
6:35 PM - 6:55 PM
7:15 PM - 7:35 PM
7:40 PM - 8:00 PM
8:05 PM - 8:25 PM

RIDOC Intake Service Center uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 



Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that RIDOC Intake Service Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
RIDOC Intake Service Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about RIDOC Intake Service Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 401-414-2871 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the RIDOC Intake Service Center?

RIDOC Intake Service Center Remote Video Visitation Schedule

  • You must first register and then schedule your visit with Securus.
  • Visits are 20 minutes long and cost $5.00 each visit.
  • It is possible to have as many as three video visits per week. This is subject to change.
  • Schedule at least 24 hours in advance.
  • The Dress Code is in effect for video visits... dress as if you are visiting someone's grandmother for the first time.
DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 1:15 PM - 1:35 PM
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM
2:05 PM - 2:45 PM
3:15 PM - 3:35 PM
3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
4:05 PM - 4:25 PM
5:45 PM - 6:05 PM
6:10 PM - 6:30 PM
6:35 PM - 6:55 PM
7:15 PM - 7:35 PM
7:40 PM - 8:00 PM
8:05 PM - 8:25 PM
MONDAY No Video Sessions
TUESDAY 1:15 PM - 1:35 PM
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM
2:05 PM - 2:45 PM
3:15 PM - 3:35 PM
3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
4:05 PM - 4:25 PM
5:45 PM - 6:05 PM
6:10 PM - 6:30 PM
6:35 PM - 6:55 PM
7:15 PM - 7:35 PM
7:40 PM - 8:00 PM
8:05 PM - 8:25 PM
WEDNESDAY 1:15 PM - 1:35 PM
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM
2:05 PM - 2:45 PM
3:15 PM - 3:35 PM
3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
4:05 PM - 4:25 PM
5:45 PM - 6:05 PM
6:10 PM - 6:30 PM
6:35 PM - 6:55 PM
7:15 PM - 7:35 PM
7:40 PM - 8:00 PM
8:05 PM - 8:25 PM
THURSDAY 1:15 PM - 1:35 PM
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM
2:05 PM - 2:45 PM
3:15 PM - 3:35 PM
3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
4:05 PM - 4:25 PM
5:45 PM - 6:05 PM
6:10 PM - 6:30 PM
6:35 PM - 6:55 PM
7:15 PM - 7:35 PM
7:40 PM - 8:00 PM
8:05 PM - 8:25 PM
FRIDAY 1:15 PM - 1:35 PM
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM
2:05 PM - 2:45 PM
3:15 PM - 3:35 PM
3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
4:05 PM - 4:25 PM
5:45 PM - 6:05 PM
6:10 PM - 6:30 PM
6:35 PM - 6:55 PM
7:15 PM - 7:35 PM
7:40 PM - 8:00 PM
8:05 PM - 8:25 PM
SATURDAY 1:15 PM - 1:35 PM
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM
2:05 PM - 2:45 PM
3:15 PM - 3:35 PM
3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
4:05 PM - 4:25 PM
5:45 PM - 6:05 PM
6:10 PM - 6:30 PM
6:35 PM - 6:55 PM
7:15 PM - 7:35 PM
7:40 PM - 8:00 PM
8:05 PM - 8:25 PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about RIDOC Intake Service Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 401-414-2871 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the RIDOC Intake Service Center?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at RIDOC Intake Service Center, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.

Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email[email protected]
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Providence County

To send commissary money to an inmate in RIDOC Intake Service Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Rhode Island, then select RIDOC Intake Service Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for RIDOC Intake Service Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about RIDOC Intake Service Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 401-414-2871 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the RIDOC Intake Service Center?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from RIDOC Intake Service Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Providence County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Providence County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about RIDOC Intake Service Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 401-414-2871 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the RIDOC Intake Service Center, and what can I send them?

RIDOC Intake Service Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The RIDOC Intake Service Center allows inmates to receive white, pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. 

Envelopes
The RIDOC Intake Service Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. They must be white.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
RIDOC Intake Center
P.O. Box 8249
Cranston, RI 02920


Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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
The RIDOC Intake Service Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the RIDOC Intake Service Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All mail, newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
RIDOC Intake Center
P.O. Box 8249
Cranston, RI 02920

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about RIDOC Intake Service Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 401-414-2871 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the RIDOC Intake Service Center, and what can I purchase?

RIDOC Intake Service Center contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Rhode Island.
3. Select RIDOC Intake Service Center.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at [email protected].
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by RIDOC Intake Service Center staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the RIDOC Intake Service Center's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.


*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Providence County

To send commissary money to an inmate in RIDOC Intake Service Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Rhode Island, then select RIDOC Intake Service Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for RIDOC Intake Service Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about RIDOC Intake Service Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 401-414-2871 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the RIDOC Intake Service Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about RIDOC Intake Service Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 401-414-2871 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the RIDOC Intake Service Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

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Other Jails in Providence County

What are the other City and County Jails in Providence County?

Providence County County Jails
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Other Jails Nearby

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US State Prison Population Demographics

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/17/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 973,343 93.26%
Female 70,362 6.74%
Total 1,043,705 100.0%

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/17/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 327,300 35.27%
Black 345,500 37.23%
Hispanic 226,800 24.44%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15,900 1.71%
Asian 12,500 1.35%
Total 928,000 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/17/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 622,200 95.46%
Female 31,700 4.86%
Total 653,900 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/17/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 178,600 29.23%
Black 234,500 38.38%
Hispanic 179,500 29.38%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9,600 1.57%
Asian 8,800 1.44%
Total 611,000 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/17/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 147,500 93.95%
Female 10,000 6.37%
Total 157,500 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/17/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,600 26.04%
Black 63,000 43.63%
Hispanic 39,100 27.08%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,300 1.59%
Asian 2,400 1.66%
Total 144,400 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/17/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 16,000 86.02%
Female 2,600 13.98%
Total 18,600 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/17/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 5,400 43.90%
Black 3,600 29.27%
Hispanic 2,900 23.58%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.63%
Asian 200 1.63%
Total 12,300 100.0%

Violent Rape & Sexual Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/17/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 159,800 98.95%
Female 2,200 1.36%
Total 162,000 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/17/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 125,800 96.18%
Female 5,400 4.13%
Total 131,200 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/17/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 18.64%
Black 66,800 56.85%
Hispanic 26,500 22.55%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,200 1.02%
Asian 1,100 0.94%
Total 117,500 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/17/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 137,000 94.74%
Female 8,100 5.60%
Total 145,100 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/17/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,500 23.28%
Black 53,300 33.09%
Hispanic 65,300 40.53%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,800 1.74%
Asian 2,200 1.37%
Total 161,100 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/17/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 36,100 91.86%
Female 3,300 8.40%
Total 39,400 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/17/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 12,200 32.45%
Black 14,200 37.77%
Hispanic 9,700 25.80%
American Indian / Alaska Native 800 2.13%
Asian 700 1.86%
Total 37,600 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/17/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 127,900 90.64%
Female 13,600 9.64%
Total 141,500 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/17/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 60,500 50.46%
Black 37,800 31.53%
Hispanic 18,100 15.10%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,100 1.75%
Asian 1,400 1.17%
Total 119,900 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/17/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 75,900 95.11%
Female 4,200 5.26%
Total 80,100 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/17/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 30,500 44.40%
Black 24,200 35.23%
Hispanic 12,300 17.90%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,100 1.60%
Asian 600 0.87%
Total 68,700 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/17/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 22,300 84.47%
Female 4,200 15.91%
Total 26,500 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/17/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 13,800 58.97%
Black 6,800 29.06%
Hispanic 2,200 9.40%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 1.28%
Asian 300 1.28%
Total 23,400 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/17/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,400 91.43%
Female 600 8.57%
Total 7,000 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/17/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,500 48.08%
Black 1,500 28.85%
Hispanic 1,000 19.23%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.92%
Asian 100 1.92%
Total 5,200 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/17/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 9,800 75.97%
Female 3,200 24.81%
Total 13,000 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/17/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,900 63.30%
Black 2,600 23.85%
Hispanic 900 8.26%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 2.75%
Asian 200 1.83%
Total 10,900 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/17/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,600 90.67%
Female 1,400 9.33%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/17/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 6,700 58.26%
Black 2,700 23.48%
Hispanic 1,700 14.78%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.74%
Asian 200 1.74%
Total 11,500 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/17/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 114,600 87.08%
Female 17,400 13.22%
Total 132,000 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/17/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 49,500 47.50%
Black 37,300 35.80%
Hispanic 14,600 14.01%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,700 1.63%
Asian 1,100 1.06%
Total 104,200 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/17/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 28,500 84.57%
Female 5,300 15.73%
Total 33,800 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/17/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 14,800 56.27%
Black 7,900 30.04%
Hispanic 3,000 11.41%
American Indian / Alaska Native 400 1.52%
Asian 200 0.76%
Total 26,300 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/17/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 86,100 88.04%
Female 12,000 12.27%
Total 98,100 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/17/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 34,700 44.54%
Black 29,400 37.74%
Hispanic 11,600 14.89%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 1.67%
Asian 900 1.16%
Total 77,900 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/17/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 102,500 93.95%
Female 6,900 6.32%
Total 109,400 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/17/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 35,900 40.84%
Black 34,500 39.25%
Hispanic 13,800 15.70%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,500 2.84%
Asian 1,200 1.37%
Total 87,900 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/17/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 37,800 97.93%
Female 900 2.33%
Total 38,700 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/17/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 7,200 22.86%
Black 16,900 53.65%
Hispanic 6,500 20.63%
American Indian / Alaska Native 500 1.59%
Asian 400 1.27%
Total 31,500 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/17/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,400 89.33%
Female 1,600 10.67%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/17/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,800 59.65%
Black 2,000 17.54%
Hispanic 1,800 15.79%
American Indian / Alaska Native 700 6.14%
Asian 100 0.88%
Total 11,400 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/17/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 51,200 92.25%
Female 4,400 7.93%
Total 55,600 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/17/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 48.45%
Black 15,700 34.73%
Hispanic 5,600 12.39%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 2.88%
Asian 700 1.55%
Total 45,200 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/17/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,100 89.71%
Female 800 11.76%
Total 6,900 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/17/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,700 52.94%
Black 1,500 29.41%
Hispanic 700 13.73%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.96%
Asian 100 1.96%
Total 5,100 100.0%
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This facility, known as "RIDOC Intake Service Center" is also known as Providence County Jail - RIDOC, Providence County Jail - RIDOC , Providence County Jail - RIDOC , Rhode Island, Providence.