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, and a database of most wanted criminals for Providence County, neighboring counties and the state of Rhode Island.

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

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.

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.

In addition to normal at-the-jail visits, 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

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.

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

RIDOC Intake Service Center Inmate Money Deposits
401-462-2670

In addition to friends and families of inmates being able to deposit money by phone, online or at the facility lobby Kiosk, and order them a care package to be delivered directly by SecurePak, certain people can also send money to an inmate by USPS mail, or drop money off at the Accounting Window at the jail.

• The depositor must be on the inmate's visiting list in order to deposit funds into his/her account; however, a 30-day grace period is given to allow the inmate to put people on his list, during which time anyone can deposit funds.
• Inmates are allowed two "money purposes only" names on their visitor list on top of the allowable nine authorized visitors. These are intended for out-of-state family and friends who must pass a background check to be authorized to make deposits but are not able to visit.
• To drop the money off at the facility, see address below:
  18 Slate Hill Road
  Cranston, RI 02920
• The window hours are as follows:
  Monday thru Friday (closed State Holidays)
  9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
• The check /money order should be payable to 'RI Department of Corrections' with inmate's name and ID# on the memo line. 
  Address it to:
  RI Department of Corrections
  Inmate Accounts Office
  51 West Road, Bldg. 138
  Cranston, RI 02920
• If you have any questions, call the Accounting Office at 401-462-2670.

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.

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.

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 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 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

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

RIDOC Intake Service Center Inmate Money Deposits
401-462-2670

In addition to friends and families of inmates being able to deposit money by phone, online or at the facility lobby Kiosk, and order them a care package to be delivered directly by SecurePak, certain people can also send money to an inmate by USPS mail, or drop money off at the Accounting Window at the jail.

• The depositor must be on the inmate's visiting list in order to deposit funds into his/her account; however, a 30-day grace period is given to allow the inmate to put people on his list, during which time anyone can deposit funds.
• Inmates are allowed two "money purposes only" names on their visitor list on top of the allowable nine authorized visitors. These are intended for out-of-state family and friends who must pass a background check to be authorized to make deposits but are not able to visit.
• To drop the money off at the facility, see address below:
  18 Slate Hill Road
  Cranston, RI 02920
• The window hours are as follows:
  Monday thru Friday (closed State Holidays)
  9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
• The check /money order should be payable to 'RI Department of Corrections' with inmate's name and ID# on the memo line. 
  Address it to:
  RI Department of Corrections
  Inmate Accounts Office
  51 West Road, Bldg. 138
  Cranston, RI 02920
• If you have any questions, call the Accounting Office at 401-462-2670.

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.

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