Anthony P. Travisono Intake Service Center
Anthony P. Travisono Intake Service Center
Physical Address
18 Slate Hill RoadCranston, RI 02920
Jail Phone Number
401-462-2285Intake Service Center Inmate Search: Finding a Man Held From Anywhere in Rhode Island
Men jailed before trial in Rhode Island are held at the Anthony P. Travisono Intake Service Center, 18 Slate Hill Road, Cranston, RI 02920, 401-462-2285. With no county jails anywhere in the state, this single building takes men from all five counties, from Westerly to Woonsocket. Read on to find him, reach him, help him, and learn which police force made the arrest.
Type his name into the RIDOC inmate search once you agree to its notice. It gives basic custody facts for people the state holds today. RIDOC calls it an information service, not an official record, and a man arrested a few hours ago may still be in a police station cell.
No luck online? Dial RIDOC's automated 24-hour information line, 401-414-2871, for location, ID numbers and bond details. When you know where he is, our bail guide explains how he can get out.
Read inmate search answers
Read inmate search answers1. How does the RIDOC lookup work for a man at the Intake Service Center?
One search covers every adult RIDOC holds, whatever town made the arrest:
- Open the RIDOC inmate search.
- Read the disclaimer and agree to it. The search form opens next.
- Enter his last name and first name. If too many names appear, add more detail.
- Copy down his RIDOC inmate ID. Mail, deposits and visits all need it.
- Note the facility named, so you know which building to call.
Staff on the phone will not confirm what the search shows. To talk to a person about his file, call Records and ID at 401-462-3900. RIDOC's general line is 401-462-1000.
↑ Back to the question list2. Why might his name be missing from the state search?
An empty search often has a simple cause:
- He is still at the police station. Each of the state's 39 cities and towns books its own arrests. He may be waiting there for a judge or bail commissioner.
- He was already let go. Bail set at the station or at arraignment can send a man home within hours.
- The spelling is off. Try a second last name, a nickname or an alias.
- A federal agency has him. Marshals and ICE detainees stay at the Wyatt Detention Facility, 950 High Street, Central Falls, RI 02863. It answers detainee questions at 401-729-1190 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- The person is under 18. Youth are held at the Rhode Island Training School, 57 Power Road, Cranston, RI 02920, 401-462-7390.
Then call Records and ID at 401-462-3900, and after that the department that made the arrest.
↑ Back to the question list3. Which state building, or other lockup, might be holding him?
A police station keeps a person only for hours. After that, adults go to one of six RIDOC buildings, all on the state grounds in Cranston, or to a federal jail:
- Intake Service Center, 18 Slate Hill Road, Cranston, RI 02920, 401-462-2285. The men's jail for every county. It holds men before trial, men waiting to be classified after sentencing, and sentenced men in protective custody, with about 706 new arrivals a month.
- Gloria McDonald Women's Facility, 20 Fleming Road, Cranston, RI 02920, 401-462-0787. The only place RIDOC houses women, for pretrial, minimum, medium and work release.
- Maximum Security Facility, 1375 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920, 401-462-2053. Men with long sentences, and men moved for serious rule breaking.
- High Security Center, 54 Power Road, Cranston, RI 02920, 401-462-2028. Supermax custody, with a treatment unit as a step down.
- John J. Moran Medium Security Facility, 51 West Road, Cranston, RI 02920, 401-462-3771. Sentenced men at medium custody.
- Minimum Security Facility, 16 Howard Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920, 401-462-2162. Sentenced men at minimum custody, who work inside, on public service jobs or on work release.
- Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility, 950 High Street, Central Falls, RI 02863, 401-729-1190. A federal detention center run outside RIDOC and used by ICE, the Bureau of Prisons and the U.S. Marshals.
Youth go to the Rhode Island Training School, 57 Power Road, Cranston, RI 02920, 401-462-7390, a state child welfare program. Our Rhode Island state prisons page lists the sentenced buildings too.
↑ Back to the question list4. Will the state search show his mugshot?
Do not count on a photo. RIDOC describes its search as giving basic incarceration information. The RIDOC inmate search is still the place to confirm custody.
Under state law, the report of an adult's first arrest and the charges are public records (R.I. Gen. Laws § 38-2-2(4)(D)). That law does not name booking photos. Ask the arresting police department, which can also handle requests from news media. For ICE records, including photos, use the ICE FOIA request page.
↑ Back to the question list5. Can I get an alert when he is released or moved?
Yes. RI-VINE is a free, anonymous phone and web service. It reports a person's place of custody and phones you if that person is released, moved, escapes or has a parole hearing. It works in English and Spanish.
- Register online at www.vinelink.com.
- RIDOC's intake family guide gives the VINE phone line as 877-744-8463.
- RIDOC's Office of Victim Services can sign you up at 401-462-0381.
VINE helps families as much as victims, since it shows custody status at any hour.
↑ Back to the question list6. What does release from Slate Hill Road take?
Bail starts where he was arrested. After hours, a bail commissioner can set bail at the police station for a fee of $50, or up to $200 between 11:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. (R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-10-2). On weekdays a District Court judge sets it at arraignment.
If no one pays, he is taken to Slate Hill Road. There, Records and ID staff take bail. If he was booked today or is due in court today, staff take the money only after 6:00 p.m. RIDOC adds a $25 fee (R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-13-4(b)). Call RIDOC Bail Information at 401-462-2261 before you go. Our bail guide covers payment types, holds and refunds.
↑ Back to the question list7. How do I find out what he is charged with?
Try these, in this order:
- Call RIDOC's automated 24-hour line, 401-414-2871. Criminal charges are one of its menu choices.
- Search his name on the Rhode Island Judiciary Public Portal. The docket lists the case events and filings.
- Call the police department that arrested him. Under state law, an adult's initial arrest report and the charges are public (R.I. Gen. Laws § 38-2-2(4)(D)).
- Ask him. Any jail phone reaches a recorded menu at 444 with his charges and release date, if one is set.
The court decides the final charges. Our court guide explains misdemeanors, felonies and penalties.
↑ Back to the question list8. How does he get a lawyer from the ACI?
The judge usually refers him to the Office of the Public Defender at arraignment. For men held at the ACI, defender staff come to see them within several days of the first court date. He can call the defender's main office for free from a jail phone by dialing *9001.
- Main office: 160 Pine Street, Providence, RI 02903, 401-222-3492, weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- The defender also keeps an office in every state courthouse. The main office can tell you which one has his case.
There is no fixed income limit. He signs a sworn form about money and bills. A private lawyer setting up a visit or call can reach RIDOC's legal office at 401-462-5168.
↑ Back to the question list9. How do visits at the Intake Service Center work?
Visits, in person or by video, are a privilege. To visit regularly, you must be on his visitor list, and you must pass state and national background checks. He asks for names to be added. A visitor not yet on the list may get one courtesy visit after the state check clears.
- Call the intake office at 401-462-2285 to ask when you can visit, or simply come to Slate Hill Road and ask.
- Each man not on restricted status gets at least three visiting periods a week. Wardens set days and hours, and RIDOC posts schedules on its Facebook page and facility pages.
- Bring a driver's license, military ID or state ID card. A Social Security card does not count.
- A child under 18 needs a parent or guardian, or the parent's signed permission, plus a copy of the birth certificate.
- The dress code bars see-through, low-cut or sleeveless tops, short skirts or shorts, sweat pants, hats, hoods, khaki or beige colors and flip-flops.
- Bring at most $10 in change, in a clear plastic bag, for vending machines.
- Visitors with pending charges may come only once a month.
More tips are on our visiting page.
↑ Back to the question list10. How do I put money on his account at the Intake Service Center?
His account pays for commissary, magazine subscriptions and money he sends home. Choose any of these:
- Lobby kiosk inside the intake building on Slate Hill Road.
- Accounts window: Inmate Accounts Office, Building 138 on West Road at the ACI, weekdays 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m., closed state holidays.
- Online or by app: the deposit company linked on RIDOC's accounts page, from $2.95 a deposit.
- By phone: 866-345-1884, any hour, with Spanish-speaking staff, from $3.95.
- Cash at a store: sign up at 844-340-2274, then pay at a walk-in retail location.
- By mail: a check, bank draft or money order made out to RI Department of Corrections, with his name and ID number on the memo line, sent to Inmate Accounts Office, 51 West Road, Cranston, RI 02920 (Bldg. 138).
For the first 30 days anyone can deposit. After that, you must be on his visitor list, and walk-in deposits need photo ID. Only he can see the balance. The Inmate Accounts Unit is at 401-462-2670. Our money page explains deposits, and the commissary page covers what he can buy.
↑ Back to the question list11. Can he phone home, text or send email?
He can call out, but nobody can call in. Here is what RIDOC's intake family guide says:
- He pays for calls with a prepaid account, or calls collect.
- Most calls stop at 20 minutes. Lawyer calls are not cut short.
- He can call only numbers on his approved list.
- Calls are monitored and recorded, so he should never talk about his case.
To set up and fund a phone account, use the menu on RIDOC's automated 24-hour line, 401-414-2871. For messages, tablets or anything electronic, ask the intake office at 401-462-2285 what is offered now. More on calls is on our phone page, and messaging is on our email page.
↑ Back to the question list12. How do I send mail to a man at the Intake Service Center?
Address every letter like this:
- His full name and RIDOC inmate ID number
- P.O. Box 8249, Cranston, RI 02920
RIDOC's intake family guide also asks for his cell number and building when you know them. The mail rules:
- Send only through the U.S. Postal Service. Packages from UPS, FedEx or other carriers are refused.
- A letter envelope may hold up to five pages. One 10" x 13" manila envelope may hold up to 25 pages.
- Pay full postage. Mail with postage due goes back.
- Never mail cash, and leave out loose stamps.
- Staff open and check every piece of mail.
A woman's mail goes to P.O. Box 8312, Cranston, RI 02920 instead. See our mail page.
↑ Back to the question list13. What happens to his property at the Intake Service Center?
His clothes and personal items are logged at booking. To ask how a family member can pick them up, or what happens to them at release, call the intake office at 401-462-2285. RIDOC's automated 24-hour line, 401-414-2871, has a menu item on property policies.
Money he had when booked goes onto his account, and only he can see the balance. For a refund of what is left when he leaves, call the Inmate Accounts Unit at 401-462-2670.
↑ Back to the question list14. What if he is sick or hurt at the Intake Service Center?
RIDOC's health care unit covers medical, mental health, dental, X-ray, diet, lab and addiction treatment. According to RIDOC's intake family guide:
- Every new arrival sees a nurse. He should name his medicines and his pharmacy.
- Emergency medical care is on hand at the intake building 24 hours a day.
- Men awaiting trial pay nothing for medicine or doctor visits.
To raise a health worry, contact the Medical Program Director's office at 401-462-2678 or medical@doc.ri.gov. Give his full name and RIDOC ID number.
↑ Back to the question list15. How do I check if he has a warrant?
Warrants are served by town police and the Rhode Island State Police, whose Violent Fugitive Task Force is at 401-921-8130. Look at the Marshals' 15 most wanted, State Police Most Wanted and the FBI's wanted list. For one name, call the police in his town or the District Court clerk for that town. The District Court criminal line is at the Garrahy Judicial Complex, 1 Dorrance Plaza, Providence, RI 02903, 401-458-5403. Records and ID, 401-462-3900, can say if a warrant is lodged against a man already held. He clears a bench warrant in person at the issuing court, with a lawyer if possible.
↑ Back to the question list16. Where do I find his court dates in each county?
Search the Rhode Island Judiciary Public Portal for his name. Hearings show on the docket. Online District Court calendars are only a guide, so confirm with the clerk for his county:
- Bristol: Sixth Division, Garrahy Judicial Complex, 1 Dorrance Plaza, Providence, RI 02903, 401-458-5400
- Kent: Third Division, Noel Judicial Complex, 222 Quaker Lane, Warwick, RI 02886, 401-822-6750
- Newport: Second Division, Murray Judicial Complex, 45 Washington Square, Newport, RI 02840, 401-841-8350
- Providence: Garrahy for the capital city, Pawtucket, Central Falls, East Providence, Woonsocket, Cumberland and Burrillville; Noel for the other nine towns
- Washington: Fourth Division, McGrath Judicial Complex, 4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879, 401-782-4131; North Kingstown uses Noel
Felony dates in Superior Court for Providence and Bristol come from the Licht clerk, 401-222-3250. Our court guide names each courthouse and walks through a case.
↑ Back to the question list17. Locating a man the federal system is holding
Federal arrests in Rhode Island go before the U.S. District Court, 1 Exchange Terrace, Providence, RI 02903, 401-752-7200. His first big step there is a detention hearing (18 U.S.C. 3142). That hearing settles whether he goes home or waits in a cell until trial.
- Before sentencing, the U.S. Marshals have him. Call their office at 2 Exchange Terrace, Room 323, Providence, RI 02903, 401-824-7610.
- Federal detainees usually stay at the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility, 950 High Street, Central Falls, RI 02863, 401-729-1190.
- After sentencing, search the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator by name or register number. "Not in BOP Custody" can mean another agency holds him.
18. What if ICE has picked him up?
Use the ICE Online Detainee Locator. Here is how a man moves from state custody into ICE hands:
- The process starts when ICE sends RIDOC its detainer form, Form I-247A.
- That federal hold can run up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released (8 CFR 287.7(d)).
- Rhode Island's stance: the Governor's office stated in February 2024 that the state will not hold a person just because ICE lodged a detainer. It cited Morales v. Chadbourne (1st Cir. 2015).
- ICE may still arrest him itself. Its Boston Field Office, 1000 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803, 781-359-7500, covers Rhode Island.
- In this state, ICE detainees stay at the Wyatt Detention Facility, 950 High Street, Central Falls, RI 02863. Its information line, 401-729-1190, runs 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Family visits there are behind glass, Sundays 1:00 to 2:15 p.m. and Fridays 2:30 to 3:45 p.m.
19. How do I find him after he is sent to state prison?
In Rhode Island the jail and the prisons are run by the same department. After sentencing, a man is classified on Slate Hill Road and moved to a sentenced building that fits his risk. A woman stays at the women's facility. The RIDOC inmate search shows his current building.
- Every RIDOC prison is listed on our Rhode Island state prisons page.
- Questions about probation go to Adult Probation and Parole, 401-462-1619.
- Parole hearings: Parole Board, Mathias Building, 40 Howard Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920, 401-462-0900.
20. Where does a minor go if arrested?
A minor is never held at the ACI. Family Court handles anyone under 18, and its records are not public. A youth ordered held goes to the Rhode Island Training School, 57 Power Road, Cranston, RI 02920, 401-462-7390, run by the state's child welfare agency. Visits there are weekly with approved family, and staff place two calls a week.
For a case question, call the Family Court Juvenile Clerk at the Garrahy Judicial Complex, 1 Dorrance Plaza, Providence, RI 02903, 401-458-3290, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on court days.
↑ Back to the question list21. Which police department in each county made the arrest?
Call the non-emergency line for the town where the arrest happened. Phones are grouped by county.
Bristol County, with 50,001 residents in the July 1, 2025 Census estimate
- Barrington Police, 100 Federal Road, Barrington, RI 02806, 401-437-3935
- Bristol Police, 395 Metacom Avenue, Bristol, RI 02809. For phone help, call the State Police Portsmouth Barracks, listed under state agencies.
- Warren Police, 1 Joyce Street, Warren, RI 02885, 401-245-1311
- Roger Williams University Public Safety, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809, 401-254-3611 (non-emergency)
Kent County, with 173,495 residents in the July 1, 2025 Census estimate
- Coventry Police, on Main Street in Coventry, 401-826-1100
- East Greenwich Police, 176 First Avenue, East Greenwich, RI 02818, 401-884-2244
- Warwick Police, 99 Veterans Memorial Drive, Warwick, RI 02886, 401-468-4200
- West Greenwich Police, 280 Victory Highway, West Greenwich, RI 02817, 401-397-7191
- West Warwick Police, 1162 Main Street, West Warwick, RI 02893, 401-821-4323
- Airport police (RIAC) at T.F. Green, 2000 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886, 401-691-2247
- CCRI Campus Police, all campuses, 400 East Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886, 401-825-2109
Newport County, with 83,051 residents in the July 1, 2025 Census estimate
- Jamestown Police, 250 Conanicus Avenue, Jamestown, RI 02835, 401-423-1212
- Little Compton Police, 60 Simmons Road, Little Compton, RI 02837, 401-635-2311
- Middletown Police, Public Safety Complex, 123 Valley Road, Middletown, RI 02842, 401-846-1144
- Newport Police, 120 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840, 401-847-1306
- Portsmouth Police, 2270 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871, 401-683-0300
- Tiverton Police, 20 Industrial Way, Tiverton, RI 02878, 401-625-6717
- Salve Regina University Public Safety, 100 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, RI 02840, 401-341-2325
Providence County, with 678,179 residents in the July 1, 2025 Census estimate
- Providence Police, 325 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903, 401-272-3121
- Burrillville Police, 1477 Victory Highway, Oakland, RI 02858, 401-568-6255
- Central Falls Police, 160 Illinois Street, Central Falls, RI 02863, 401-727-7411
- Cranston Police, 5 Garfield Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920, 401-942-2211
- Cumberland Police, 1380 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland, RI 02864, 401-333-2500
- East Providence Police, 175 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914, 401-435-7500
- Foster Police, 182 Howard Hill Road, Foster, RI 02825, 401-397-3317
- Glocester Police, 162 Chopmist Hill Road, Chepachet, RI 02814, 401-568-2533
- Johnston Police, 1651 Atwood Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919, 401-231-4210
- Lincoln Police, 100 River Road, Lincoln, RI 02865, 401-333-8281
- North Providence Police, 1835 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence, RI 02904, 401-231-4533
- North Smithfield Police, on Smithfield Road in North Smithfield, 401-762-1212
- Pawtucket Police, 121 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860, 401-727-9100
- Scituate Police, 1301 Chopmist Hill Road, Scituate, RI 02857, 401-821-5900
- Smithfield Police, 215 Pleasant View Avenue, Smithfield, RI 02917, 401-231-2500
- Woonsocket Police, 242 Clinton Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895, 401-766-1212
- Brown University Public Safety, 75 Waterman Street, Providence, RI 02912, 401-863-3322
- Providence College Public Safety, 1 Cunningham Square, Providence, RI 02918, 401-865-2391
- Bryant University Public Safety, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917, 401-232-6001
- Rhode Island College Campus Police: phone the college and ask to be put through
Washington County, with 129,795 residents in the July 1, 2025 Census estimate
- Charlestown Police, 4901 Old Post Road, Charlestown, RI 02813, 401-364-1212
- Exeter has no town police. State troopers patrol it, so call State Police headquarters, listed under state agencies.
- Hopkinton Police, 406 Woodville Road, Hopkinton, RI 02833, 401-377-7750
- Narragansett Police, 40 Caswell Street, Narragansett, RI 02882, 401-789-1091
- New Shoreham Police (Block Island), 10 Beach Avenue, New Shoreham, RI 02807, 401-466-3220
- North Kingstown Police, 8166 Post Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852, 401-294-3316
- Richmond Police, 1168 Main Street, Wyoming, RI 02898, 401-539-8289
- South Kingstown Police, 1790 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879, 401-783-3321
- Westerly Police, on Airport Road in Westerly, 401-596-2022
- University of Rhode Island Police, 85 Briar Lane, Kingston, RI 02881, 401-874-4910
- Narragansett Indian Tribal Police, 4375-B South County Trail, Charlestown, RI 02813, 401-364-1100
State agencies that arrest anywhere in Rhode Island
- State Police headquarters and Scituate Barracks, 311 Danielson Pike, North Scituate, RI 02857, 401-444-1000
- State Police Lincoln Woods Barracks, 1575 Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, RI 02865, 401-444-1100
- State Police Portsmouth Barracks, 838 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871, 401-444-1066
- State Police Wickford Barracks, 7875 Post Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852, 401-444-1064
- State Police Hope Valley Barracks, 54 Nooseneck Hill Road, Richmond, RI 02898, 401-444-1068
- Capitol Police, 1 Capitol Hill, Suite 200, Providence, RI 02908, 401-222-1840
- Environmental officers of the DEM Division of Law Enforcement, dispatch around the clock at 401-222-3070
Intake Service Center Bail: Getting Him Out From Any Rhode Island Town
The Anthony P. Travisono Intake Service Center, 18 Slate Hill Road, Cranston, RI 02920, is the state's jail for men. Rhode Island has no county jails, so a man from any of the five counties who is not freed at the station or at his first hearing waits here for trial. This page shows how bail works in Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence and Washington counties, and how to pay it in Cranston.
To make sure he is there, accept the short notice on the RIDOC inmate search and enter his name. Everything tied to the arrest itself sits on our Jail Roster page. It helps you track down a person, see who was booked lately, spot warrants, read the charges, find booking photos, line up a public defender and pick up his things.
Your first call should go to RIDOC Bail Information at 401-462-2261. Ask if he is at Slate Hill Road, what bail the judge set and what hour it can be paid. After he is out, our criminal court guide explains the hearings ahead.
1. County by county, who decides his bail?
The town police, or a State Police barracks, book him first. When court is closed at night, on weekends and on holidays, a bail commissioner can set bail right at the station. This is a lawyer the District Court names as a justice of the peace (R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-10-2). On a court day, a District Court judge sets bail at arraignment. The town of arrest, not the county, picks the District Court division (R.I. Gen. Laws § 8-8-2):
- Bristol County: Barrington, Bristol and Warren police, plus Roger Williams University Public Safety. The county has no courthouse, so weekday bail is set in the Sixth Division at the Garrahy Judicial Complex, 1 Dorrance Plaza, Providence, RI 02903, 401-458-5400.
- Kent County: Coventry, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Greenwich and West Warwick police, plus airport and community college officers. All five towns use the Third Division at the Noel Judicial Complex, 222 Quaker Lane, Warwick, RI 02886, 401-822-6750.
- Newport County: police in Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth and Tiverton, plus the State Police in Portsmouth. All six go to the Second Division at the Murray Judicial Complex, 45 Washington Square, Newport, RI 02840, 401-841-8350.
- Providence County: sixteen city and town forces. Arrests in Providence, Pawtucket, Central Falls, East Providence, Woonsocket, Cumberland or Burrillville go to the same Garrahy clerk as Bristol County. Arrests in Cranston, Johnston, North Providence, Lincoln, Smithfield, North Smithfield, Glocester, Scituate or Foster go to Noel in Warwick.
- Washington County: eight town forces, with troopers patrolling Exeter. Most towns, Block Island too, use the Fourth Division at the McGrath Judicial Complex, 4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879, 401-782-4131. North Kingstown arrests go to Noel in Warwick.
Police must let him use a phone within one hour to reach a lawyer or arrange bail (R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-7-20). A man nobody releases is driven to the ACI on Slate Hill Road.
↑ Back to the question list2. How does the Intake Service Center fit with RIDOC's other buildings?
Every adult jail and prison in Rhode Island belongs to the Department of Corrections and sits on one campus in Cranston. Here is what each building does:
- Intake Service Center, 18 Slate Hill Road, Cranston, RI 02920, 401-462-2285: the maximum security front door for men. It keeps men awaiting trial, men just sentenced who wait to be classified, and sentenced men in protective custody, with 1,148 beds.
- Gloria McDonald Women's Facility, 20 Fleming Road, Cranston, RI 02920, 401-462-0787: all women in state care. It holds women before trial, plus sentenced women at the minimum, medium and work release levels.
- Maximum Security Facility, 1375 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920, 401-462-2053: the oldest prison still in use, for long sentences and for men moved there over serious discipline.
- High Security Center, 54 Power Road, Cranston, RI 02920, 401-462-2028: supermax housing for men who need the closest watch.
- John J. Moran Medium Security Facility, 51 West Road, Cranston, RI 02920, 401-462-3771: sentenced men rated medium custody.
- Minimum Security Facility, 16 Howard Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920, 401-462-2162: minimum-rated men who hold jobs inside, on public service crews or through work release.
- Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility, 950 High Street, Central Falls, RI 02863, 401-729-1190: a federal lockup, not run by RIDOC, holding people for the U.S. Marshals, the Bureau of Prisons and ICE.
Youth under 18 never come to the ACI. They go to the Rhode Island Training School, 57 Power Road, Cranston, RI 02920, 401-462-7390, run by the state's child welfare agency.
↑ Back to the question list3. Is cash the only way out?
No. Rhode Island law starts from the idea that a person charged with a crime goes home on bail while the case runs (R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-13-1). The judge or bail commissioner can pick from these:
- Personal recognizance: he signs a promise to come back, and nobody pays.
- Surety bail: a relative, a friend or a registered bondsperson backs the full amount.
- A 10 percent cash deposit: a tenth of the bail is paid to the court instead of a surety (R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-13-10). On $3,000 bail, that is $300.
- Pretrial release with no bail: he follows rules the court sets. The court must use the lightest choice that works: field supervision, intensive supervision, or community confinement (R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-13-1.3).
Every release carries promises: show up for court, answer the charge and keep the peace. The District Court's Pretrial Services Unit checks on those rules and can make referrals for drug or mental health care. A domestic charge works differently. He cannot leave the station until a judge or bail commissioner sees him and issues a no-contact order (R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-29-4). Contact with the other person, even friendly, is a new crime.
↑ Back to the question list4. What could bail run on everyday charges?
Rhode Island has no price list for charges. The judge or commissioner looks at the charge and his record, then names an amount. The most a charge can bring is a good hint of how high bail may go:
- Disorderly conduct: up to 6 months, $500, or both (R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-45-1)
- Simple assault: up to 1 year, $1,000, or both (R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-5-3)
- First shoplifting charge: a misdemeanor; a fine of $50 or twice the item's price, whichever is more, up to $500, and up to a year (R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-41-20)
- A fourth suspended-license offense: as long as a year in jail and $500 to $1,000 (R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-11-18)
- First DUI with a blood alcohol level of .15 or more: a $500 fine, up to a year, 20 to 60 hours of community service, and 3 to 18 months without a license (R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-27-2)
- Theft over $1,500 and under $5,000: up to 3 years (R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-41-5)
- Drug possession, other than marijuana: up to 3 years and a $500 to $5,000 fine (R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-28-4.01)
- First conviction for breaking into a home: 2 to 10 years (R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-8-2)
- Assault causing serious injury: up to 20 years (R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-5-2)
- A crime that can bring life in prison: bail may be refused
For the real figure in his case, call RIDOC Bail Information at 401-462-2261. Bond details are also a choice on RIDOC's automated 24-hour information line, 401-414-2871.
↑ Back to the question list5. Paying his bail at the Intake Service Center: what are the steps?
RIDOC's bail policy (Policy 5.07-5) sends every family to the Records and ID staff on Slate Hill Road. Follow these steps:
- Call 401-462-2261. Confirm the amount and that the window can take it today.
- Check the time. If he was brought in today, or he is on today's court list, bail can only be posted after 6:00 p.m. For anyone else, it is taken during operating hours.
- Drive to 18 Slate Hill Road, Cranston, RI 02920, with photo ID.
- Bring the bail plus a $25 RIDOC fee (R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-13-4(b)). That fee is never part of the bail.
- Cash, certified bank checks and credit cards all work. Ask about other forms when you call.
- Ask when he will walk out. Release follows a schedule set at the moment you pay, so keep every receipt.
If the person is a woman, the same staff send you to the Gloria McDonald Women's Facility, 20 Fleming Road, Cranston, RI 02920, 401-462-0787. Records and ID take questions about one person's file at 401-462-3900.
↑ Back to the question list6. Station or courthouse: where else can bail be handed over?
Yes, both work, depending on the hour.
At the police station, after hours. When a bail commissioner comes to the station, bail can be paid there on the spot.
- Phone the arresting department and ask if a commissioner is on the way.
- Plan for the commissioner's fee: $50, or as much as $200 for a session between 11:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. (R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-10-2).
- Know that this fee is kept. It is separate from the bail.
- Remind him that he must still go to the formal arraignment in District Court.
At the District Court clerk, on court days. Clerks work weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Whoever pays needs a license or a Rhode Island ID card. Call the division for the town of arrest:
- Second Division (Newport County towns): Murray Judicial Complex, 45 Washington Square, Newport, RI 02840, 401-841-8350
- Third Division (Kent County, North Kingstown and nine Providence County towns): Noel Judicial Complex, 222 Quaker Lane, Warwick, RI 02886, 401-822-6750
- Fourth Division (the other Washington County towns): McGrath Judicial Complex, 4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879, 401-782-4131
- Sixth Division (Bristol County and the seven other Providence County towns): Garrahy Judicial Complex, 1 Dorrance Plaza, Providence, RI 02903, 401-458-5400
7. What payment does RIDOC take, and what does it turn away?
RIDOC's bail policy lists these ways to pay cash bail at the ACI:
- Cash
- A Western Union check
- A credit card, which may carry a user fee from the company that runs the charge
- A check from the RIDOC Inmate Accounts Office
- A certified bank check
A money order is not on that list, so plan on another form. Surety bail is done with paperwork. The signer fills out an Affidavit for Bail, which a lawyer from the Attorney General's office or an authorized court clerk must approve. Up to 10 percent of surety bail may be paid in cash, or up to 20 percent when the court orders double surety.
All bail is paid in person. Call RIDOC Bail Information at 401-462-2261 before you drive, so the form you bring matches his case.
↑ Back to the question list8. How do bail bondspersons work in Rhode Island?
For a fee, a bondsperson signs on to cover the whole bail if he skips court. State law keeps a tight hold on them:
- Anyone paid to post felony bail must be approved and registered by the presiding justice of the Superior Court (R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-13-21).
- If the client misses court, the bondsperson first loses no more than 10 percent of the bail. Then they get six months to bring the client back before more can be taken (R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-13-16.2).
- If police pick the client up on a bench warrant, the court must hear from the bondsperson before letting him out on the same bail (R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-13-16.1).
- RIDOC's intake family guide says men at the ACI can call a bondsperson at no cost.
Get the fee, and anything you hand over as security, in writing. To check that a bondsperson is registered, call the Superior Court information line, 401-222-3250.
↑ Back to the question list9. Bail is paid, so why is he still at the Intake Service Center?
One receipt covers one case. These can keep him inside after you pay:
- A second case. A Warwick charge and a Newport charge each need their own bail.
- A violation hold. A justice of the peace can order him held with no bail as a bail or probation violator (R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-10-2).
- A federal hold. The U.S. Marshals may want him next.
- A sentence he is already serving on another case.
- Release timing. Release runs on the schedule set when bail is paid.
Before paying, call Records and ID at 401-462-3900 and ask about every hold. Probation holds go through Adult Probation and Parole, 401-462-1619. Probation offices sit in the state courthouses, so ask which office has his file.
↑ Back to the question list10. Can a Rhode Island judge hold him with no bail at all?
Only in a few cases. Under the Rhode Island constitution, nearly every accused person may be bailed (R.I. Const. art. I, § 9). The exceptions need strong evidence of guilt plus one of these charges:
- A crime that can be punished with life in prison
- A crime with a dangerous weapon, by someone already convicted of one, or of a life-sentence crime
- Selling drugs, possessing drugs to sell, or possession that carries 10 years or more
For those drug counts, the law presumes he is a danger to the community, and his lawyer must show otherwise (R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-13-5.1). When the state fights bail on a life-sentence charge, the hearing is in Superior Court unless both sides arrange a recording in District Court (R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-13-1.1). There is no right to bail during an appeal after conviction.
The Attorney General argues bail through an office in each courthouse:
- Providence and Bristol: Licht Judicial Complex, 250 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903 (2nd floor), 401-274-4400
- Kent: Noel Judicial Complex, 222 Quaker Lane, Warwick, RI 02886, 401-822-6800
- Newport: Murray Judicial Complex, Eisenhower Square, Newport, RI 02840, 401-841-8310
- Washington: McGrath Judicial Complex, 4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879, 401-782-4150
11. Can the family ask for a bail cut?
Ask his lawyer to request a bail review. State law says a man held because he cannot post bail may be considered for pretrial release or lower bail (R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-13-1.3). The court can look at bail again at any time. Here is how relatives can help:
- Let the lawyer know at once how much money you can truly raise.
- Gather proof of ties: a pay stub, a lease, a school record, or a letter from someone who depends on him.
- Suggest a plan that eases the judge's worries, such as Pretrial Services check-ins or a home with family.
- Sit in the courtroom during the hearing. A judge notices people who will stand behind him.
No lawyer yet? The Office of the Public Defender main office is at 160 Pine Street, Providence, RI 02903, 401-222-3492, weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
↑ Back to the question list12. Which defender office serves each county, and who qualifies?
The judge usually sends him to the Office of the Public Defender at arraignment. No single income number decides it. The office weighs pay, savings, bills and debts, and he swears to them on a form. For a man held on Slate Hill Road, defender staff visit within several days of his first court date. From an ACI phone, he can reach the main office free by dialing *9001.
- Bristol and Providence, District and Family Court: Garrahy Judicial Complex, 1 Dorrance Plaza, Providence, RI 02903 (1st floor), 401-458-3050. Walk in weekdays 9:00 a.m. to noon and 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
- Bristol and Providence, Superior Court felonies: Licht Judicial Complex, 250 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903 (4th floor), 401-222-1312
- Kent, North Kingstown and the Third Division towns: Noel Judicial Complex, 222 Quaker Lane, Suite 100, Warwick, RI 02886, 401-822-6875. Walk in weekdays 9:00 a.m. to noon and 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
- Newport: Murray Judicial Complex, 45 Washington Square, Newport, RI 02840 (3rd floor), 401-841-8320. Walk-ins Thursday only, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Washington: McGrath Judicial Complex, 4800 Tower Hill Road, Suite 243, Wakefield, RI 02879, 401-782-4180. Walk in Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Forms and office news are on the Rhode Island Public Defender site.
↑ Back to the question list13. Which courthouses hear cases from each county?
Rhode Island's five counties share five state court buildings. Bristol County has none, so its cases go to Providence. Clerks keep weekday hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Garrahy Judicial Complex, 1 Dorrance Plaza, Providence, RI 02903: Sixth Division District Court for Bristol County and seven Providence County towns, 401-458-5400; Family Court for Providence and Bristol, 401-458-3200.
- Licht Judicial Complex, 250 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903: Superior Court for Providence and Bristol felonies, 401-222-3250.
- Noel Judicial Complex, 222 Quaker Lane, Warwick, RI 02886: Third Division, 401-822-6750; Kent County Superior Court, 401-822-6900; Kent Family Court, 401-822-6725.
- Murray Judicial Complex, 45 Washington Square, Newport, RI 02840: Second Division, 401-841-8350; Newport Superior Court, 401-841-8330; Newport Family Court, 401-841-8340.
- McGrath Judicial Complex, 4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879: Fourth Division, 401-782-4131; Washington Superior Court, 401-782-4121; Washington Family Court, 401-782-4111.
- Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal, 670 New London Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920, 401-275-2700, for most traffic cases.
- U.S. District Court, 1 Exchange Terrace, Providence, RI 02903, 401-752-7200, for federal crimes.
14. When does the family get bail back, and when is it forfeited?
If he goes to every court date, the court orders the deposit returned when the case ends (R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-13-10). The clerk first takes out any restitution, fines, costs or assessments the court ordered. What is left goes back to him or to the person who posted it.
- The $25 ACI fee and any bail commissioner fee were never bail, so they stay spent.
- A missed court date brings a bench warrant. After a hearing, the court must forfeit bail if he skipped court, left the area or broke a condition (R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-13-16.1).
- If a case is cleared and nobody claims the leftover bail, it goes to the state treasury.
Keep the receipt and bring ID. Refunds are handled by the clerk for his case. You can also try the District Court criminal line at the Garrahy Judicial Complex, 1 Dorrance Plaza, Providence, RI 02903, 401-458-5403.
↑ Back to the question list15. How are property and account money picked up when he leaves the Intake Service Center?
Ask before release day. Call the intake office at 401-462-2285 to learn how belongings come back. Property rules are also a menu choice on RIDOC's automated 24-hour information line, 401-414-2871.
Only the man in custody can see his account balance. For money left on the account, call the Inmate Accounts Unit at 401-462-2670. Its window is at 51 West Road, Cranston, RI 02920 (Bldg. 138), open weekdays 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., except state holidays. Our inmate money page covers deposits and accounts.
↑ Back to the question list16. Federal charge: who says if he goes home?
A federal judge does, not the state. Every federal criminal case in Rhode Island goes to the U.S. District Court, 1 Exchange Terrace, Providence, RI 02903, 401-752-7200. The clerk's office is open weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- The judge holds a detention hearing (18 U.S.C. 3142) and decides if he can go home before trial.
- If he must stay locked up, the U.S. Marshals take custody. Their office is at 2 Exchange Terrace, Room 323, Providence, RI 02903, 401-824-7610.
- Federal detainees are often held at the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility, 950 High Street, Central Falls, RI 02863, 401-729-1190.
- After a federal sentence, look him up on the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator.
State bail paid on Slate Hill Road has no effect on a federal hold.
↑ Back to the question list17. Can ICE still hold him once bail is posted?
Bail answers only the state charge. Immigration follows its own steps:
- Step one is a request from ICE on Form I-247A, called a detainer. It asks RIDOC to keep him so agents can collect him.
- Federal rules let that hold last up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released (8 CFR 287.7(d)).
- Rhode Island goes its own way. In February 2024 the Governor's office said the state does not keep anyone in custody on an ICE detainer alone, citing the federal appeals case Morales v. Chadbourne (1st Cir. 2015).
- ICE can still arrest him on its own. Its Boston Field Office covers Rhode Island from 1000 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803, 781-359-7500. ICE lists the Wyatt Detention Facility, 950 High Street, Central Falls, RI 02863, 401-729-1190, as its Rhode Island detention site.
- To find a person ICE holds, use the ICE Online Detainee Locator.
18. Once sentenced, does a man stay at the Intake Service Center?
Usually not for long. RIDOC runs both the jail and the prisons, so a sentence is served on the same Cranston campus. A newly sentenced man waits on Slate Hill Road to be classified. Then he moves to the sentenced prison that matches his security rating. A woman serves her time at the women's facility.
- Track his building on the RIDOC inmate search.
- See every state facility on our Rhode Island state prisons page.
- The Parole Board is in the Mathias Building, 40 Howard Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920, 401-462-0900, weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
19. A teen was picked up. Where do minors go instead?
A teen is never taken to the ACI. Anyone under 18 goes to Family Court, and those records stay private (R.I. Gen. Laws § 38-2-2). When Family Court decides a teen must stay locked up, the placement is the Rhode Island Training School, 57 Power Road, Cranston, RI 02920, 401-462-7390.
The Juvenile Clerk sits in the Garrahy Judicial Complex, 1 Dorrance Plaza, Providence, RI 02903, 401-458-3290, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on court days. A teen can be moved to adult court only after a hearing. That can happen for a charge that would bring life for an adult, or for a felony when the teen is 16 or older (R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-1-7).
↑ Back to the question listAnthony P. Travisono Intake Service Center in-person Inmate Visitation
18 Slate Hill Road
Cranston, RI 02920
401-462-2285
- 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.
Anthony P. Travisono 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.
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Important: Advance Registration and Visitor Clearance Required
Detention centers do not permit unscheduled or unverified video sessions. Correctional facilities require prospective visitors to submit government-issued photo identification and receive administrative clearance before booking an appointment, an approval process that can take up to 48 hours depending on facility staffing. You should verify your visitor approval status with the facility prior to scheduling. If you do not register well in advance, you will miss your loved one's scheduled visiting window for the week.
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- Wait for email confirmation indicating that facility administration has granted visitor approval.
- Select Schedule a Visit, choose your detention facility, and select the inmate.
- Browse the available schedule calendar, select an open 20- or 30-minute time slot, and pay the fee using a credit or debit card.
- Log into the website or app 10 minutes prior to the start time on a device with a functioning camera, microphone, and reliable high-speed internet connection.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate receives an alert on their housing unit video kiosk or personal tablet. At the scheduled time, they log in with their PIN and sit in front of the terminal. Inmates and visitors must strictly observe jail dress and conduct rules; sessions are monitored by staff and will terminate immediately upon any violation.
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Intake Service Center Court Guide for All Five Rhode Island Counties
A man held for trial anywhere in Rhode Island waits at the Anthony P. Travisono Intake Service Center, 18 Slate Hill Road, Cranston, RI 02920. The state has no county jails, so this one men's jail serves Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence and Washington counties alike. Below you will find each county's courthouses and how a criminal case moves, from the first hearing to a sentence.
Check that he is still in custody with the state inmate search, which asks you to accept a notice first. Arrest and custody questions are what our Inmates in Custody page answers. Use it to confirm he is held, follow recent bookings and warrants, understand each charge, see mugshots, get a defender and collect property.
Right now, phone the District Court criminal line at 401-458-5403. Ask for his next court date, the courthouse and the case number. While he is still held, our bail page shows how to pay for his release in Cranston.
1. Misdemeanor or felony: which Rhode Island court takes the case?
Every adult criminal case begins in District Court. What happens next depends on the charge (R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-1-2):
- Petty misdemeanor: up to 6 months in jail, a $500 fine, or both. It stays in District Court.
- Misdemeanor: up to 1 year, a $1,000 fine, or both. A District Court judge decides the case. There is no jury in District Court.
- Felony: a possible term over 1 year, or a fine above $1,000. District Court handles only the start. The case then moves to Superior Court, where a jury can hear it.
A man found guilty of a misdemeanor may appeal to Superior Court. There he gets a brand-new trial. Most traffic cases go to the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal instead, and anyone under 18 goes to Family Court.
↑ Back to the question list2. Where does each county send its criminal cases?
Court buildings are open weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The town where he was arrested decides the District Court division (R.I. Gen. Laws § 8-8-2). Here is each county's setup:
- Bristol County (Barrington, Bristol, Warren) has no courthouse. District cases go to the Sixth Division at the Garrahy Judicial Complex, 1 Dorrance Plaza, Providence, RI 02903, 401-458-5400. Felonies go to Superior Court at the Licht Judicial Complex, 250 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903, 401-222-3250. Garrahy also houses the Family Court clerk, 401-458-3200.
- Kent County uses the Noel Judicial Complex, 222 Quaker Lane, Warwick, RI 02886: Third Division, 401-822-6750; Superior Court, 401-822-6900; Family Court, 401-822-6725.
- Newport County uses the Murray Judicial Complex, 45 Washington Square, Newport, RI 02840: Second Division, 401-841-8350; Superior Court, 401-841-8330; Family Court, 401-841-8340.
- Providence County splits in two. Burrillville, Cumberland, Woonsocket, Central Falls, Pawtucket, East Providence and the capital city share the Garrahy and Licht clerks listed for Bristol. Cranston, Johnston, Lincoln, North Providence, North Smithfield, Smithfield, Scituate, Glocester and Foster go to Noel's Third Division in Warwick.
- Washington County uses the McGrath Judicial Complex, 4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879: Fourth Division, 401-782-4131; Superior Court, 401-782-4121; Family Court, 401-782-4111. North Kingstown cases start at Noel instead. Block Island cases are heard on the mainland in Wakefield.
State law sends Third Division transfers to the Kent County Superior Court. For a felony from Cranston or another Third Division town, ask the Licht clerk which Superior Court has the case.
↑ Back to the question list3. Is the Intake Service Center the only RIDOC jail?
No. It is the first stop for men, and the Department of Corrections runs six adult buildings in all, each on the ACI grounds in Cranston:
- Intake Service Center, 18 Slate Hill Road, Cranston, RI 02920, 401-462-2285. Men held before trial, men newly sentenced and waiting to be classified, and sentenced men who need protective custody. It takes in about 706 men a month.
- Gloria McDonald Women's Facility, 20 Fleming Road, Cranston, RI 02920, 401-462-0787. Every woman RIDOC holds, whether awaiting trial or serving time in minimum, medium or work release.
- Maximum Security Facility, 1375 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920, 401-462-2053. The oldest working prison in the state. It keeps men with long sentences and some sent there for discipline.
- High Security Center, 54 Power Road, Cranston, RI 02920, 401-462-2028. A supermax for men under the strictest control.
- John J. Moran Medium Security Facility, 51 West Road, Cranston, RI 02920, 401-462-3771. Sentenced men classified as medium custody.
- Minimum Security Facility, 16 Howard Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920, 401-462-2162. Low-risk sentenced men, who work inside, on community projects or on work release.
- Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility, 950 High Street, Central Falls, RI 02863, 401-729-1190. Not part of RIDOC. It holds people charged in federal court and ICE detainees.
Children are never held at the ACI. The Rhode Island Training School, 57 Power Road, Cranston, RI 02920, 401-462-7390, holds youth on Family Court orders.
↑ Back to the question list4. Do any towns run their own municipal courts?
A few cities and towns hold court for local ordinances, parking and some traffic cases. These courts do not hear crimes that can lead to the ACI:
- Cranston Municipal Court, 5 Garfield Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920, 401-477-5010, clerk weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- East Providence Municipal Court, City Hall, 145 Taunton Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914, 401-435-7500, in session Thursday evenings at 5:00 p.m. for housing, ordinance, animal, traffic and boating cases.
- Pawtucket Municipal Court, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860, 401-728-0500.
- Woonsocket Municipal Court, Harris Hall (3rd floor) in City Hall, 169 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895, 401-767-9250, weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Warwick Municipal Court, City Hall (1st floor), 3275 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886, 401-738-2006, weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Coventry Municipal Court, 401-822-9187.
Most moving violations go to the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal, 670 New London Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920, 401-275-2700. For a ticket from any other town, call the police department that wrote it.
↑ Back to the question list5. From the Intake Service Center to a judge: how does arraignment go?
Arraignment is his first time before a judge. The judge reads the charge, sets bail or release terms, and can send him to the Public Defender. In felony cases, court rules say police must bring an arrested person before a judge "without unnecessary delay" (Dist. Ct. R. Crim. P. 5(a)).
- Arrested at night or on a weekend? A bail commissioner may arraign him at the police station. He must still appear later for a formal arraignment in District Court.
- Misdemeanor: a commissioner can take a not-guilty plea and set a pretrial conference with a District Court judge (R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-10-2).
- Felony: a commissioner can set a felony screening date, except when the charge carries a possible life sentence.
- Domestic charge: the judge or commissioner issues a no-contact order before any release (R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-29-4).
Men kept on Slate Hill Road after arraignment get a visit from Public Defender staff within several days. Superior Court also holds video presentments during its daily criminal calendar.
↑ Back to the question list6. How does a misdemeanor case move, from DUI to shoplifting?
After arraignment, the case is set for a pretrial conference before a District Court judge. If it goes to trial, that judge decides it alone. A guilty verdict can be appealed for a full new trial in Superior Court. Top penalties for charges families often face:
- First DUI at .08 to under .10: $100 to $300, 10 to 60 hours of community restitution, up to a year, and losing the license for 30 to 180 days (R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-27-2)
- Simple assault or battery: up to a year and $1,000 (R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-5-3)
- Shoplifting, first offense: at least $50 or double the value, capped at $500, and up to a year (R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-41-20)
- Theft of $1,500 or less: up to a year and $500 (R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-41-5)
- Domestic assault, first conviction: a batterer's program he pays for, which cannot be waived, and a $125 assessment (R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-29-5)
One outcome avoids a conviction. A judge may put a minor case "on file." If he stays out of trouble for the set time, the case is erased and leaves no record (R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-10-12). Felonies and people with a past felony usually cannot get a filing.
↑ Back to the question list7. From screening to sentence: how does a felony proceed?
A felony starts in District Court with arraignment and a screening date. Then the Attorney General must formally charge him in Superior Court. That happens one of two ways. A grand jury of 13 to 23 people can return an indictment. Or a prosecutor can file an "information" based on a police affidavit.
- He is arraigned again in Superior Court.
- If there is a trial, 12 jurors and 2 alternates hear it.
- If he is found guilty or pleads, the judge sentences him.
A deferred sentence is one option after a plea. He signs a five-year agreement. If he keeps every term, no sentence is imposed, and he can ask to clear his record (R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-19-19). Superior Court and the Attorney General also run a Diversion Program that offers supervision and services, instead of a conviction, to eligible defendants. Felony penalties include:
- Theft from $1,500 up to $5,000: up to 3 years; $5,000 to $10,000: up to 6 years; over $10,000 or any gun: up to 10 years (R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-41-5)
- Home break-in: 2 to 10 years on a first conviction, 4 to 15 after that (R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-8-2)
- Assault with a dangerous weapon: up to 6 years (R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-5-2)
8. What changes for violent or very serious felonies?
The most serious charges follow stricter rules:
- Grand jury required. Capital offenses such as murder, rape, robbery and burglary must be charged by indictment, not by information.
- Bail can be denied. A possible life sentence, some repeat weapon crimes and major drug dealing can mean no bail when proof is strong (R.I. Const. art. I, § 9).
- Superior Court hears the bail fight. If prosecutors oppose bail where the charge carries life, Superior Court holds the hearing, unless a recording is arranged in District Court (R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-13-1.1).
- Long sentences. An assault that causes serious bodily injury can bring up to 20 years (R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-5-2). A third domestic violence offense becomes a felony, with 1 to 10 years (R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-29-5).
Superior Court also keeps a Gun Court Calendar for firearm cases and an Adult Drug Court program.
↑ Back to the question list9. Who prosecutes, and where is the defender office for each county?
Rhode Island has no district attorneys. The Office of the Attorney General prosecutes every felony in the state and many misdemeanors. The Office of the Public Defender gives a free lawyer to people who qualify. There is no fixed income cutoff. Both offices work out of each courthouse:
- Bristol and Providence: prosecutors at the Licht Judicial Complex, 250 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903 (2nd floor), 401-274-4400. Defenders at Licht (4th floor), 401-222-1312, and at the Garrahy Judicial Complex, 1 Dorrance Plaza, Providence, RI 02903 (1st floor), 401-458-3050.
- Kent: prosecutors at the Noel Judicial Complex, 222 Quaker Lane, Warwick, RI 02886, 401-822-6800. Defenders in Suite 100 of the same building, 401-822-6875. Third Division towns from Providence County and North Kingstown use these offices too.
- Newport: prosecutors at the Murray Judicial Complex, Eisenhower Square, Newport, RI 02840, 401-841-8310. Defenders at 45 Washington Square, Newport, RI 02840 (3rd floor), 401-841-8320, with walk-in intake on Thursdays.
- Washington: prosecutors at the McGrath Judicial Complex, 4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879, 401-782-4150. Defenders in Suite 243, 401-782-4180.
The Attorney General's main office is at 150 South Main Street, Providence, RI 02903, on the same number as Licht. The Public Defender's main office is at 160 Pine Street, Providence, RI 02903, 401-222-3492.
↑ Back to the question list10. Looking up his case while he sits at the Intake Service Center
Search his name for free on the Rhode Island Judiciary Public Portal. It shows the docket: the people in the case, each event and each filing, in date order.
- Documents can be read on public computers in any clerk's office during business hours.
- District Court calendars online are informational only. Confirm dates with the clerk.
- Sealed cases and juvenile files do not appear.
- Old closed files may be at the Judicial Records Center, 5 Hill Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860, 401-721-2640.
RIDOC's automated 24-hour information line, 401-414-2871, also gives charges and bond details. From a jail phone, he can dial 444 to hear his own charges.
↑ Back to the question list11. Warrant check: does he have one, and what clears it?
Town police and the Rhode Island State Police serve warrants. The State Police Violent Fugitive Task Force answers at 401-921-8130. Official wanted lists: the FBI wanted page, the Marshals' top 15 fugitives and Rhode Island's Most Wanted. To check one name, call the police in the town of arrest or that town's District Court clerk. You can also try the criminal clerk line at the Garrahy Judicial Complex, 1 Dorrance Plaza, Providence, RI 02903, 401-458-5403. He clears a bench warrant by going before the judge whose court issued it, with a lawyer if he can.
↑ Back to the question list12. What happens in a federal case?
Federal crimes from every Rhode Island town go to one federal court, the U.S. District Court, 1 Exchange Terrace, Providence, RI 02903, 401-752-7200. The clerk is in weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- After a federal arrest, he sees a federal judge. A detention hearing decides if he stays locked up before trial (18 U.S.C. 3142).
- Kept in custody, he becomes a prisoner of the U.S. Marshals. Their Rhode Island office is at 2 Exchange Terrace, Room 323, Providence, RI 02903, 401-824-7610.
- Most federal detainees in the state stay at the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility, 950 High Street, Central Falls, RI 02863, 401-729-1190, not at the ACI.
- Once sentenced, he moves to a federal prison. Find him on the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator.
13. Can ICE take a man straight from the Intake Service Center?
Criminal court and immigration are two separate systems. This is how a detainer works:
- To ask RIDOC to keep him, ICE fills out a detainer, Form I-247A.
- By federal rule, the hold may run up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released (8 CFR 287.7(d)).
- In February 2024, the Governor's office stated that Rhode Island does not hold anyone on an ICE detainer alone. The statement relied on a federal appeals ruling, Morales v. Chadbourne (1st Cir. 2015).
- Agents may still arrest him themselves. The ICE Boston Field Office, 1000 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803, 781-359-7500, covers Rhode Island. ICE holds people at the Wyatt Detention Facility, 950 High Street, Central Falls, RI 02863, 401-729-1190.
- To find someone ICE has taken, try the ICE Online Detainee Locator.
Immigration questions can change how a plea should be handled, so tell the defense lawyer early.
↑ Back to the question list14. Where does a man go from the Intake Service Center after sentencing?
RIDOC holds both jail and prison inmates, so a state sentence is served on the same campus. After sentencing, staff classify each man by risk. He then moves to the sentenced building that fits that rating. Sentenced women stay at the women's facility.
- Follow transfers on the RIDOC inmate search.
- Browse every prison on our Rhode Island state prisons page.
- Adult Probation and Parole: Dix Building, 18 Wilma Schesler Lane, Cranston, RI 02920, 401-462-0382.
- Parole Board: Mathias Building, 40 Howard Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920, 401-462-0900.
15. Who handles a case against someone under 18?
A child's case goes to Family Court, not District Court, and the records stay private (R.I. Gen. Laws § 38-2-2). Each county uses its own Family Court clerk:
- Bristol and Providence: Juvenile Clerk, Garrahy Judicial Complex, 1 Dorrance Plaza, Providence, RI 02903, 401-458-3290
- Kent: Noel Judicial Complex, 222 Quaker Lane, Warwick, RI 02886, 401-822-6725
- Newport: Murray Judicial Complex, 45 Washington Square, Newport, RI 02840, 401-841-8340
- Washington: McGrath Judicial Complex, 4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879, 401-782-4111
A youth the court orders held goes to the Rhode Island Training School, 57 Power Road, Cranston, RI 02920, 401-462-7390. The child and a parent meet with the Public Defender after arraignment. Only a waiver hearing can send a youth to adult court. That takes a charge punishable by life if an adult did it, or a felony when the youth is 16 or older (R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-1-7).
↑ Back to the question list16. How are crime victims protected and helped?
The state constitution says victims must be treated with dignity, respect and sensitivity. Victims may seek payment from the offender and speak to the court before sentencing (R.I. Const. art. I, § 23).
- RIDOC's Office of Victim Services, 401-462-0381, signs people up for RI-VINE. This free service calls when an inmate is released, moved or up for parole. You can also register at www.vinelink.com.
- The Crime Victim Compensation Program, 50 Service Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886, 401-462-7655, can cover up to $25,000 in bills such as doctor visits, counseling, funerals and missed wages. Report the crime within 15 days and apply within three years.
- The Attorney General's Victim Services Unit, 401-274-4400, guides victims through felony cases.
Access Securepak is an authorized correctional commissary care-package program that allows families to purchase customized food, snack, hygiene, apparel, and electronics packages sent directly to an incarcerated loved one. Every package is custom-packed to meet the strict security regulations of the specific jail or state prison.
Important: Delivery Schedules and Package Quotas
Jail package guidelines are not uniform across detention centers. Some facilities permit orders year-round, while others restrict deliveries to quarterly cycles or strict weekly deadlines that you should confirm with the facility directly. If you delay setting up your account, you risk missing the upcoming delivery cutoff, leaving your loved one waiting an extra cycle for fresh food, warm thermals, or personal toiletries.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Access Service
- Visit the official Access Securepak online store at www.accesscatalog.com.
- Select the state and the specific jail or correctional institution from the dropdown menu.
- Enter the inmate's legal last name and inmate ID to verify their active housing and package eligibility.
- Browse the catalog of approved meats, cheeses, ramen soups, cookies, toiletries, and clothing.
- Add items to your cart up to the facility's maximum weight or dollar limit (usually $50 to $125 per order).
- Check out using your debit or credit card and save the order confirmation tracking number.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate does not need to order anything themselves. Securepak ships the sealed package directly to the correctional facility's commissary warehouse. Jail staff inspect the box and deliver it to the inmate during regular pod commissary distribution, where the inmate signs for the package.
Official Provider: Access Corrections / Keefe Group Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-800-546-6283
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM EST; Saturday, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Access Corrections / Keefe Group
In addition to Access Securepak (Commissary & Gift Packages), Access Corrections / Keefe Group provides several other communication, financial, and visitation services at participating correctional facilities:
- Inmate Trust Money Deposits: Send cash directly to their personal account so they can buy items independently.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Trust Money Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Access Corrections / Keefe Group Inmate Trust Money Deposits - Digital Messaging & Photos: Send fast electronic letters and digital pictures to their tablet.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging & Photos Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Access Corrections / Keefe Group Digital Messaging & Photos
Buy Commissary for an Inmate in the Anthony P. Travisono Intake Service Center
Anthony P. Travisono Intake Service Center Inmate Commissary - Sending Money or Purchasing Commissary for an Inmate
Anthony P. Travisono Intake Service Center allows inmates to purchase commissary. Ask the jail what its commissary sells; snacks and hygiene items are common.
You can buy commissary for an inmate using an online service called Access Securepak.
Call the facility at 401-462-2285 to ask whether there is a limit on how much an inmate can spend on commissary.
Access Securepak's site shows whether friends and family can order commissary for an inmate at this jail.
Scroll down for information on the Anthony P. Travisono Intake Service Center's service they use for you being able to purchase commissary items online and have them shipped directly to the inmate.
You can also go to our Inmate Money page for information on how to send money to an inmate.
Access Secure Deposits (Smart Deposit) allows families and friends to securely transfer money directly into an incarcerated person's jail trust account using a debit or credit card. Deposited funds become immediately available for your loved one to purchase essential hygiene goods, over-the-counter medication, food items, and writing materials from the facility commissary.
Important: Inmate Banking Policies Vary by Facility
Once a person is booked and moved to a cell, facilities do not always allow cash drop-offs or phone payments directly to the jail. Some might and you should confirm this by calling the facility and asking. But if you do not register online and fund your loved one's trust account immediately, they may be forced to wait days or weeks for standard paper processing, leaving them without essential soap, clean undergarments, basic medical sundries or snacks.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Access Service
- Obtain the inmate's legal first and last name, date of birth, and official six- to ten-digit Booking or Inmate ID number.
- Visit the official Access Corrections portal at www.accesscorrections.com or download the Access Corrections mobile app.
- Select the state and the exact detention facility or county jail where the inmate is currently housed.
- Add the inmate as a contact and confirm their identity from the facility roster.
- Enter your debit or credit card billing information, choose your deposit amount, review the facility processing fee, and submit your payment.
- Save and print your transaction confirmation number for verification.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate does not need internet access to receive your deposit. Once approved, the funds post directly to their facility account balance. The inmate can verify their balance at the dayroom kiosk or on their trust statement and start ordering items on the next designated commissary day.
Official Provider: Access Corrections / Keefe Group Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-866-345-1884
Support Hours: 24/7/365
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Access Corrections / Keefe Group
In addition to Access Secure Deposits (Trust Money), Access Corrections / Keefe Group provides several other communication, financial, and visitation services at participating correctional facilities:
- Digital Messaging & Photos: Send digital letters and pictures straight to the inmate's kiosk or tablet.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging & Photos Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Access Corrections / Keefe Group Digital Messaging & Photos - Commissary Care Packages: Order pre-approved food boxes, thermal clothes, and snack bundles directly to the jail.
• Learn more on our website: Commissary Care Packages Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Access Corrections / Keefe Group Commissary Care Packages
Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Anthony P. Travisono Intake Service Center
The Easiest and Securest Way of Depositing Money for an Inmate
There are several methods for depositing money on an inmate's account:
1. To send money online to an inmate in the Anthony P. Travisono Intake Service Center use Access Corrections.
2. If you prefer to use your credit or debit card and deposit money over the phone, you can call them at 866-345-1884.
3. Some jails have an Access Corrections kiosk for cash or card deposits. Call the Anthony P. Travisono Intake Service Center to ask whether it has one and where it is.
4. Access Corrections also has Kiosk machines that you can find in check cashing stores and retail outlets across the country.
5. The Anthony P. Travisono Intake Service Center may also allow you to *mail an inmate a money order or cashier’s check from a trusted source such as the Post Office, a local bank, or Western Union. Ask the jail who the money order should be made out to and what to write on it. To confirm this option call the facility at 401-462-2285.
*When mailing a money order or cashier’s check, send it an envelope by itself. Never send it with a letter or photos for your inmate, unless the facility allows it. Never send personal checks or cash.
6. To ask whether the Anthony P. Travisono Intake Service Center takes deposits in person, and when, call 401-462-2285.
Send an Inmate Mail in the Anthony P. Travisono Intake Service Center
The Anthony P. Travisono Intake Service Center on Slate Hill Road in Cranston is where men arrested anywhere in Rhode Island are booked into the Adult Correctional Institutions. The state has no county jails, so the Rhode Island Department of Corrections runs this building, and the men here are waiting for trial or have just been sentenced and are waiting to be classified. Letters arrive as paper, and staff open and check every one before it is handed out.
Letters, legal mail and publications for men at Intake:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Anthony P. Travisono Intake Service Center
P.O. Box 8249
Cranston, RI 02920
- Check where he is first: Men are often moved to another ACI building after sentencing, and each building has its own post office box. Look him up on the RIDOC inmate search to get his ID number and current facility before you write.
- Envelope: Family mail must come in a white envelope. Only lawyers may send manila envelopes. Every envelope goes through a security scanner, so keep it to five pages in a regular letter envelope.
- Who it's from: Your full name and mailing address go in the upper left corner of the envelope. Mail that breaks the rules is sent back to that address, and with no address it can be destroyed.
- Writing: Black or blue ink on plain paper. No crayon, felt pens, markers, drawings, lipstick or perfume.
- Nothing tucked inside: Leave out glitter, confetti and any other loose extras. Stamps cannot be mailed in either, because men buy them through the commissary.
- Cards: Simple paper greeting cards get through; musical ones do not.
- Postal Service only: UPS, FedEx and C.O.D. deliveries are refused, and postage due mail goes back.
- Books, newspapers and magazines: New and paperback only, shipped straight from a publisher or a store, with no more than three books in one box. Intake turns away every hardcover book. Nude photos and sexually explicit material are held back.
- Legal mail: The lawyer's or court's name must be clear on the envelope. It is opened in front of him and is not read.
- Money orders: Make it payable to the RI Department of Corrections, write his name and ID number on the memo line, and mail it to the Inmate Accounts Office, 51 West Road, Bldg. 138, Cranston, RI 02920. Money found inside a letter is taken out and deposited anyway, so it is better to send money online or by that route.
Paper mail is slow, and electronic messages reach him sooner. For anything else, call the Intake Service Center at 401-462-2285.
Securus AdvanceConnect is a prepaid calling account that links directly to your mobile phone or landline number, allowing you to receive outbound calls from an incarcerated individual. Because correctional phone systems never allow incoming calls, funding an AdvanceConnect balance ensures calls are accepted immediately without being blocked by cell carriers.
Important: Mobile Networks Block Inmate Calls Without Prepaid Funds
Correctional facilities do not allow collect billing to cell phones, and mobile carriers automatically block incoming collect calls from detention centers. While some residential landlines may allow direct billing, mobile phones and VoIP services require an active prepaid AdvanceConnect balance, which you can verify with your phone provider. If you do not register online and fund your account right away, your loved one will hear an automated error message stating that your number cannot accept calls.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Fund AdvanceConnect
- Go to securustech.online or open the Securus mobile app.
- Select Sign Up and create your account using your 10-digit telephone number and email address.
- Search for your facility by state and agency name, then add the inmate using their full legal name or booking ID.
- Select AdvanceConnect under calling accounts.
- Choose your deposit amount, review convenience and transaction fees, and enter your credit or debit card billing details.
- Authorize payment and confirm that your mobile phone allows calls from automated or unknown correctional numbers.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate picks up any dayroom phone or logs onto their handheld tablet, dials your 10-digit number, and enters their assigned PIN. The automated system verifies that your AdvanceConnect account has an active balance and connects the call. All calls are subject to recording and monitoring by facility staff.
Official Provider: Securus Technologies Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-800-844-6591
Support Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Securus Technologies
In addition to AdvanceConnect Prepaid Calling, Securus Technologies and its subsidiary JPay provide several other communication, financial, and visitation services:
- Direct Bill Phone Calling: Establish a monthly billed calling account for verified landline numbers.
• Learn more on our website: Direct Bill Phone Calling Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Securus Direct Bill - Securus Video Connect: Schedule and join live video visits from home using your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Securus Video Connect - JPay Money Deposits (Trust & Canteen): Send money directly into an inmate's jail trust account for commissary store purchases.
• Learn more on our website: Money Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JPay Money Transfers - JPay Email Messaging & Photos: Send electronic messages, photo attachments, and VideoGrams directly to their tablet or kiosk.
• Learn more on our website: Email Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JPay Email Services
Securus Direct Bill is an invoiced telephone calling service designed for approved residential landlines, law offices, and commercial businesses. Instead of prepaying funds in advance, calls received from an incarcerated individual are billed directly to your account on a monthly itemized billing invoice.
Important: Direct Bill Requires Credit Approval and Qualifying Lines
Direct Bill is not available for mobile cell phones, internet VoIP numbers, or customers with poor or unestablished telephone credit history. Correctional facilities enforce strict telecommunications billing rules, which you can verify by calling Securus customer care. If your line does not meet credit approval standards, you must open an AdvanceConnect prepaid account instead to receive incoming calls from your loved one.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Set Up a Direct Bill Account
- Contact Securus customer service at 1-800-844-6591 or submit an application via securustech.net.
- Provide your billing name, service address, and qualifying residential or business landline telephone number.
- Submit to a standard credit evaluation performed by Securus to determine billing eligibility.
- Establish your authorized monthly credit limit upon approval.
- When your phone rings with a call from the detention center, follow the recorded operator instructions and press the requested key to accept charges.
- Pay your monthly billing invoice online, by phone, or through the mail.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate dials your phone number from any dayroom telephone and keys in their assigned PIN. The automated system verifies that your account is in good standing and has not exceeded its monthly spending ceiling before connecting the call. All non-privileged conversations are recorded and monitored.
Official Provider: Securus Technologies Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-800-844-6591
Support Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Securus Technologies
In addition to Direct Bill Calling, Securus and its subsidiary JPay offer several other communication, financial, and visitation services:
- AdvanceConnect Prepaid Calling: Fund a prepaid calling account tied to your mobile phone number.
• Learn more on our website: AdvanceConnect Calling Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Securus AdvanceConnect - Securus Video Connect: Schedule and join live video visits from home using your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Securus Video Connect - JPay Money Deposits (Trust & Canteen): Send money directly into an inmate's jail trust account for commissary store purchases.
• Learn more on our website: Money Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JPay Money Transfers - JPay Email Messaging & Photos: Send electronic letters, photos, and VideoGrams directly to their tablet or kiosk.
• Learn more on our website: Email Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JPay Email Services
Securus Technologies (Aventiv) deploys secure, corrections-grade community tablets to incarcerated individuals across state prison systems and county jails. Operating over a private, encrypted facility network, these devices provide access to digital messaging (eMessaging), phone calls, educational courses, job search tools, eBooks, podcasts, and streaming music directly from housing units.
Important: Tablet Hardware Deployment and Rental Rules Vary
Detention centers do not manage tablet distribution identically. While some agencies issue individual personal tablets to every detainee at booking, others utilize shared pod docking stations or restrict tablet use to specific dayroom hours, which you should confirm with the facility directly. Although core educational and legal resources are generally provided free of charge, sending messages, listening to music, or making phone calls from the tablet requires an active balance funded by outside contacts.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Support and Fund Securus Tablets
- Verify that Securus handheld tablets are deployed at your loved one's specific facility.
- Log into your account at securustech.online or launch the Securus mobile app.
- Ensure the inmate is linked to your contact list using their legal name and booking ID number.
- Purchase eMessaging Stamps for digital messaging, fund an AdvanceConnect account for phone calls, or deposit funds into their Inmate Debit account for music and media.
- Review all transaction charges, complete payment with a credit or debit card, and save your confirmation receipt.
- Notify your loved one that funds have posted so they can access their media and communication apps.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate unlocks their assigned tablet using their facility PIN or biometric verification. They can access free rehabilitative and educational materials at no charge, or open communication and media applications to draft messages, place phone calls, or stream music using available balances. Devices are docked during quiet hours and shift changes for secure recharging and data synchronization.
Official Provider: Securus Technologies Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-800-844-6591
Support Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Securus Technologies
In addition to Tablet Services, Securus provides calling, messaging, video visitation, and trust money transfers:
- eMessaging & Digital Mail: Send electronic messages, photo attachments, and eCards directly to an inmate's tablet.
• Learn more on our website: eMessaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Securus eMessaging - AdvanceConnect Prepaid Calling: Prepay for phone calling credits so your loved one can call your telephone directly.
• Learn more on our website: AdvanceConnect Calling Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Securus AdvanceConnect - Securus Video Connect: Schedule and join live video visits from home using your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Securus Video Connect - JPay Money Deposits (Partner Trust Transfers): Send money directly into an inmate's jail trust account for commissary shopping.
• Learn more on our website: Money Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JPay Money Transfers
Providence County County Jails
Providence County Juvenile Facilities
- Jail (Main): 401-462-2285
- Alternative phone: 401-414-2871
- Bail information: 401-462-2261
- Kent County Public Defender: 401-822-6875
- Newport County Public Defender: 401-841-8320
- Providence County Public Defender: 401-222-3492
- Rhode Island Attorney General: 401-274-4400
- Washington County Public Defender: 401-782-4180
The Anthony P. Travisono Intake Service Center serves the following cities and towns of Providence County: Burrillville, Central Falls, Cranston, Cumberland, East Providence, Foster, Glocester, Johnston, Lincoln, North Providence, North Smithfield, Pawtucket, Providence, Scituate, Smithfield and Woonsocket. At times this facility may also house inmates arrested in the following counties: Bristol County, Kent County, Newport County and Washington County.