Rapides Parish Detention Center III

Rapides Parish Detention Center III Information

The Rapides Parish Detention Center III is a 381 bed jail in the city of Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 318-449-4389, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 318-449-4389

Physical Address:
7400 Academy Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Rapides Parish Detention Center III
Inmate's Full Name
7400 Academy Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Rapides Parish Detention Center III
Inmate's Full Name
7400 Academy Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Rapides Parish Detention Center III?

To search for an inmate in the Rapides Parish Detention Center III, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 318-449-4389 for the information you are looking for.

Rapides Parish Detention Center III Inmate Search

Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections maintains a database of jails, prisons, district attorneys and court locations for every parish in the state

The Rapides Parish Detention Center III maintains an average of 381 offenders in custody on any given day. The Rapides Parish Detention Center III has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Rapides Parish law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 24,480 offenders.

The following charts of Rapides Parish inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Rapides Parish Corrections Department, the state of Louisiana Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Rapides Parish.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Rapides Parish and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Rapides Parish and Louisiana state prisons, click the button below.
Rapides Parish INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Rapides Parish Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 3/28/2024

Race Inmates % Total
White 330 34.38%
Black 594 61.88%
Hispanic or Latino 36 3.75%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 960 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Department, Louisiana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Rapides Parish Inmate Criminal Charges - 3/28/2024

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 320 33.33%
Felony (2rd Degree) 169 17.60%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 78 8.13%
Felony (Uncategorized) 115 11.98%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 278 28.96%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Department, Louisiana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Rapides Parish Inmate Sex - 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 861 89.69%
Female 99 10.31%
Total 960 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Department, Louisiana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Rapides Parish Inmate Age - 3/28/2024

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 7 0.73%
18-20 59 6.15%
21-24 95 9.90%
25-30 175 18.23%
31-35 177 18.44%
36-40 182 18.96%
41-45 125 13.02%
46-50 48 5.00%
51-55 39 4.06%
56-60 32 3.33%
61-65 12 1.25%
66-75 9 0.94%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 960 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Department, Louisiana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Rapides Parish Detention Center III

The Rapides Parish Detention Center III is located in the Rapides Parish Corrections Complex and has a rated capacity of 381 sentenced inmates. 

The facility holds sentenced inmates; parish prisoners and offenders serving time for municipalities throughout Rapides Parish. It is located on John Allison Drive in the large complex of Rapides Parish jail facilies, which include the Work Release Program and Detention Center 2.

The Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office Correction Division is responsible for the care, custody, and control of approximately 1,070 offenders across Rapides Parish. The division is comprised of six separate departments.

The Rapides Parish Detention Center III is located at 400-C John Allison Drive in Alexandria, LA 71303, and can be reached 24 hours a day by calling 318-449-4389.  You can call and get information of an inmate in custody, their bond, or any of the inmate services available to inmates so that they can communicate with family and friends.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

For calling inmates, video visitation and sending texts, please visit: CorrectPay.

To view the current inmates in Rapides Parish, you can find a detailed Inmate Inquiry and Jail Roster online. The Jail Roster has booking numbers, bond information, criminal charges, prior arrests and complete information about those, home address and much more. You can access the records of everyone booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center, Transitional Work Release, and the other two other facilities using whatever date parameters you want.

You can now conveniently make deposits online or by phone! TouchPay offers secure, easy, and fast transactions that can be completed in minutes. No need to go anywhere – simply access our secure online portal or use the phone to make a deposit. To get started, register your account online by visiting: https://www.gtlfsonlinepay.com/portal/users/login.php

For sending mail to offenders, please use the following address format:

Rapides Parish Detention Center III
Inmate's Full Name
7400 Academy Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303

While you can pretty much use video calls to communicate with an inmate here any time, day or early evening. To visit in-person on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, check out the scheduling on our Inmate Visitation page.

Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly. Friends and family of inmates in the Rapides Parish Detention Center III can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. Friends and family can also communicate using an online text/email system, send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.

All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below.  If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 318-449-4389.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center III?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center III, call the jail’s booking line at 318-449-4389.

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

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

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

Rapides Parish Detention Center III Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Rapides Parish?

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

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

What is the booking process like at the Rapides Parish Detention Center III?

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

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

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

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

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

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

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

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

What happens after booking?

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

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

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

How long does the Rapides Parish Detention Center III Booking process take?

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

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

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Directions / Map to the Rapides Parish Detention Center III
Inmate Bail and Bonding

The Rapides Parish Sheriff recommends that you use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Rapides Parish.

  • You can pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Rapides Parish, or in some cases the state of Louisiana, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Rapides Parish, and if they don't, then they take the financial responsibility.
  • The typical fee for a bond will be between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15%.  So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1500.00.

Call 318-449-4389 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Rapides Parish inmate locator.

Rapides Parish Bail Bond Information

Because Rapides Parish and Louisiana can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Rapides Parish Detention Center III at 318-449-4389, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, and do this right after an arrestee has been booked. 

Ask the staff at the Rapides Parish Detention Center III or the Rapides Parish Court Clerk these specific questions:

  1. Is the defendant eligible for bail or a bond?
  2. How much will the bail or bond be, and what are the additional fees?
  3. Where do I go to pay it?
  4. Are there any days or times of the day or night when I cannot post bail?
  5. What types of payment are allowed? Cash? Money order? Credit card? What types of credit cards? Property or other collateral? Surety bonds?
  6. Do I have to use a bail or bond agent?

If you feel the bail is too high and you wish to get it reduced, contact a lawyer or the defendant's public defender and get them to look into what they can do to get a bail reduction. The sooner you get working on this the quicker you will get your loved one released. 

This entire process will go smoother and faster with a criminal attorney or bail agent handling it for you.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Rapides Parish Detention Center III Inmate Visitation Schedule

7400 Academy Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303
318-449-4389

  • First, you must register an account with Correct Pay, then add Rapides Parish Detention Center III, then your inmate, only for remote visits.
  • Second, you can choose a time to visit.
  • You can also schedule an appointment on the jail visitation kiosk for remote visits.
  • Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
  • There is no charge for the Onsite Visit.
  • Offsite Video Visits cost $5.70 for 15 minutes, $7.60 for 20 minutes, and $11.40 for 30 minutes.
  • All remote visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 2 weeks in advance.
  • CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
  • Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
  • Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
  • If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.

ON-SITE (non-video) VISITATION SCHEDULE

INMATES DAY TIMES
Non-Trusty FRI 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Non-Trusty SAT 8:00am - 12:00pm
Trusty SAT 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Trusty SUN 8:00am - 12:00pm
Child Visit SUN 1:00pm - 4:00pm

 



REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 6:00AM - 9:30AM
1:00PM - 3:00PM
6:00PM - 10:30PM
MONDAY 6:00AM - 9:30AM
1:00PM - 3:00PM
6:00PM - 10:30PM
TUESDAY 6:00AM - 9:30AM
1:00PM - 3:00PM
6:00PM - 10:30PM
WEDNESDAY 6:00AM - 9:30AM
1:00PM - 3:00PM
6:00PM - 10:30PM
THURSDAY 6:00AM - 9:30AM
1:00PM - 3:00PM
6:00PM - 10:30PM
FRIDAY 6:00AM - 9:30AM
1:00PM - 3:00PM
6:00PM - 10:30PM
SATURDAY 6:00AM - 9:30AM
1:00PM - 3:00PM
6:00PM - 10:30PM

Rapides Parish Detention Center III uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to schedule and visit your inmate via remote video visitation.


You can ‘video visit’ your inmate one of three ways:

  • Visit from your home computer.
  • Visit from the correctpay VendEngine Kiosk in the jail lobby.
  • Visit by using the JailFunds iphone or Android app

Go here to begin the process to schedule a visit.

What is the cost to do remote video visitation?
Paid Remote Visits
Having a remote visit from your Home or app, the cost of each 20-25 minute ‘friends and family remote visit’ will be approximately $7.95 plus tax.
FREE Remote Visits
Visitors can also choose to come to the jail and video chat with an inmate via the JailFunds/VendEngine kiosk in the lobby. The video visit on-site at the jail is FREE.

You can deposit money four different ways:

  • Deposit online at correctpay.com
  • Deposit at the correctpay VendEngine kiosk in the Rapides Parish Detention Center III lobby.
  • Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
  • Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

Attorney Visits only!  < (Lawyers, go here)

correctpay.com Help
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rapides Parish Detention Center III’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-449-4389 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Rapides Parish Detention Center III?

Rapides Parish Detention Center III Inmate Visitation Schedule

7400 Academy Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303
318-449-4389

  • First, you must register an account with Correct Pay, then add Rapides Parish Detention Center III, then your inmate, only for remote visits.
  • Second, you can choose a time to visit.
  • You can also schedule an appointment on the jail visitation kiosk for remote visits.
  • Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
  • There is no charge for the Onsite Visit.
  • Offsite Video Visits cost $5.70 for 15 minutes, $7.60 for 20 minutes, and $11.40 for 30 minutes.
  • All remote visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 2 weeks in advance.
  • CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
  • Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
  • Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
  • If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.

ON-SITE (non-video) VISITATION SCHEDULE

INMATES DAY TIMES
Non-Trusty FRI 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Non-Trusty SAT 8:00am - 12:00pm
Trusty SAT 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Trusty SUN 8:00am - 12:00pm
Child Visit SUN 1:00pm - 4:00pm

 



REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 6:00AM - 9:30AM
1:00PM - 3:00PM
6:00PM - 10:30PM
MONDAY 6:00AM - 9:30AM
1:00PM - 3:00PM
6:00PM - 10:30PM
TUESDAY 6:00AM - 9:30AM
1:00PM - 3:00PM
6:00PM - 10:30PM
WEDNESDAY 6:00AM - 9:30AM
1:00PM - 3:00PM
6:00PM - 10:30PM
THURSDAY 6:00AM - 9:30AM
1:00PM - 3:00PM
6:00PM - 10:30PM
FRIDAY 6:00AM - 9:30AM
1:00PM - 3:00PM
6:00PM - 10:30PM
SATURDAY 6:00AM - 9:30AM
1:00PM - 3:00PM
6:00PM - 10:30PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rapides Parish Detention Center III’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-449-4389 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

You can deposit money four different ways:

correctpay.com Assistance:

24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

  • Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
  • Select Louisiana.
  • Select Rapides Parish Detention Center III
  • Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 318-449-4389 or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link.
  • Enter your billing information and send money.
  • You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the Rapides Parish Detention Center III.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for Rapides Parish.

For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rapides Parish Detention Center III’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-449-4389 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Rapides Parish Detention Center III?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Rapides Parish follow these instructions:

Rapides Parish Detention Center III uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.

In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:

  • Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
  • Choose Louisiana.
  • Choose Rapides Parish Detention Center III
  • Select your Inmate.
  • Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
  • Fund your Account. ($10-$100 at a time)

NOTE:
1.   You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2.  When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3.  When allowed by Rapides Parish Detention Center III, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

  • Adding funds to your account - $3.00 
  • Cost of phone call of a Prepaid Collect Account - $0.21 per minute
  • Cost of an interstate (ex. Louisiana to a different state) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost of an intrastate (ex. Louisiana to Louisiana) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost if you set up your account (or fund it) by phone using a live agent, you will be charged a one-time fee of $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – [email protected]
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Rapides Parish inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rapides Parish Detention Center III’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-449-4389 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Rapides Parish Detention Center III Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Rapides Parish Detention Center III allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Rapides Parish Detention Center III also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Rapides Parish Detention Center III
Inmate's Full Name
7400 Academy Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Rapides Parish Detention Center III
Inmate's Full Name
7400 Academy Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303



Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the 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 Rapides Parish Detention Center III allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Rapides Parish Detention Center III standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Rapides Parish Detention Center III
Inmate's Full Name
7400 Academy Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Rapides Parish Detention Center III there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Rapides Parish Detention Center III:
Rapides Parish Detention Center III
Inmate's Full Name
7400 Academy Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303


For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rapides Parish Detention Center III’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-449-4389 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

Rapides Parish Detention Center III uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that they can purchase Commissary and/or Gift Packs from this jail’s commissary service.

You can deposit money four different ways:

correctpay Contact, Help and FAQ

24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rapides Parish Detention Center III’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-449-4389 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Rapides Parish Detention Center III uses the services of jailfunds.com (aka JailFunds) for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.

You can deposit money four different ways:

  • Deposit online at correctpay.com.
  • Deposit at the VendEngine kiosk in the Rapides Parish Detention Center III lobby.
  • Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
  • Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

Go directly here to start the process to send a message

Uploading photos to Inmate’s email
Make sure the file size is less than 5MB.
Also make sure your file is a .jpg, .jpeg or .gif.

correctpay.com Help, Contact and FAQ
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions

How to Send a Secure Email or Text Message to an Inmate in Rapides Parish

To send a secure email message and digital photos to an inmate in Rapides Parish Detention Center III follow these steps:

  • Register with correctpay by creating an account.
  • Select Louisiana, then select Rapides Parish Detention Center III, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court... So be careful what you write.
  • Uploading photos to Inmate’s email
    Make sure the file size is less than 5MB.
    Also make sure your file is a .jpg, .jpeg or .gif.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Rapides Parish Detention Center III and send them photos, check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Rapides Parish. 
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Inmate Tablets

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

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Are there photos of the Rapides Parish Detention Center III? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Rapides Parish
Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Rapides Parish?

Rapides Natchitoches Grant La Salle Avoyelles Vernon Evangeline Allen
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US State Prison Population Demographics

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

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

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

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

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

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

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

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

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

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

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

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

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

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

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

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

Violent Rape & Sexual Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

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

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

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

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

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

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

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

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

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

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

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

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

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

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

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

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

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

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

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

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

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

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

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

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

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

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

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

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

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

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

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

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

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

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

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

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

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

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

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

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

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

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

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

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

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

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

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

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

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

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

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

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

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

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

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

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

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

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

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

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

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

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

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

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

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

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

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

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,700 52.94%
Black 1,500 29.41%
Hispanic 700 13.73%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.96%
Asian 100 1.96%
Total 5,100 100.0%
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This facility, known as "Rapides Parish Detention Center III" is also known as RPDC, Rapides Parish Jail & Detention Center III , Rapides Parish Jail & Detention Center III , Louisiana, Rapides Parish.