Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RI DOC) Inmate Search and Prison Information

If you are looking for information of any inmate currently housed at Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RI DOC), you can visit the the inmate search/roster link here. Alternatively you can call on 401-462-1000 to enquire about the inmate.

Note: Keep inmate information like Full Name, age, sex, date of birth and inmate ID handy.

If you are still not able to find the whereabouts of the inmate, then you can try searching on Rhode Island statewide inmate search page.

Send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name, Inmate ID
40 Howard Avenue, Cranston, RI, 02920

Make sure the mail and package you are sending come under approved item list. For clarification contact the prison administration at 401-462-1000.

Note: In case of packages, prior approval from prison administration may be required. Contact the prison staff for more information.

Inmates can receive money into their commissary account via check, money order or cashier. Visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate’s account at prison administrative office.

Note: When sending the money via check or money order, make sure you mention inmate id and full name at the back

Inmates can call to any person on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The receiver has to bear the cost of the call and the call can be of maximum 30 mins. During rush hours the call time is reduced to 10 mins.

If you are visiting someone in Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RI DOC) make sure you are in approved visitor list. It’s good idea to confirm with the prison authorities before coming for a visit.

Here are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to:

• Visitor must not be a prior felon.
• Must have a valid government ID.
• For children below 16 years of age, a legal guardian must be accompanied.

Visitation Hours