Rhode Island Inmate Search

The Rhode Island State mandates the Department of Corrections to run all the county and state prisons. The agency maintains all the inmates' records and ensures they are accessible to the public online. The state has seven state prisons that house both long and short-term sentences. 

The Rhode Island State Department of Children, Youth, and Families also runs the two juvenile detention homes. The state prison system houses over 3,000 inmates in several correctional facilities. 

The Rhode Island DOC provides several programs and services to inmates. These programs include; 

• Healthcare 
• Religious Services 
• Education program 
• GED or college-level courses 

Inmate Search Process 

The department has an offender locator tool on its homepage to help interested members conduct an inmate search efficiently. But they have a long disclaimer that states that the inmate's records are accessible "as is."  

The disclaimer also says that the records presented may not be formal. It means that the searcher needs to agree to the disclaimer's terms and conditions regarding accessing the locator tool. 

Locating an imprisoned individual at Rhode Island state prisons or jails is easy because the state uses a unified justice system. The seven facilities available house all prisoners, including long-term inmates and pretrial detainees.  

Here's how the locator tool works; 

Step 1: Browse the Rhode Island state DOC page. 

Step 2: Consent to the disclaimer by hitting the "I agree" icon. 

Step 3: Type the detainee's last and first name, inmate ID number, sex, age, or current town of residence. 

Step 4: Click the "Search" icon. 

Step 5: A list of the previous and current inmates with details such as gender, race, age, and ID number appears. 

Step 6: Click "Inmate Details" to view more details about each inmate. 

For more information about inmate search, call 401(462)3900 or visit their office at 40 Howard Avenue Cranston, RI 02920.