How to Contact an Inmate at Rhode Island DOC (RI)
Rhode Island DOC gives you a few reliable ways to get inmate information, plan a visit, and send money. Just check the current schedule and rules for the specific facility before you go.
Mail, photos, messaging, and phone/call options for staying in touch.
Rhode Island DOC (RIDOC) provides an automated Securus phone line for inmate and facility information at 401-414-2871. Need to add money to an incarcerated person's account? RIDOC lists Access Secure Deposits (AccessCorrections) as the deposit vendor, with both web and phone options. RIDOC treats visits (in person or video) as a privilege that can be approved, denied, suspended, or revoked by administration. For phone calls and video visits, follow the third-party service instructions for scheduling, apps, recording rules, and approved phone lists. Calls are typically recorded, except attorney calls. Attorneys arranging depositions must obtain a court order or stipulation and forward it to RIDOC's Office of Legal Counsel using RIDOC's submission instructions.
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Rhode Island DOC gives you a few reliable ways to get inmate information, plan a visit, and send money. Just check the current schedule and rules for the specific facility before you go.
Call the RIDOC automated Securus line at 401-414-2871 for inmate and facility information.
RIDOC lists Access Secure Deposits (AccessCorrections) as the vendor for inmate deposits. Use their web or phone options to add funds.
Attorneys must obtain a court order or stipulation and forward it to RIDOC’s Office of Legal Counsel, following RIDOC’s submission instructions.
Your first visit goes smoother when you show up with the right ID, the right amount of cash, and nothing that'll get you turned away at the door. Use this Rhode Island DOC checklist to prep before you head out.
Bringing kids to visit at RIDOC is allowed, but you'll need to meet specific consent, ID, and supervision requirements. Here's how to show up prepared so you don't get turned away at the front desk.
Yes, you can often visit someone in Rhode Island DOC custody even with a criminal record—but your application may require extra review. RIDOC runs background checks on all visitors, and certain charges or convictions need sign-off from the Assistant Director of Institutions and Operations (ADIO) or the ADIO's designee before you're approved.