Rhode Island
If someone you care about is incarcerated in Rhode Island, starting with the right contacts will save you wasted trips and rejected deposits. This page covers visitation basics, phone rules, mail requirements, and how families add money to an inmate's account.
Facility Info
For someone held at the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility, the address is 950 High Street, Central Falls, RI 02863-1506. General Information can be reached...
Read guideVisitation
In Rhode Island DOC, visits (in person or video) are treated as a privilege, not a right. RIDOC administration can approve, deny, suspend, or revoke that...
Read guidePreparing for a visit: ID, dress code, and minors
Review the dress code before you arrive. RIDOC requires facilities to post the Visits policy, Visitor Dress Code, and facility-specific procedures in both...
Read guideSending Money
For RIDOC inmates, the Inmate Accounts page lists Access Secure Deposits (Access Corrections) as a way to add funds. Options include toll-free phone...
Read guidePhone & Messaging
RIDOC limits non-attorney phone calls to 20 minutes. Calls are recorded except for calls between inmates and attorneys or law enforcement agencies, and...
Read guideMail & Photos
RIDOC states that all mail is only accepted when it arrives through the U.S. Postal Service, and the sender must pay the postage. RIDOC also states that...
Read guideAttorney visits and depositions: how to arrange them
Obtain the order or written stipulation. RIDOC instructs attorneys to file a motion for leave pursuant to Rule 30(a)(2) to depose someone housed at the ACI,...
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Common Questions
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How long are inmate phone calls?
In Rhode Island DOC, all telephone calls are limited to 20 minutes except calls between an inmate and their attorney. If you are expecting a longer call, it usually needs to fall under an exception like attorney communication.
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Can someone with a criminal record visit an inmate?
In Rhode Island DOC, if you are not an immediate family member and you have certain criminal-justice involvement (including a felony record, pending charge, misdemeanor drug-related record, a nolo contendere plea, or probation), RIDOC states you cannot visit unless approved by the ADIO or the facility Warden. If this applies to you, your next step is to ask about the approval process for that specific facility.
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Who can deposit money into an inmate's account?
RIDOC states the depositor generally must be on the inmate’s visiting list to deposit funds, but there is a 30-day grace period during which anyone can deposit while the inmate adds people to the list. RIDOC also states you must show a photo ID to make any deposit.
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What vendor channels are available to add funds?
RIDOC lists Access Secure Deposits (Access Corrections) as an option for deposits by phone, online, kiosks, cash locations, or by mail. RIDOC also notes it has a commissary contract with Keefe Commissary Network that can allow deposits through retail outlets or a website. If your loved one is at the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility, their handbook lists TouchPay options (including phone, online, and a lobby kiosk) tied to a specific facility number.