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Rapides Parish Detention Center III

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Last Updated: April 08, 2024
Address
7400 Academy Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303
Beds
381
County
Rapides Parish
Phone
318-449-4381
Fax
318-449-4396
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Rapides Parish Detention is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

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Looking for an inmate at this facility? Visitation Information, Times and Rules
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You can support your loved ones at Rapides Parish Detention on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 318-449-4381.

When someone you care about gets arrested, it can be overwhelming. This webpage aims to ease your concerns by providing information about Rapides Parish Detention Center III. From visitation guidelines to contacting jail staff, we're here to support you as you navigate this challenging time. Take a look around and let us help you understand how to best support your family member or friend in custody.

The Rapides Parish Detention , located at 7400 Academy Dr in Alexandria, LA, is a secure detention center operated by the Rapides Parish County Sheriff's Office. This facility primarily houses individuals awaiting trial or sentencing, typically for less than two years. It accepts inmates from various jurisdictions, including surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service, and the Alexandria Police Department.

New detainees are regularly admitted to the jail, with some being released on bail or placed under pretrial services caseloads. Others await their court appearances at the facility, receiving necessary accommodations such as bedding and meals. View all arrest records here.

Inmates serving as trustees within the jail undertake various tasks, including cooking, laundry, and commissary management, often receiving minimal compensation or sentence reduction for their services.

The jail offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Alternatively, setting up an account through a third-party phone company may entail high fees per minute of usage. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.

Table of Contents for Rapides Parish Detention

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Louisiana. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Rapides Parish Detention Center III.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Rapides Parish Detention Center III - Visitation

Visiting hours

Non-Trusty
Friday - 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Regular
Saturday

  • 8:00am - 12:00pm - Non-Trusty
  • 1:00pm - 4:00pm - Trusty

Sunday

  • 8:00am - 12:00pm - Trusty
  • 1:00pm - 4:00 - Child Visit

DRESS CODE FOR VISITORS: Visitors should be aware that visiting areas are designed to cultivate a family atmosphere for family and friends of all ages. Visitors should dress and act accordingly. The following apparel is considered inappropriate and shall result in the denial of visits:

  1. No transparent clothing or swimsuits
  2. No skirts or dress above the knee cap and no revealing slits. No shorts, regardless of the length, by either sex. (Children 6 and under are exempt). Capri pants below the knee are not considered shorts.
  3. No strapless, tube or halter tops, tank tops, or strapless dresses
  4. No tops that expose the midriff
  5. No blouses, shirts or dresses that are low cut or sleeveless.
  6. No spandex, Lycra or Spandex-like athletic pants, aerobic/exercise tights or leotards
  7. No underwear can be exposed
  8. No clothing with revealing holes.
  9. No clothing or accessories with obscene or profane writing, images or pictures.
  10. No gang or club-related clothing or insignia indicative of gang affiliation.
  11. The only bags allowed into the TWP are a diaper bag for infant children. All bags will be searched when you enter and leave from visitation.
  12. All visitors must wear shoes or sandals; house slippers or shower shoes are not allowed. Footwear must remain on feet at all times. These restrictions apply to men, women and children

GENERAL RULES

  1. No cameras, purses, tobacco products, medication or cell phones allowed inside the gate during visitation. (THESE ITEMS WILL BE CONSIDERED CONTRABAND) The visit will be terminated and depending on the severity charges may be filed.
  2. All visitors must have photo identification on them in order to visit. (17 yrs. and older).
  3. Any visit may be terminated if the resident or visitor violates the rules governing visitation.
  4. All proposed visitors will be checked for criminal history. No ex-felon will be allowed on RPSO Transitional Work Program property unless they have been discharged from an institution or Probation and Parole supervision for at least 2 years.
  5. All visitors are subject to personal and computer search by Rapides Parish personnel.
  6. No two residents may be allowed to have the same visitor on their visitation list unless approved by the Warden or Assistant Warden.
  7. All visitors entering the grounds shall be registered by the Correctional Officer on duty. When the visitor departs he/she will notify the officer that they are leaving.
  8. Only food or drink purchased from vending machines in TWP lobby are allowed during visitation. No food on the basketball court.
  9. Offenders will each be responsible for keeping their visitors in one group. Children must also stay in that group. They will not be left unattended. All visitors and offenders must stay in the assigned visitation area during visitation hours, unless instructed different by TWP deputies.
  10. No visitor will return to their vehicle once they have signed in or leave from the facility property and return.
  11. No minor child (16 years old and under) will be allowed to leave the visiting area to go to the restroom or any other approved area unless accompanied by their guardian. Offenders will not accompany the minor child.
  12. Visitors and offenders will be required to sit facing each other at arms length away at all times. Children can intermingle with offender during visitation.
  13. No visitor will be allowed to visit on RPSO Transitional Work Program property unless they are on a regular or special visit form.
  14. Any money orders for Offender must be mailed or dropped off to the TWP during normal working hours (Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm). Money orders can also be placed in drop box during visitation. The money order must contain their name and DOC #. NO MONEY CAN BE GIVEN TO ANY OFFENDER

DURING THE VISIT. THIS WILL BE CONSIDERED CONTRABAND. THESE RULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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