RI DOC - High Security Center (HSC)

State Prison

Last Updated: February 12, 2024
Address
40 Howard Ave, Cranston, RI 02920
Beds
166
County
Providence
Phone
401-462-1266
Email
insops@doc.ri.gov

HSC is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for State - maximum facility.

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If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

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You can support your loved ones at HSC on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 401-462-1266.

Located at 40 Howard Ave in Cranston, RI, HSC carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. HSC offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.

The High Security Center (HSC) is a supermax facility designed for inmates requiring close custody and control. It includes a Rehabilitation Treatment Unit (RTU), offering programming, treatment, and structured environments as alternatives to stricter housing units.

Within the facility, inmates have access to various amenities such as legal and recreational libraries, a classification board room, a classroom, barber shop, and chapel. Despite its high-security nature, the HSC strives to provide essential services and resources to its inmate population.

With a capacity of 166 beds, the HSC operates within a highly controlled environment to ensure safety and security while also offering opportunities for rehabilitation and structured programming.

Inmate Locator

HSC maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.

If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.

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