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Rapides Parish Detention Center III, LA Inmate Roster

Updated on: February 24, 2024
Rapides Parish Detention Center III

Visitation Hours

  • Sunday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
  • Monday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
  • Holiday Closed

Rapides Parish Detention Center III Basic Information

Facility Name
Rapides Parish Detention Center III
Facility Type
County Jail
Address
7400 Academy Drive, Alexandria, LA, 71303
Phone
318-449-4381
Telephone Carrier
NCIC Inmate Telephone Services
Capacity
381
Security Level
Medium
City
Alexandria
Postal Code
71303
State
Louisiana
County
Rapides Parish County
Official Website
Website

Rapides Parish Sheriffs Office / Rapides Parish Jail

Sheriff
William E. Hilton
Address
701 Murray Street, Alexandria, Louisiana, 71301
Phone
318-473-6700
Website
www.rpso.org

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When you find out a friend or loved one has been sent to jail, it can be a trying time for everyone involved. Although this is a tough situation, we are here to make it easier. Below you will find everything you need to know about Rapides Parish Detention Center III including how to see if the person you are looking for is actually there.

General Information About the Facility

Rapides Parish Detention Center III is a county jail which means that inmates may not stay there for very long. If they have committed a smaller crime, they will be jailed in a county jail up to 3 years.

If an offender has committed a more serious crime, they will be transferred to a state prison. Most inmates will stay in a county jail until they are fully sentenced.

Rapides Parish Detention Center III is located at 7400 Academy Drive, Alexandria, LA, 71303. The jail is at a medium security level, and is for adults who have committed a crime or offense in Rapides Parish County.

Daily Life in Rapides Parish Detention Center III

Daily life in county jail works a little differently than federal prison. This is because detainees are delivered daily and some may stay only a few days, but rarely more than 3 years.

Rapides Parish Detention Center III is divided into pods. Each pod has cells, common areas, and an outside recreation court. There are typically only 3 inmates per cell unless the jail is crowded.

Inside the cells is only a sliver of a window. Common areas have tables made of solid steel attached to the floor for inmates to play cards or board games.

How to Find an Inmate

Rapides Parish Detention Center III houses and serves inmates on a daily basis. Because inmates are coming in and out, you can call 318-449-4381 for their current roster.

You can also do an inmate search by using VINELink online. Click find an offender. You will need to know the offender’s first and last name. This will give you the exact location of the offender as well as their offender ID which you will want to write down.

Commissary

Within every jail or prison is a commissary. A commissary is a store where inmates can purchase additional items that they may need while incarcerated. Inmates can get the following items at Rapides Parish Detention Center III:

  • Clothing

  • Shoes

  • Hygiene products

  • Razors

  • Books

  • Magazines

  • TVs

  • Radios

  • Playing cards

  • Headphones

  • Tablets (no internet access)

  • MP3 players

If you choose, you can send money to an inmate for them to purchase these items at the commissary. They will need money on their books to purchase any items.

To send money, you will need to call the facility at 318-449-4381 to find the best way to put money on an inmate’s books. Usually, you can send a money order, moneygram, or cashiers check.

You will want to have the inmate’s first and last name, their offender ID, and the address of the jail they are incarcerated at.

Staying in Contact with an Inmate

It is very important for an inmate to be able to stay in contact with positive friends and family. Research has shown this helps them to focus on rehabilitation and keep them out of jail in the future.

There are several ways you can stay in contact with an inmate at the Rapides Parish Detention Center III.

You can send them mail. From packages and gifts to postcards and letters, mail is a great way to stay in contact. Send mail addressed to the offender with their ID number to 7400 Academy Drive, Alexandria, LA, 71303. You must have a return address.

You can visit an inmate. You will be limited to only two people visiting the inmate at one time. You will also need to fill out a visitor application. Call 318-449-4381 to get more information about visiting.

All visits are non-contact. You will see each other through a glass partition.

You can receive calls from an inmate. Although inmates in Rapides Parish Detention Center III cannot receive incoming calls, they can make outgoing calls. These calls are collect which means the person receiving them will need to pay for the incoming call.

If you have an friend or family member in the Rapides Parish Detention Center III, rest assured that they are in good hands and will be taken care of.

Rapides Parish County Prison Statistics

Rapides Parish Jail Admissions By Race

Asian Jail Population -
Native Jail Population 2
Black Jail Population 698
Latino Jail Population 7
White Jail Population 384

Rapides Parish Jail Admissions

Total Jail Population 1,142
Male Jail Population 1,052
Female Jail Population 40
Total Jail Admissions 13,674

Rapides Parish Pretrial Jail Population

Pretrial Jail Population 260
Male Pretrial Jail Population 279
Female Pretrial Jail Population 42

Rapides Parish Jail Held Inmates

Jail Population Held for State Jail 8
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail 2
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison -
Jail Population Held for ICE -
Jail Population Held for State Prison 728
Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies 7

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