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Updated on: March 1, 2024
Newport County Sheriff’s Jail

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

Newport County Sheriff's Jail Basic Information

Facility Name
Newport County Sheriff's Jail
Facility Type
County Jail
Address
45 Washington Square, Newport, RI, 02840
Phone
401-841-8300
Security Level
Medium
City
Newport
Postal Code
2840
State
Rhode Island
County
Newport County
Official Website
Website

Newport County Sheriffs Office

Address
45 Washington Square, Newport, Rhode Island, 02840
Phone
401-841-8300

Newport County Sheriff's Jail inmate lookup: Mugshots, Code, Type, Bookings, Court, Charge, Who's in jail, Charge Information, Description, Arrests, Release Date, Inmate Roster, Booking Date, Bond.

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 Newport County Sheriff’s Jail including how to see if the person you are looking for is actually there.

General Information About the Facility

Newport County Sheriff's Jail 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.

Newport County Sheriff's Jail is located at 45 Washington Square, Newport, RI, 02840. The jail is at a medium security level, and is for adults who have committed a crime or offense in Newport County.

Daily Life in Newport County Sheriff's Jail

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.

Newport County Sheriff's Jail 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

Newport County Sheriff's Jail houses and serves inmates on a daily basis. Because inmates are coming in and out, you can call 401-841-8300 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 Newport County Sheriff's Jail:

  • 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 401-841-8300 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 Newport County Sheriff's Jail.

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 45 Washington Square, Newport, RI, 02840. 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 401-841-8300 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 Newport County Sheriff's Jail 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 Newport County Sheriff's Jail, rest assured that they are in good hands and will be taken care of.

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