Providence County, Rhode Island Inmate Search

An inmate search is a tool that allows users to view basic custody details for an individual and determine whether they are currently being held in jail or prison. In Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC) serves as the state agency responsible for adult incarceration and custody data. As such, it oversees all adult correctional facilities and inmate records, rather than maintaining a distinct "Providence County jail" system, as some other states do.

To find out whether someone is in custody, where they are being held, and other details, including their booking date, offenses, detention status, and probable release information, one can use RIDOC’s public Incarceration/Inmate Search page. Federal convicts (individuals in the Bureau of Prisons’ custody) can be found in federal institutions elsewhere using the BOP’s online inmate locator, as Rhode Island does not have any federal prisons within its borders.

Arrest logs and limited custody information are also made public by certain city police departments. The Providence Police Department is responsible for local policing in Providence, the county seat and major city, but unlike a DOC system, it does not maintain an exhaustive public jail register. Similarly, the Warwick Police Department enforces municipal rules in neighboring Warwick, one of Providence County’s most populous cities; it maintains public arrest logs but does not maintain an exhaustive inmate register.

How to Find an Inmate in the Providence County Jail

In Providence County, Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC) operates the main intake and detention center, which serves as the local jail. This is in contrast to many other states, where there is a typical "county jail" administered separately by a sheriff. Because of Rhode Island’s unified statewide jail-prison system, those arrested in Providence County are usually taken to the Anthony P. Travisono Intake Service Center, where they undergo processing before being released, transferred, or detained pending court proceedings.

How to locate a person who is in custody:

• Enter the individual’s name or ID number into the RIDOC inmate search/locator tool on the DOC online portal. This will display the facility’s location, current custody status, and other important details.
• To find out an offender’s status if the internet search doesn’t work, one can give the Intake Service Center a call.

Here is the contact information for the main facility:

Anthony P. Travisono Intake Service Center

18 Slate Hill Road,

Cranston, RI 02920

Phone: 401-462-2285

Inquiries regarding records, transportation, or past detention data are handled by the Providence County Sheriff’s Office (e.g., prisoner transport and court security). The sheriff’s office in Rhode Island responsible for Providence County is not a separate county entity; rather, it is part of the Rhode Island Division of Sheriffs. One can contact them via the following main official channels:

Rhode Island Division of Sheriffs (serves Providence County)

670 New London Avenue

Cranston, RI 02920

Phone: (401) 275-2900

Fax: (401) 275-2914

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

How to Use the Providence County Jail Roster

The Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC) lists inmates associated with Providence County rather than a separate county sheriff’s roster because Rhode Island has a statewide jail system. To utilize the Providence County Jail Roster (RIDOC Inmate Search), follow these steps:

• Visit the official inmate search page of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections.
• Put the individual’s first and last name here. If a DOC identifying number is provided, it can also be used to search.
• Examine the list of results and choose the right person based on their name and other information.
• The inmate’s current facility, custody status, booking or admission, and other important details will all be shown in the record.

What Information is Included in the Providence County Inmate Roster

To verify whether someone is incarcerated and where they are being held, the Providence County inmate roster, administered by the Rhode Island Department of Corrections, often provides basic custody and identity information.

The following is a list of the typical data included:

• The inmate’s full name
• Reservation or DOC number
• Date of arrest or admittance
• Description of the general charge in summary form.
• Location of housing or units within the building
• Status of custody (detained, freed, or moved)
• When available, the court date or status
• Bail type and amount

However, not all information is available to the public under Rhode Island’s Access to Public Records Act (APRA), specifically R.I. Gen. Laws § 38-2-2(4) and § 38-2-2(1)(D). If disclosing information will impede an inquiry, jeopardize safety, or infringe upon privacy rights, it may be concealed. Certain victim-associated data, medical or mental health information, and juvenile records are not shared. Only law enforcement, lawyers, or the person listed in the record may have access to some records.

Contact Details for Providence County Jail or Sheriff’s Office

Considering Rhode Island does not have a separate county-run jail, the following is the official contact information for the primary facility that serves as the Providence County Jail (through the Rhode Island Department of Corrections):

Anthony P. Travisono Intake Service Center (which handles arrests in Providence County)

18 Slate Hill Road,

Cranston, RI 02920

Phone: (401) 462-2285

Rhode Island Department of Corrections - Central Contact

40 Howard Avenue,

Cranston,

RI 02920

General Information: (401) 462-1000

Records & ID: (401) 462-3900

Bail Info: (401) 462-2261

Agency	Facility Address	Phone Number (s)	Website/Official Page	Other Contact Details
Providence County Jail	Anthony P. Travisono Intake Service Center (which handles arrests in Providence County) 18 Slate Hill Road, Cranston, RI 02920	(401) 462-2285	Providence County Jail
Rhode Island Department of Corrections - Central Contact	40 Howard Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920	General Information: (401) 462-1000 Records & ID: (401) 462-3900 Bail Info: (401) 462-2261	RIDCC

Jail Facility Overview in Providence County

The county jail system in Providence County is not autonomous. The Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC) oversees all of the state’s correctional facilities within the unified system. No matter the offense or length of sentence, all pretrial detainees and convicts are kept at one of the six RIDOC facilities at the Pastore Government Center Complex in Cranston.

The Anthony P. Travisono Intake Service Center (ISC), a maximum-security prison for adult male offenders, is the biggest and main intake facility. The ISC, which was first opened in 1982 and enlarged in 1992, is home to inmates in protective custody, recently sentenced inmates awaiting categorization, and pretrial detainees. With an average daily population of about 868 convicts and an operational capacity of approximately 1,118 beds (FY24), it has a high turnover due to brief stays.

Other significant institutions include the Maximum Security Facility (MAX), the oldest jail in the state and the location for long-term and disciplinary cases (capacity 422), and the High Security Center (HSC), a supermax unit for convicts needing tight supervision (capacity 96).

With 1,126 operating beds for adult males who have been convicted and comprehensive labor and education programs, the John J. Moran Medium Security Facility (MED) is the largest by bed count. Low-risk offenders (capacity: 692) who are eligible for work release and community reentry are housed at the Minimum Security Facility. The Gloria McDonald Women’s Facility (WOM) houses female prisoners in various stages of confinement, including pretrial and sentenced women (capacity 187).

The Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) and the Family Court system are principally responsible for the management of juvenile inmates in Providence County, Rhode Island. Secure confinement for these inmates usually lasts no more than six hours before transfer. Juvenile delinquents or unruly youth often end up in housing treatment centers or are housed at the Rhode Island Training School (RITS).

Agency	Office and Mail Address	Phone Number/Fax	Office Hours	Email
Anthony P. Travisono Intake Service Center (ISC)	Physical Address: 18 Slate Hill Road Cranston, RI 02920 Inmate Mail: P.O. Box 8249 Cranston, RI 02920	401-462-2285
High Security Center (HSC)	Physical Address: 54 Power Road Cranston, RI 02920 Inmate Mail: P.O. Box 8200 Cranston, RI 02920	401-462-2028
Maximum Security Facility (MAX)	Physical Address: 1375 Pontiac Avenue Cranston, RI 02920 Inmate Mail: P.O. Box 8273 Cranston, RI 02920	401-462-2053
John J. Moran Medium Security Facility (MED)	Physical Address: 51 West Road Cranston, RI 02920 Inmate Mail: P.O. Box 8274 Cranston, RI 02920	401-462-3771
Minimum Security Facility (MIN)	Physical Address: 16 Howard Avenue Cranston, RI 02920 Inmate Mail: P.O. Box 8212 Cranston, RI 02920	401-462-2162
Gloria McDonald Women’s Facility (WOM)	Physical Address: 20 Fleming Road Cranston, RI 02920 Inmate Mail Address: P.O. Box 8312 Cranston, RI 02920	401-462-0787
Department of Children, Youth & Families	101 Friendship Street Providence, RI 02903	(401) 528-3500

Some requests are sent through central DOC contacts (e.g., doc.director@doc.ri.gov), or facility administration addresses are used internally, as RIDOC does not publicly disclose personal email addresses for each institution on the official state website. Typically, the central office and administrative departments (such as Records & ID) are open Monday through Friday from approximately 8:30 AM to 4 PM. The UIC/RIDOC website or RIDOC’s official social media accounts usually post the visitation hours, which vary at each facility and are determined by individual wardens. However, one should always contact beforehand to confirm.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Rhode Island?

The RIDOC prison Accounts Office at the John O. Pastore Government Center in Cranston, Rhode Island, is responsible for overseeing all prison accounts in Providence County. Money can be deposited by friends and family for periodicals, commissary, or other authorized purposes.

Options for deposits are as follows:

• Online: Pay with a Visa or MasterCard debit or credit card at AccessCorrections.com. There are also iOS and Android mobile apps available. The starting fee is $2.95.
• Phone: Dial 1-866-345-1884, a toll-free number with bilingual agents available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The starting fee is $3.95.
• Cash/Walk-In: Use the lobby kiosk at the Travisono Intake Service Center or stop by a CashPay outlet (CashPayToday.com).
• Mail: Include the inmate’s name and identification with a check, money order, or bank draft made payable to the Rhode Island Department of Corrections and sent to 51 West Road, Building 138, Cranston, RI 02920.

Depositors must be on the inmate’s visiting list or be within the 30-day grace period. When to make in-person deposits: 9-11 AM & 1-3 PM, Monday to Friday. A picture ID is needed.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

In Providence County, all adult inmate records are handled through RIDOC’s unified system, so most facilities don’t have separate online rosters. This includes the Anthony P. Travisono Intake Service Center, Maximum Security (MAX), High Security Center (HSC), John J. Moran Medium Security (MED), Minimum Security (MIN), and the Gloria McDonald Women’s Facility (WOM). All use the same statewide inmate search tool.

Juvenile offenders are treated differently. They are managed by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) and the Family Court system. Anyone interested in accessing Juvenile inmate information would have to contact them directly, because these records are not usually published online or in public spaces.

Agency	Separate Search Option?	Where to find/request info
Anthony P. Travisono Intake Service Center	No	Through the Department of Corrections.
Gloria McDonald Women’s Facility (WOM)	No	Through the Department of Corrections.
John J. Moran Medium Security (MED)	No	Through the Department of Corrections.
Maximum Security (MAX)	No	Through the Department of Corrections.
High Security Center (HSC)	No	Through the Department of Corrections.
Minimum Security (MIN)	No	Through the Department of Corrections.
Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)	Yes	Through the DCYF.

Providence County Visitation Rules and Schedules

Due to infractions of the law or facility regulations, visiting an offender in Providence County is a privilege rather than a right and may be prohibited. Entry is restricted to authorized guests on the inmate’s list, and all must clear background checks. Written consent from a parent or guardian and adult oversight are necessary for minors.

Here are the guidelines and prerequisites:

• Present a legitimate photo ID, such as a driver’s license, military ID, or state-issued ID.
• Observe the dress code and act civilly.
• Through metal detectors, searches could be carried out
• The warden schedules visits, which are usually only made once a week.
• Facilities have different visitation days and times; review RIDOC schedules.

Food may be provided to minimum security offenders, but not to other inmates. Schedules should be verified by visitors before arrival.

Mailing and Commissary Information

In Providence County, all correspondence with prisoners must be delivered by the United States Postal Attorneys are permitted to use manila envelopes, but only white ones are acceptable. Always include the detainee’s full name, their ID or booking number, and the facility’s mailing address. Private carriers are not permitted to deliver packages.

Here is an example of the Mailing format:

Inmate Name, Booking Number

Anthony P. Travisono Intake Service Center

51 West Road, Cranston, RI 02920

The mailing rules are as follows:

• Unauthorized things, cash, and personal checks are sent to the Inmate Accounts Office.
• Mail may be examined for security or illegal purposes.
• Nudity-containing personal photos or facsimiles may not be permitted.
• Whenever feasible, first-class mail is delivered within 24 hours; if the prisoner is transferred, it is forwarded.

Prisoners can purchase stamps using money from their commissary account. Unless it is required for security or safety, there is no cap on the number of letters that can be sent or received. For further details on the mailing rules, see the official website.