Rhode Island Inmate Directory

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The State of Rhode Island has 7 prison facilities across 5 Counties which includes Providence County, Kent County, Washington County and others.

Rhode Island, nicknamed “The Ocean State,” is the smallest state in the United States. Providence, the capital city, boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture, and colleges. As of 2023, Rhode Island’s population is estimated to be around 1.0 million.

  • Capital City: Providence
  • Population: As of 2023, Rhode Island’s population is estimated to be around 1.0 million.
  • Correctional Facilities: The Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC) manages the state’s prison system, which consists of a centralized system:
    • Adult Correctional Institutions (ACIs): Rhode Island operates four facilities under this umbrella:
    • Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) – Cranston: This maximum-security facility houses male offenders with long sentences.
    • ACI – Intake Center: This facility processes new commitments to the prison system..
    • ACI – Medium Security: This facility houses male offenders with medium-security classifications.
    • ACI – Women’s Correctional Facility: This facility houses female offenders.
  • Community Placement Programs: These programs offer residential and non-residential alternatives for offenders nearing release.
  • State Prison Population: As of 2021, Rhode Island’s prison population was approximately 3,000 inmates. This translates to an incarceration rate of around 293 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national average.
  • Probation Population: The exact number of individuals on probation in Rhode Island fluctuates, but estimates suggest it’s likely several times higher than the prison population. As of 2021, it was likely in the range of 12,000 on probation.
  • Violent Crime Rate National Ranking: Rhode Island’s violent crime rate falls within the national average according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting data. However, crime rates can vary within the state, with some urban areas having higher rates.

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Resources for Further Information:

The Rhode Island Department of Corrections website provides a public inmate search function. You can search for inmates by name or last name initials and date of birth.

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