Rapides Parish Detention Center III

Rapides Parish Detention Center III basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 318-449-4381

This facility is for adult inmates.

The Rapides Parish Detention Center III is a medium-security detention center located at 7400 Academy Dr in Alexandria, LA. This county jail is operated locally by the Rapides Parish County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Rapides Parish County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Alexandria Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.

There are new detainees delivered to the jail daily, you can see arrest records here. Some are released after putting up bail, are released to a pretrial services caseload, are placed under supervision by a probation agency, or are released on their own recognizance with an agreement to appear in court. If there is no release, the inmate must wait here at the jail for their court appearance as a guest of the County, getting a bed and three square meals.

Trustees are inmates who work in the jail as cooks, as orderlies for the staff, in the laundry or in the commissary. The trustees are paid a very small amount for their time and some jail gives the trustees a few days off their sentence in exchange for their work.

When an inmate arrives in jail they are put together in a large holding cell with other inmates in the intake. While in intake they are under heightened observation. Violent and out of control inmates are segregated.

Can I Get Work Release?

Work release is when you are released from jail during the day so that you can go to work. At the end of the day, you return to jail for the night. There are a number of requirements to be able to get into the work-release program. Most programs require your employer to fill out some paperwork. If you want to get into the work release program then apply prior to being sentenced to jail. This will minimize the amount of time you spend in jail waiting to get into the program.

Can I call my family in Jail?

Rapides Parish Detention Center III has a phone program where inmates make outbound calls only, you cannot call into jail. Since you are paying for those calls don't make it a habit of accepting collect-calls, they are over $15 each. The alternative is to set up an account through their third-party phone company which charges steep fees for each minute used. You are paying for them to call you. Click here if you are going to speak a lot and need a discount on the calls.

Remember – These phone calls are recorded and conversations can be used against you or the inmate so do not discuss your case over these phone lines.

visitation Info

Rapides Parish Detention Center III – Visitation

Visiting hours

Non-Trusty
Friday – 1:00pm – 4:30pm

Regular
Saturday

• 8:00am – 12:00pm – Non-Trusty
• 1:00pm – 4:00pm – Trusty

Sunday

• 8:00am – 12:00pm – Trusty
• 1:00pm – 4:00 – Child Visit

DRESS CODE FOR VISITORS: Visitors should be aware that visiting areas are designed to cultivate a family atmosphere for family and friends of all ages. Visitors should dress and act accordingly. The following apparel is considered inappropriate and shall result in the denial of visits:

1. No transparent clothing or swimsuits
2. No skirts or dress above the knee cap and no revealing slits. No shorts, regardless of the length, by either sex. (Children 6 and under are exempt). Capri pants below the knee are not considered shorts.
3. No strapless, tube or halter tops, tank tops, or strapless dresses
4. No tops that expose the midriff
5. No blouses, shirts or dresses that are low cut or sleeveless.
6. No spandex, Lycra or Spandex-like athletic pants, aerobic/exercise tights or leotards
7. No underwear can be exposed
8. No clothing with revealing holes.
9. No clothing or accessories with obscene or profane writing, images or pictures.
10. No gang or club-related clothing or insignia indicative of gang affiliation.
11. The only bags allowed into the TWP are a diaper bag for infant children. All bags will be searched when you enter and leave from visitation.
12. All visitors must wear shoes or sandals; house slippers or shower shoes are not allowed. Footwear must remain on feet at all times. These restrictions apply to men, women and children

GENERAL RULES

1. No cameras, purses, tobacco products, medication or cell phones allowed inside the gate during visitation. (THESE ITEMS WILL BE CONSIDERED CONTRABAND) The visit will be terminated and depending on the severity charges may be filed.
2. All visitors must have photo identification on them in order to visit. (17 yrs. and older).
3. Any visit may be terminated if the resident or visitor violates the rules governing visitation.
4. All proposed visitors will be checked for criminal history. No ex-felon will be allowed on RPSO Transitional Work Program property unless they have been discharged from an institution or Probation and Parole supervision for at least 2 years.
5. All visitors are subject to personal and computer search by Rapides Parish personnel.
6. No two residents may be allowed to have the same visitor on their visitation list unless approved by the Warden or Assistant Warden.
7. All visitors entering the grounds shall be registered by the Correctional Officer on duty. When the visitor departs he/she will notify the officer that they are leaving.
8. Only food or drink purchased from vending machines in TWP lobby are allowed during visitation. No food on the basketball court.
9. Offenders will each be responsible for keeping their visitors in one group. Children must also stay in that group. They will not be left unattended. All visitors and offenders must stay in the assigned visitation area during visitation hours, unless instructed different by TWP deputies.
10. No visitor will return to their vehicle once they have signed in or leave from the facility property and return.
11. No minor child (16 years old and under) will be allowed to leave the visiting area to go to the restroom or any other approved area unless accompanied by their guardian. Offenders will not accompany the minor child.
12. Visitors and offenders will be required to sit facing each other at arms length away at all times. Children can intermingle with offender during visitation.
13. No visitor will be allowed to visit on RPSO Transitional Work Program property unless they are on a regular or special visit form.
14. Any money orders for Offender must be mailed or dropped off to the TWP during normal working hours (Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm). Money orders can also be placed in drop box during visitation. The money order must contain their name and DOC #. NO MONEY CAN BE GIVEN TO ANY OFFENDER

DURING THE VISIT. THIS WILL BE CONSIDERED CONTRABAND. THESE RULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE