Rapides Parish Detention Center III

To search for an inmate in the Rapides Parish Detention Center III, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 318-449-4389 for the information you are looking for.

Rapides Parish Detention Center III Inmate Search

Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections maintains a database of jails, prisons, district attorneys and court locations for every parish in the state. 

The Rapides Parish Detention Center III maintains an average of 381 offenders in custody on any given day. The Rapides Parish Detention Center III has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Rapides Parish law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 24,480 offenders.

The following charts of Rapides Parish inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Rapides Parish Corrections Department, the state of Louisiana Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Rapides Parish.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Rapides Parish and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Rapides Parish Detention Center III? What is the Schedule?

Rapides Parish Detention Center III Inmate Visitation Schedule

7400 Academy Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303
318-449-4389

• First, you must register an account with Correct Pay, then add Rapides Parish Detention Center III, then your inmate, only for remote visits.
• Second, you can choose a time to visit.
• You can also schedule an appointment on the jail visitation kiosk for remote visits.
• Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
• There is no charge for the Onsite Visit.
• Offsite Video Visits cost $5.70 for 15 minutes, $7.60 for 20 minutes, and $11.40 for 30 minutes.
• All remote visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 2 weeks in advance.
• CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
• If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.

ON-SITE (non-video) VISITATION SCHEDULE

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Rapides Parish Detention Center III uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to schedule and visit your inmate via remote video visitation.

You can ‘video visit’ your inmate one of three ways:

• Visit from your home computer.
• Visit from the correctpay VendEngine Kiosk in the jail lobby.
• Visit by using the JailFunds iphone or Android app

Go here to begin the process to schedule a visit.

What is the cost to do remote video visitation?
Paid Remote Visits
Having a remote visit from your Home or app, the cost of each 20-25 minute ‘friends and family remote visit’ will be approximately $7.95 plus tax.
FREE Remote Visits
Visitors can also choose to come to the jail and video chat with an inmate via the JailFunds/VendEngine kiosk in the lobby. The video visit on-site at the jail is FREE.

You can deposit money four different ways:

• Deposit online at correctpay.com
• Deposit at the correctpay VendEngine kiosk in the Rapides Parish Detention Center III lobby.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
• Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

Attorney Visits only!  < (Lawyers, go here)

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Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rapides Parish Detention Center III’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-449-4389 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Rapides Parish Detention Center III?

Rapides Parish Detention Center III Inmate Visitation Schedule

7400 Academy Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303
318-449-4389

• First, you must register an account with Correct Pay, then add Rapides Parish Detention Center III, then your inmate, only for remote visits.
• Second, you can choose a time to visit.
• You can also schedule an appointment on the jail visitation kiosk for remote visits.
• Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
• There is no charge for the Onsite Visit.
• Offsite Video Visits cost $5.70 for 15 minutes, $7.60 for 20 minutes, and $11.40 for 30 minutes.
• All remote visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 2 weeks in advance.
• CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
• If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.

ON-SITE (non-video) VISITATION SCHEDULE

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rapides Parish Detention Center III’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-449-4389 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Rapides Parish Detention Center III?

You can deposit money four different ways:

• Deposit at correctpay.com.
• Deposit at the jail's VendEngine kiosk.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
• Deposit using the iOS or Android app.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Rapides Parish Detention Center III

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Rapides Parish, follow these instructions:

• Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
• 
• Select Louisiana.
• Select Rapides Parish Detention Center III
• Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 318-449-4389 or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link.
• Enter your billing information and send money.
• You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the Rapides Parish Detention Center III.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for Rapides Parish.

For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rapides Parish Detention Center III’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-449-4389 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Rapides Parish Detention Center III?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Rapides Parish Detention Center III?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Rapides Parish follow these instructions:

Rapides Parish Detention Center III uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.

In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:

• Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
• Choose Louisiana.
• Choose Rapides Parish Detention Center III
• Select your Inmate.
• Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
• Fund your Account. ($10-$100 at a time)

NOTE:
1.   You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2.  When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3.  When allowed by Rapides Parish Detention Center III, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

• Adding funds to your account - $3.00 
• Cost of phone call of a Prepaid Collect Account - $0.21 per minute
• Cost of an interstate (ex. Louisiana to a different state) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
• Cost of an intrastate (ex. Louisiana to Louisiana) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
• Cost if you set up your account (or fund it) by phone using a live agent, you will be charged a one-time fee of $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Rapides Parish inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rapides Parish Detention Center III’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-449-4389 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Rapides Parish Detention Center III, and what can I send them?

Rapides Parish Detention Center III Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Rapides Parish Detention Center III allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Rapides Parish Detention Center III also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Rapides Parish Detention Center III
Inmate's Full Name
7400 Academy Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Rapides Parish Detention Center III
Inmate's Full Name
7400 Academy Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Rapides Parish Detention Center III allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Rapides Parish Detention Center III standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Rapides Parish Detention Center III
Inmate's Full Name
7400 Academy Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303

Rapides Parish Detention Center III Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Rapides Parish Detention Center III there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Rapides Parish Detention Center III:
Rapides Parish Detention Center III
Inmate's Full Name
7400 Academy Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rapides Parish Detention Center III’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-449-4389 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Rapides Parish Detention Center III, and what can I purchase?

Rapides Parish Detention Center III uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that they can purchase Commissary and/or Gift Packs from this jail’s commissary service.

You can deposit money four different ways:

• Deposit online at correctpay.com.
• Deposit at the VendEngine kiosk in the jail lobby.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
• Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rapides Parish Detention Center III’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-449-4389 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Rapides Parish Detention Center III using an Online Messaging Service?

Rapides Parish Detention Center III uses the services of jailfunds.com (aka JailFunds) for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.

You can deposit money four different ways:

• Deposit online at correctpay.com.
• Deposit at the VendEngine kiosk in the Rapides Parish Detention Center III lobby.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
• Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

Go directly here to start the process to send a message

Uploading photos to Inmate’s email
Make sure the file size is less than 5MB.
Also make sure your file is a .jpg, .jpeg or .gif.

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How to Send a Secure Email or Text Message to an Inmate in Rapides Parish

To send a secure email message and digital photos to an inmate in Rapides Parish Detention Center III follow these steps:

• Register with correctpay by creating an account.
• 
• Select Louisiana, then select Rapides Parish Detention Center III, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
• NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court... So be careful what you write.
• Uploading photos to Inmate’s email
  Make sure the file size is less than 5MB.
  Also make sure your file is a .jpg, .jpeg or .gif.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Rapides Parish Detention Center III and send them photos, check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Rapides Parish. 
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rapides Parish Detention Center III’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-449-4389 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Rapides Parish Detention Center III have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rapides Parish Detention Center III’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-449-4389 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Rapides Parish?