Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program

To search for an inmate in the Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program, 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 318-449-4377 for the information you are looking for.

Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program 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 Transitional Work Program maintains an average of 315 offenders in custody on any given day. The Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program 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 Transitional Work Program? What is the Schedule?

Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program Inmate Visitation Schedule

400-C John Allison Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303
318-449-4377

• The Visitation gate will be open at 8:30AM and 1:30M and will remain open until 30 minutes prior to the end of visitation.
• Offenders with full time jobs that miss Sunday visitation may submit a Special Visit Request. Special visit request must be filled out and turned into office by the Wednesday prior to the date that you are requesting the visit.
• Times for special visits will be on Sundays from 8:30am – 10:30. These visitors must already be on your approved visitors list. Anyone not on this list must be approved by the Warden or Asst Warden.
• All minors under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult who is (A) a family member of the minor, or (B) the minor’s legal guardian.
• UP TO 8 VISITORS AT A TIME ARE ALLOWED FOR VISITATION, THESE MUST BE THE ONES THAT ARE APPROVED AND ON THE INMATE'S VISITATION LIST

ON-SITE Visitation is ONLY on the 1st and 3rd full weekends of each month

ON SITE PERSONAL VISITS

City Telecoin Remote Video Visits

• Approved visitors can schedule a video call (visit) with an inmate online using City Telecoin.
• No scheduling needed.

REMOTE INMATE VIDEO CALLS

Inmate Visitation

IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program is conducted by City Tele Coin video.

You can visit your inmate at the jail, or from your own device or computer at home.

The Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office provides a video kiosk in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office free of charge.

Visitation is limited to 10 minutes per visitor per day. Visitors must call ahead and follow ALL visitation guidelines.

If not coming to the Sheriff's Office, you may visit with an inmate using City Tele Coin fom home.

Video visitations are monitored and visitors MUST follow visitor guidelines. Visitors that are found to violate these guidelines, will have their visitation privileges suspended.

All Video Visitation services are provided by City Tele Coin.

To register for a direct pay account visit www.CityTeleCoin.com.

After your account has been created you can download the City Tele Coin app from iTunes or Google Play.

To video chat and send emails using the app or the City Tele Coin website, select Rapides Parish Jail to set up a remote account for the inmate.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-449-4377 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program?

Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program Inmate Visitation Schedule

400-C John Allison Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303
318-449-4377

• The Visitation gate will be open at 8:30AM and 1:30M and will remain open until 30 minutes prior to the end of visitation.
• Offenders with full time jobs that miss Sunday visitation may submit a Special Visit Request. Special visit request must be filled out and turned into office by the Wednesday prior to the date that you are requesting the visit.
• Times for special visits will be on Sundays from 8:30am – 10:30. These visitors must already be on your approved visitors list. Anyone not on this list must be approved by the Warden or Asst Warden.
• All minors under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult who is (A) a family member of the minor, or (B) the minor’s legal guardian.
• UP TO 8 VISITORS AT A TIME ARE ALLOWED FOR VISITATION, THESE MUST BE THE ONES THAT ARE APPROVED AND ON THE INMATE'S VISITATION LIST

ON-SITE Visitation is ONLY on the 1st and 3rd full weekends of each month

ON SITE PERSONAL VISITS

City Telecoin Remote Video Visits

• Approved visitors can schedule a video call (visit) with an inmate online using City Telecoin.
• No scheduling needed.

REMOTE INMATE VIDEO CALLS

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-449-4377 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program?

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program

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

• Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
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• Select Louisiana.
• Select Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program
• Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 318-449-4377 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 Transitional Work Program.  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 Transitional Work Program’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-449-4377 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program?

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in Rapides Parish

To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program inmate, follow the instructions below:

• Register and create an account with City Tele Coin.
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• City Tele Coin Phone Services include Prepaid Accounts and Calling Cards for your inmate in Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program to call you and others.
• You can also send and receive secure messages with your inmate.
• This is a fee based service, but regular calls are capped at $0.21 per minute and collect calls capped at $0.25 per minute.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Rapides Parish, visit our full page guide. 

NOTE: All phone conversations and messages are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some phone providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-449-4377 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program, and what can I send them?

Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program 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 Transitional Work Program 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:
Inmate's Full Name
Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program
400-C John Allison Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name
Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program
400-C John Allison 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 Transitional Work Program 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 Transitional Work Program 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:
Inmate's Full Name
Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program
400-C John Allison Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303

Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program 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 Transitional Work Program:
Inmate's Full Name
Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program
400-C John Allison 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 Transitional Work Program’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-449-4377 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-449-4377 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program using an Online Messaging Service?

Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program contracts with City Telecoin for phone and remote video visitation, and has added secure messaging, a form of delayed email.

City Telecoin also has a secure messaging service that allows you and your inmate to send and receive messages electronically (after being read by the jail).

How to Have Remote Video Visits and Email Communication with an Inmate in Rapides Parish

To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program inmate, follow the instructions below:

• Register and create an account with City Tele Coin.
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• City Tele Coin has excellent quality video visits between your home device and a video terminal in the inmate's housing area.
• You can also send and receive secure messages and use them to make and receive phone calls with your Rapides Parish inmate.
• This is a fee based service.
• For more information, you can call City Telecoin from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM CST by dialing 318-746-1114, or email them: onlinesupport@citytelecoin.com.
• Visit Inmate 'at the jail' information.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Rapides Parish, visit our full page guide. 

NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-449-4377 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program now offers City Tele Coin Tablets to their inmates.

City Tele Coin is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented or used on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

• Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

• By phone - 318-746-1114
• By email - onlinesupport@citytelecoin.com

Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program now offers City Tele Coin Tablets to their inmates.

City Tele Coin is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented or used on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

• Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

• By phone - 318-746-1114
• By email - onlinesupport@citytelecoin.com

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rapides Parish Transitional Work Program’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-449-4377 for further assistance.

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