Richland Parish Detention Center for Males

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Richland Parish Detention Center for Males

Located in the city of Rayville, Richland Parish, Louisiana, the Richland Parish Detention Center for Males is a 800-bed jail. For inmate information, you can contact them 24 hours a day at 318-248-3057.

This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on their charges, inmates may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.

You can use the inmate search tool to view the roster of individuals currently in custody.

Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this facility, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Louisiana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides details on the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.

It’s advisable to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you cannot locate it online, call Richland Parish Detention Center for Males at 318-248-3057 for help.

Phone: 318-248-3057

Physical Address:
474 LA Highway 15
Rayville, LA 71269

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & ID#
Richland Parish Detention Center (males)
474 LA Highway 15
Rayville, LA 71269

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & ID#
Richland Parish Detention Center (males)
474 LA Highway 15
Rayville, LA 71269

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Richland Parish Detention Center for Males?

To search for an inmate in the Richland Parish Detention Center for Males, 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 318-248-3057 for the information you are looking for.

Richland Parish Detention Center for Males 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 Richland Parish Detention Center for Males maintains an average of 800 offenders in custody on any given day. The Richland Parish Detention Center for Males 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 Richland Parish law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 19,000 offenders.

The following charts of Richland 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 Richland 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 Richland 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 Richland 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.

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About the Richland Parish Detention Center for Males

Operated by the Richland Parish Sheriff's Department, the 800 bed Richland Parish Detention Center for Males houses only male offenders in Richland Parish, both those who are charged with felony offenses and those charged with misdemeanors, as they wait for their trial and after sentencing for a short period until they are released or transferred. Women are housed in the smaller facility, seperate from the males, next door.

Most of the inmates are from surrounding parishes that do not have the space in their jails. Renting out these beds is a major source of revenue for Rischland Parish.

The work release program here allows for inmates sentenced to the program to keep their jobs outside of the jail and attend their shifts daily.

Offenders can be located through the online jail portal or by calling the main line to be directed to the facility, bail, and other details for the inmate at 318-248-3057.

Once an offender has been located at the Richland Parish Detention Center for Males they may be supported through the purchase of a commissary package, adding money to their account, or through consistent contact via mail, calls, and visits.

Money may be provided by accessing the kiosk that is within the lobby of the detention center, through the mail or online. Letters and postcards are also accepted through the mail, and these must be sent via the US Postal Service with both the correct mailing address and name of the inmate as well as the return address of the person who sent them.

Phone calls to approved people are also available, allowing inmates to make outgoing calls either collect or through prepaid cards, as well as access to electronic mail.

Visiting hours are provided only to those who are on the approved visitor list created by the inmate, and they will be given this information after calling the Richland Parish Detention Center for Males only.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Booking process details at Richland Parish Detention Center for Males

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Richland Parish Detention Center for Males for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.

It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.

The booking process at Richland Parish Detention Center for Males typically involves the following steps:

  • Identifying the individual.
  • Taking a mugshot.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal background.
  • DNA collection if applicable.
  • Conducting a full-body search.
  • Confiscating personal property.
  • Allowing a phone call.

Booking times can range from one hour to 48 hours. For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 318-248-3057.

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Directions / Map to the Richland Parish Detention Center for Males
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to post bail for a loved one in Richland Parish

Once booked at Richland Parish Detention Center for Males in Rayville, the individual has several possible outcomes:

1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 318-248-3057.

Several payment methods are available for bail.

  • Bail can be paid in cash, by credit card, or with a money order.
  • Licensed bail bondsmen in Richland Parish can assist with the process.
  • Property within the county can also be used to pay bail.

For more details on the bail process in Richland Parish, Louisiana, visit the Richland Parish Detention Center for Males Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Richland Parish Detention Center for Males? What is the Schedule?

Richland Parish Detention Center for Males Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

474 LA Highway 15
Rayville, LA 71269
318-248-3057

  • Only those listed on an inmate's Visitation Form will be permitted to visit. Inmates are given this form when they are assigned a cell.
  • Visitors must have a current, valid photo identification (such as a driver's license) in order to visit.
  • All visitors, on their first visit, must complete a Visitor Information Form. They will then be checked to determine whether they have any outstanding warrants.
  • Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is on the approved list, do not need to be listed on an approved visitation list themselves.
  • Each inmate is allowed one hour of visitation per week on their assigned day and time. You must check with your inmate for this date and time.
  • Requests for exceptions and special requests must be forwarded through a Corrections Officer to a Shift Supervisor for approval.
  • A Shift Supervisor may extend visits by reason of distance traveled, past infrequent visits, or other reason.

INMATES ARE ASSIGNED A TIME BASED ON THEIR CELL ASSIGNMENT - Check with them.

ON SITE PERSONAL VISITS

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM


City Telecoin Remote Video Visits

REMOTE INMATE VIDEO CALLS

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 8:00AM - 9:00PM
MONDAY 8:00AM - 9:00PM
TUESDAY 8:00AM - 9:00PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00AM - 9:00PM
THURSDAY 8:00AM - 9:00PM
FRIDAY 8:00AM - 9:00PM
SATURDAY 8:00AM - 9:00PM

Inmate Visitation

IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Richland Parish Detention Center for Males 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 Richland 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 Richland 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 Richland Parish Detention Center for Males’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-248-3057 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

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

Richland Parish Detention Center for Males Inmate Visitation

IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Richland Parish Detention Center for Males 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 Richland 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 Richland 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 Richland Parish Detention Center for Males’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-248-3057 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Richland Parish Detention Center for Males?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Richland Parish Detention Center for Males’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-248-3057 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Richland Parish Detention Center for Males?

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

To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Richland Parish Detention Center for Males inmate, follow the instructions below:

  • Register and create an account with City Tele Coin.
  • City Tele Coin Phone Services include Prepaid Accounts and Calling Cards for your inmate in Richland Parish Detention Center for Males 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 Richland 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 Richland Parish Detention Center for Males’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-248-3057 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Richland Parish Detention Center for Males, and what can I send them?

Richland Parish Detention Center for Males Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Richland Parish Detention Center for Males 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 Richland Parish Detention Center for Males 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 & ID#
Richland Parish Detention Center (males)
474 LA Highway 15
Rayville, LA 71269



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & ID#
Richland Parish Detention Center (males)
474 LA Highway 15
Rayville, LA 71269



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 Richland Parish Detention Center for Males allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Richland Parish Detention Center for Males 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 & ID#
Richland Parish Detention Center (males)
474 LA Highway 15
Rayville, LA 71269

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Richland Parish Detention Center for Males’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-248-3057 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Richland Parish Detention Center for Males’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-248-3057 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Richland Parish Detention Center for Males using an Online Messaging Service?

Richland Parish Detention Center for Males 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 Richland Parish

To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Richland Parish Detention Center for Males inmate, follow the instructions below:

  • Register and create an account with City Tele Coin.
  • 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 Richland 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 Richland 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 Richland Parish Detention Center for Males’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-248-3057 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Richland Parish Detention Center for Males have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Richland Parish Detention Center for Males 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:

Richland Parish Detention Center for Males 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:

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Richland Parish Detention Center for Males’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 318-248-3057 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Richland Parish

What are the other City and County Jails in Richland Parish?

Richland Parish County Jails
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Other Jails Nearby

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

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Search for an Inmate in Richland Parish

This facility, known as "Richland Parish Detention Center for Males" is also known as Richland Parish Detention Center I, Richland Parish Jail & Detention Center I, Richland Parish Jail & Detention Center I, Louisiana, Richland Parish.