Located in Rayville, Richland Parish, Louisiana, the Richland Parish Detention Center I is a 950-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 I at 318-248-3057 for help.
Phone: 318-248-3057
Physical Address:
456 Highway 15
Rayville, LA 71269
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Richland Parish Detention Center I
456 Highway 15
Rayville, LA 71269
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Richland Parish Detention Center I, 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 I 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 I maintains an average of 950 offenders in custody on any given day. The Richland Parish Detention Center I 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 38,000 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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The Men's Facility in Richland Parish has a capacity of 800 beds. To send money to an inmate in Richland Parish, you can use the following website: https://www.qa.jpay.com/Facility-Details/Louisiana-County-Facilities/Richland-Parish-Jail.aspx.
For information on current inmates, please visit: http://www.richland.lavns.org/.
To make calls and engage in video visitation with an inmate at Richland Parish Detention Center, you can register and sign up for a remote visitation account with City Tele Coin by following the instructions provided at: https://citytelecoin.com/.
If you wish to send a text or email to an inmate, you can do so through the following website: https://www.smartjailmail.com/.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Richland Parish Detention Center I 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 I typically involves the following steps:
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.
Once booked at Richland Parish Detention Center I 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.
For more details on the bail process in Richland Parish, Louisiana, visit the Richland Parish Detention Center I Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Richland Parish Detention Center I? What is the Schedule?
456 Highway 15
Rayville, LA 71269
318-248-3057
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 318-248-3057 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Inmate Visitation
IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Richland Parish Detention Center I 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 I’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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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Richland Parish Detention Center I?
IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Richland Parish Detention Center I 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 I’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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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Richland Parish Detention Center I?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Richland Parish Detention Center I’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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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Richland Parish Detention Center I?
To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Richland Parish Detention Center I inmate, follow the instructions below:
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 I’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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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Richland Parish Detention Center I, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Richland Parish Detention Center I 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 I 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:
456 Highway 15
Rayville, LA 71269
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
456 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 I 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 Richland Parish Detention Center I 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:
456 Highway 15
Rayville, LA 71269
To communicate by text or email with an Richland Parish inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Richland Parish Detention Center I inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Richland Parish Detention Center I’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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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Richland Parish Detention Center I, 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 I’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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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Richland Parish Detention Center I using an Online Messaging Service?
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).
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Richland Parish Detention Center I inmate, follow the instructions below:
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 I’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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Do Inmates in the Richland Parish Detention Center I have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Richland Parish Detention Center I’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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What are the other City and County Jails in Richland Parish?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Richland Parish?
This facility, known as "Richland Parish Detention Center I" is also known as Richland Parish Jail & Detention Center I, Richland Parish Jail & Detention Center I, Louisiana, Richland Parish.
