Rhode Island Department Of Corrections Family & Friends Information

Rhode Island Department Of Corrections Inmate Visitation Policies & Schedules 

VISITATION SCHEDULES 

All visitors must be on the inmate's visitor's list that they submit.

Visitation schedules are also on the RIDOC Facebook page.

ALL visitors must submit to a BCI/NCIC check to determine whether the visitor has a criminal record and/or outstanding warrant. 

Each facility's visiting rules and procedures provide each inmate at least three (3) visiting periods per week for inmates who are NOT on Administrative Restricted Status.

Those with pending trials are limited to one visit per month.

The facility visiting periods shall be at least one and one-half (1½) hours in length.

Visitors must show proper photo identification (ID) upon request, such as valid driver's license, valid military ID, passport, or valid IDs issued by the Departments of Transportation, Elderly Affairs or Administration, Division of Motor Vehicles.

Kissing and embracing (of short duration) are limited to the commencement and completion of the visit.

Inmates’ and visitors’ hands are to be on or above the table at all times.

No food may be brought into the facility (exceptions: Minimum Security/Work Release; however, drinks are not allowed at Minimum Security/Work Release).

You may bring up to ten ($10) dollars in change in a clear plastic bag which you may use for the vending machines.

Visitors will neither give articles to nor accept articles from inmates.

Inmates are not allowed to use vending machines.