RI · Find someone in custody

How do I find someone in jail or prison in Rhode Island?

RI statewide custody instructions and contacts

Official resources can help you check custody in Rhode Island. Use the paths below and confirm a missing or uncertain result with the responsible agency.

State locator: Rhode Island DOC Incarceration Search
Service coverage: Participating agencies; verify scope
Guidance reviewed: 2026-07-23
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island

Which system is holding them in Rhode Island?

There is no single search that covers everyone. Match the situation to the right official locator — most families start with the first one.

If the arrest was recent

Start with the statewide custody system

Unified Rhode Island adult custody, including pretrial. Police, rural or pre-transfer bookings may not yet be included; ask the arresting agency.

RI statewide custody instructions and contacts

Use the agency’s published search instructions or contact options. This is not a separate person-search tool.

Find the responsible local agency

Official government agency/contact directory. It is not a person-search tool.

Find the county/agency, then use its published jail or custody-assistance instructions.

Search Rhode Island participating-agency custody — VINE name-search fields reached without signing in; participating-agency coverage must be verified

Service instructions reviewed 2026-10-05. This is an agency information or participation route; a working local person-search form is not confirmed.

If nothing appears, contact the arresting agency or the responsible jail to ask how to confirm booking. A missing record does not prove release, and an agency may limit what it can disclose.

If they were sentenced to prison

Use the correctional locator

For a state-prison sentence, use the Rhode Island correctional locator.

A short jail sentence may still be served in a local or regional jail, or in the unified state system.

A sentence alone does not establish the housing location; confirm with the responsible agency.

Unified Rhode Island adult custody, including pretrial

Official agency instructions and assistance

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Search form availability was not confirmed in this review. An access restriction, CAPTCHA, or unavailable application may require a normal browser or agency assistance; missing records do not establish release.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900 — Published Records & ID contact; not a guaranteed custody disclosure.

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Search availability is unconfirmed or this is an instructions/phone route.

If the charge is federal

Search the Federal Bureau of Prisons

A federal charge does not tell you which building holds the person. The U.S. Marshals Service is responsible for federal pretrial detention and may use local, state, private, or federal facilities. Check the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator, but a missing result does not establish that the person is not detained. For a recent federal arrest, contact the arresting agency or the relevant U.S. Marshals district office to ask about the appropriate custody-information process. USMS is a contact route, not a public person locator, and disclosure of a location is not guaranteed.

Search the Federal BOP locator U.S. Marshals district directory

Other kinds of custody

Immigration detention has a separate official ICE detainee locator. It does not search for people under 18, and a missing result does not prove release; use the official ICE field-office contacts. Search by A-number and country of birth, or the name/country/date-of-birth information requested by the service. Access and disclosure can be restricted.

Juvenile and tribal custody may have different agencies, privacy rules, and search limits. This guide does not provide a comprehensive juvenile or tribal locator. Contact the arresting agency or responsible juvenile or tribal authority to confirm the correct process.

For federal pretrial detention, use the U.S. Marshals district directory. Federal responsibility can include housing in a local jail.

City and municipal custody assistance

Use the contact matching the agency that made the arrest. These researched municipal holding and transfer paths are separate from the county routes.

Ashaway CDP custody assistance

Ashaway CDP is a Census place within Hopkinton. Use the municipal police department matching the exact arrest address for initial custody or transfer questions. After DOC intake, use the Records & ID contact below.

Hopkinton Police Department (general public assistance): 401-377-7751

For a local arrest in Ashaway CDP, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Rhode Island DOC operates a unified correctional system covering pretrial detainees and sentenced offenders after DOC intake. Its published Records & ID office provides general records assistance; police holding before transfer remains separate. Ask DOC Records & ID how to confirm custody after intake. For a fresh arrest that has not reached DOC, contact the arresting police department. The number was not called.

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Barrington custody assistance

Use Barrington Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

Barrington Police Department (general public assistance): 401-437-3930

For a local arrest in Barrington, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Bradford CDP custody assistance

Bradford CDP is a Census place within Westerly. Use the municipal police department matching the exact arrest address for initial custody or transfer questions. After DOC intake, use the Records & ID contact below.

Westerly Police Department (general public assistance): 401-596-2022

For a local arrest in Bradford CDP, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Bristol custody assistance

Use Bristol Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

Bristol Police Department (general public assistance): 401-253-6900

For a local arrest in Bristol, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Burrillville custody assistance

Use Burrillville Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

Burrillville Police Department (general public assistance): 401-568-6255

For a local arrest in Burrillville, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Carolina CDP custody assistance

Charlestown Police Department (general public assistance): 401-364-1212

For a local arrest in Carolina CDP, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Richmond Police Department (general public assistance): 401-539-8289

Carolina CDP is a Census place within Charlestown and Richmond. Use the municipal police department matching the exact arrest address for initial custody or transfer questions. After DOC intake, use the Records & ID contact below. For a local arrest in Carolina CDP, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Central Falls custody assistance

Use Central Falls Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

Central Falls Police Department (general public assistance): 401-727-7411

For a local arrest in Central Falls, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Charlestown custody assistance

Use Charlestown Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

Charlestown Police Department (general public assistance): 401-364-1212

For a local arrest in Charlestown, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Charlestown CDP custody assistance

Charlestown Police Department (general public assistance): 401-364-1212

For a local arrest in Charlestown CDP, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

South Kingstown Police Department (general public assistance): 401-789-9331

Charlestown CDP is a Census place within Charlestown and South Kingstown. Use the municipal police department matching the exact arrest address for initial custody or transfer questions. After DOC intake, use the Records & ID contact below. For a local arrest in Charlestown CDP, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Chepachet CDP custody assistance

Chepachet CDP is a Census place within Glocester. Use the municipal police department matching the exact arrest address for initial custody or transfer questions. After DOC intake, use the Records & ID contact below.

Glocester Police Department (general public assistance): 401-568-2533

For a local arrest in Chepachet CDP, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Clayville CDP custody assistance

Foster Police Department (general public assistance): 401-647-3334

For a local arrest in Clayville CDP, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Scituate Police Department (general public assistance): 401-821-5900

Clayville CDP is a Census place within Foster and Scituate. Use the municipal police department matching the exact arrest address for initial custody or transfer questions. After DOC intake, use the Records & ID contact below. For a local arrest in Clayville CDP, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Coventry custody assistance

Use Coventry Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

Coventry Police Department (general public assistance): 401-826-1100

For a local arrest in Coventry, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Cranston custody assistance

Use Cranston Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

Cranston Police Department (general public assistance): 401-942-2211

For a local arrest in Cranston, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Cumberland custody assistance

Use Cumberland Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

Cumberland Police Department (general public assistance): 401-333-2500

For a local arrest in Cumberland, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Cumberland Hill CDP custody assistance

Cumberland Hill CDP is a Census place within Cumberland. Use the municipal police department matching the exact arrest address for initial custody or transfer questions. After DOC intake, use the Records & ID contact below.

Cumberland Police Department (general public assistance): 401-333-2500

For a local arrest in Cumberland Hill CDP, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

East Greenwich custody assistance

Use East Greenwich Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

East Greenwich Police Department (general public assistance): 401-886-8639

For a local arrest in East Greenwich, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

East Providence custody assistance

Use East Providence Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

East Providence Police Department (general public assistance): 401-435-7600

For a local arrest in East Providence, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Exeter custody assistance

Use Exeter Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

Exeter Police Department (general public assistance): 401-539-2323

For a local arrest in Exeter, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Foster custody assistance

Use Foster Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

Foster Police Department (general public assistance): 401-647-3334

For a local arrest in Foster, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Foster Center CDP custody assistance

Foster Center CDP is a Census place within Foster. Use the municipal police department matching the exact arrest address for initial custody or transfer questions. After DOC intake, use the Records & ID contact below.

Foster Police Department (general public assistance): 401-647-3334

For a local arrest in Foster Center CDP, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Glocester custody assistance

Use Glocester Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

Glocester Police Department (general public assistance): 401-568-2533

For a local arrest in Glocester, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Greene CDP custody assistance

Greene CDP is a Census place within Coventry. Use the municipal police department matching the exact arrest address for initial custody or transfer questions. After DOC intake, use the Records & ID contact below.

Coventry Police Department (general public assistance): 401-826-1100

For a local arrest in Greene CDP, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Greenville CDP custody assistance

Greenville CDP is a Census place within Smithfield. Use the municipal police department matching the exact arrest address for initial custody or transfer questions. After DOC intake, use the Records & ID contact below.

Smithfield Police Department (general public assistance): 401-231-2500

For a local arrest in Greenville CDP, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Harmony CDP custody assistance

Harmony CDP is a Census place within Glocester. Use the municipal police department matching the exact arrest address for initial custody or transfer questions. After DOC intake, use the Records & ID contact below.

Glocester Police Department (general public assistance): 401-568-2533

For a local arrest in Harmony CDP, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Harrisville CDP custody assistance

Harrisville CDP is a Census place within Burrillville. Use the municipal police department matching the exact arrest address for initial custody or transfer questions. After DOC intake, use the Records & ID contact below.

Burrillville Police Department (general public assistance): 401-568-6255

For a local arrest in Harrisville CDP, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Hope Valley CDP custody assistance

Hope Valley CDP is a Census place within Hopkinton. Use the municipal police department matching the exact arrest address for initial custody or transfer questions. After DOC intake, use the Records & ID contact below.

Hopkinton Police Department (general public assistance): 401-377-7751

For a local arrest in Hope Valley CDP, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Hopkinton custody assistance

Use Hopkinton Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

Hopkinton Police Department (general public assistance): 401-377-7751

For a local arrest in Hopkinton, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Hopkinton CDP custody assistance

Hopkinton CDP is a Census place within Hopkinton. Use the municipal police department matching the exact arrest address for initial custody or transfer questions. After DOC intake, use the Records & ID contact below.

Hopkinton Police Department (general public assistance): 401-377-7751

For a local arrest in Hopkinton CDP, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Jamestown custody assistance

Use Jamestown Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

Jamestown Police Department (general public assistance): 401-423-1212

For a local arrest in Jamestown, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Johnston custody assistance

Use Johnston Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

Johnston Police Department (general public assistance): 401-231-4210

For a local arrest in Johnston, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Kingston CDP custody assistance

Kingston CDP is a Census place within South Kingstown. Use the municipal police department matching the exact arrest address for initial custody or transfer questions. After DOC intake, use the Records & ID contact below.

South Kingstown Police Department (general public assistance): 401-789-9331

For a local arrest in Kingston CDP, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Lincoln custody assistance

Use Lincoln Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

Lincoln Police Department (general public assistance): 401-333-8281

For a local arrest in Lincoln, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Little Compton custody assistance

Use Little Compton Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

Little Compton Police Department (general public assistance): 401-635-2311

For a local arrest in Little Compton, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Melville CDP custody assistance

Middletown Police Department (general public assistance): 401-846-1104

For a local arrest in Melville CDP, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Portsmouth Police Department (general public assistance): 401-683-0300

Melville CDP is a Census place within Middletown and Portsmouth. Use the municipal police department matching the exact arrest address for initial custody or transfer questions. After DOC intake, use the Records & ID contact below. For a local arrest in Melville CDP, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Middletown custody assistance

Use Middletown Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

Middletown Police Department (general public assistance): 401-846-1104

For a local arrest in Middletown, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Misquamicut CDP custody assistance

Misquamicut CDP is a Census place within Westerly. Use the municipal police department matching the exact arrest address for initial custody or transfer questions. After DOC intake, use the Records & ID contact below.

Westerly Police Department (general public assistance): 401-596-2022

For a local arrest in Misquamicut CDP, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Narragansett custody assistance

Use Narragansett Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

Narragansett Police Department (general public assistance): 401-789-1091

For a local arrest in Narragansett, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Narragansett Pier CDP custody assistance

Narragansett Pier CDP is a Census place within Narragansett. Use the municipal police department matching the exact arrest address for initial custody or transfer questions. After DOC intake, use the Records & ID contact below.

Narragansett Police Department (general public assistance): 401-789-1091

For a local arrest in Narragansett Pier CDP, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

New Shoreham custody assistance

Use New Shoreham Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

New Shoreham Police Department (general public assistance): 401-466-3220

For a local arrest in New Shoreham, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Newport custody assistance

Use Newport Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

Newport Police Department (general public assistance): 401-847-1306

For a local arrest in Newport, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Newport East CDP custody assistance

Newport East CDP is a Census place within Middletown. Use the municipal police department matching the exact arrest address for initial custody or transfer questions. After DOC intake, use the Records & ID contact below.

Middletown Police Department (general public assistance): 401-846-1104

For a local arrest in Newport East CDP, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

North Kingstown custody assistance

Use North Kingstown Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

North Kingstown Police Department (general public assistance): 401-294-3316

For a local arrest in North Kingstown, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

North Providence custody assistance

Use North Providence Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

North Providence Police Department (general public assistance): 401-231-4533

For a local arrest in North Providence, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

North Smithfield custody assistance

Use North Smithfield Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

North Smithfield Police Department (general public assistance): 401-762-1213

For a local arrest in North Smithfield, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Pascoag CDP custody assistance

Pascoag CDP is a Census place within Burrillville. Use the municipal police department matching the exact arrest address for initial custody or transfer questions. After DOC intake, use the Records & ID contact below.

Burrillville Police Department (general public assistance): 401-568-6255

For a local arrest in Pascoag CDP, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Pawtucket custody assistance

Use Pawtucket Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

Pawtucket Police Department (general public assistance): 401-727-9100

For a local arrest in Pawtucket, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Portsmouth custody assistance

Use Portsmouth Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

Portsmouth Police Department (general public assistance): 401-683-0300

For a local arrest in Portsmouth, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Providence custody assistance

Use Providence Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

Providence Police Department (general public assistance): 401-272-3121

For a local arrest in Providence, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Quonochontaug CDP custody assistance

Quonochontaug CDP is a Census place within Charlestown. Use the municipal police department matching the exact arrest address for initial custody or transfer questions. After DOC intake, use the Records & ID contact below.

Charlestown Police Department (general public assistance): 401-364-1212

For a local arrest in Quonochontaug CDP, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Richmond custody assistance

Use Richmond Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

Richmond Police Department (general public assistance): 401-539-8289

For a local arrest in Richmond, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Scituate custody assistance

Use Scituate Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

Scituate Police Department (general public assistance): 401-821-5900

For a local arrest in Scituate, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Smithfield custody assistance

Use Smithfield Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

Smithfield Police Department (general public assistance): 401-231-2500

For a local arrest in Smithfield, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

South Kingstown custody assistance

Use South Kingstown Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

South Kingstown Police Department (general public assistance): 401-789-9331

For a local arrest in South Kingstown, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Tiverton custody assistance

Use Tiverton Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

Tiverton Police Department (general public assistance): 401-624-3222

For a local arrest in Tiverton, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Tiverton CDP custody assistance

Tiverton CDP is a Census place within Tiverton. Use the municipal police department matching the exact arrest address for initial custody or transfer questions. After DOC intake, use the Records & ID contact below.

Tiverton Police Department (general public assistance): 401-624-3222

For a local arrest in Tiverton CDP, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Valley Falls CDP custody assistance

Valley Falls CDP is a Census place within Cumberland. Use the municipal police department matching the exact arrest address for initial custody or transfer questions. After DOC intake, use the Records & ID contact below.

Cumberland Police Department (general public assistance): 401-333-2500

For a local arrest in Valley Falls CDP, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Wakefield-Peace Dale CDP custody assistance

Wakefield-Peace Dale CDP is a Census place within South Kingstown. Use the municipal police department matching the exact arrest address for initial custody or transfer questions. After DOC intake, use the Records & ID contact below.

South Kingstown Police Department (general public assistance): 401-789-9331

For a local arrest in Wakefield-Peace Dale CDP, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Warren custody assistance

Use Warren Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

Warren Police Department (general public assistance): 401-245-1311

For a local arrest in Warren, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Warwick custody assistance

Use Warwick Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

Warwick Police Department (general public assistance): 401-468-4200

For a local arrest in Warwick, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Watch Hill CDP custody assistance

Watch Hill CDP is a Census place within Westerly. Use the municipal police department matching the exact arrest address for initial custody or transfer questions. After DOC intake, use the Records & ID contact below.

Westerly Police Department (general public assistance): 401-596-2022

For a local arrest in Watch Hill CDP, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Weekapaug CDP custody assistance

Weekapaug CDP is a Census place within Westerly. Use the municipal police department matching the exact arrest address for initial custody or transfer questions. After DOC intake, use the Records & ID contact below.

Westerly Police Department (general public assistance): 401-596-2022

For a local arrest in Weekapaug CDP, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

West Greenwich custody assistance

Use West Greenwich Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

West Greenwich Police Department (general public assistance): 401-397-7191

For a local arrest in West Greenwich, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

West Warwick custody assistance

Use West Warwick Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

West Warwick Police Department (general public assistance): 401-822-9298

For a local arrest in West Warwick, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Westerly custody assistance

Use Westerly Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

Westerly Police Department (general public assistance): 401-596-2022

For a local arrest in Westerly, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Westerly CDP custody assistance

Westerly CDP is a Census place within Westerly. Use the municipal police department matching the exact arrest address for initial custody or transfer questions. After DOC intake, use the Records & ID contact below.

Westerly Police Department (general public assistance): 401-596-2022

For a local arrest in Westerly CDP, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Woonsocket custody assistance

Use Woonsocket Police Department for questions about a fresh local arrest or initial police custody. After transfer to Rhode Island DOC, use the Records & ID contact below.

Woonsocket Police Department (general public assistance): 401-766-1212

For a local arrest in Woonsocket, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Wyoming CDP custody assistance

Wyoming CDP is a Census place within Richmond. Use the municipal police department matching the exact arrest address for initial custody or transfer questions. After DOC intake, use the Records & ID contact below.

Richmond Police Department (general public assistance): 401-539-8289

For a local arrest in Wyoming CDP, use the department serving the arrest address. Ask whether the person remains in police custody or has transferred to DOC, another agency or a hospital. The number was not called.

General police assistance, not a booking hotline; directory does not promise individual custody disclosure or confirm a specific person is held there.

Rhode Island DOC Records & ID: 401-462-3900

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Find your area in Rhode Island

Find the area where the arrest happened. County and city matches identify geography; confirm custody using the responsible agency’s assistance. A place may span several areas.

City and town matches use the 2026 Census places and active municipal subdivisions, with exact county memberships. Custody arrangements are researched separately. Municipal police holding and jail transfers may differ from the county route.

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Finding your person in Rhode Island, step by step

Work through these in order. Each step points to an official source — you do the searching there, on the government site.

Step 1

Match the custody system

Unified Rhode Island adult custody, including pretrial. Police cellblock or pre-transfer detention may not yet appear; ask the arresting agency. RIDOC requires disclaimer agreement; page was Cloudflare-restricted here
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Step 2

Use the relevant state custody resource

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Step 3

Confirm missing or uncertain records

Contact the arresting agency or responsible jail. New bookings, transfers, excluded populations and offline agencies may not appear online. A missing result does not establish release.
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Step 4

Check federal or immigration custody separately

Use BOP for BOP records, a U.S. Marshals district contact for federal pretrial questions, and ICE ODLS/ERO contacts for immigration. These systems have different coverage and disclosure limits.
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What you’ll need to search

You can start with just a name, but these make a match faster and surer.

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The exact name or agency identifier requested by that service. Date of birth is useful where the service offers it; it is not required by every tool.
The arrest location and responsible agency, if known. Check whether the roster is current custody or historical bookings.

Use official, free sources — and a few things to watch for

Use free agency resources or an explicitly agency-endorsed public service. Do not pay a records broker to run these public searches.
A county filter in a state-prison search is not proof that it includes every county-jail booking.
Check participating agencies and outage notices. Use an agency contact when records are missing or unavailable.
Do not infer release or housing location from a missing record, a facility listing or geographic proximity.

If you need to bail them out in Rhode Island

Finding the person comes first. Once you know where they are, this is how getting them out works in Rhode Island.

Commercial bail available

Release depends on the court’s order. A payment is not required in every case. If a secured bond is ordered, ask the court which options are permitted; a private commercial bond service has separate fees and conditions. Confirm the process before paying anyone.

The court decides release and any conditions.

Ask the court or the responsible jail which forms of payment, if any, the order permits, how payments are made, and what refund or forfeiture conditions apply.

Fees for a private commercial service are separate from court deposits.

Do not assume that payment guarantees release.

The person’s rights. The person in custody has the right to talk to a lawyer about their case, and if they cannot afford one, the court can appoint a public defender.

Other official Rhode Island contacts

Rhode Island uses a unified state correctional system rather than separate county sheriff jails. Start with the statewide custody locator or notification service linked here. A person arrested very recently may still be with the arresting police agency before transfer; contact that agency if no record appears. These statewide sources can also help.

If there is also a warrant to deal with

Two companion guides pick up where this one leaves off — checking for a warrant, and resolving it on your own terms.

Check for a warrant in Rhode Island Worried the person has an open warrant too? Check first, state by state. Resolve a warrant in Rhode Island If they need to resolve a warrant, this walks through turning yourself in calmly.

Common questions about finding someone in Rhode Island

How do I find someone who was just arrested in Rhode Island?

Unified Rhode Island adult custody, including pretrial. Police cellblock or pre-transfer detention may not yet appear; ask the arresting agency. RIDOC requires disclaimer agreement; page was Cloudflare-restricted here

How do I find someone in state prison in Rhode Island?

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Is there a free way to check if someone is in custody in Rhode Island?

Public custody searches are free. VINE name-search fields reached without signing in; participating-agency coverage must be verified Check the responsible agency and its current participation. A missing record does not establish release. Avoid paid inmate-search and mugshot sites.

What do I need to look someone up in Rhode Island?

RIDOC requires disclaimer agreement; page was Cloudflare-restricted here The exact name or agency identifier requested by that service. Date of birth is useful where the service offers it; it is not required by every tool. The arrest location and responsible agency, if known. Check whether the roster is current custody or historical bookings.

How do I check release conditions and costs in Rhode Island?

Ask the court or responsible jail for the release order and permitted options. Court deposits and private service fees are different, conditions vary, and payment does not guarantee release.

Sources & review dates

Everything here links out to official government or public-safety sources. We don’t store, search, or republish records.

Guidance research date 2026-07-23 · 10 sources · Custody-routing review 2026-10-05

How do I find someone in jail or prison in Rhode Island?

Which system is holding them in Rhode Island?

Start with the statewide custody system

Use the correctional locator

Search the Federal Bureau of Prisons

Other kinds of custody

City and municipal custody assistance

Ashaway CDP custody assistance

Barrington custody assistance

Bradford CDP custody assistance

Bristol custody assistance

Burrillville custody assistance

Carolina CDP custody assistance

Central Falls custody assistance

Charlestown custody assistance

Charlestown CDP custody assistance

Chepachet CDP custody assistance

Clayville CDP custody assistance

Coventry custody assistance

Cranston custody assistance

Cumberland custody assistance

Cumberland Hill CDP custody assistance

East Greenwich custody assistance

East Providence custody assistance

Exeter custody assistance

Foster custody assistance

Foster Center CDP custody assistance

Glocester custody assistance

Greene CDP custody assistance

Greenville CDP custody assistance

Harmony CDP custody assistance

Harrisville CDP custody assistance

Hope Valley CDP custody assistance

Hopkinton custody assistance

Hopkinton CDP custody assistance

Jamestown custody assistance

Johnston custody assistance

Kingston CDP custody assistance

Lincoln custody assistance

Little Compton custody assistance

Melville CDP custody assistance

Middletown custody assistance

Misquamicut CDP custody assistance

Narragansett custody assistance

Narragansett Pier CDP custody assistance

New Shoreham custody assistance

Newport custody assistance

Newport East CDP custody assistance

North Kingstown custody assistance

North Providence custody assistance

North Smithfield custody assistance

Pascoag CDP custody assistance

Pawtucket custody assistance

Portsmouth custody assistance

Providence custody assistance

Quonochontaug CDP custody assistance

Richmond custody assistance

Scituate custody assistance

Smithfield custody assistance

South Kingstown custody assistance

Tiverton custody assistance

Tiverton CDP custody assistance

Valley Falls CDP custody assistance

Wakefield-Peace Dale CDP custody assistance

Warren custody assistance

Warwick custody assistance

Watch Hill CDP custody assistance

Weekapaug CDP custody assistance

West Greenwich custody assistance

West Warwick custody assistance

Westerly custody assistance

Westerly CDP custody assistance

Woonsocket custody assistance

Wyoming CDP custody assistance

Find your area in Rhode Island

Finding your person in Rhode Island, step by step

Match the custody system

Use the relevant state custody resource

Confirm missing or uncertain records

Check federal or immigration custody separately