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How to find someone in jail in Washington County, Rhode Island

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

Use official custody resources for Washington County and confirm the housing location with the responsible agency. The dated facility dataset below is a reference, not confirmation that a person is held there.

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Which system is holding them?

There is no single search that covers everyone in Washington County. 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

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.

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.

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

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.

General records assistance, not a booking hotline; availability and individual custody information were not tested. Municipal initial holds and transfers need police confirmation.

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

Local source reviewed 2026-10-05. This is published phone assistance; the number was not called.

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

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.

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

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.

Carolina CDP custody assistance

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Charlestown CDP custody assistance

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Rhode Island has no county jails run by county sheriffs. Start with the state Department of Correction or responsible statewide custody service. 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.

Washington County jails & facilities 1

A listing does not establish that a person is held here. Use the responsible agency’s official locator or contact page to confirm custody.

No current facility contact has been independently verified for this guide. Start with the custody paths below or ask the arresting agency; do not travel or pay based on a historical listing.

Historical facility dataset (1 entries; current status unverified or no longer active)

These entries preserve dated source information. Addresses, phone numbers, types, and websites may be obsolete. They are not current recommendations; use official custody resources below.

County jail

WASHINGTON COUNTY JAIL

Address
4800 TOWER HILL RD, WAKEFIELD, RI 02879

Facility info as of 2020-01-31. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

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.

Nearby counties in Rhode Island

If the arrest happened just across a county line, these Rhode Island counties are geographic navigation aids. Open a guide for official custody resources; these links do not establish detention or transport destinations.

If you need to bail them out in Rhode Island

Finding the person comes first. Once you know where they are being held, 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. Ask the court which secured-bond options, if any, are permitted; a private commercial bond service has separate fees and conditions. Confirm the process before paying anyone.

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.

Common questions about finding someone in Washington County

How do I find someone who was just arrested in Washington County?

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.

How do I find someone in state prison from Washington County?

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.

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 whether the responsible local agency participates. Use its contact when the service is unavailable; a missing record does not establish release.

How does bail work for someone held in Washington County?

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.

More of Rhode Island

This is one of Rhode Island’s counties. The state guide has the complete rundown and every other county.

All of Rhode Island — custody resources & county guides