Bristol County Jail
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Department of Corrections Intake Service Center
Rhode Island has no county government, so Bristol County has no county jail; people arrested here are held briefly by local police and then committed to the Rhode Island Department of Corrections Intake Service Center in Cranston.
- Address
- 40 Howard Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920
- Phone
- (401) 462-1000
How to find an inmate
Bristol County has no county jail, so people arrested in Bristol, Warren, or Barrington who are not released are held by the Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC), usually at the Intake Service Center in Cranston. Use the inmate search on the official RIDOC website (doc.ri.gov), or call RIDOC with the person's full name and date of birth. The same RIDOC system covers both pretrial detainees and people sentenced to state prison.
Visitation
Visits for people held after a Bristol County arrest are handled by RIDOC at the Intake Service Center or the RIDOC facility where the person is housed in Cranston. Visitors usually must be approved and bring valid photo ID. Confirm current visiting schedules, registration steps, and rules with RIDOC before you go.
Bail and bond
Bail in Rhode Island is set by a judge, justice of the peace, or bail commissioner, and Bristol County cases are generally heard through the state District and Superior Courts. Bail may be posted at the court clerk's office or as directed by the court or RIDOC for someone already committed to the Intake Service Center. Call the court clerk or RIDOC to confirm where and how to post bail.
Mail and money
Mail for a person held after a Bristol County arrest goes to the RIDOC facility where they are housed, using the inmate's full name and RIDOC identification number. Money for commissary or phone accounts is handled through RIDOC's approved methods. Check the RIDOC website or call the facility for current mailing addresses, rules, and deposit options.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Bristol County jail in Rhode Island?
No. Rhode Island has no county jails; people arrested in Bristol County are held by the Rhode Island Department of Corrections, usually at the Intake Service Center in Cranston.
How do I find out if someone from Bristol County is in custody?
Use the inmate search on the RIDOC website (doc.ri.gov) or call RIDOC at (401) 462-1000 with the person's full name and date of birth.
What is the address of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections?
RIDOC is located at 40 Howard Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920.
Can I send money to an inmate held after a Bristol County arrest?
Yes, through RIDOC's approved deposit methods; confirm current options and rules with RIDOC.