Washington County Jail
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Department of Corrections Intake Service Center
Rhode Island has no county government, so Washington 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
Washington County (South County) has no county jail, so people arrested in towns such as South Kingstown, Narragansett, Westerly, or North Kingstown 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 people sentenced to state prison.
Visitation
Visits for people held after a Washington 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 and rules with RIDOC before making the trip.
Bail and bond
Bail is set by a judge, justice of the peace, or bail commissioner, and Washington County cases are heard at the state courts at the Washington County Judicial Complex in Wakefield. Bail may be posted at the court clerk's office or as directed by the court or RIDOC for someone committed to the Intake Service Center. Call the court clerk or RIDOC to confirm the process.
Mail and money
Mail goes to the RIDOC facility where the person is 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 for current addresses, rules, and deposit options.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Washington County jail in Rhode Island?
No. Rhode Island has no county jails; people arrested in Washington 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 arrested in Washington 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.
How do I post bail in Washington County?
Bail is set by the court and generally posted through the court clerk or as directed by RIDOC; call the Wakefield courts or RIDOC to confirm.
Can I send money to an inmate held after a Washington County arrest?
Yes, through RIDOC's approved deposit methods; confirm current options with RIDOC.