Wakefield County Jail

Wakefield County Jail, RI Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: March 18, 2024

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Location 4800 Tower Hill Rd Rm 239Wakefield, RI 02879

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Wakefield County County can be found in the Rhode Island area. – is the county seat. Wakefield County has a total population of 21140 and was formed in .

Wakefield County County has a total area of 604 square miles. The zip codes in Wakefield County County are .

 

Wakefield County Jail is located in Wakefield County County, Rhode Island state. The specific address of the Wakefield County Jail is 4800 Tower Hill Rd Rm 239Wakefield, RI 02879. The Wakefield County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 3,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 49,000. The Wakefield County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial Phone: (401)782-4100, the Wakefield County Jail information line, or fax at .

Jail History and Structure

In 1976, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown . The justice center houses the Wakefield County county sheriff, police department offices, and the Wakefield County Jail. The Wakefield County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Wakefield County Jail. Originally, the Wakefield County Jail could house approximately 1510 inmates.

Over the years, the Wakefield County Jail has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the Wakefield County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Wakefield County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Wakefield County Jail has a 138-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Wakefield County Jail.

The Wakefield County Jail comprises three units: the girl’s detention unit, the boy’s detention unit, and the detention control center. During working hours, the staffing ratio is 1 to 7, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 13. The youth detained in the Wakefield County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Wakefield County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Wakefield County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2012, a mental health unit was established at the Wakefield County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Wakefield County Jail inmates. In 2010, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Wakefield County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Wakefield County Jail inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the Wakefield County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Wakefield County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Wakefield County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 4800 Tower Hill Rd Rm 239Wakefield, RI 02879
City Wakefield
State Rhode Island
County Wakefield County

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

You need to dress appropriately while visiting the Wakefield County Jail inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the Wakefield County Jail. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the Wakefield County Jail if you have been arrested within the past year.

Some of the prohibited items at the Wakefield County Jail include manicure kits, nail clippers, glass bottles, metallic bottle openers, and any other material that may trigger violence within the Wakefield County Jail.

The Wakefield County Jail is under tight security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are an inmate or a visitor, ensure you adhere to all the Wakefield County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Wakefield County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Wakefield County Jail’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

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Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Wakefield, Wakefield County , RI Overview

Coordinates:
41.43722°N 71.50139°W
Country:
United States
State:
Rhode Island
County:
Washington
Elevation:
7 ft (2 m)
Time zone:
UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID:
1219863

Directions

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