Send letters to 400 John Allison Drive, Alexandria, LA 71303. Include the inmate's full name and booking number on every envelope. All mail is inspected before delivery.
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Mail to Rapides Parish Detention Center II goes directly to the physical facility at 400 John Allison Drive in Alexandria. Every envelope must include the inmate’s full legal name and booking number. Include your full name and return address in the upper left corner. All incoming mail is opened and inspected before the inmate receives it. For questions about specific mail rules, photos, or any restrictions not covered here, call (318) 449-4360.
Send all mail for inmates at Rapides Parish Detention Center II to the physical facility address:
[Inmate Full Legal Name and Booking Number] Rapides Parish Detention Center 400 John Allison Drive Alexandria, LA 71303
Include the inmate’s full legal name and booking number on the envelope. Mail without a booking number may be delayed or returned. If you don’t have the booking number, look it up in the LAVNS roster at rapides.lavns.org before mailing.
Include your full name and return address in the upper left corner. Mail without a return address cannot be returned if it is undeliverable.
Do not include contraband, glitter, confetti, or any non-paper items in an envelope. These will cause the letter to be rejected.
Keep letter content appropriate. All mail is reviewed before the inmate receives it. Threatening language, coded messages, or content that could be used to plan illegal activity will result in the letter being withheld.
Specific photo rules and book rules for this facility are not published on the official RPSO website. Call (318) 449-4360 before sending photos or books to confirm what is currently accepted. Rules can vary by facility and can change without notice.
The easiest way to send photos and letters to someone at Rapides Parish Detention Center is through Pigeonly. Upload your photos or write your letter online, and Pigeonly prints and mails everything to the facility for you, following the mail rules listed above.
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Send mail to: [Inmate Full Legal Name and Booking Number], Rapides Parish Detention Center, 400 John Allison Drive, Alexandria, LA 71303. Include the inmate's booking number on the envelope.
MailInclude the inmate's full legal name and booking number on the envelope. Also include your full name and return address in the upper left corner. Mail without a booking number may be delayed or returned.
MailPhoto rules are not published on the official RPSO website. Call (318) 449-4360 before sending photos to confirm what is currently accepted at this facility.
MailBook rules are not published on the official RPSO website. Call (318) 449-4360 to confirm current book policies before sending anything.
MailMail with prohibited items or content may be rejected or withheld. All incoming mail is inspected before the inmate receives it.
MailUse the LAVNS roster at rapides.lavns.org to confirm the person is there and get their booking number.
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