Receiving Calls From Établissement de détention de Rivière-des-Prairies

FedPhoneLine provides collect call numbers for Établissement de détention de Rivière-des-Prairies, allowing eligible callers to receive calls from incarcerated loved ones on their phone.

If you have a loved one at Établissement de détention de Rivière-des-Prairies and want to receive their calls, you can use a FedPhoneLine number to receive eligible collect calls on your cellphone or other phone.

Note:  Information below may no longer be accurate.  Please contact the Institution directly for up-to-date information.

The Établissement de détention de Rivière-des-Prairies is a provincial detention centre located in Montréal, Quebec. It is operated by Quebec’s correctional services and primarily houses male inmates who are awaiting trial or serving provincial sentences. Government information lists the facility with approximately 475 available places in recent correctional planning documents.

(according to:  http://www.securitepublique.gouv.qc.ca/fileadmin/Documents/ministere/diffusion/documents_transmis_acces/2016/117980.pdf)

How can I receive collect calls from Établissement de détention de Rivière-des-Prairies?

FedPhoneLine provides a phone number that your incarcerated friend or loved one can call. The call is then connected to the phone number associated with your FedPhoneLine account (your homephone or cellphone).

How does FedPhoneLine work?

1. Create your FedPhoneLine account.
2. Select the appropriate Établissement de détention de Rivière-des-Prairies calling plan.
3. After you register, FedPhoneLine will provide your FedPhoneLine number and password by email.
4. Give your FedPhoneLine number to your incarcerated friend or family member. Depending on the institution, the FedPhoneLine number may be active immediately or the number will need to be approved by the Institution first.
5. Your incarcerated friend or family member calls the FedPhoneLine number, and the call rings on your phone.
6. Select the GREEN button above to sign up for a FedPhoneLine number.

Can I receive collect calls from Établissement de détention de Rivière-des-Prairies?

Yes. You can use your FedPhoneLine number to receive eligible collect calls from Établissement de détention de Rivière-des-Prairies on your cellphone.

How much does a FedPhoneLine number cost?

FedPhoneLine offers several calling plans. For current plan options and pricing, see our FedPhoneLine pricing page.

How much does it cost to receive calls from Établissement de détention de Rivière-des-Prairies?

The cost of receiving calls depends on the FedPhoneLine plan and applicable calling rates. See our current pricing information for the latest rates.

Traditional long-distance collect calls can be significantly more expensive, and rates can vary depending on the facility and calling destination.  Without a FedPhoneLine number, some collect calls may cost up to $5.00 per minute depending on your location.

I have a FedPhoneLine account. What number does my loved one at Établissement de détention de Rivière-des-Prairies call?

If you have a FedPhoneLine account then your incarcerated friend or loved one calls the FedPhoneLine number provided to you after you register. The call is then connected to the phone number associated with your FedPhoneLine account.

What happens if my loved one is transferred to another facility?

If your incarcerated friend or loved one is transferred to another facility, you can switch your FedPhoneLine number to the new facility. FedPhoneLine allows you to make this change for free.

See our tutorial video for more information: How to change your FedPhoneLine facility .

Visitation at Établissement de détention de Rivière-des-Prairies

Information last verified: September 2026. Please contact Établissement de détention de Rivière-des-Prairies directly to confirm current visitation rules and procedures, as facility policies may change.

Do I need to be on an incarcerated person's visitor list?

Yes. The incarcerated person must first put you on his visiting list, and it takes 1 to 3 days to be approved for a visit.

How can I schedule a visit to Établissement de détention de Rivière-des-Prairies?

No. You just have to come during the visiting hours.

 Visitation Information

• Length of visit: 60 minutes
• Number of visits per week: 3
• Number of visitors per visit:  4
• Money drop-off: Yes. You can leave cash (they do not give change back) or a money order at the visitor desk, in Canadian dollars only Monday to Friday, and on Sundays, between 9:00AM-12:00PM, 1:00-5:00PM and 6:00-8:30PM.