Mat-Su Pretrial

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Mat-Su Pretrial

You can call the 100-bed Mat-Su Pretrial 24 hours a day for inmate information at 907-745-0943.

This jail serves as the processing center for offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They are brought here for booking and processing, and depending on their charges, they may be held until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until their trial is complete.

Use the inmate search tool to find out who is in custody at this facility.

Inmates with sentences under one year will serve their time at this jail, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Alaska State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page offers helpful information regarding inmate services like the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.

Make sure to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number, as it is often needed for correspondence or communication. If you're unable to locate it online, you can call Mat-Su Pretrial at 907-745-0943 for further assistance.

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Phone

907-745-0943

Physical address

339 East Dogwood Road
Palmer, AK 99645
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Mailing address (personal mail)

Inmate's first and last name
c/o Mat-Su Pretrial Jail
339 East Dogwood Road
Palmer, AK 99645

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To search for an inmate in the Mat-Su Pretrial, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 907-745-0943 for the information you are looking for.

Mat-Su Pretrial Inmate Search

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Mat-Su Pretrial, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-745-0943 for further assistance.

The Mat-Su Pretrial maintains an average of 100 offenders in custody on any given day. The Mat-Su Pretrial has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Matanuska-Susitna Borough law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 223,980 offenders.

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The Mat-Su Pretrial Facility in Alaska is a medium security prison that houses unsentenced male and female adults and adult-charged juveniles awaiting trial. It has an offender capacity of 793, and 11 open style dormitory buildings with the potential for 340 beds each, and a segregation unit with 100 cells. The facility offers inmates access to a library, law library, educational programs, and an intensive mental health program, substance abuse treatment, and adult basic education. On average, the facility holds 110 inmates, 8 more than its designed capacity of 102. It is located at 339 East Dogwood Avenue and can be contacted by phone at 907-745-0943 or by email at doc.admin.services@alaska.gov. Visitation is allowed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays and conducted in one hour segments. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an approved adult family member or guardian and must present their birth certificate/guardianship paperwork before checking in for visitation. Visitors must be properly dressed and are urged to bring only a minimum amount of items. Inmates are allowed to receive mail at the address: Inmate Name, ID Number, Mat-Su Pretrial Facility, and money for commissary, sent via check or money order. All phone calls with inmates are monitored and probably recorded. Visitor applications must be filled out before visiting an inmate, and approval can take up to 6 months. Visitation remains suspended at all institutions in Alaska statewide.
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What should you know about the booking process at Mat-Su Pretrial?

Once arrested, the person is taken to Mat-Su Pretrial for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.

Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.

Steps involved in booking at Mat-Su Pretrial include:

  • Confirming identity.
  • Taking mugshots for record.
  • Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
  • DNA collection if applicable.
  • Comprehensive physical search.
  • Seizing personal property.
  • Access to a free phone call.

To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Mat-Su Pretrial at 907-745-0943.

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Steps to pay bail in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

After an arrest, individuals are brought to Mat-Su Pretrial in Palmer for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:

1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 907-745-0943.

Bail payment can be handled through various means.

  • Pay a cash bond in full at the bonding window inside the jail or at the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order; a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor often takes debit and credit cards for an extra fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (the jail can be reached at 907-745-0943).
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Matanuska-Susitna Borough are available for assistance.
  • Land or a home can often serve as bond collateral: the owner provides a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value showing clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, commonly double, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.

To learn more about the bail process in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, visit the Mat-Su Pretrial Bail Page.

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Mat-Su Pretrial? What is the Schedule?

Mat-Su Pretrial ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

339 East Dogwood Road
Palmer, AK 99645
907-745-0943

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 907-745-0943 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 907-745-0943 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mat-Su Pretrial’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-745-0943 for further assistance.

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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Mat-Su Pretrial?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mat-Su Pretrial’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-745-0943 for further assistance.

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Mat-Su Pretrial?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mat-Su Pretrial’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-745-0943 for further assistance.

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Mat-Su Pretrial?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Mat-Su Pretrial

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Matanuska-Susitna Borough do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose Mat-Su Pretrial, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Matanuska-Susitna Borough inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mat-Su Pretrial’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-745-0943 for further assistance.

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Mat-Su Pretrial, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mat-Su Pretrial’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-745-0943 for further assistance.

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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Mat-Su Pretrial, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mat-Su Pretrial’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-745-0943 for further assistance.

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Mat-Su Pretrial using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mat-Su Pretrial’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-745-0943 for further assistance.

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Do Inmates in the Mat-Su Pretrial have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mat-Su Pretrial’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-745-0943 for further assistance.

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