Palmer Correctional Center

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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Palmer Correctional Center

Reach the 600-bed Palmer Correctional Center for inmate information 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 907-745-5054.

Following an arrest for a misdemeanor or felony in this county, suspects are brought here for booking and processing. When required by the charges, they are held until they bond out, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered to stay until the disposition of their trial.

Search the jail’s roster of current inmates with the inmate search tool.

Inmates found guilty and sentenced to less than a year serve that sentence locally. Those sentenced to longer terms serve in the Alaska State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page explains the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mailing an inmate, receiving inmate calls, voicemail, email and text services, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.

The inmate’s booking number or jail ID is often required for communication, so save it. If it’s not online, call Palmer Correctional Center at 907-745-5054.

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Phone

907-745-5054

Physical address

Glen Highway – Mile 58
PO Box 919
Palmer, AK 99645
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Mailing address (personal mail)

Inmate's first and last name and OB#
c/o Palmer Correctional Center
PO Box 919
Palmer, AK 99645

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To search for an inmate in the Palmer Correctional Center, 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 907-745-5054 for the information you are looking for.

Palmer Correctional Center 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 Palmer Correctional Center, 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 907-745-5054 for further assistance.

The Palmer Correctional Center maintains an average of 600 offenders in custody on any given day. The Palmer Correctional Center 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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Palmer Correctional Center in Alaska is a medium security facility located at Glen Hwy - Mile 58 PO Box 919, Palmer, AK, 99645 with a capacity of 514 minimum and medium security inmates. It recently reopened in January 2023 after a nearly $17 million renovation project and houses inmates serving sentences and those awaiting sentencing. It offers programming for substance abuse, sex offender treatment, mental health services, education, and other services. It is divided into medium- and minimum-security wings with dormitory-style housing, large outdoor recreation areas on the minimum-security side and a gym on the other side. It is a hybrid facility, meaning that inmates of different security levels are all housed under one roof and inmates can access GED programs, mental health and substance abuse treatments. The contact number for the facility is 907-745-5054, and the fax number is also 907-745-5054. Inmates can receive money via visiting, United States Postal Money Order or prepaid account and must use Securus Tech to make phone calls from the facility. When sending mail to an inmate, include their full name and ID number and visiting hours depend on the inmate's group number and must be verified with the inmate. Visiting hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday evenings from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM (adult visitors only), Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM (adult visitors only), and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian). Inmates are allowed one to two visits of 30 minutes each at the facility, and potentially no limit on the number of visits when using the home based video visitation. Visitors must adhere to the dress code and other rules, guidelines and schedules listed on the Palmer Correctional Center page. The reopening of the prison has sparked concern among criminal justice reform advocates about the timing of the reopening and what it says about the overall direction of Alaska’s justice system, with prison populations continuing to increase. Records obtained by the American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska show that several DOC facilities have been exceeding emergency capacity standards, compromising safety, sanitation, and care for vulnerable populations such as youth.
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How does the booking process work at Palmer Correctional Center?

Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Palmer Correctional Center for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.

It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.

The booking process at Palmer Correctional Center typically includes the following steps:

  • Verifying identity.
  • Taking a mugshot.
  • Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
  • DNA collection, if required.
  • Conducting a thorough search.
  • Confiscating personal belongings.
  • Providing a free phone call.

For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 907-745-5054.

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What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?

After an individual is apprehended and taken to Palmer Correctional Center in Palmer for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:

1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond.  Call 907-745-5054 for the exact bail amount.

There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.

  • To post a cash bond, pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office by cash, cashier's check or money order; many facilities also accept cards at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee, and you will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail phone: 907-745-5054).
  • A licensed bail bondsman in Matanuska-Susitna Borough can assist with payment.
  • Real property such as land or a house is accepted as collateral by many courts, provided the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently twice the bond, with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail signs off on it.

For more information on the bail process in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, visit the Palmer Correctional Center Bail Information Page.

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Palmer Correctional Center? What is the Schedule?

Palmer Correctional Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Glen Highway – Mile 58
PO Box 919
Palmer, AK 99645
907-745-5054

  • 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 907-745-5054 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 907-745-5054 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 Palmer Correctional Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-745-5054 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 Palmer Correctional Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Palmer Correctional Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-745-5054 for further assistance.

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Palmer Correctional Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Palmer Correctional Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-745-5054 for further assistance.

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Palmer Correctional Center?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Palmer Correctional Center

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 Palmer Correctional Center, 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 Palmer Correctional Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-745-5054 for further assistance.

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Palmer Correctional Center, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Palmer Correctional Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-745-5054 for further assistance.

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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Palmer Correctional Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Palmer Correctional Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-745-5054 for further assistance.

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Palmer Correctional Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Palmer Correctional Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-745-5054 for further assistance.

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Do Inmates in the Palmer Correctional Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Palmer Correctional Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-745-5054 for further assistance.

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