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Mat-Su Youth Facility Information

The Mat-SU Youth Facility is operated by the Division of Juvenile Justice and houses up to 15 students, both male and female, and it opened in 2000. It was a 10 year project and had strong involvement from the community, which has continued through a Citizens Advisory Board, volunteers, and working closely with the Mat-Su Borough School District. Operating under a Restorative Justice framework, the facility aims to address all concerns of residents, to assist victims of violence and trauma, to bring communities together, and provide youth with social skills, life skills, substance abuse treatment and programs, and uses many resources to do so. This secure and safe facility focuses on the whole student, keeping up with schoolwork and classes while also treating all medical needs, mental health concerns, and any addictions or problematic thinking processes. Critical thinking is key in many of the programs and students are encouraged to improve these kills throughout their stay. Residents are also encouraged to be active in the community service opportunities during their stay, as a way to give back to their community and remain involved with the city around them. Transitional services are also provided for those whoa re institutionalized and being released back into the community, and works with families, the court, law enforcement, schools, and other professionals to ensure their successful transition back after their release. Mail: 581 Outer Springer Loop, Palmer, AK 99645 Phones: Phones are available as needed or on approved days and times for the youth to contact their parents or caregivers. Visitation: Visiting days and hours are Sunday 6:30pm – 7:30pm, and Wednesday 6:30pm – 7:30pm. Special visits can be arranged for those who are unable to work with these times. All visitors must be approved in advance, and are limited to parents, guardians, siblings, and in some cases their attorney or clergy.
Inmate Services

Phone: 907-746-1630

Physical Address:
 581 Outer Springer Loop Rd
Palmer, AK 99645

Mailing Address (personal mail):
 Mat-Su Youth Facility
c/o Mat-Su Youth Facility
581 Outer Springer Loop Rd
Palmer, AK 99645

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Mat-Su Youth Facility?

To search for an inmate in the Mat-Su Youth Facility, 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 907-746-1630 for the information you are looking for.

Mat-Su Youth Facility 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 Youth Facility, 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 907-746-1630 for further assistance.

The Mat-Su Youth Facility maintains an average of 15 offenders in custody on any given day. The Mat-Su Youth Facility 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 45,020 offenders.

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About the Mat-Su Youth Facility
The Mat-SU Youth Facility is operated by the Division of Juvenile Justice and houses up to 15 students, both male and female, and it opened in 2000. It was a 10 year project and had strong involvement from the community, which has continued through a Citizens Advisory Board, volunteers, and working closely with the Mat-Su Borough School District. Operating under a Restorative Justice framework, the facility aims to address all concerns of residents, to assist victims of violence and trauma, to bring communities together, and provide youth with social skills, life skills, substance abuse treatment and programs, and uses many resources to do so. This secure and safe facility focuses on the whole student, keeping up with schoolwork and classes while also treating all medical needs, mental health concerns, and any addictions or problematic thinking processes. Critical thinking is key in many of the programs and students are encouraged to improve these kills throughout their stay. Residents are also encouraged to be active in the community service opportunities during their stay, as a way to give back to their community and remain involved with the city around them. Transitional services are also provided for those whoa re institutionalized and being released back into the community, and works with families, the court, law enforcement, schools, and other professionals to ensure their successful transition back after their release. Mail: 581 Outer Springer Loop, Palmer, AK 99645 Phones: Phones are available as needed or on approved days and times for the youth to contact their parents or caregivers. Visitation: Visiting days and hours are Sunday 6:30pm – 7:30pm, and Wednesday 6:30pm – 7:30pm. Special visits can be arranged for those who are unable to work with these times. All visitors must be approved in advance, and are limited to parents, guardians, siblings, and in some cases their attorney or clergy.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Mat-Su Youth Facility?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Mat-Su Youth Facility, call the jail’s booking line at 907-746-1630.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Mat-Su Youth Facility Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Matanuska-Susitna Borough for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Mat-Su Youth Facility?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Matanuska-Susitna Borough and other Alaska and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Mat-Su Youth Facility will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Mat-Su Youth Facility Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Mat-Su Youth Facility
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Inmate Visitation

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mat-Su Youth Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-746-1630 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mat-Su Youth Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-746-1630 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mat-Su Youth Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-746-1630 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mat-Su Youth Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-746-1630 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Mat-Su Youth Facility, 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 Youth Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-746-1630 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Mat-Su Youth Facility, 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 Youth Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-746-1630 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Mat-Su Youth Facility 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 Youth Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-746-1630 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Mat-Su Youth Facility 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 Youth Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-746-1630 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

What are the other City and County Jails in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?

Matanuska-Susitna Borough County Jails
Goose Creek Correctional Center Mat-Su Pretrial Palmer Correctional Center
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Juvenile Facilities
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