Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility

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Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility Information

The Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility houses juvenile offenders and those requiring supervision. It services the communities surrounding Kenai, including Tyonek, Seldovia, Nanwalek, Port Graham, Fritz Creek, Nikolaevsk, Homer, Anchor Point, Ninilchik, Clam Gulch, Kasilof, Nikiski, Kenai, Soldotna, Sterling, Cooper Landing, Moose Pass, Hope and Seward. As a full service facility, it ensures that healthy meals are provided three times each day, clothing and bedding are supplied and washed regularly, treatment for any substance dependency or addiction, life skills are taught, as well as schoolwork and continued education, physical activity, and care for all medical and mental health needs. The goal of the facility is to teach good choices and decision making, self-awareness, healthy lifestyles, and to offer the skills and knowledge that is needed to build a successful life. By allowing youth to serve their sentence, wait for their court date, or receive treatment, within their own community benefits both the youth and the community. They are more likely to maintain contact with their families and reintegrate easily after they are released. Those who have family nearby are more likely to receive regular visits and to have the support of their friends and family as they work through the process and towards their release. Mail: Letters and postcards are permitted, but there are no personal belongings kept in the rooms so packages are not received. 405 Marathon Road, Kenai, Alaska, 99611 Phones: Phone calls to the immediate family are permitted, but may be restricted based upon behavioral concerns or other issues. Visitation: To arrange a visit with a youth at this facility the immediate family may contact the facility by phone to request a visit.

Phone: 907-335-3100

Physical Address:
405 Marathon Road
Kenai, AK 99611

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility
c/o Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility
405 Marathon Road
Kenai, AK 99611

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility?

To search for an inmate in the Kenai Peninsula 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 907-335-3100 for the information you are looking for.

Kenai Peninsula 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 Kenai Peninsula 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 907-335-3100 for further assistance.

The Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility maintains an average of 10 offenders in custody on any given day. The Kenai Peninsula 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 Kenai Peninsula Borough law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 211,420 offenders.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How does the booking process work at Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility?

Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility 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 Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility 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.

Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 907-335-3100.

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Directions / Map to the Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility
Inmate Bail and Bonding

What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Kenai Peninsula Borough?

After an individual is apprehended and taken to Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility in Kenai 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 907-335-3100 for the exact bail amount.

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

  • Bail can be paid using cash, a money order, or a credit card.
  • A licensed bail bondsman in Kenai Peninsula Borough can assist with payment.
  • Real estate located in the county can be used as bail collateral. 

For more information on the bail process in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, visit the Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility? What is the Schedule?

Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

405 Marathon Road
Kenai, AK 99611
907-335-3100

  • 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 907-335-3100 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 907-335-3100 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 Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-335-3100 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 Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-335-3100 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-335-3100 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-335-3100 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility, and what can I send them?

Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
405 Marathon Road
Kenai, AK 99611



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
405 Marathon Road
Kenai, AK 99611



Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
405 Marathon Road
Kenai, AK 99611

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-335-3100 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Kenai Peninsula 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 Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-335-3100 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Kenai Peninsula 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 Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-335-3100 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Kenai Peninsula 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 Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-335-3100 for further assistance.

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Search for an Inmate in Kenai Peninsula Borough

This facility, known as "Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility" is also known as KPYF, Alaska Division of Juvenile Justice, Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility , Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility , Alaska, Kenai Peninsula Borough.