Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility

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Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility Information

Located in Kenai, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, the Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility is a 113-bed jail. For inmate information, you can contact them 24 hours a day at 907-260-7200.

This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on their charges, inmates may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.

You can use the inmate search tool to view the roster of individuals currently in custody.

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

This page provides details on the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.

It’s advisable to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you cannot locate it online, call Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility at 907-260-7200 for help.

Phone: 907-260-7200

Physical Address:
5 Chugach Avenue
Kenai, AK 99611-7049

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
c/o Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility
5 Chugach Avenue
Kenai, AK 99611-7049

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility?

To search for an inmate in the Wildwood Pre-Trial 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 907-260-7200 for the information you are looking for.

Wildwood Pre-Trial 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 Wildwood Pre-Trial 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 907-260-7200 for further assistance.

The Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility maintains an average of 113 offenders in custody on any given day. The Wildwood Pre-Trial 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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About the Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility
The Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility in Alaska has a capacity of 115 inmates, who are allowed to write and receive letters from family and friends, with incoming mail checked for unauthorized items. The facility also provides pre-release transitional programs to help inmates with their post-prison life and have no cap on the number of letters or mail they can exchange with the outside world. It is located at 5 Chugach Avenue, Kenai, AK, 99611-7049 and can be contacted by calling 907-260-7200 or visiting in person at 10 Chugach Avenue, Kenai City, Alaska 99611. Visiting hours are Monday to Sunday, 6am to 3pm with a maximum of four visitors per booth excluding children, who must be accompanied by an adult. Visitors must be over the age of 18 and have valid government photo ID. Inmates are screened for COVID-19 upon booking and inmates can be located using an inmate locator service. They also have access to work assignments with government agencies, educational and skills-building programs such as the Alaska GED program, Anger Management, Parenting Classes, HVAC, auto repair, drywall, electrical and computer classes, and pet obedience programs. Money can be sent to the inmates through JPay or Western Union online, or at any MoneyGram location including CVS or Walmart with cash or debit card, or via certified/cashier's checks or United States Postal Money Orders. The facility also has its own Prisoner Handbook which outlines rules and regulations for inmates, along with a pre-approved list of packages on their website which inmates can shop from. Inmates can make and receive calls through GTL.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Booking process details at Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.

It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.

The booking process at Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility typically involves the following steps:

  • Identifying the individual.
  • Taking a mugshot.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal background.
  • DNA collection if applicable.
  • Conducting a full-body search.
  • Confiscating personal property.
  • Allowing a phone call.

Booking times can range from one hour to 48 hours. For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 907-260-7200.

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Directions / Map to the Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to post bail for a loved one in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Once booked at Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility in Kenai, the individual has several possible outcomes:

1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 907-260-7200.

Several payment methods are available for bail.

  • Bail can be paid in cash, by credit card, or with a money order.
  • Licensed bail bondsmen in Kenai Peninsula Borough can assist with the process.
  • Property within the county can also be used to pay bail.

For more details on the bail process in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, visit the Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility? What is the Schedule?

Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

5 Chugach Avenue
Kenai, AK 99611-7049
907-260-7200

  • 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 907-260-7200 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 907-260-7200 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 Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-260-7200 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 Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-260-7200 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-260-7200 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Kenai Peninsula 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 [facility_name_1}, 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 Kenai Peninsula 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 Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-260-7200 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility, and what can I send them?

Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Wildwood Pre-Trial 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 Wildwood Pre-Trial 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:
5 Chugach Avenue
Kenai, AK 99611-7049



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
5 Chugach Avenue
Kenai, AK 99611-7049



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 Wildwood Pre-Trial 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 Wildwood Pre-Trial 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:
5 Chugach Avenue
Kenai, AK 99611-7049

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-260-7200 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-260-7200 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-260-7200 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Wildwood Pre-Trial 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 Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-260-7200 for further assistance.

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