Goose Creek Correctional Center

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Goose Creek Correctional Center?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Goose Creek Correctional Center? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Goose Creek Correctional Center, call the jail’s booking line at 907-864-8100. 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. Goose Creek Correctional Center Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?

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.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Goose Creek Correctional Center?

What is the booking process like at the Goose Creek Correctional Center? 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.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

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 with 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. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Goose Creek Correctional Center will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 907-864-8100 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Goose Creek Correctional Center booking process take?

How long does the Goose Creek Correctional Center 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. What happens after an offender is booked into the Goose Creek Correctional Center? 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 Goose Creek Correctional Center 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.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Goose Creek Correctional Center?

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To search for an inmate in the Goose Creek 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 907-864-8100 for the information you are looking for.

Goose Creek 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 Goose Creek 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 907-864-8100 for further assistance.

The Goose Creek Correctional Center maintains an average of 1536 offenders in custody on any given day. The Goose Creek 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 253,980 offenders.

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About the Goose Creek Correctional Center

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Goose Creek Correctional Center in Wasilla, Alaska has a capacity of 1536 inmates and is the largest correctional center in the state. It contains two separate living units, one for inmates with disciplinary issues and one for pre-trial detainees, and is capable of carrying out executions. In July 2022, the prison plans to have more than 1000 prisoners, including some 600 who have been housed out of state in Colorado, and by September 2023, the number will rise to about 1450. It is a medium security facility that houses both male and female inmates, and is the first prison to be built in the state in twenty years. Visitation days are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 3:00pm and Saturday from 8:00am to 11:00am. The phone number is 907-864-8100, and the email address is doc.admin.services@alaska.gov. Inmates can receive mail at PO Box 877790 Wasilla, AK 99687. Visitation for the general population of inmates is on Saturdays, Sundays, and state designated holidays with two sessions, a morning session from 8:30am-11:30am and an afternoon session from 1:00pm-4:00pm. Protective custody inmates have weekend visitation on Sundays from 9pm-10pm. Attorneys can arrange to have a video visitation with the inmate 12 hours in advance. Inmates are allowed one or two visits per week, ranging from 15 minutes to one hour in length each visit. Video visitation is available daily from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm. Visitors must be properly dressed before checking in to visit an inmate and any clothing or clothing articles that are considered inappropriate will not be permitted to be worn in the visitation area. Minors who are family members of a prisoner must be accompanied by an adult who is either an immediate family member or is approved by the superintendent. The prison was designed to bring Alaskan inmates closer to home, with five separate buildings and a focus on creating a sense of personal responsibility for inmates. It has an industrial feel, with gray concrete floors and unadorned white walls, as well as 800 cameras monitoring inmates. Additionally, it was built to keep construction costs low by using Thermomass products which provide a durable, low-maintenance surface ideal for correctional facilities. The Alaska Department of Corrections has constitutional and statutory obligations to provide health care to those in its custody and has taken steps to protect its employees from harm, such as making changes to safety protocols in the last few months. The ACLU of Alaska has urged the state to downsize the footprint of prisons immediately, especially for aging and vulnerable inmates. The facility has seen several issues with inmates, including deaths, underlying health conditions, bribery and conspiracy charges against a correctional officer, an alleged cover up of a planned assault on a correctional officer, and the recent case of an inmate testing positive for COVID-19.

907-864-8100

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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How does the booking process work at Goose Creek Correctional Center?

Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Goose Creek 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 Goose Creek 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.

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 907-864-8100.

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Directions / Map to the Goose Creek Correctional Center

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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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 Goose Creek Correctional Center in Wasilla 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 907-864-8100 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 Matanuska-Susitna 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 Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, visit the Goose Creek Correctional Center Bail Information Page.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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

Goose Creek Correctional Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Alsop Rd. & Pt. MacKenzie Rd.
Wasilla, AK 99654
907-864-8100

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 907-864-8100 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 907-864-8100 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 Goose Creek Correctional Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-864-8100 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Goose Creek Correctional Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Goose Creek Correctional Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-864-8100 for further assistance.

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Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Goose Creek Correctional Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-864-8100 for further assistance.

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Question 9

Inmate Phone Contact

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

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Goose Creek 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 [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 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 Goose Creek Correctional Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-864-8100 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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

Goose Creek Correctional Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Goose Creek Correctional Center 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 Goose Creek Correctional Center 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:
Alsop Rd. & Pt. MacKenzie Rd.
Wasilla, AK 99654

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Alsop Rd. & Pt. MacKenzie Rd.
Wasilla, AK 99654

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 Goose Creek Correctional Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & 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 Goose Creek Correctional Center 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:
Alsop Rd. & Pt. MacKenzie Rd.
Wasilla, AK 99654

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Goose Creek Correctional Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-864-8100 for further assistance.

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Question 11

Inmate Commissary

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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Goose Creek 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 Goose Creek Correctional Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-864-8100 for further assistance.

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Question 12

Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Goose Creek 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 Goose Creek Correctional Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-864-8100 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the Goose Creek 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 Goose Creek Correctional Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 907-864-8100 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Other Jails in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

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

Matanuska-Susitna Borough County Jails

Matanuska-Susitna Borough Juvenile Facilities

Mat-Su Youth Facility

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

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Goose Creek Correctional Center Information

How does the booking process work at Goose Creek Correctional Center?

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

Goose Creek Correctional Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

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

Goose Creek Correctional Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

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