The Palmer Correctional Center is a 600-bed jail located in Palmer, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. For inmate information, you can call them 24/7 at 907-745-5054.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies within the county. They are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial is resolved.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the jail's roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time in this facility. Those with sentences longer than one year will be transferred to either the Alaska State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page, you'll find information on inmate services, including the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's useful to note and save the inmate's jail ID or booking number, which is often needed for sending mail or other communications. If you can't find it online, you can call Palmer Correctional Center at 907-745-5054 for assistance.
Phone: 907-745-5054
Physical Address:
Glen Highway – Mile 58
PO Box 919
Palmer, AK 99645
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name and OB#
c/o Palmer Correctional Center
PO Box 919
Palmer, AK 99645
Other Jails and Prisons
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 253,980 offenders.
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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:
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 907-745-5054.
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.
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?
Glen Highway – Mile 58
PO Box 919
Palmer, AK 99645
907-745-5054
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?
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 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?
Postcards
The Palmer 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 Palmer 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:
Glen Highway – Mile 58
PO Box 919
Palmer, AK 99645
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Glen Highway – Mile 58
PO Box 919
Palmer, AK 99645
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 Palmer 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 Palmer 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:
Glen Highway – Mile 58
PO Box 919
Palmer, AK 99645
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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What are the other City and County Jails in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
This facility, known as "Palmer Correctional Center" is also known as Palmer Jail, Palmer Jail Correctional Center , Palmer Jail Correctional Center , Alaska, Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
