Fairbanks Correctional Center, AK
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How to Visit Fairbanks Correctional Center, AK (AK)
Visiting someone at Fairbanks Correctional Center takes a little planning, but it's straightforward once you know the process. Schedule ahead, follow the rules, and you'll be set.
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How to Contact an Inmate at Fairbanks Correctional Center, AK (AK)
Staying in touch usually comes down to three options: phone calls, mail, and commissary funds. Here's how each one works at Fairbanks Correctional Center, and what to do first so your message actually reaches the right person.
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How to Send Money to Fairbanks Correctional Center, AK (AK)
Sending money to someone at Fairbanks Correctional Center means adding funds to their commissary account. The facility accepts online deposits, money orders, and cashier's checks. That said, confirm the exact instructions before you send anything.
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Visitation
- Visiting hours at Fairbanks Correctional Center are Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
- All visits must be scheduled in advance.
- Visitors must be approved before visiting and may need to complete an application and background check.
Communication
- Inmates can make outgoing calls during designated hours but cannot receive incoming calls.
- All inmate phone calls at Fairbanks Correctional Center are recorded and monitored.
- Calls are routed through a contracted phone system and are placed as collect calls or via prepaid calling accounts.
Sending Money
- Fairbanks Correctional Center operates a commissary where inmates can purchase food, personal care products, stationery, and other approved items.
- Funds for commissary accounts can be added online or via money orders or cashier's checks.
- Telephone service at Fairbanks is managed through Securus Technologies and requires a separate Securus account.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
Fairbanks Correctional Center offers in-person visitation on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. All visits must be scheduled in advance. The number of visits an inmate can receive depends on their behavior and facility rules. Before visiting, you'll need to be approved by the facility, which may involve completing an application and passing a background check. Bring valid photo identification for check-in, and follow the facility's clothing and conduct rules while on site. Schedules and restrictions can change, so confirm the current visiting schedule and any temporary limits before you travel. Make sure you use the facility's required booking method.
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Fairbanks Correctional Center allows people in custody to make outgoing phone calls during designated hours, but the facility does not accept incoming calls to inmates. All calls are recorded and monitored for security. Phone service runs through a contracted vendor, and calls are typically completed as collect calls or through prepaid calling accounts funded by the inmate or outside contacts. Outgoing calls may be limited to approved numbers and will follow the vendor's account setup and payment rules. If you need to pass along something urgent, policies vary. Some facilities let family or friends leave an urgent message for staff to relay. Check the facility's contact information or call to ask about any urgent-message procedure.
Read full guideSending Money
Fairbanks Correctional Center has an on-site commissary where inmates can buy approved items like food, snacks, beverages, personal care products, stationery, and other small essentials. To help someone shop at commissary, you can add money to their account online or send funds by money order or cashier's check. Those payment methods apply to commissary funds specifically. Phone calls are handled separately through Securus Technologies, so funding phone service requires a different Securus account. Keep in mind that all calls placed through the facility phone system are recorded and monitored.
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Showing 6 of 9What are the visiting hours at Fairbanks Correctional Center?
Visiting hours at Fairbanks Correctional Center are Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Confirm the schedule before you go in case of temporary changes or restrictions.
VisitationDo I need to schedule a visit in advance at Fairbanks Correctional Center?
Yes. Visits must be scheduled in advance, and how many visits are allowed depends on inmate behavior and facility rules.
VisitationWhat identification and approvals are required to visit someone at Fairbanks Correctional Center?
Visitors must be approved before visiting, which may include completing an application and a background check. Bring a valid photo ID when you arrive and follow the facility’s clothing rules.
VisitationWhat are the calling rules at Fairbanks Correctional Center?
Inmates can make outgoing calls during designated hours, but they cannot receive incoming calls. All calls are recorded and monitored. Calls go through a contracted phone system as collect calls or through prepaid accounts funded by the inmate or their contacts.
CommunicationHow can I accept a call from someone at Fairbanks Correctional Center?
You can't place an incoming call directly to an inmate. Instead, accept a collect call or set up a prepaid calling account through the facility's contracted phone vendor using their setup and payment process.
CommunicationCan I leave an urgent message for an inmate at Fairbanks Correctional Center?
It depends on the facility. Some jails let callers leave an urgent message with staff to relay, so contact Fairbanks Correctional Center directly to ask if they accept urgent messages and how it works.
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Fairbanks Correctional Center is an adult, medium-security Alaska State correctional facility. It houses approximately 165 offenders.
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