Mat Su Pretrial, AK

Mat Su Pretrial requires visits to be scheduled in advance. Start by contacting the facility directly to confirm the current appointment process and any visitor approval steps. A third party listing shows visiting hours on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, but schedules can change. Verify the hours before you travel. Bring a valid photo ID and arrive ready to follow all visitation rules, including the dress code. Expect to be searched when you arrive. If you're unsure whether visits are scheduled by phone or online, ask when you call so you don't lose your visit time.

Inmates at Mat Su Pretrial can use the phones during designated hours to make outgoing calls, but they cannot receive incoming calls. All outbound calls are recorded and monitored. Calls go through a contracted phone system, and you can pay by accepting collect calls or setting up a prepaid account through the approved vendor. The vendor, payment methods, and setup steps can vary, so confirm the current phone provider and account instructions with Mat Su Pretrial before adding funds or expecting a call. If you need to get an urgent message to someone inside, contact the facility and ask about their message relay procedure.

For phone-related costs at Mat Su Pretrial, Securus Technologies is listed as the phone provider. You'll need a Securus account to use these services, and calls are recorded. Inmates cannot receive incoming calls, but they can place collect calls, meaning the cost is billed to whoever accepts the call. Families typically handle charges through a Securus account or by accepting collect calls. Confirm current billing options directly with Securus. The available source doesn't include step-by-step instructions for depositing money to commissary or phone accounts, so check official Mat Su guidance for exact deposit methods and rules.