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How to Contact an Inmate at North Idaho Corrections Inst., ID (ID)

Need to reach someone at North Idaho Correctional Institution (NICI)? Start with the facility's main contact information. For questions about phone service or account payments, use the phone vendor line instead.

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How to Contact an Inmate at North Idaho Corrections Inst., ID (ID)

For questions about someone housed at NICI, contact the facility directly. The warden is Aaron Krieger. You can email nici@idoc.idaho.gov or call the main line at 208-962-3276.

For inmate account questions or payment support, Access Corrections has a live bilingual agent line at 866-345-1884. Agents are available 24/7 and can process payments via Mastercard and VISA.

Note: These are the verified contact details. For specifics like rules, schedules, or service fees, confirm directly with NICI or Access Corrections.

How to Contact an Inmate at North Idaho Corrections Inst., ID (ID)
  1. Call NICI’s main line (208-962-3276) for facility questions, including who to contact about communication rules or a specific resident.
  2. Email NICI if you need a written reply at nici@idoc.idaho.gov, especially if you are trying to document a question or follow up on a previous call.
  1. Call Access Corrections at 866-345-1884 if your issue is related to their services.
  2. Ask for a live agent if you need help walking through the process. Live, bilingual agents are available 24/7.
  3. Use an accepted card if you are making a payment by phone. Mastercard and VISA are accepted on this line.
  • ✓ The resident’s full name (and ID number, if you have it)
  • ✓ A Mastercard or VISA (if you expect to make a payment through Access Corrections)
  • ✓ A quick log of who you contacted, plus the date and time

Before making a trip or acting on older information, double-check that you're using NICI's current contact channels. Call 208-962-3276 or email nici@idoc.idaho.gov to confirm you're reaching the right office. Leadership and points of contact can change over time, even when the facility name stays the same.

When you call Access Corrections at 866-345-1884, ask exactly what the agent can help with. "Account support" covers different things depending on your situation. Also ask about transaction fees and whether payment options beyond Mastercard and VISA are available for your specific need.

Note: Ask NICI about facility-specific rules and timing (for example, when residents can use phones and any restrictions that affect contact). Also confirm with Access Corrections whether all phone-agent services are truly available 24/7, or if some transactions only process at certain times.

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