Petersburg Community Jail

Petersburg Community Jail, AK Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: March 10, 2024

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Location 16 South Nordic Drive|PO Box 329, Petersburg, AK, 99833

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Wrangell-petersburg Census Area County County can be found in the Alaska area. – is the county seat. Wrangell-petersburg Census Area County has a total population of 13819 and was formed in .

Wrangell-petersburg Census Area County County has a total area of 670 square miles. The zip codes in Wrangell-petersburg Census Area County County are .

 

Petersburg Community Jail is located in Wrangell-petersburg Census Area County County, Alaska state. The specific address of the Petersburg Community Jail is 16 South Nordic Drive|PO Box 329, Petersburg, AK, 99833. The Petersburg Community Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 3,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 47,000. The Petersburg Community Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 907-772-3838, the Petersburg Community Jail information line, or fax at or fax907-772-3504.

Jail History and Structure

In 1978, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown . The justice center houses the Wrangell-petersburg Census Area County county sheriff, police department offices, and the Petersburg Community Jail. The Wrangell-petersburg Census Area County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Petersburg Community Jail. Originally, the Petersburg Community Jail could house approximately 1503 inmates.

Over the years, the Petersburg Community Jail has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the Wrangell-petersburg Census Area County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Petersburg Community Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Petersburg Community Jail has a 137-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Petersburg Community Jail.

The Petersburg Community Jail comprises three units: the girl’s detention unit, the boy’s detention unit, and the detention control center. During working hours, the staffing ratio is 1 to 9, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 12. The youth detained in the Petersburg Community Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Petersburg Community Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Petersburg Community Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2010, a mental health unit was established at the Petersburg Community Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Petersburg Community Jail inmates. In 2012, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Petersburg Community Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Petersburg Community Jail inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the Petersburg Community Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Petersburg Community Jail — General Information

Facility Name Petersburg Community Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 16 South Nordic Drive|PO Box 329, Petersburg, AK, 99833
Facility Type Adult
City Petersburg
Postal Code 99833
State Alaska
County Wrangell-petersburg Census Area County

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

You need to dress appropriately while visiting the Petersburg Community Jail inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the Petersburg Community Jail. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the Petersburg Community Jail if you have been arrested within the past year.

Some of the prohibited items at the Petersburg Community Jail include manicure kits, nail clippers, glass bottles, metallic bottle openers, and any other material that may trigger violence within the Petersburg Community Jail.

The Petersburg Community Jail is under tight security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are an inmate or a visitor, ensure you adhere to all the Petersburg Community Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Petersburg Community Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Petersburg Community Jail’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

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Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Petersburg, Wrangell-petersburg Census Area County , AK Overview

mottos:
"Little Norway. Big Adventure."
Coordinates:
56.80444°N 132.94194°W
Country:
United States
State:
Alaska
Borough:
Petersburg
Area:
Total:
46.0 sq mi (119.2 km2)
Land:
43.9 sq mi (113.6 km2)
Water:
2.2 sq mi (5.6 km2)
Population (2010):
Total:
2,948
Density:
73.5/sq mi (28.4/km2)
ZIP code:
99833
Area code:
907

Directions

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