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Kotzebue Regional Jail is for Regional Facility offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.
All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for Regional Detention - low facility.
If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders
The Kotzebue Regional Jail is a locally operated low to medium-security regional detention center situated at 258D 4th Ave PO Box 46 in Kotzebue, AK. This facility primarily houses individuals awaiting trial or sentencing, as well as those serving shorter sentences, typically less than five years. Kotzebue Regional Jail accommodates detainees brought in by the Northwest Arctic Borough County Sheriff's Office, the Alaska DOC, Kotzebue Police Department, and other nearby law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Marshal’s Service.
New detainees arrive frequently and may be released on bail, under pretrial supervision, or on their recognizance with a commitment to appear in court. Those who remain in custody receive essential amenities, including secure accommodations, meals, and access to necessary services. To review recent arrest records for Alaska, you can access public records here.
The Jail has an official capacity of 12 prisoners. Kotzebue is the center of government services for a number of satellite villages, and are the holding facility for the court system, therefore they usually capacity, especially with local arrests by the Kotzebue Police.
After arraignment most inmates are sent/ transported to Anvil Mountain Correctional Center in Nome by the State Troopers (AST).
The resident "population" of the jail receive 3 square meals a day. The meals are good and nutritious if basic, but there is no choice of fare.
Inmates are allowed the use of a pay telephone for 15 minutes a day (but usually are able to be on the phone more) minimum, if they desire. There are some books, games and puzzles, but selections are limited to our small bookshelf. Any appropriate books can be donated to the jail library.
The Jail is a 'NO SMOKING' facility.
Kotzebue Regional Jail was constructed and opened in 1995, replacing the old jail on the first floor of the old Kotzebue Police offices. The Kotzebue Regional Jail re-opened to State Prisoners May 1, 2005.
To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Alaska. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Kotzebue Regional Jail.
The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.
As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.
For Female Inmates
2:00 to 3:00pm
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6:00 to 7:00pm
For Male Inmates
3:00 to 4:00pm
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7:00 to 8:00pm
You MUST provide a Photo I.D. AND be over the age of 18 to visit.
NOTE: No money or property will be accepted at the door. Call in phone card numbers for long distance calls. Arrange clothing exchanges ahead of time.
Attempts to bring contraband such as tobacco products will result in a ban from further visitation and possible criminal charges.
