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Inmate visits are to be considered a privilege and not a right.
Limits may be established when there exist grounds to believe
that the visitor may jeopardize the safety, security, or orderly
administration of Anvil Mountain Correctional Center.
Below are some frequently asked questions about visiting AMCC:
Is there a visiting schedule?
Yes. The visiting schedule at AMCC is as follows:
Monday thru Friday
8:00 am - 11:15
am Secure Visiting
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Secure Visiting
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays
8:00 am - 10:30 am Secure and
Contact
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Secure
Saturday and Holidays
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Secure and
Contact Visiting
Sunday
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Secure and Contact
Visiting
Attorney, Clergy, and Official Visitors (ANY
DAY OF THE WEEK)
8:00 am - 11:15 am
(Weekends and Holidays end at 10:30 am)
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Additionally, contact visiting will be limited to one contact visit
per inmate per week due to limited space in the contact visiting
room. (
For purposes of determining one contact visit per week, each
week will begin on Monday and end on Sunday).
The Shift Supervisor
may approve inmate requests for special visits outside of
the revised contact visiting hours for
out-of-town immediate family members. Such requests must be
addressed to the Shift Supervisor 48 hours in advance.
Are there restrictions on who can
visit?
Yes. Please remember that visitation is a privilege, not a right.
The staff of AMCC may limit your visits if they feel you may
jeopardize the safety, security, or orderly administration of Anvil
Mountain Correctional Center. Visitors under the influence of
intoxicants or drugs will not be allowed to visit. Contact
visitation must be requested by the inmate and authorized by the
superintendent prior to the visit.
If I'm on parole or probation, can I
visit?
Persons under probation, parole, or other community corrections
supervision must obtain the permission of both their individual
supervising officer and the superintendent prior to a visit. Such
visitation is not normally approved. Visitors who have been
released from a correctional facility within the preceding 60 days
shall not be allowed visitation without approval of the
superintendent.
What if I'm under 18 and want to visit?
If the visitor is under the age of 18 and is a family member of the
inmate, they must be accompanied by an adult family member or
guardian to include a member of the inmate's extended family. If
the visitor is under the age of 18 and is not a family member of
the inmate, the minor visitor must be accompanied by a parent or
guardian.
Can I bring small children into the
visiting area?
The visitor is responsible for keeping his or her children under
control. They will not be permitted to run around or otherwise
disrupt the orderly routine of visitations. Unruly, uncontrolled
and disruptive children may be cause to terminate a visit and to
deny future visits.
Can I breast feed/bottle feed my child in
the visiting area?
Visitors with infants shall be required to leave the visiting area
in order to nurse them. This applies to breast feeding and bottle
feeding as well, since bottles and other baby supplies are not
permitted in the visiting area.
Is there a dress code for visitors?
Yes. Please follow the guidelines below when visiting AMCC. Failure
to follow these guidelines may result in denial of visitation
privileges.
Dress Code for Visitors:
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A shirt and trousers for men, shirt, slacks, or a dress for women
must be worn.
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Cutoffs, shorts, and beach-type clothing are not acceptable.
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Footwear must be worn at all times.
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Hats will not be worn in the visiting rooms.
Will I be searched before my visit?
Correctional Officers shall establish the identification of
visitors. They may conduct a metal detector or pat search of all
contact visitors. Should a pat search be necessary, visitors shall
be searched by a staff member of the same sex. Visitors' belongings
may be searched if deemed desirable for security reasons. If a
visitor refuses to submit to a search, visitation may be denied.
Can I take personal belongings into
the visiting area?
No. Personal effects cannot be carried into the visiting rooms.
Is there somewhere I can lock up my
personal stuff while visiting?
Personal effects can be secured in lockers located in the reception
area.
Can I bring gifts to an inmate?
Visitors and inmates may not exchange objects. Visitors can bring
certain types of gifts to inmates, but all gifts will be given to
officers, who will then give them to the inmates.
What type of gifts are OK to bring?
Approved gifts from visitors will normally be limited to money,
magazines, newspapers and paperback books which will be turned over
to the supervising officer for dispersal to the inmate.
Introduction or attempted introduction of contraband shall be cause
to terminate a visit and all such acts will be referred to the
district attorney for prosecution.
Are there any reasons I might be denied
visitation?
If any visitor creates a disturbance or the visit is not in the
best interest of all concerned, the visit will be terminated.
Future visits may be denied to those who violate the rules.
Reasons visitors may be excluded from visitation include, but are
not limited to:
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The prisoner is subject to disciplinary sanctions
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Violation of the dress code
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Security requirements
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Space availability
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Disruptive behavior
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Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs
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Health problems, including chronic mental illness (if the person's
behavior is dangerous or disruptive)
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Refusal to submit to an authorized search
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Being under the age of 18 and failing to meet criteria set out in
this policy
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Previous violation of visitation rules or regulations
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Presently under the supervision of the Department of Corrections
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Misrepresentation of identity for purpose of visit
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Court order precludes visiting during probation
Just how much contact can I have
during a contact visit?
Inmates and visitors are expected to conform their conduct as to be
considerate of all present. An embrace, upon initial greeting and
again prior to departure of the visit is allowed. Hand holding
during the visit is also permissible. However, contact of a nature
which would suggest sexual overtones to an observer is prohibited.
An infant or small child may sit in either parent's lap.
Can I smoke during visits?
No. AMCC is a non-smoking facility.
What if I read this whole page and still
have more questions?
Feel free to contact our staff at 907-443-2241. You may also write
to AMCC at the following address:
AMCC
PO Box 730
Nome, AK 99762
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