Cordova Center - GEO

The Federal Bureau of Prisons runs many reentry and treatment facilities across the country. These facilities differ from traditional state or federal prisons in a few ways. Most inmates who enter one of these reentry and treatment facilities were serving time in federal prison for a serious felony. A few of the inmates here may have been transferred from state prison. These inmates may have been sentenced to many years in prison, and they are nearing the end of their sentence.

Typically, inmates are transferred to a Federal BOP reentry and treatment facility when they have less than 18 months left on their sentence. The main goal of these facilities is to prepare these inmates for reentry into the community. These facilities provide many services and programs to help accomplish that goal. They offer substance abuse programs, mental health programs, and programs that help prepare the inmates for the workforce.

When it comes to visitation, phone calls, and mail, these facilities are very similar to other Federal or Alaska prisons. Most of the inmates here are medium to high-security inmates, but they have sustained good behavior throughout their sentence and are preparing for release.

How To Locate Someone At Cordova Center - GEO

The Federal Bureau of Prisons maintains a robust online database of inmates, and this includes inmates who are currently located at Cordova Center - GEO. You can easily search for and find an inmate at Cordova Center - GEO by visiting the inmate locator on their website. You can search for an inmate using their inmate number or first and last name.

Upon locating an inmate, the online database should show quite a bit of pertinent information regarding the inmate you located. This could include things like the date they arrived at the facility, their arrest date, their release date, or other important information. Since the inmates at Cordova Center - GEO have already been convicted and sentenced, you will not find any information about bail bonds.

If you are unable to locate the inmate using our online system, you can call the facility directly at 907-274-1022. Make sure that you have as much information as possible about the inmate. At a minimum, you should have their full first and last name. However, it is also helpful to have their inmate number, date of birth, age, and gender when calling the facility. This can help the jail staff complete your request quickly, and it will help successfully get you the information you need.

Rehabilitation Services Offered By Federal BOP Reentry & Treatment Facilities

Federal BOP reentry & treatment facilities have some of the most robust rehabilitation programs of any prison facilities in the country. In fact, one of the main reasons these facilities exist is for the purpose of preparing the inmates there for reentry into society. Cordova Center - GEO has many wonderful programs that the inmates there can take advantage of.

First, Cordova Center - GEO offers many programs that help prepare inmates for the workforce. These career services can assist with writing resumes, preparing for interviews, and applying for jobs. Inmates can apply for jobs and participate in mock interviews so that they are prepared to obtain employment upon their release. Some technical or vocational training programs are also available.

Since many of the inmates at Cordova Center - GEO have struggled with substance abuse in the past, there are programs available to help with this. Substance abuse rehab programs are available, as well as mental health counseling and other programs designed to help these inmates live a healthy lifestyle upon their release. Cordova Center - GEO has shared dormitories and communal areas so that inmates learn to live with others and participate in community activities.

Visitation Information

Visitation is allowed at Cordova Center - GEO, but there are some rules that must be followed. First, you must be on the approved visitor list before you are allowed to visit an inmate at the facility. You should call the prison staff at 907-274-1022 to either get on the list or confirm that you are on the list before arriving at the facility. You will likely need to complete a visitation form that must be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. It can take a month or longer to get this form processed. Convicted felons will not be able to get on the approved list.

Next, you must present a valid photo ID upon your arrival at the facility. Do not attempt to bring anything into the visitation area - including your cell phone. No food or drink is allowed in the facility, and no suggestive, revealing, or obscene clothing is allowed. Minors may visit inmates at the facility, but they must be escorted by an adult parent or guardian at all times.

As long as you follow the rules above, you will be allowed to visit an inmate between the hours of 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM each day of the week. Visitation is strongly encouraged at the facility, as this helps with reacclimating the inmate to contact with the outside world.

Sending Mail To Someone At Cordova Center - GEO

If you wish to send mail to someone at Cordova Center - GEO, you should not include anything in your letters other than the paper on which the letter is written. No additional stamps, stickers, or inserts should be included. Remember that all mail is subject to examination by the jail staff. You can send mail to the following address:

Inmate’s Full Name
Inmate ID Number
Cordova Center - GEO
130 Cordova St
Anchorage, Alaska 99501

Packages are allowed at Cordova Center - GEO, but you must get pre-approval from jail administration before sending a package to an inmate. You should also make sure that any items you include in the package are on the facility’s approved items list. Failure to follow these rules may result in confiscation of your package. To get approval to send a package or get the latest approved items list, you should call the facility at 907-274-1022.

Phone Calls

Phones for inmates at Cordova Center - GEO are generally available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily. The cost of any calls made from the facility must be paid by the recipient of the call. This means that outgoing calls must be placed as collect calls. Phone calls are limited to a maximum of 30 minutes each. During busy times, phone calls will be limited to 10 minutes.

No incoming calls to inmates are allowed. You will not be able to call the facility and ask to speak with an inmate. Failure to follow the rules regarding phone calls may result in a loss of phone privileges.

Sending Money

Inmates at Cordova Center - GEO can receive money for a deposit to their commissary account. If you wish to send money to an inmate, you should send a money order or cashier’s check to the following address:

Inmate Name
Inmate ID Number
Cordova Center - GEO
130 Cordova St
Anchorage, Alaska 99501

Make sure that you include the inmate’s name and ID on the check or money order. You can also deposit money into their account directly at the facility during visitation hours. When you come to the facility for visitation, the staff can take your payment and apply that money directly to the inmate’s account.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is RRC placement?

RRC placement means that the inmate will be transferred to a Residential Reentry Center. Some people also refer to these facilities as halfway houses. These facilities often house people who have been released from prison but remain on probation. If someone is placed in an RRC facility, it often increases their chances of being successful after their release from prison.

RRC facilities provide a greater level of monitoring by probation officers and law enforcement. People who live in these facilities typically have decreased opportunities to commit additional crimes. For these reasons, placement into an RRC facility upon their release from prison can be a big benefit for some people.

Where do prisoners live after being released?

Living arrangements after a prisoner’s release often depend on the terms of the release. If no restrictions are placed on the prisoner, they are free to live wherever they choose. Many are able to find employment and rent an apartment or home to live in. Some prisoners may be assigned to an RRC facility during their probation period. These facilities help them continue to reacclimate to society, and their odds of committing another crime are reduced.

What is federal home confinement?

Federal home confinement is a program that allows certain inmates to serve a portion of their sentence in their homes. Typically, these inmates are transferred to an approved home address within the last 12 to 18 months of their sentence. Some inmates might also qualify for home confinement after their arrest while they are awaiting trial.

During home confinement, their movements are closely monitored by an ankle GPS monitor. While they might be allowed to access certain outdoor portions of their home, they are mostly confined to the interior structure of the house. They may live with other family members in the home, but they must meet the requirements of the program. There can be no history of violence, and the address must be approved by US Probation or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Is it safe to live next to a halfway house?

Generally, yes, it is safe to live next to a halfway house. These facilities often get stigmatized due to the history of the people who are living there. However, halfway houses employ professional staff to monitor residents and ensure they are abiding by the rules. Often, a probation officer or law enforcement officer is frequently in the facility.

Most of the time, the people who live in a halfway house do not have a history of violence. Most people in these facilities suffer from past drug or substance abuse problems. These halfway houses can be a great place for them to live while completing a substance abuse program as they prepare to fully re-enter society after serving a prison sentence. Some halfway houses even allow a place for delinquent minors to live.

Who qualifies for the First Step Act?

Currently, the First Step Act only applies to inmates in federal prisons or defendants who may be facing a federal charge. If you have been convicted of a violent crime, a crime against children, or several other crimes, you will not be eligible for participation in the program. There are currently around 70 offenses that can disqualify you from participation.

The First Step Act provides a means by which inmates may participate in rehab programs and earn an early release to home confinement. This means that inmates who participate in the program can spend the last 12 to 18 months of their sentence in their homes with family members. Similarly, program participants can earn additional spending limits at the commissary, increased visitation rights, and other incentives for participation in the program.