Challenge Incarceration Program - CIP Willow River

State Prison

Last Updated: February 19, 2024
Address
86032 County Hwy 61 , Willow River, MN 55795
Beds
180
County
Pine
Phone
218-372-3101
Email
MCF-Willow-River-Moose-Lake.doc@state.mn.us

CIP-Willow River is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed

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 State - minimum facility.

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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

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You can support your loved ones at CIP-Willow River on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 218-372-3101.

Located at 86032 County Hwy 61 in Willow River, MN, CIP-Willow River carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. CIP-Willow River offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.

CIP-Willow River is a minimum security boot camp program initiated by the Legislature in 1992 to facilitate the early release of non-violent offenders. Phase 1 of the program spans six months and caters to up to 180 men convicted of non-violent drug and property offenses. It features an intensive regimen comprising education, critical thinking skill development, chemical dependency programming, and rigorous physical exercise. Subsequently, Phases 2 and 3 involve supervised release phases lasting about six months each, typically served within the community.

The educational, vocational, and restorative justice opportunities at CIP-Willow River are diverse and comprehensive. Participants undergo educational classes and chemical dependency treatment tailored to their assessments. Moreover, they actively engage with youth and community stakeholders through initiatives like the Choices and Change program, promoting restorative justice principles.

In addition to educational and restorative justice activities, participants have the chance to partake in various vocational learning opportunities. These include programs such as the Apiary Program, focusing on beekeeping skills, and Solar Panel Technology training. Furthermore, participants can access College and Career Prep programs, equipping them with essential skills and knowledge for future endeavors.

Inmate Locator

CIP-Willow River maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.

If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.

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Visitation Information

Visiting - Challenge Incarceration Program (Willow River)

  • All visits must be scheduled in advance by using the Online Scheduling Option. Schedule Visit Here
  • When scheduling your visit, ensure that you are scheduling on the correct day that the person you are visiting is authorized to visit on. If they are designated as a Clear Tag Squad, they are authorized visits on Saturdays only. If they are designated as a Green Tag Squad, they are authorized visits on Sundays only.
  • When scheduling a visit for a Saturday or a Sunday, the website will be open for scheduling up to 7 days prior to the day you want to visit. Scheduling the visit must be completed prior to the actual visit day within this 7-day time period. You will not be able to schedule a visit within 24 hours of the actual visit day.
  • Each Willow River CIP participant is allowed up to Two 1 hour visits a month on authorized visiting days.
  • Only one 1-hour visit is allowed for each authorized visit day. Cannot combine Two 1-hour visits in 1 day.
  • There can be up to 3 approved visitors allowed in at one time per visit.

Visiting Days

Beginning the first full weekend (Saturday & Sunday) of the month:

Visiting will still be conducted on Holidays that fall on Saturdays or Sundays.

Ask The Inmate

Ask a former inmate questions at no charge. The inmate answering has spent considerable time in the federal prison system, state and county jails, and in a prison that was run by the private prison entity CCA. Ask your question or browse previous questions in response to comments or further questions of members of the InmateAid community.