Nisqually Adult Corrections

Nisqually Adult Corrections basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 360-459-9603

The Nisqually Corrections Center opened in March 2014 with a capacity of 288. The facility provides corrections services for Native American Tribes and local jurisdictions throughout Western Washington. The facility also provides services to the Washington State Department of Corrections as a violator facility. Nisqually personnel cannot provide information regarding DOC hearings, sanctions, or other related information.

he facility is rooted in Restorative Justice focused on respect, repairing harm, addressing responsibility, relationships and reintegration. Our goal is to ensure those in our facility return to their communities whole, supported and prepared to be positive community members. Those housed in our secure detention program are treated fairly, respected, and provided program opportunities in accordance with their classification levels. Corrections personnel are well trained and practice de-scalation, active listening, inclusion, and crisis intervention skills always.

Inmates will be released once all hearings are completed and related documents have been processed. Inmates are not released immediately following each individual hearing. Upon release, inmates who do not have established residency in the immediate area will be transported to local transit centers. If you are picking up an inmate upon release, you must check in with staff and the inmate will be escorted to the waiting area. Inmates must leave the site immediately upon release. No loitering, panhandling, entering the local community, etc. is allowed and will not be tolerated. Wait times could exceed two or more hours. Please be prepared to wait.

All correspondence must be received via the US Postal Service or an approved carrier. Staff will not accept mail-in in any other form.
The following WILL NOT be accepted:

• Adult Oriented Materials
• Greeting/Holiday Cards
• Post Cards
• Blank Paper
• Pre-Stamped Envelopes

ALL PUBLICATIONS MUST BE DIRECTLY FROM THE PUBLISHER
Magazines, periodicals, books, and newspapers must be processed through the mail directly from the publisher.

All mail must have a return address. Items without a legible and actual return address will not be processed. All mail is processed through a central mail room and all non-legal mail is subject to inspection, which may delay delivery. No property will be accepted through the mail. Nisqually Corrections is not responsible for cash or items lost through the mail.

Inmate Funds and Property
The facility offers a modest commissary and funds may be placed on inmate accounts for that purpose. Cash or money orders can be delivered Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Credit Cards or Personal Checks are not accepted. Funds will not be accepted before or after the designated times. All funds are recorded daily and receipts provided. Nisqually Corrections is not responsible for cash being sent through the mail.

• Upon release inmates will receive their funds in the form of cash. Checks are not issued.
• Upon intake all property is inventoried, sealed and secured. No property will be released or accepted for inmates.

Inmate commissary/canteen services are owned and operated by Summit Food Service. Please see the information provided below. All inmate funds are also handled through the Summit systems. An inmate with remaining funds upon release or provided a pre-loaded debit card. All calls must be collected or prepaid. All calls are subject to monitoring as explained via the inmate phone system.