Idaho Falls Community Reentry Center

The Idaho Falls Community Re-Entry Center is a minimum-security facility for adult male inmates who are nearing the end of their sentence with the Idaho Department of Corrections. This facility is located in Idaho Falls, Idaho and can house a maximum of 112 residents who are preparing for release.

Community reentry centers in Idaho are residential facilities that serve two main purposes. They allow residents to work while reuniting with families and the community. They provide protection to the community through high accountability and security of the residents in the community reentry center program.

The staff at Idaho Falls Community Re-Entry Center includes a manager, correctional officers, psychosocial rehabilitation specialists, programming staff, and administrative support staff.

Prison Insights

Visiting Hours and Rules

Visiting hours at Idaho Falls Community Re-Entry Center are as follows:

Visiting schedules are subject to change based on emergency situations. IFCRC has a set visiting schedule. If you are not on time you will be turned away.

General Visiting Rules

All visitors must complete the Visiting Application Adult or Visiting Application Minor Child (if applicable) before visiting the Idaho Falls Community Re-Entry Center. 

Send visiting applications for IFCRC residents to:
IFCRC Visiting Supervisor
3955 Bombardier Ave.
Idaho Falls, IF 83402

Visiting Areas at the facility are defined as the designated area in the backyard, the day room and the front porch.  

It is a crime in the state of Idaho to knowingly introduce or possess contraband in a correctional facility. Contraband includes but is not limited to tobacco, cell phone(s) or telecommunication equipment, controlled/illegal substances, firearms or dangerous weapons, ammunition/explosives, and escape tools or devices. 

If you are caught trying to bring contraband into the Idaho Falls Community Re-Entry Center, you will be arrested and charged. This crime is punishable by five years in prison and/or fine of up to $10,000.

A visitor suspected of being under the influence of intoxicating beverages or drugs will be denied visitation. In addition, visitation privileges may be revoked temporarily or permanently. 

The Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) will not tolerate disrespectful or aggressive behavior to include loud, threatening, abusive, or profane language; verbal or physical altercations toward staff members, residents, or visitors; inappropriate physical contact; or improper use or abuse of state property.

Allowed Items

Items allowed in the visiting room include: Photo identification, money for vending machines, vehicle keys, and if small children are visiting, a diaper bag. The diaper bag may contain diapers; wipes; a pacifier; two bottles of formula, milk, water, or juice; and a container of baby food or cereal.

No cell phones, beepers, laptop/palm computers, cameras, or other electronic equipment is allowed in the visiting room.

Residents may not give or receive any item from a visitor, and visitors may not give or receive any item from a resident. 

Dress Code

Visitors must wear garments that are conservative and modest. Proper underclothing must be worn. All visitors, including children, must wear shoes -- no bare feet. 

Attire That Is Not Allowed: sleeveless garments, bare midriffs, scrubs, shorts, cutoffs, miniskirts, hats, caps, bandanas, doo-rags, spandex, and low-cut or see-through clothing. Multi-layered clothing that could be used to conceal contraband, such as coats and sweatshirts, are also not allowed.

The residents may receive letters (no packages) and photos (no Polaroids or nudity) from family/friends. Personal letters will be opened and searched for contraband.

How to Call an Inmate

You can't call inmates at the Idaho Falls Community Re-Entry Center, but the residents do have access to phones during certain hours and are allowed to make outgoing calls.

How to Send Money

You can send money to a resident at Idaho Falls Community Re-Entry Center through Access Corrections. They accept money orders, cashier’s checks and personal checks, as well as debit and credit cards (Visa and MasterCard). Walk-in cash services available at participating retailers. You can choose the most convenient method below:  

Online:      www.accesscorrections.com (fees apply)

Phone:   1-866-345-1884 (fees apply)

Walk-in Sites: (fees apply)

• CashPayToday.com (call 1-844-340-2274 to enroll and find a location)
• AceCashExpress.com (call 1-877-223-2274 to find a location)

Mail:  (free service)                            
Secure Deposits-Idaho DOC                                                        
PO Box 12486                                                                            
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Programs For Inmates

IFCRC residents participate in treatment programs, support groups, community service, community-based employment, and other options. The goal is for each resident to have a positive and successful reentry into the community.

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Careers at Idaho Falls Community Reentry Center

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