Deer Ridge Correctional Institution (old thread)

[JJT]

This information is from the Oregon DOC web site and is nearly two years old. The facility has opened.

Deer Ridge Correctional Institution

Management:
Joe DeCamp, Superintendent
Vacant, Assistant Superintendent of General Services
Kevin Hormann, Assistant Superintendent of Transitional Services

Richard Ackley, Assistant Superintendent of Security

Address:
3920 East Ashwood Road
Madras, Oregon 97741

Phone:
Information: (541) 325-5999

Contact Person:
Parrish VanWert
Public Information Officer
(541) 325-5212
Parrish.L.VanWert@doc.state.or.us


Scope:
Deer Ridge Correctional Institution will be a men’s prison with 644 minimum security beds and 1,223 medium security beds

Timeline:
Completion of the minimum security facility is scheduled for February 2007 with inmates arriving to the facility in September 2007. Completion of the medium security facility is scheduled for February 2008.

Employment:
Upon completion, the facility is expected to employ between 400-500 people, with an estimated annual payroll of $22 million. For more information about employment, please go to: http://www.oregon.gov/DOC/HR/topic_drci.shtml

Size:
The facility is located about three miles east of Madras. The department owns 453 acres, and about 200 acres will be used for the facility. The estimated square footage of the minimum is approximately 185,000 SF and the medium is approximately 400,000 SF.

Cost:
The total project cost is estimated to be $190 million, which includes construction, studies, design, property and easement purchases, and infrastructure improvements for public services.

Local Involvement:
A Prison Advisory Committee was appointed in 1997. Committee members represent a variety of interests within Jefferson County. The committee not only advises the Department of Corrections, but it promotes effective communication by sharing between the agency and the community.

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Visiting Information

Minimum Facility
7:15 am –10:15 am Sat, Sun, Holidays
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sat, Sun, Holidays
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Friday's only

Due to the location of DRCI and our commitment to enhancing inmate/family communication, visitors will be allowed to visit both visiting sessions per day if they so choose. The inmate must have sufficient visiting points and the visit may be terminated if, at security staff's discretion, the visiting room is overcrowded and/or visitors who did not visit during the earlier session are not getting an opportunity to visit.

DRCI General Visiting Information: DRCI Visiting Rules

DOC Visiting Rule: OAR Div 127 Visiting (Inmate)


Directions:
Driving North on Hwy 97 into Madras: You will drive through until you get to the second street light and turn right onto B Street.

Driving South on Hwy 97 into Madras: Pass the Safeway store going down the hill. Turn left at the second light onto B Street.

Once on B Street: Pass Jefferson County Middle School on your right as you go up the hill. Pass Juniper Park on your left at the top of the hill. Turn left at the “Deer Ridge Correctional Institute” sign and drive to the top of the hill. The DRCI Administration building will be on your left. The minimum-security facility is at the far end.

Click to see a map to DRCI

[tinhsv]

I have a loved one at DRCI. He is trying to find out if he is elibible for the Alternative Incarceration Program. If he is where can I find online information about it and what it entails.

Thank you,

Teresa

[dmmke08]

look for powder creek correctional and shutter creek correctonal those are the two
for AIP

[Dawn.here2help]

dmmke has it pretty close. It is Powder River and Shutter Creek but we knew what you meant my friend!!!

Remember that even if they are eligable that does not necessarily mean they will get in for sure but have your guy continue to talk with his counselor and they will tell him which one he is more likely attend. He doesn't get to pick between the two.

Good luck!

[APearl]

My gut just was transferred to Dear Ridge from EOCI yesterday. Does anyone know how long it will be before he can call me and the time limit on phone calls please? At EOCI it was 15 minutes. I hope it is longer.

[D&S]

Hi APearl,

My guy is at Deer Ridge. I wouldn't think it would be longer than a day until he can call. When my guy was transferred there from Columbia River it was the next morning that he called me. The phone calls are 30 minutes so you will probably like that after EOCI. We've been there also and yes, those are some quick phone calls.
Enjoy your calls and hopefully visits to come.

[APearl]

D&S,

Whoops, I just realized I said "my gut" when I meant "my guy," funny. Thankyou for your reply. He did call me today and it was wonderful we could talk for 30 minutes. He likes Dear Ridge much better than EOCI. I won't be able to visit him until June because I live in FLorida right now, but I am happy he is closer to the Portland area. That drive to Pendleton was horrible.

[APearl]

My loved one was transferred about a month ago fron EOCI to Dear Ridge. Now today he was transferred to Snake River. I don't get why. Dear Ridge seemed more suited for hom and he was hoping to get into AIC but I don't think Snake River offers that. Any ideas? He liked Dear Ridge and does not need A GED or mental health treatment. Puzzled. He was in Minimum now he is back in a cell and has done nothing wrong.

[daretothink]

Originally Posted by D&S

Hi APearl,

My guy is at Deer Ridge. I wouldn't think it would be longer than a day until he can call. When my guy was transferred there from Columbia River it was the next morning that he called me. The phone calls are 30 minutes so you will probably like that after EOCI. We've been there also and yes, those are some quick phone calls.
Enjoy your calls and hopefully visits to come.

Hi, D&S
We have a family member that just moved to Madras - Deer Ridge...is your guy still there?

I was hoping to network with family members from the Portland Oregon area...

Thank you,
Kathleen

[daretothink]

Yes - thanks - I found the website...but wanted to know about any family that visit Deer Ridge from around the State - recommendations on lodging, transportation options, etc.

Thank you for any information -
Kathleen

[dmmke08]

Originally Posted by APearl

My gut just was transferred to Dear Ridge from EOCI yesterday. Does anyone know how long it will be before he can call me and the time limit on phone calls please? At EOCI it was 15 minutes. I hope it is longer.

I am not familiar with deerridge, however you can look up this facility on doc website and it will explain rules for this facility and calls, visits, etc.

[dmmke08]

Apearl, calls are 30 from SRCI. It is also closer to Boise ID, so if you did go there to visit you would be better off to fly to Boise. My understanding is it would be an hour drive. There is no visiting on mon or tues there. Also did you mean an AIP program?
Srci is in Ontario OR. Im not sure if Freedom Spirit is still operating if it is you may be able to stay there a little cheaper than motel. I understand there is a walmart and a few places and there are some people here on PTO who have a little more knowledge than I do on this matter. But you are at the right place and will get all the help you need.

[it will pass]

My loved one was just transfered to Deer Ridge. I am in Vancouver, WA, and as soon as my visiting is approved, I will be more than glad to give people a ride.