Monroe Correctional Complex

aerial view of the Monroe Correctional Complex

16700 177th Avenue SE [Driving Directions]
Post Office Box 777
Monroe, WA 98272-0777
(360) 794-2600

Superintendent: Scott Frakes

The Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC) is located on 365 acres southeast of Everett.  The complex consists of five units that house maximum, close, medium, and minimum-custody adult male offenders.  Three buildings in the complex are LEED™ certified "green" buildings.

Visiting an Offender

NOTICE: for the 6/21/09 Father's Day Visits

The 12:30-3:30 p.m. visiting session is a Sign-up only event. Unless you have received confirmation that your are signed up for the event you will not be admitted to the afternoon visiting session. Evening Visits will be open to everyone.

Washington State Reformatory WSR 2009 Visit Room Events
Twin Rivers Unit TRU 2009 Visit Room Events
Special Offender Unit SOU 2009 Visit Room Events
Minimum Security Unit MSU 2009 Visit Room Events

Need assistance with transportation? Contact Matthew House

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Sending a Quarterly Package?

Please note there have been significant changes to the quarterly gift package guidelines effective March 1, 2009. Monroe Correctional Complex Quarterly Gift packages may include new shoes only. Family and friends may purchase these items from any retail store they wish. An MCC Quarterly Gift Package form must be received from the offender, with the quarter marked in which a package may be sent; and the form is to be included with the shoes. Only new shoes are allowed, and may not exceed $100.00 per pair. Shoes may not have hidden compartments, be more than 40% red, or contain steel.

Between December 1st and January 15th family and friends may also send a food package from one of the vendors listed below in addition to the quarterly package. Perishable foods are not allowed. Packages must be shipped directly from the vendor to the offender and must weigh no more than 20 lbs. Recommended food products are precooked, vacuum-sealed meats, and cheeses, and nuts (shelled and in packages only). All food products are limited to 3 lbs. per item. Glass or metal containers are not allowed. Approved Vendors: Hickory Farms, Swiss Colony, Figi's, Albertson's Food Center on Mercer Island (for kosher items – Contact John Gillespie at (206) 623-0244)

Programs

Monroe Correctional Center expands public awareness through Volunteer Resources.  This partnership encourages supervised interaction between responsible citizens and offenders.  Community volunteers provide programs and services that promote positive reintegration into the community. Complete list of programs at Monroe Correctional Center. 

Correctional Industries Programs

The industries at MCC include a commercial Laundry Shop, Print/Bindery/Engraving Shop, the vehicle license Tab Shop and the newest Office Panel Shop. Currently, Correctional Industries employs an average of 105-120 offenders from WSRU and MSU. This encompasses Environmental Services as well as the other shops mentioned above.

Facility History

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The Washington State Reformatory opened in 1910. It was originally built to house young offenders, keeping them separate from the hardcore older offenders.

In 1981, the Special Offender Center was opened to treat offenders with mental health issues.  Twin Rivers Correctional Center opened in 1984 as a 500-bed medium-custody facility.  The Minimum-Security Unit opened in 1997 to house minimum-custody offenders.

In 1998, the four facilities merged into the Monroe Correctional Complex under one Superintendent.  The facilities were re-named the Washington State Reformatory Unit (WSRU), Twin Rivers Unit, Special Offender Unit and the Minimum-Security Unit retained its name.  The Jimmie Evans Performance Center opened November 2004. 

The Intensive Management Unit (IMU) opened in 2007 as the newest addition to the Monroe Correctional Complex.  The 100-bed Intensive Management Unit houses behaviorally difficult-to-manage offenders in a highly-controlled environment.

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