Inmate Search 🔍 | Challenge Incarceration Program (CIP)

Challenge Incarceration Program (CIP) is a high security prison which is managed and operated by state of Minnesota. It falls under the jurisdiction of Minnesota Department of Corrections. Offenders from Police/City and county jails are transferred to Challenge Incarceration Program (CIP) for serving their sentence. It houses adult inmates serving long sentence usually more than a year. Most of the inmates are convicted for serious offenses like murder, assault etc. Challenge Incarceration Program (CIP) provides number of amenities to the inmates like TV viewing area, 3 time meals, internet and other correctional facilities.

Location

86032 County Highway 61
Willow River, Minnesota 55795

County

County County

Phone Number

218-372-3101

Facility Type

State Prison

Fax Number

218-372-3090

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Challenge Incarceration Program (CIP)?

Minnesota Department of Corrections maintains database of all offenders serving jail time at Challenge Incarceration Program (CIP). To search for an inmate visit Minnesota DOC inmate search page and follow the instructions.

Note: The database is updated weekly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Challenge Incarceration Program (CIP)?

It means the inmate is transferred to another prison or is released from jail. Visit Nationwide State prison search page for more information.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Challenge Incarceration Program (CIP)?

One must be in approved visitors list to be able to visit the inmate in Challenge Incarceration Program (CIP). One must fill the Inmate Visitation Application form and submit it to the Prison authority. It can take up to 30 days for the application to be processed. Once the application is processed one can visit the inmate.
Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 218-372-3101.