East Boise Community Work Center (EBCRC)

East Boise Community Work Center (EBCRC) basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 208-334-3448

This facility is for adult inmates.

The inmates housed at East Boise Community Work Center (EBCRC) located at 2366 Old Penitentiary Road in Boise, ID are placed according to their custody level (determined by a number of factors including the past criminal history and the length of their sentence). There are ample educational and vocational training programs for all inmates, especially ones that show a willingness to learn new things that will prepare them for a better life when they are released. The mission is to promote and prepare the offender to leave in better shape than when they arrived, giving them the best chance to never come back and thus lower the state's recidivism rate.

The East Boise Community Reentry Center (EBCRC) opened in July 1980 as the first reentry center in Idaho. In September 1989, it became an all-female facility. A new addition was built in 2002, increasing the facility's capacity. The facility currrently houses 108 female inmates who are classified as minimum and community custody.

The facility's leadership supports the IDOC's mission to Protect Idaho through Safety, Accountability, Partnerships and Opportunities for Offender Change. Offenders are afforded the privilege of community based employment, treatment programs, support groups, community service and other possibilities to promote a positive and successful return to the community.

visitation Info

East Boise Community Work Center (EBCRC) – Visitation

The following rules have been an issue and will no longer be tolerated. Any rule violations will be grounds for termination of visit. 

• All food must be consumed during the visit or removed by the visitor. Sharing food with other visitors or offenders is not permitted. 
• All property coming in our out needs to be approved prior to visiting. All property being picked up or dropped off needs to be done at the conclusion of visiting or prior to visiting check in times. No property will be accepted during visitor check-in time. 
• Absolutely no contact with visitors before or after the visit. Going near the visitor's vehicle is prohibited. 
• Visitor attire that is not allowed: Sleeveless garments, bare midriffs, shorts, cutoffs, miniskirts, hats, caps, bandanas, doo rags, Spandex, and low-cut or see through clothing. 

Special visits must be approved in advance by the CRC Manager or designee.

Please note – Contraband: Idaho Code 18-2510 states that a person commits a crime by knowingly introducing or possessing 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. Violations are punishable by imprisonment of up to 5 years and/or fine of up to $10,000.

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