How to Contact an Inmate at ASPC-CERBAT UNIT (AZ)
Contacting someone at ASPC-Cerbat Unit starts with an electronic application. Before you begin, know this: there's a one-time $25 background check fee for most contact types, all payments must be made electronically, and you have 30 days to submit fees and documents after applying.
Required for most contact types: All adult visitors applying for in-person, phone, or video visits must pay a one-time, non-refundable $25 background check fee.
Planning to only receive phone calls from an inmate? You can skip the $25 background check fee. This exemption applies if you're not visiting in person or using video visits. You'll still need to complete the regular application process for phone privileges.
ASPC-Cerbat Unit handles applications electronically, including phone privilege requests. Once you submit, you have 30 days to pay any required fees and provide supporting documents. Missing that deadline can delay your approval, so gather everything you need before you apply.
All payments must be made electronically. You'll need your Application Visitor ID number when paying, so keep it handy and enter it exactly as shown.
Heads up on extra charges: The vendor processing the $25 fee may add a transaction fee. The amount varies depending on the vendor and payment method.
- Submit the application electronically. This is required for visitation applications and for phone-privilege applications.
- Send any required supporting documents. Make sure they are included or provided as required so they can be received within the allowed timeframe.
- Confirm the $25 fee applies to your request. Adult applicants for in-person, phone, or video visits are required to pay the one-time, non-refundable $25 background check fee.
- Pay electronically using your Application Visitor ID. Payments must be made electronically, and you will need your Application Visitor ID number when you submit the payment.
- Decide if you are truly phone-only. This exception applies to people who only want to accept phone calls.
- Apply for phone privileges through the regular electronic application process. Do not skip the application.
- Do not pay the $25 fee for phone-only. Phone-only recipients are not required to pay the $25 background check fee.
- ✓ Look for any added transaction fee before you submit the $25 payment.
- ✓ Expect the transaction fee (if any) to vary based on the vendor and the payment method you choose.
- ✓ If cost is a concern, compare methods before you finalize the transaction.
Deadline to track: Applicable fees and any required supporting documents must be received within 30 days of your application date.
What to Verify
- ✓ Confirm whether the $25 one-time, non-refundable background check fee applies to what you are requesting (in-person, phone, or video).
- ✓ If you are phone-only, confirm you still qualify for the $25 fee exemption and that you are using the regular phone-privilege application process.
- ✓ Confirm the exact electronic submission process for the application.
- ✓ Confirm what supporting documents are required for your situation.
- ✓ Confirm that fees and required documents must be received within 30 days of the application date.
- ✓ Confirm the electronic payment process for the visitation background fee.
- ✓ Make sure you have your Application Visitor ID available for payment submission.
- ✓ Check whether the payment processor will add a transaction fee, and how that fee changes by payment method.
If your situation is unusual (recent name change, out-of-state ID, or you're unsure whether you qualify as phone-only), check directly with ASPC-Cerbat Unit. Use the facility's official website or Arizona Department of Corrections contact options to confirm current application instructions, payment steps, and document requirements before submitting.
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