Mail, photos, messaging, and phone/call options for staying in touch.
Getting set up for communication and visits at ASPC Tucson (Santa Rita Unit) starts with an application. If you're applying for in-person, phone, or video visits, you must pay a one-time, non-refundable $25 background check fee. Only want to accept phone calls? You don't have to pay the $25 fee, but you still need to apply for phone privileges through the regular process. You can pay the background fee through Keefe, JPay, or GTL using storefront or walk-up options, by phone, through a mobile app, or online. Transaction fees vary by vendor and payment method, and some channels may show no fee. For digital services, you'll typically create a vendor account, add funds or credits, then schedule video visits or send messages through the vendor platform. Keep in mind that facility rules apply, and many communications may be recorded or reviewed.
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No. If you only want to accept phone calls from someone at Santa Rita, you don't have to pay the one-time $25 background check fee. You'll still need to apply for phone privileges through the regular Application to Visit an Inmate process, though.
If you only want to accept phone calls from someone at ASPC Tucson, Santa Rita Unit, you don't need to pay the $25 visitation background check fee. That said, you'll still need to apply for phone privileges through the regular application process. Expect the same kind of approval step even if you're not planning to visit in person.
If you mail someone at ASPC Tucson, Santa Rita Unit, the addresses are changing. Here's exactly where to send personal letters, packages, publications, and official government checks, plus the key transition dates you need to know.
The older inmate-mail address for Santa Rita Unit is still listed on ADCRR's prison mailing addresses page: Inmate Name and ADC #, P.O. Box 24401, Tucson, AZ 85734.
Keep your letter mail to Santa Rita simple. ADCRR's digital mail system only scans written correspondence (letters), greeting cards, drawings, and photos. Planning to tuck in something extra? It won't go through the scanning process ā use a different method instead.
Writing someone at Santa Rita? The two things you need to get right are where you mail it and what you put inside. Arizona's digital mail process scans certain items and rejects others. One small mistake can mean wasted postage and a long delay.
Trying to sort out a visit at Santa Rita or fix a digital mail problem? Getting to the right contact the first time saves you hassle. Here's who handles what.
If you're writing someone at Santa Rita, you're probably wondering: will they actually hold your letter, or just see a digital copy? The answer depends on how digital mail works at the facility. Here's what you need to know, including what happens to your original paper mail after scanning, how to get originals sent back to you, how your loved one reads scanned mail (with or without a tablet), what access looks like after release, and who to contact if something seems missing or stuck.
Pay the one-time, non-refundable $25 background check fee through Keefe, JPay, or GTL using storefront or walk-up, phone, mobile app, or internet options. Transaction fees depend on the vendor and the payment method you choose.
No. If you only want to accept phone calls, you do not have to pay the $25 background check fee, but you must complete the regular phone-privilege application process.
Possibly. Transaction fees vary by vendor and payment channel. Some vendors or channels may show no fee while others charge per-transaction fees. Check the vendor payment screen for the exact fee before you submit payment.
Mail gets delayed or returned for one simple reason: wrong P.O. box. Use the list below to find the right address, and always include the person's full name and ADC number.
Visiting at Santa Rita Unit starts with the same basics every time: submit the application online, pay the required fee electronically (if it applies to you), and give the facility time to process it. Here's the process, step by step.
Getting approved to visit at Santa Rita comes down to paperwork and timing. Submit the electronic application correctly, pay the background check fee when required, and hit the deadlinesāthat's how you avoid the most common delays.
