How to Apply for Visitation at Manzanita Unit (ASPC‑Tucson): Step‑by‑Step Checklist
Getting approved for visitation at Manzanita Unit (ASPC‑Tucson) comes down to timing, fees, and submitting everything correctly the first time. The checklist below helps you avoid the two biggest pitfalls: applying too early during intake, or having your application stall because payment or documents arrived late.
Don’t apply during intake: Do not submit a visitation application while the inmate is in the intake process at Alhambra or Perryville.
For most adults, the application includes a one-time, non-refundable $25 background check fee. This fee applies when you’re applying to visit in person, to do video visits, or to be approved for phone visits (not just receiving calls).
Phone-calls-only exception: If you only want to accept phone calls from an inmate, you still apply through the regular process - but you do not have to pay the $25 background check fee.
How to Pay
- ✓ Pay the background check fee electronically (paper payments aren’t accepted).
- ✓ Have your Application Visitor ID number ready before you submit payment.
Once you submit your application, the clock starts. Any required background check fee and supporting documents must arrive within 30 days of your application date. Miss that window, and your application is marked incomplete - it won't be processed.
After ADCRR has everything - your payment (if applicable) and supporting documents - expect up to 60 days for processing. That countdown starts when they receive the required items, not when you hit "submit."
Once a decision is made, the inmate gets notified first. They're responsible for letting you know whether you've been approved and what your visitation status is.
Heads up on timing: The Department warns that system changes may cause delays in processing visitation applications.
Have questions specific to Manzanita? Email the visitation office at tuc.man.vidvis@azadc.gov.
Once you're approved, check the Manzanita Unit (ASPC Tucson) 2025 visitation calendar for current visit dates.
- Check your timing first - if the inmate is still in intake at Alhambra or Perryville, wait to submit a visitation application.
- Fix missing items within 30 days - make sure any applicable background check fee and any required supporting documents are received within 30 days of your application date, or the application won’t be processed.
- Email the Manzanita visitation office if you’re stuck - use tuc.man.vidvis@azadc.gov for Manzanita Unit visitation questions.
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