ASPC Tucson-Rincon Unit, AZ

Adults applying for in-person, phone, or video visits at ASPC Tucson-Rincon Unit must pay a one-time, non-refundable $25 background check fee under Department Order 911. If you only accept phone calls from an inmate, you don't have to pay the $25 fee, but you still need to apply for phone privileges through the regular process. Payments must be made electronically through approved vendors, with options like storefront or walk-up service, phone, a mobile app, or the internet. Transaction fees vary by provider. ADCRR advises allowing up to 60 days for processing after payment and supporting documents are received. Don't submit an application while the inmate is in intake at Alhambra or Perryville. At entry, adults who don't clear magneto poles or metal detectors may be sent back to their car and denied visiting that day, or asked to submit to a pat search. Minors are not pat searched.

Communication at ASPC Tucson-Rincon typically runs through third-party vendor platforms, covering phone calls, video visits, tablet messaging, and other messaging options. Adults applying for in-person, phone, or video visits must pay a one-time, non-refundable $25 background check before visits are approved. If you only accept phone calls from an inmate, you may be exempt from the $25 fee, but you still need to apply for phone privileges through the regular application process. For phone or video services, you'll generally create a vendor account, complete verification steps, add funds or buy credits, then schedule or message through the vendor's system. Transaction fees vary by provider (examples include No Fee, $0.95, and $1.00). ADCRR/Rincon also maintains contraband hotlines for tips and after-hours urgencies.

Adding money for someone at ASPC Tucson–Rincon Unit (an ADCRR state complex) requires using the facility's approved third-party options. Personal checks, money orders, and cashier's checks are not accepted. Your options typically include online portals, vendor mobile apps or phone services, and on-site kiosks. You'll need the inmate's commissary/PIN or booking number plus your payment details. Online and phone deposits usually post quickly. Funds go toward the inmate's commissary, telephone, or self-bail account for authorized purchases. Follow the deposit instructions exactly to avoid delays or returned funds.