How to Apply for Visits at ASPC Tucson — Rincon Unit (step-by-step)
Getting approved to visit at ASPC Tucson — Rincon Unit comes down to timing, paying the background check fee (if required), and submitting a complete electronic application. Follow these steps to avoid the most common delays.
Before submitting anything, confirm the person you want to visit isn't currently in intake at Alhambra or Perryville. ADCRR explicitly says not to apply while an inmate is in intake at either location. Apply too early, and you'll just create extra back-and-forth - plus a longer wait.
Adult visitors applying for in-person visits, video visits, or phone privileges pay a one-time, non-refundable $25 background check fee. That $25 covers the application process for all three, so budget for it early - especially if you're trying to get approved by a certain date.
Phone-only exception: If you only want to accept phone calls (and won’t be visiting in person or by video), you don’t have to pay the $25 fee - but you still must apply for phone privileges through the regular application process.
Submit the Application to Visit an Inmate electronically. Don't leave any fields blank - ADCRR considers a complete application critical before you hit submit. Attach all required supporting documents with your submission. For Rincon specifically, check the unit's schedule page titled "ASPC TUCSON 2025 VISITATION CALENDAR - RINCON UNIT" to align your planning with the correct calendar.
If you owe the $25 background check fee, you'll pay electronically - ADCRR doesn't accept other payment methods for this. Have your Application Visitor ID ready; you'll need it during the payment process. This small detail can stall your application if you don't have it handy.
- ✓ Pay the visitation background fee through one of the three approved vendors
- ✓ Use a method that works for you: storefront/walk-up, phone, mobile app, or internet
- ✓ Expect extra transaction fees from the vendors; the amount varies by vendor and by the payment method you choose
Once ADCRR receives your payment (if required) and supporting documents, expect processing to take up to 60 days. If you're aiming for a specific weekend or holiday, build that wait into your timeline so you're not scrambling at the last minute.
Deadline to avoid delays: ADCRR must receive the applicable background-check fee and required supporting documents within 30 days of your application date, or your application is considered incomplete and won’t be processed.
Quick Checklist
- ✓ Confirm the person you want to visit is not in intake at Alhambra or Perryville
- ✓ Complete every field on the electronic application before submitting
- ✓ If you’re an adult applying for in-person, video, or phone privileges: plan to pay the one-time, non-refundable $25 background check fee
- ✓ Have your Application Visitor ID ready for payment
- ✓ Pay electronically (no other payment methods)
- ✓ Upload/attach any required supporting documents and submit them within 30 days of the application date
When you're ready to pay, choose whichever vendor and method works best - storefront, phone, app, or internet. Keep in mind that vendors add transaction fees, and those fees vary depending on which vendor you use and how you pay.
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