ASPC-Y DAKOTA II
Explore
Find an Inmate at ASPC-Y DAKOTA II
Search for a loved one and send messages and photos in minutes.
Guides for This Facility

How to apply for visitation or phone privileges at ASPC‑Y Dakota Unit
Getting approved at ASPC‑Y Dakota Unit starts with one step: submit the Application to Visit an Inmate electronically. Most delays come from missing fields, missing documents, or missing payment.
Read Guide
Who to contact with questions about Dakota Unit visits or mail
Need to schedule a visit, sort out a mail issue, or just find someone who can actually help? Here are the most direct contact points for the Dakota Unit at ASPC‑Yuma.
Read Guide
How to Send Mail to an Inmate at ASPC-Y Dakota After Dec 15, 2025
Writing to someone at ASPC‑Y Dakota? Here's the key thing: after ADCRR's December 2025 changes, personal mail and packages go to two completely different centralized addresses.
Read GuideAt a Glance
Visitation
- Adult visitors applying for in-person, phone or video privileges must pay a one-time, non-refundable $25 background-check fee.
- People who want to receive phone calls only must submit the visitation/phone application but are not required to pay the $25 background-check fee.
- Required supporting documents and any background-check fees must be received within 30 days of the application date or the application will be considered incomplete and not processed.
Communication
- Prospective visitors and people who only receive inmate phone calls must submit the Application to Visit electronically.
- ADCRR conducts criminal background checks on all persons applying for visitation or phone call privileges.
- Do not submit a visitation or phone-call application while the inmate is in the intake process at Alhambra or Perryville.
Mail & Letters
- ADCRR’s digital mail program for personal correspondence at ASPC‑Y Dakota begins Dec 15, 2025 and uses a centralized processing center in Texas.
- Send personal mail to PO Box 211309, Dallas, TX 75211 with the inmate’s full name, ADCRR number, prison complex, and assigned unit.
- Packages and publications must be mailed to 801 E Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034 starting Jan 7, 2026; they are not included in the digital scanning program.
Sending Money
- ADCRR does not accept checks, money orders, or cashier's checks for deposit to an inmate's account at any Arizona State Complex.
- Family and friends can pay electronically through vendor portals or apps such as Keefe, JPay, or GTL for payments related to visits and inmate accounts.
- Vendor transaction fees for visitation background payments and other electronic payments vary by method and vendor.
Contact Info
- The ASPC Yuma main phone number is (928) 627-8871.
- Dakota Unit mail should be addressed to P.O. Box 8909, San Luis, AZ 85349.
- Include the inmate’s full name and facility identification number when asking about a specific person.
Based on official sources and community feedback. Learn how we verify
Topic Overviews
Visitation
To visit at ASPC‑Y Dakota II, submit the electronic Application to Visit an Inmate. Fill out every field and confirm the information is accurate before submitting. ADCRR runs criminal background checks on all adult visitors requesting in-person, phone, or video privileges—you'll pay a one-time, non-refundable $25 background-check fee. If you only want phone calls, you still need to apply but skip the fee. Fees (if required) and supporting documents must arrive within 30 days of your application date, or it won't be processed. After payment and documents are received, expect up to 60 days for processing—system changes may add delays. Pay fees electronically through Keefe, JPay, or GTL (transaction fees vary). Don't apply while the inmate is in intake at Alhambra or Perryville. Questions about this unit? Email yuma.dak.east.vidvis@azadc.gov.
Read full guideCommunication
Communication with someone at ASPC‑Y Dakota II starts with approval. Even if you only want to receive phone calls—no visits—you must complete the Application to Visit electronically. ADCRR runs criminal background checks on all applicants. One important note: don't submit your application while the inmate is in intake at Alhambra or Perryville. If you need to pay a visitation background fee, you can do it electronically through Keefe, JPay, or GTL using storefront/walk-up, phone, mobile app, or their websites. For phone, video, and messaging services, Arizona facilities typically use third-party vendor platforms. Create an account, add funds or credits, then schedule visits or send messages through that system.
Read full guideMail & Letters
After Dec 15, 2025, personal correspondence for ASPC‑Y Dakota must go to the Digital Processing Center (PO Box 211309, Dallas, TX 75211). Include the inmate's full name, ADCRR number, prison complex, and assigned unit—missing details can get your mail returned. There's a Dec 15–Jan 15 grace period for misaddressed items during the transition. ADCRR's partner sorts, scans, and uploads accepted items (letters, greeting cards, drawings, and photos) to the inmate's secure tablet or kiosk, typically within three business days of receipt, at no extra cost. Legal mail stays exempt and should go directly to the inmate's assigned unit (no changes as of Dec 5, 2025). Starting Jan 7, 2026, packages and publications go to 801 E Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034. Official government mail (checks) goes to 1802 W Jackson Street #161, Phoenix. Originals are kept 90 days—include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you want them back.
Read full guideSending Money
Adding funds for someone at ASPC‑Y Dakota II? Plan on using electronic options. ADCRR does not accept personal checks, money orders, or cashier's checks for deposits to inmate accounts at Arizona State Complexes. Most deposits go through approved third-party vendors or facility portals—via website, phone, mobile app, or an on-site kiosk. Enter the inmate identifier exactly as shown in records to avoid delays or misposts. Arizona facilities use vendor networks like Keefe, JPay, and GTL for electronic payments (including some background-fee payments), and fees vary by vendor and method. Need to send an official government check by mail? Follow the updated Inmate Trust Accounts mailing instructions effective January 7, 2026.
Common Questions
Showing 6 of 15How much does it cost to apply to visit someone at ASPC‑Y Dakota Unit?
Adult visitors applying for in-person, video, or phone privileges must pay a one-time, non-refundable $25 background-check fee.
VisitationDo I have to pay the background-check fee if I only want to receive phone calls from an inmate at Dakota Unit?
No. If you only want to receive phone calls, you still must submit the electronic application, but you don’t have to pay the $25 background-check fee.
VisitationHow long does it take to process a visitation application for ASPC‑Y Dakota Unit?
Once payment (if applicable) and supporting documents are received, allow up to 60 days for processing. If fees or documents don't arrive within 30 days of your application date, the application is considered incomplete and won't be processed. System changes may cause additional delays.
VisitationHow do I apply to visit someone at ASPC‑Y Dakota II?
Submit the Application to Visit electronically—this applies even if you only want to receive phone calls, not visit in person. ADCRR runs a criminal background check during the process. For phone, video, or messaging, you'll use a vendor platform to create an account, verify your details, and add funds or credits as needed.
CommunicationHow can I pay the visitation background fee for Dakota II?
You can pay the visitation background fee electronically through Keefe, JPay, or GTL. Payment options typically include storefront/walk-up, phone, mobile app, or the vendor website.
CommunicationCan I apply to visit while the inmate is in intake at another facility?
No—ADCRR advises not to submit a visitation or phone-call application while the inmate is in intake at Alhambra or Perryville. Check the relevant facility guidance for the right timing before you apply.
CommunicationMore Guides
Ready to Connect?
Search for your loved one to start communicating today
Did You Know?
This page covers ASPC‑Y Dakota II in Arizona. ADCRR provides a 2025 visitation calendar link for the ASPC Yuma Dakota Unit — use that calendar to find visiting dates.
This guide is compiled from official facility documentation and community feedback. Learn how we verify