Mail, photos, messaging, and phone/call options for staying in touch.
For questions about communication and visiting at ASPC-Y Dakota II (Dakota Unit), call (928) 627-8871 ext. 16926. That line handles scheduling, visitor information, and mail questions. General-population in-person visits are held Saturdays, Sundays, and posted holidays in two time blocks: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Non-contact visits are available on Tuesdays by appointment, with openings depending on the calendar. Phone, video, and messaging services are typically handled through an approved third-party vendor. You'll usually need to create an account, complete verification, and add funds before you can schedule calls or send messages. Confirm vendor steps, payment options, and any monitoring rules before you start.
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Dakota Unit's digital mail system scans a specific list of items: letters, greeting cards, kid artwork and drawings, and photos. That's it. If you're considering sending something outside that list, don'tâit won't be scanned. When in doubt, stick to written correspondence.
For the most up-to-date communication and visitation details, call the facility directly. It's the fastest way to confirm schedules, visit types, and whether you need an appointment.
Tuesday non-contact visits at the Dakota Unit are appointment-only and subject to availability. Here's how to make the call and what to confirm before you go.
Writing to someone at ASPCâY Dakota? Here's the key thing: after ADCRR's December 2025 changes, personal mail and packages go to two completely different centralized addresses.
Want to get approved for phone calls from someone at ASPC-Y Dakota II without visiting in person? You'll still go through the same application process as visitors. The main differences come down to the fee and what happens during processing.
Once your letter is scanned, the original gets stored for 90 days by ADCRR's contracted providerâthen it's professionally destroyed. Want the original back? Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) with your correspondence, and they'll mail it to you after scanning. The digital mail policy itself doesn't cost you or the incarcerated person anything extra.
Starting December 15, 2025, ADCRR is shifting most incoming personal mail to a digital platform. Letters and similar personal mail will be routed for scanning and delivered digitally. A few categories stay outside the digital process: legal mail, parcels, publications, and official government 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 ASPCâYuma.
Call (928) 627-8871 ext. 16926 for visitation, appointment, or mail questions for the Dakota Unit.
General-population visits are Saturdays, Sundays, and posted holidays, in two blocks: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. For holiday schedules or changes, check with the facility contact line.
Yes. Non-contact visits are held on Tuesdays and require an appointment. Remote visits or messaging usually require setting up an account with the approved vendor, adding funds, and then following the vendor's signup and scheduling steps.
Applying to visit someone at ASPCâY Dakota? Budget for a one-time, non-refundable $25 background check fee per adult visitor. This fee applies to both in-person visits and phone privileges. One exception: if you only want to receive phone calls from an inmate (not initiate them), you can skip the $25 fee. You'll still need to complete the phone privileges application, though.
Timing matters if your loved one just entered the system or was recently transferred. ADCRR won't process visitation applications while an inmate is going through intake at Alhambra or Perryville. Before you submit anything, confirm where they're currently housedâespecially if their status is still in flux.
Planning a weekend visit at Dakota Unit? Here's what matters most: there are two daily visiting blocks, general population visits happen on specific days, and you should always confirm details by phone before making the drive.
