How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visiting at East Arkansas Regional Unit (EARU) takes planning. Inmate movement is coordinated through a continuously staffed Master Control Center, which controls when visits happen. Attorneys have a separate process: complete the Attorney Visitation/Telephone Request form legibly and in full, consent to criminal background checks and searches of persons, property, and vehicles entering Department property, then return the form to the inmate's assigned unit addressed to the Unit Visitation Clerk. For family and friends, visitation formats vary across Arkansas facilities—many use video-based kiosks or remote video visits through third-party vendors with appointments and short sessions. Before you go, confirm housing and approved visiting status, bring required ID, set up any vendor accounts early, and arrive ahead of time. Check the facility page or call to confirm EARU details.
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Getting approved for attorney phone calls or visits with someone in the Arkansas Department of Corrections starts with one form: the Attorney Visitation/Telephone Request. Here's what the form asks for and where to send it.
Complete the Attorney Visitation/Telephone Request form legibly and in full, then return it to the inmate’s assigned unit addressed to the Unit Visitation Clerk. Attorneys also have to consent to criminal background checks and searches of persons, property, and vehicles entering Department property.
Inmate movement during visits at EARU is controlled by a continuously staffed Master Control Center.
First, confirm whether visits are video-based or in-person and whether appointments are required—many Arkansas facilities use vendor video systems with short sessions. Before traveling, verify the inmate's housing and that you're on the approved visiting list. Bring required photo ID, set up any needed vendor accounts in advance, and arrive early. Check the facility page or call ahead to confirm EARU-specific schedules and vendor details.
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The first days after a transfer or sentencing can feel like a black box. Here's what public documentation says about East Arkansas Regional Unit (EARU) and what you can reasonably expect early on—no guessing at details that aren't published.
