Applying for Visitation at Lumley Unit: Fees, Timeline, and What You Need
Getting approved for visitation at Lumley Unit comes down to two things: submitting the electronic application correctly and paying the background check fee on time (if it applies to you). Here's how the process works, what it costs, and how long you should expect to wait.
Adults who want in-person or video visits must apply and pay a one-time, non-refundable $25 background check fee. Want phone calls only? You still need to submit the regular application, but you can skip the $25 fee.
Start by submitting the electronic Application to Visit an Inmate. Complete every field carefully before hitting submit. The application counts as a sworn statement that everything you entered is true. One more thing: don't apply while the inmate is still going through intake at Alhambra or Perryville. Wait until intake is complete to avoid delays.
Deadline: All required fees and supporting documents must arrive within 30 days of your application date. Miss this window and your application won't be processed.
If the $25 background check fee applies to you, plan to pay electronically. Have your Application Visitor ID number ready before you start the payment.
- ✓ Storefront (walk-up)
- ✓ Phone
- ✓ Mobile app
- ✓ Internet
Cost tip (internet payments): The listed vendor fees for paying the $25 online are Keefe (no fee), JPay ($0.95), GTL (CheckFreePay) ($1.00), and GTL (Western Union) ($1.00).
You can pay the background fee through approved vendors using storefront (walk-up), phone, mobile app, or internet. For online payments, the fee breakdown is simple: Keefe charges no fee, JPay charges $0.95, and GTL charges $1.00 (both CheckFreePay and Western Union). Pick the vendor with the lowest fee for whichever method you're using.
The biggest avoidable delay? Missing the 30-day window. Your background check fee (if required) and any supporting documents must arrive within 30 days of your application date. After that deadline passes, an incomplete application won't be processed. Once everything is received, allow up to 60 days for processing.
Plan ahead: Processing can take up to 60 days after your payment and documents are received. Don't wait until the week you want to visit to start the application.
If you have questions about visitation at Lumley Unit, email pv.lum.vidvis@azadc.gov.
To plan your visit day, check the ADCRR page titled "Lumley Unit Visitation Schedule 2026" in the visitation schedules section.
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