How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Lumley Unit follows ADCRR deposit rules: Arizona state complexes do not accept personal checks, money orders, or cashier's checks. You'll need to use an approved third-party service instead. Options typically include online portals, phone lines, mobile apps, or on-site kiosks. When depositing, enter the person's commissary/PIN or booking number along with your payment details. Online and phone deposits usually post quickly. Funds go toward authorized accounts like commissary or telephone. To avoid delays or rejected transactions, follow the exact deposit instructions published for Lumley Unit.
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Most adult visitors at Lumley Unit pay a $25 background check fee—but how you pay matters. Some payment methods tack on extra vendor charges. Here's how the fee works and which payment channel costs the least.
Visiting someone at Lumley Unit means paying a $25 background-check fee for most adult visitors, plus potential vendor convenience charges depending on how you pay. Here's how the fee works, who's exempt, and what to expect from each payment option.
No. ADCRR does not accept personal checks, money orders, or cashier’s checks for deposits to an inmate’s account at any Arizona state complexes.
Use Lumley Unit's published deposit instructions, since ADCRR doesn't allow checks or money orders. In Arizona, approved third-party vendors offer deposits through online portals, phone, mobile apps, or on-site kiosks. Enter the inmate's commissary/PIN or booking number and your payment details, and funds will be applied to authorized accounts like commissary or telephone.
You typically need the inmate’s commissary/PIN or booking number and your payment details when using online or phone deposit services.
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.
Yes—greeting cards and photos are still allowed for people at ADCRR's Lumley Unit. But starting December 15, 2025, they need to go through ADCRR's Digital Processing Center, where they're scanned and delivered digitally.
Accidentally mailed a letter to Lumley Unit instead of the ADCRR Digital Mail Processing Center? You're not alone — and there's good news. ADCRR built in a one-month grace period for exactly this situation.
