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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.
After December 15, 2025, most personal mail for someone at Lumley Unit won't go directly to the facility. Instead, it needs to be sent to ADCRR's Digital Processing Center, where it gets scanned and delivered digitally.
Sending letters to someone in ADCRR? Once mail gets digitized, the paper originals don't stick around forever. Here's what happens to both the physical letters and the digital copies, plus how to get originals back if you need them.
Sending mail to someone at Lumley Unit? It's natural to wonder what happens to the actual paper once it's scanned. Here's the breakdown: how the process works, how long originals are stored, and what to do if you want the physical letter returned.
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.
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.
Applying to visit someone at Lumley Unit is mostly online, but a few timing details can save you weeks of frustration. Follow these steps to submit the right form, pay when required, and keep your application from getting stalled.
