Larry B. Norris Unit vs. Maximum Security Unit: What's the Name Change Mean?

They're the same place. The Arkansas Division of Correction lists it as the Larry B. Norris Unit - formerly the Maximum Security Unit.

Trying to match an older document or online listing to the current name? The easiest check is the mailing address: 2501 State Farm Rd., Tucker, AR 72168-8713.

1. Start from Pine Bluff on Highway 79 East - travel approximately 6 miles east.
2. Turn onto Highway 15 North - turn left (about 2 miles east of the Arkansas River Bridge).
3. Continue to Tucker - travel approximately 15 miles to the city of Tucker.
4. Turn onto State Farm Road - turn right and travel approximately 2 miles.
5. Take the left at the Y - then travel approximately 1 mile; the Larry B. Norris Unit (formerly the Maximum Security Unit) will be on the left.
6. If you just need the quick snapshot: the unit is located about 25 miles northeast of Pine Bluff, off Highway 15 in Jefferson County.

Contact Info

• ✓ Phone: 501-842-3800
• ✓ Fax: 501-842-1977

"Maximum Security Unit" on paperwork doesn't mean you have the wrong facility - it's just the old name that still pops up in older records. Double-check using the phone number (501-842-3800) and mailing address before sending anything time-sensitive. If something seems off, call and ask staff to confirm the correct name and contact info. Write down who you spoke with and the date for your records.

For families, a name change mostly affects finding the right contact details and avoiding misdirected mail or confusion when coordinating visits. The Division of Correction lists the unit as the Larry B. Norris Unit and clearly flags "Maximum Security Unit" as the former name - so treat them as the same facility.

A few quick facts you might see repeated: the Larry B. Norris Unit is ACA accredited and has a capacity of 532.

Comparing facility pages and want to confirm you're looking at the same unit? Look for these consistent details: established in 1983, with on-site programs including agriculture (field crops and a vegetable garden), Education, the Faith-Based Principles and Applications for Life (PAL) Program, Paws in Prison, Substance Abuse, Think Legacy, and UNITY.