How to send messages, photos, and packages
Sending mail to someone at North Central Unit? Plan for screening. Facilities inspect incoming mail for contraband and handle legal (privileged) mail differently than regular correspondence. Many facilities now scan non-legal mail into an electronic system—inmates read a copy on a kiosk or tablet rather than receiving the original. Packages are tightly restricted, and books or magazines typically must ship directly from the publisher or an approved vendor. Some items from home may require prior written approval, and local policy determines whether originals are kept or destroyed after scanning. Before sending anything, check the facility's official mail instructions. Addressing rules and processing steps vary, especially if offsite or third-party services are used.
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Use this address for mail going to the North Central Unit: North Central Unit, 10 Prison Circle, Calico Rock, AR 72519. Before you seal the envelope, double-check you’ve written your loved one’s full name and ADC number clearly so staff can match it to the right person.
Many facilities scan non-legal mail and make it available electronically on kiosks or tablets instead of handing over originals. Check the facility’s official mail instructions to confirm whether mail is scanned or delivered in paper form.
Often, yes—but books and magazines are commonly restricted and usually must come directly from the publisher or an approved vendor. Confirm the vendor rules and any required approvals before you order or ship anything.
Legal/privileged mail is typically handled separately and is often opened only with the inmate present, though it may still be checked for physical contraband. Follow any special labeling or submission steps the facility requires for legal mail.
Staying connected takes effort, but it's manageable when you follow the Arkansas DOC's Family & Friends guide and double-check current rules before making plans.
North Central Unit: 10 Prison Circle, Calico Rock, AR 72519.
Trying to reach someone at North Central Unit or another Arkansas Division of Correction facility? Start with the official Family and Friends guide. For anything the guide doesn't answer, contact Constituent Services directly.
