ASPC-PERRYVILLE, AZ
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Before Your First Visit to San Carlos Unit (ASPC Perryville): Background Fee, Vendor Options, and How to Pay
First-time visitors have one extra step: paying the visitation background fee. At San Carlos Unit (ASPC Perryville), you can pay through any of the three approved vendors — either in person at a storefront or remotely by phone, mobile app, or online.
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How to Address Mail to Someone in San Carlos Unit at ASPC Perryville
Here's the exact format for addressing mail to someone in the San Carlos Unit: Inmate Name and ADC # P.O. Box 3700 Goodyear, AZ 85338
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Before You Apply to Visit Someone at San Carlos Unit: A Step-by-Step Checklist
Visitation applications get delayed for reasons that are easy to avoid. Use this checklist before you submit so your San Carlos Unit application doesn't end up stuck as
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Visitation
- All adult visitors applying for in-person, phone, or video visits must pay a one-time non-refundable $25 background check fee.
- Persons who want phone-only privileges are not required to pay the $25 background check fee but must apply for phone privileges using the regular application.
- All payments for visitation background fees must be made electronically.
Communication
- Support for questions about digital mail is available 24/7 by calling Securus Customer Service at (800) 844-6591.
- Adult visitors applying for in-person, phone, or video visits must pay a one-time non-refundable $25 background check fee per Department Order 911.
- Criminal background checks are conducted on all persons applying for visitation or phone call privileges.
Mail & Letters
- Personal mail (letters, photos, greeting cards) must be sent to ADCRR Digital Processing Center, PO Box 211309, Dallas, TX 75211.
- Packages and publications cannot be sent to the digital mail processing center and must be addressed to 801 E Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034.
- Official government mail (Veterans, Social Security, disability checks) must be sent to ADCRR Inmate Trust Accounts Section, 1802 W Jackson Street, #161, Phoenix, AZ 85007 effective January 7, 2026.
Sending Money
- ADCRR does not accept personal checks, money orders, or cashier's checks for deposits to inmate accounts at Arizona State Complexes.
- You can typically add money using approved online portals, phone systems, third‑party vendor apps, or on‑site kiosks.
- Electronic deposits usually require the inmate's commissary/PIN or booking number so funds post to the correct account.
Contact Info
- San Carlos Unit visitation email is pv.car.vidvis@azadc.gov.
- Perryville Complex unit visitation email is pv.com.vidvis@azadc.gov.
- When asking about a specific inmate, include the inmate’s full name and facility identification number.
Facility Info
- ASPC Perryville's visitation and mail rules are set out in ADCRR Department Orders DO 911 and DO 914.
- Visitors must not submit a visitation application while the inmate is in the intake process at Alhambra or Perryville.
- Digital mail support is available 24/7 via Securus Customer Service at (800) 844-6591.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
San Carlos Unit (ASPC Perryville) requires adult visitors to apply before receiving in-person, phone, or video visits. Criminal background checks are run on all applicants. Most adults pay a one-time, non-refundable $25 background-check fee—though phone-only privileges skip the fee while still requiring the standard application. Fill out every field and submit any required supporting documents within 30 days of your application date. Payments must be made electronically using your Application Visitor ID. After payment and documents arrive, expect up to 60 days for processing. The inmate or their institution will notify you of your visitation status, and the unit maintains a visitation schedule page.
Read full guideCommunication
At ASPC Perryville's San Carlos Unit, digital mail goes through Securus. Questions? Call Securus Customer Service 24/7 at (800) 844-6591. Adults applying for in-person, phone, or video visit privileges pay a one-time, non-refundable $25 background check fee under Department Order 911. Criminal background checks are conducted on all applicants. Want phone-call privileges only? You still complete the regular application but skip the $25 fee. Communication services run through approved third-party vendor platforms—create an account, add funds or credits as needed, and use vendor tools for messaging and scheduling. Facility rules apply, including possible recording or review of personal calls.
Mail & Letters
Starting January 7, 2026, ADCRR is centralizing mail handling. Personal written mail—letters, photos, and greeting cards—goes to the ADCRR Digital Processing Center, PO Box 211309, Dallas, TX 75211. Packages, publications, legal mail, and certain official items go to centralized Phoenix processing addresses instead. ADCRR's contracted partner processes acceptable items and makes them digitally available to inmates. Securus takes reasonable steps to process, scan, and upload acceptable mail within three business days of receipt. Originals are kept for 90 days before professional disposal. Want your originals back? Include a self-addressed stamped envelope. The new policy adds no extra cost, and a one-month grace period (Dec 15, 2025–Jan 15, 2026) applies for mail incorrectly sent to complexes.
Read full guideSending Money
Sending money to someone at ASPC Perryville (San Carlos Unit)? Start here: ADCRR does not accept personal checks, money orders, or cashier's checks for deposits to inmate accounts at Arizona State Complexes. Instead, add funds through approved online portals, by phone, through third-party vendor apps, or at on-site kiosks. Follow the facility/vendor instructions exactly. For electronic deposits, you'll need the inmate's identifier (commissary/PIN or booking number) so the money posts to the right account. Deposits credit to commissary, telephone, or other authorized accounts for approved purchases and services. Not sure which option to use? Check the official deposit instructions before paying.
Common Questions
Showing 6 of 18Do I have to pay the $25 visitation background check fee to visit someone at San Carlos Unit?
Yes—if you’re an adult applying for in-person, phone, or video visits, San Carlos Unit requires a one-time, non-refundable $25 background-check fee. If you want phone-only privileges, you don’t pay the $25 fee, but you still must apply using the regular process.
VisitationHow long will it take for my San Carlos Unit visitation application to be processed?
Allow up to 60 days for your visitation application to be processed after the required payment and supporting documents are received.
VisitationHow do I pay the visitation background fee and are there vendor transaction charges?
You must pay the background fee electronically, and you’ll need your Application Visitor ID when you submit the payment. Vendor transaction fees vary by vendor and payment method, and charges can differ between online and storefront options.
VisitationHow do I get help with digital mail for someone at ASPC Perryville, San Carlos Unit?
Call Securus Customer Service for digital mail help 24/7 at (800) 844-6591.
CommunicationDo I have to pay a background check fee to set up phone or video visits at the San Carlos Unit?
Yes. Adult visitors applying for in-person, phone, or video visit privileges must pay a one-time, non-refundable $25 background check fee under Department Order 911, and criminal background checks are conducted on all applicants.
CommunicationCan I apply only for phone calls without paying the $25 background fee?
Yes. If you only want phone-call privileges, you don’t have to pay the $25 background check fee, but you still must apply using the regular application.
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ASPC Perryville — San Carlos Unit is located in Arizona. Don't submit a visitation application while the inmate is still going through intake at Alhambra or Perryville.
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