How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Adding money for someone at ASPC Tucson–Rincon Unit (an ADCRR state complex) requires using the facility's approved third-party options. Personal checks, money orders, and cashier's checks are not accepted. Your options typically include online portals, vendor mobile apps or phone services, and on-site kiosks. You'll need the inmate's commissary/PIN or booking number plus your payment details. Online and phone deposits usually post quickly. Funds go toward the inmate's commissary, telephone, or self-bail account for authorized purchases. Follow the deposit instructions exactly to avoid delays or returned funds.
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No. ADCRR does not accept personal checks, money orders, or cashier’s checks for deposits to inmate accounts at state complexes, including ASPC Tucson–Rincon Unit.
Use the facility’s approved online or phone portal, a third-party vendor app, or an on-site kiosk when available. Have the inmate’s commissary/PIN or booking number and your payment details ready; online and phone deposits usually post quickly and fund commissary, telephone, or self-bail accounts.
Your funds could be delayed or returned entirely. Stick to the facility's deposit instructions exactly to avoid processing problems.
Getting approved to visit at ASPC Tucson — Rincon Unit comes down to timing, paying the background check fee (if required), and submitting a complete electronic application. Follow these steps to avoid the most common delays.
Staying in touch with someone at ASPC Tucson-Rincon Unit starts with one question: what type of contact do you want? Visits, video calls, and phone calls each have different requirements, and your choice determines whether you'll need to pay a background check fee.
After December 15, 2025, personal mail for someone at Rincon Unit goes through a digital scanning process. To avoid having your mail returned, use the correct address for what you're sending and format the envelope exactly as shown below.
