Why Visiting and Money Procedures Are Different at Saguaro Correctional Center (and what to verify)

Saguaro Correctional Center (SCC) is privately run by CoreCivic Corporation. That matters because SCC's processes for arranging visits and sending money can differ from typical IDOC procedures. If you found IDOC instructions for other prisons, treat them as a starting point only. Confirm what SCC actually requires so you don't lose time or money.

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• ✓ Complete the required background check before you try to visit.
• ✓ Submit a visiting application to the institution before you visit.
• ✓ If your loved one is new, wait until they have been classified before you submit the application. Residents are not allowed visitors during the reception and diagnostic process.

For in-person visits, plan ahead for vending machines. Paper money isn't allowed in visiting rooms. If vending is available, bring coins in a clear plastic bag, or use a debit or credit card when applicable.

IDOC directs families to Access Corrections for sending money. That's where their guidance points you first for deposits and payment steps.

SCC is different because CoreCivic operates it. The facility warns that procedures for visits and sending money differ from standard IDOC procedures. Before you send funds or plan a visit, confirm which vendor SCC uses for deposits. Follow SCC's instructions even if they don't match what you've seen for other IDOC locations.

1. Call SCC. Use 520-464-0500 and ask for the current instructions for both visiting and sending money.
2. Confirm the vendor names SCC wants you to use. Ask which company handles money deposits and any related services tied to your loved one’s account.
3. Ask what payment methods are accepted. Get clarity on what SCC will accept for deposits so you do not submit funds the wrong way.
4. Verify what to do before you travel. Confirm what has to be approved first (including your visiting application status) so you do not arrive before visiting is allowed.
5. Double-check mailing details with staff. Because procedures differ from standard IDOC processes, ask SCC to confirm the correct addressing format and any current mail rules before you send anything.

If your deposit or visit depends on a specific method, get the directions in writing. Since IDOC points families to Access Corrections for sending money, ask SCC staff to confirm the exact process they want you to use. Save any confirmation details so you can reference them if something goes wrong.

• ✓ Keep SCC’s phone number (520-464-0500) handy so you can verify instructions quickly.
• ✓ Save the facility’s address (1250 E. Arica Rd, Eloy, AZ 85131) for forms, paperwork, and reference when you speak with staff.
• ✓ Write down the name of the person you spoke with and the date, especially if you were told to follow a specific visiting or money procedure.