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What 'Residential Center' Means at Southwest Arkansas Community Correctional Center (475‑Bed Male Unit) — A Family Guide

If you've seen Southwest Arkansas Community Correctional Center listed as a

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What 'Residential Center' Means at Southwest Arkansas Community Correctional Center (475‑Bed Male Unit) — A Family Guide

Southwest Arkansas Community Correctional Center sits in Texarkana, Miller County. If you're planning travel, sending mail, or just double-checking you've got the right place,

Phone number: Call the facility at (870) 779-2036 for the most up-to-date answers on visiting, communication, and procedures.

On the Arkansas Department of Corrections website, this facility is classified as a

The facility has 475 beds and houses men only. For families, that means two things: this is a men's unit, and it's a sizable operation. Staff are managing a lot of people at once, which can affect wait times and scheduling.

This location falls under Arkansas's community corrections system - one piece of how the state manages custody and supervision across different facility types.

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What 'Residential Center' Means at Southwest Arkansas Community Correctional Center (475‑Bed Male Unit) — A Family Guide

The official listing covers the basics - 475-bed male unit, classified as a Residential Center - but it doesn't answer what families usually need most. You won't find visiting schedules, phone call procedures, mail rules, or available programs from the classification alone.

  1. Call the facility - Use (870) 779-2036 and ask for the current procedures that apply to your loved one.
  2. Ask for the Center Supervisor if you need clarity - The listing names John (Kevin) Miners as Center Supervisor; if you’re getting mixed answers, ask who can confirm the official policy.
  3. Request the specifics you actually need - Get the current visiting process, communication rules, and any requirements you must meet before you show up or send anything.
  • What are the current visiting days, hours, and check-in requirements?
  • Do visits require approval, a visitor list, or advance scheduling?
  • What is the current dress code for visitors?
  • What are the rules for phone calls (how to set up an account, call times, and restrictions)?
  • What is the correct mailing address format and what items are not allowed in mail?
  • Are there any limits on photos, greeting cards, or printed materials?
  • What happens during intake or after a transfer (property, initial phone access, waiting periods)?
  • If your loved one is moved within the facility, does that change visiting or communication rules?
  • Who should you ask for if you need a policy confirmed in writing or clarified by a supervisor?

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