The Arizona State Prison System is managed by the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR). This system is responsible for the incarceration, rehabilitation, and reentry of convicted felons in the state of Arizona.
Overview of Arizona’s Prison System
Management and Prison Facilities
Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry: The ADCRR oversees all state-run prisons in Arizona.
The system includes several state prisons across different regions, including maximum and minimum security facilities. Moreover, Arizona uses private prisons to manage some of its inmate populations.
Prison Population
According to the Sentencing Project, based on 2022 data, Arizona had the nation’s seventh-highest population rate.
While the exact numbers fluctuate, the system has often faced issues with overcrowding. According to the ADCRR, the total prison population was 34,574 as of January 2024.
Rehabilitation Programs: According to the ADCRR, the prison system offers various programs to rehabilitate inmates. These include educational programs, vocational training, substance abuse treatment, and mental health services.
Reentry Services: According to the ADCRR, the prison system manages the transition of inmates back into society. Reentry programs focus on job placement, housing, and continuing education.
Major ADCR Challenges
Overcrowding: Like many state prison systems, Arizona prisons suffer from inmate overcrowding, which complicates efforts to manage the inmate population effectively and humanely.
Healthcare: Providing adequate healthcare to inmates, particularly those with chronic conditions and mental health issues, remains a significant challenge.
Budget Constraints: Financial limitations impact the ability to improve facilities, expand programs, and hire additional staff.
Staffing Issues: There are significant staffing shortages due to the high turnover rates of prison staff.
Recent Developments
In recent years, legislative efforts have focused on criminal justice reform, which could impact sentencing and parole policies and potentially reduce future incarceration rates.
Technological Implementation: Advances in technology have been introduced in some facilities to improve security and provide additional resources to inmates.
Arizona Prison News
In 2024, Arizona’s prison health care system was deemed a ‘complete failure’ for failing to comply with the court’s orders. While Judge Roslyn Silver noted some changes, she concluded that “the health care system remains fundamentally lacking” and that “prisoners remain at risk.”
Featured Arizona Prison – Lewis Prison
Lewis Prison houses more than 4,400 incarcerated people, making it one of the largest prisons in Arizona. In this video, a prison correctional officer talks about concerns he and other officers have regarding staffing shortages creating dangerous situations for employees.
ARIZONA STATE PRISONS
Arizona State Prison Complex – Douglas
ASPC – Douglas
6911 N. BDI Blvd
Douglas, AZ 85607
Telephone: (520) 364-7521
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
ASPC – Douglas
P.O. Box 3867
Douglas, AZ 85608-3867
ASPC-Douglas
Maricopa Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 5000
Douglas, AZ 85608
ASPC-Douglas
Mohave Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 5002
Douglas, AZ 85608
ASPC-Douglas
Complex Detention Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 5006
Douglas, AZ 85608
ASPC-Douglas
Papago Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 5005
Douglas, AZ 85608
ASPC-Douglas
Gila Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 5003
Douglas, AZ 85608
ASPC-Douglas
Eggers Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 5001
Douglas, AZ 85608
Arizona State Prison Complex – Eyman
ASPC- Eyman
4374 East Butte Avenue
Florence, AZ 85132
Telephone: (520) 868-0201
Inmate Mailing Address:
ASPC-Eyman
Browning Unit
Inmate Name and ADC #
P.O. Box 3400
Florence, AZ 85132
ASPC-Eyman
Cook Unit
Inmate Name and ADC #
P.O. Box 3200
Florence, AZ 85132
ASPC-Eyman
Meadows Unit
Inmate Name and ADC #
P.O. Box 3300
Florence, AZ 85132
ASPC-Eyman
Rynning Unit
Inmate Name and ADC #
P.O. Box 3100
Florence, AZ 85132
ASPC-Eyman
SMU I Unit
Inmate Name and ADC #
P.O. Box 4000
Florence, AZ 85132
Arizona State Prison Complex – Florence
ASPC – Florence
1305 E Butte Ave
Florence, AZ 85132
Globe Unit
1000 Fairgrounds Rd
Globe, AZ 85501
Telephone:
Florence: (520) 868-4011
Central Unit: (520) 868-4011 Ext 5255
Globe: (928) 425-8141
Inmate Mailing Address:
Central Unit
Inmate Name, ID Number
P.O. Box 8200
Florence, AZ 85132
East Unit
Inmate Name, ID Number
P.O. Box 5000
Florence, AZ 85132
Globe Unit
Inmate Name, ID Number
P.O. Box 2799
Globe, AZ 85502
Kasson Unit
Inmate Name, ID Number
P.O. Box 8200
Florence, AZ 85132
North Unit
Inmate Name, ID Number
P.O. Box 7000
Florence, AZ 85132
South Unit
Inmate Name, ID Number
P.O. Box 8400
Florence, AZ 85132
Arizona State Prison Complex – Florence WEST
ASPC-Florence West
915 East Diversion Dam Road
Florence, AZ 85132
Telephone: (520) 868-4251
Inmate Mailing Address:
ASP-Florence West
Inmate’s Name, ID Number
P.O. Box 9200
Florence, AZ 85132-9200
Arizona State Prison Complex – Kingman
ASPC Kingman
4626 W. English Dr.
Golden Valley, AZ 86414
Telephone: (928) 565-2460
Inmate Mailing Address:
Cerbat Unit
Inmate Name, ID Number
PO Box 3009
Kingman, AZ 86402
Hualapai Unit
Inmate Name, ID Number
PO Box 6639
Kingman, AZ 86402
Arizona State Prison Complex – Lewis
ASPC Lewis
26700 South Highway 85
Buckeye, AZ 85326
Telephone: (623) 386-6160
Inmate Mailing Address:
ASPC-Lewis
Bachman Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 3500
Buckeye, AZ 85326
ASPC-Lewis
Barchey Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 3200
Buckeye, AZ 85326
ASPC-Lewis
Buckley Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 3400
Buckeye, AZ 85326
ASPC-Lewis
Eagle Point Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 3700
Buckeye, AZ 85326
ASPC-Lewis
Morey Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 3300
Buckeye, AZ 85326
ASPC-Lewis
Rast Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 3600
Buckeye, AZ 85326
ASPC-Lewis
Stiner Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 3100
Buckeye, AZ 85326
ASPC-Lewis
Sunrise Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 3700
Buckeye, AZ 85326
Arizona State Prison Complex – Perryville
ASPC – Perryville
2105 North Citrus Road
Goodyear, AZ 85395
Telephone: (623) 853-0304
Inmate Mailing Address:
ASPC-Perryville
Complex Detention
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 3000
Goodyear, AZ 85395
ASPC-Perryville
Complex Minors
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 3000
Goodyear, AZ 85395
ASPC-Perryville
Lumley Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 3300
Goodyear, AZ 85395
ASPC-Perryville
Piestewa Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 3600
Goodyear, AZ 85395
ASPC-Perryville
San Carlos Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 3700
Goodyear, AZ 85395
ASPC-Perryville
San Pedro Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 3100
Goodyear, AZ 85395
ASPC-Perryville
Santa Cruz Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 3200
Goodyear, AZ 85395
ASPC-Perryville
Santa Maria Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 3400
Goodyear, AZ 85395
ASPC-Perryville
Santa Rosa Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 3500
Goodyear, AZ 85395
ASPC-Perryville
Special Management
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 3300
Goodyear, AZ 85395
Arizona State Prison Complex – Phoenix
ASPC – Phoenix
2500 E. Van Buren St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Telephone: (602) 685-3100
Inmate Mailing Address:
ASPC-Phoenix
Alhambra Reception
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 52109
Phoenix, AZ 85072
ASPC-Phoenix
Aspen SPU
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 52109
Phoenix, AZ 85072
ASPC-Phoenix
B – Ward
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 52109
Phoenix, AZ 85072
ASPC-Phoenix
Flamenco Females
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 52109
Phoenix, AZ 85072
ASPC-Phoenix
Flamenco Males
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 52109
Phoenix, AZ 85072
ASPC-Phoenix
Inmate Worker
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 52109
Phoenix, AZ 85072
Arizona State Prison Phoenix-WEST
ASPC – Phoenix WEST
3402 West Cocopah
Phoenix, AZ 85009
Telephone: (602) 352-0350
Inmate Mailing Address:
Name, ADC #
Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West
P.O. Box 18640
Phoenix, AZ 85005-8640
Arizona State Prison Complex – Safford
ASPC – Safford
896 S. Cook Road
Safford, AZ 85546
ASPC – Safford Fort Grant
15500 S. Fort Grant Road
Safford, AZ 85643
Telephone:
Safford: (928) 428-4698
Safford Fort Grant: (928) 828-3393
Inmate Mailing Address:
ASPC-Safford
Ft. Grant Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
896 S. Cook Road
Safford, AZ 85546
ASPC-Safford
Graham Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
896 S. Cook Road
Safford, AZ 85546
ASPC-Safford
Miles Detention Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
896 S. Cook Road
Safford, AZ 85546
ASPC-Safford
Tonto Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
896 S. Cook Road
Safford, AZ 85546
Arizona State Prison Complex – Tucson
ASPC – Tucson
10000 South Wilmot
Tucson, AZ 85734
Telephone: (520) 574-0024
Inmate Mailing Address:
ASPC-Tucson
Catalina Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 24409
Tucson, AZ 85734-4409
ASPC-Tucson
Cimarron Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 24408
Tucson, AZ 85734-4408
ASPC-Tucson
Complex Detention
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 24403
Tucson, AZ 85734-4403
ASPC-Tucson
Manzanita Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 24401
Tucson, AZ 85734-4401
ASPC-Tucson
Rincon Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 24403
Tucson, AZ 85734-4403
ASPC-Tucson
Rincon Minors Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 24403
Tucson, AZ 85734-4403
ASPC-Tucson
Rincon Minors Detention Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 24403
Tucson, AZ 85734-4403
ASPC-Tucson
Rincon Transitory Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 24403
Tucson, AZ 85734-440
ASPC-Tucson
SACRC Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 24400
Tucson, AZ 85734-4400
ASPC-Tucson
Santa Rita Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 24406
Tucson, AZ 85734-4406
ASPC-Tucson
Whetstone Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 24402
Tucson, AZ 85734-4402
ASPC-Tucson
Winchester Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 24407
Tucson, AZ 85734-4407
Arizona State Prison Complex – Winslow
ASPC – Winslow
2100 South Highway 87
Winslow, AZ 86047
ASPC – Winslow Apache Unit
38322 US Hwy 180
St. Johns, AZ 85936
Telephone:
Winslow: (928) 289-9551
Apache Unit: (928) 337-4845
Inmate Mailing Address:
ASPC-Winslow
Apache Unit
PO Box 3240
St. Johns, AZ 85936
ASPC-Winslow
Complex Lock-Up
2100 S. Hwy 87
Winslow, AZ 86047
ASPC-Winslow
Coronado Unit
2100 S. Hwy 87
Winslow, AZ 86047
ASPC-Winslow
Kaibab Unit
2100 S. Hwy 87
Winslow, AZ 86047
Arizona State Prison Complex – Yuma
ASPC – Yuma
7125 East Juan Sanchez Blvd
San Luis, AZ 85349
Telephone: (928) 672-8871
Inmate Mailing Address:
ASPC-Yuma
Cheyenne Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 8939
San Luis, AZ 85349
ASPC-Yuma
Cibola Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 8820
San Luis, AZ 85349
ASPC-Yuma
Cocopah Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 8910
San Luis, AZ 85349
ASPC-Yuma
Dakota Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 8940
San Luis, AZ 85349
ASPC-Yuma
La Paz Unit
Inmate Name and ADC#
P.O. Box 8819
San Luis, AZ 85349
Red Rock Correctional Center
Red Rock Correctional Center
1750 East Arica Road
Eloy, AZ 85131
Telephone: (520) 464-3800
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Red Rock Correctional Center
1750 East Arica Road
Eloy, AZ 85131
