The complete visitation process for the Arizona State Prison Complex Yuma La Paz Unit is available through InmateAid's visitation guide at the link below, but here is an overview of how the process generally works for Arizona state prisons.
The starting point is the visitation application. Arizona Department of Corrections requires everyone who wants to visit an inmate to submit a completed Visitation Request Form to the specific facility where the inmate is housed. You cannot submit a general application. It has to go to La Paz Unit specifically.
The application asks for your personal information including your full legal name, date of birth, address, relationship to the inmate, and identification details. The facility runs a background check as part of the review process. Having a prior felony conviction does not automatically disqualify you, but it is a factor the facility considers. Being on probation or parole can also affect approval depending on the circumstances.
Once submitted, the review process typically takes several weeks. You will be notified whether you have been approved or denied. If approved, your name goes on the inmate's approved visitor list and you can schedule visits according to La Paz Unit's visitation schedule, which designates specific days and times for visits based on the inmate's housing assignment.
When you visit, bring a valid government-issued photo ID, wear clothing that complies with the facility's dress code, and arrive early enough to get through the check-in process. Visits can be canceled or cut short for facility lockdowns or other operational reasons.
For the complete current procedure, approved forms, and La Paz Unit's specific visitation schedule, visit inmateaid.com/visitation/aspc-yuma-la-paz-unit.