Arizona Department of Corrections (ADCRR) Yuma-Dakota Unit

State Prison

Last Updated: March 04, 2024
Address
7125 E Cesar Chavez Blvd, San Luis, AZ 85349
County
Yuma
Phone
928-627-8871
Fax
928-627-6703
Mailing Address
PO Box 8940, San Luis, AZ 85349

ADCRR Yuma-Dakota is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for State - maximum facility.

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If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

Satellite View of Arizona Department of Corrections (ADCRR) Yuma-Dakota Unit

You can support your loved ones at ADCRR Yuma-Dakota on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 928-627-8871.

Located at 7125 E Cesar Chavez Blvd in San Luis, AZ, ADCRR Yuma-Dakota carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. ADCRR Yuma-Dakota offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.

WORK INCENTIVE PAY PLAN (WIPP) allows inmates to utilize experience, training, and expertise in meaningful employment while supporting their needs. Arizona Correctional Industries contracted positions, Wild Land Fire Crew, kitchen positions, groundskeepers, and janitorial positions are available depending upon the inmate's skill level, education, and security classification. Both full and part-time positions are available.

Education Programs - Adult Basic Education classes are required for inmates who fall below the Literacy Standard. A high school education program is available for inmates who have not graduated from high school. Vocational education is contracted through a local community college and provides instruction in carpentry, masonry, and plumbing. Higher education is available through correspondence courses at the inmate's own expense.

Treatment/Self Improvement Programs under the supervision of ADC programs staff or outside facilitators include:

  • Alcoholics/Narcotics Anonymous (AA/NA)
  • Drug Treatment
  • Money Smart
  • Re-entry preparation program
  • Thinking Straight
  • Parenting
  • High School education mentoring
  • Music appreciation
  • Spanish language class
  • Yoga

Recreational Programs - Outdoor activities include softball, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, and various track and field events. The variety of activities available depends upon the inmate's security classification level. Indoor activities include a variety of board and card games. All activities are supervised and monitored by staff. In-house hobby craft include arts and crafts, drawing, painting, bead craft, plastic model kits, and other small crafts depending upon the inmate's security classification

Inmate Locator

ADCRR Yuma-Dakota maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.

If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.

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Visitation Information

2024 ADCRR-Yuma Visitation Schedule.pdf

General Population Visitation is on Saturdays, Sundays,
and posted holidays in two time periods
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Dakota

  • General Population inmates may receive visits both days
  • Length of visit will be determined by the inmate’s phase level.
  • Non-Contact visits are held on Tuesdays and by appointment only (subject to availability - you must call well in advance).
  • Special Visits may be approved by the Dakota Deputy Warden at other times upon written request from the inmate at least 30 days in advance.
  • For more information and visitation rules, please call Dakota Visitation at 928-627-8871 extension 16924.

Ask The Inmate

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