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McPherson Unit 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 - low 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
Located at 302 Corrections Dr in Newport, AR, McPherson Unit carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. McPherson Unit 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.
The McPherson Unit, located adjacent to the Newport Municipal Airport in Jackson County, is a medium-maximum state prison managed by the Arkansas Department of Corrections. Housing 971 female inmates, it shares property with the Grimes Unit. The McPherson Unit serves as the intake and classification facility for female offenders in Arkansas.
Inmates at McPherson have access to various programs aimed at rehabilitation and skill-building. This includes substance abuse and treatment programs, as well as education programs where they can obtain their GED. Additionally, the facility offers a life skills program focused on helping inmates make better decisions and acquire the skills needed for successful reintegration into society post-release. Parenting programs are also available to help inmates understand the importance of maintaining a stable household and providing their children with a better home environment, thus breaking the cycle of incarceration.
Industrial and agricultural vocational programs are offered to inmates, providing opportunities for skill development and employment readiness.
Operational activities at the McPherson Unit encompass a wide range of initiatives, including Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)/Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Programs, agriculture programs focusing on vegetable processing and gardening, Dance 2B Free, GED Program in collaboration with Arkansas State University, Hobby Craft, Prison Industry Enhancement (PIE) Industry, Library/Law Library services, Mental Health Groups, MIWATCH, Parenting programs, Quilts for Babies project, Recreational Programming, Regional Maintenance, Residential Program Unit, Sex Offender Female Treatment Program (SOFT), Story Book Project, Substance Abuse Therapeutic Community Program (TC), Substance Abuse Treatment Program (SATP), Think Legacy Program, and Vocational-Technical (Vo-Tech) programs in Cosmetology, Horticulture, Computerized Accounting, and Business Technology. These programs aim to support inmate rehabilitation, education, and skill acquisition.
McPherson Unit 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.
Visiting hours for McPherson Unit are subject to change, so it's crucial to confirm them by contacting the facility directly by phone. Please reach out to 870-523-2639, on visitation procedures, applications, or directions to the facility in Newport. Please note that visitors will undergo a thorough search before entering the premises, and personal belongings, including cell phones, are strictly prohibited. Individuals under probation, parole, or community corrections supervision must obtain approval from both their supervising officer and the superintendent before visiting, although such visits are not typically approved.
