Visiting someone incarcerated at Arizona Department of Corrections (ADCRR) Lewis-Morey Unit in Buckeye, Arizona means working within the visitation rules set by the Arizona Department of Corrections. State prison systems are larger and more bureaucratic than county jails, and visiting procedures, including application forms, approval timelines, and scheduling portals, are standardized across the state's DOC facilities. Before your first visit to Arizona Department of Corrections (ADCRR) Lewis-Morey Unit, confirm the current process and your approval status by calling 623-386-6160.
Every state DOC requires visitors to submit a written application before being added to an inmate's approved visitor list. The application typically asks for your full legal name, date of birth, Social Security number, address, relationship to the inmate, and your criminal history if any. The DOC runs a background check, and approval can take anywhere from two weeks to a couple of months depending on the state. Prior felony convictions, active warrants, or a recent release from custody yourself can result in denial. You'll receive written notice of approval or denial by mail.
State prisons schedule visits by housing unit, custody level, and day of week. Many state DOCs now require advance scheduling through an online portal such as GTL/ViaPath GettingOut, Securus Visitation, or a state-run system, with visits booked days or weeks ahead. Walk-up visits without an appointment are rare in modern state corrections. Visiting days at Arizona Department of Corrections (ADCRR) Lewis-Morey Unit may differ for general population, restricted housing, and protective custody inmates. Call 623-386-6160 for the current schedule and to confirm whether the inmate's current status allows visits.
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Most state DOCs require it to be unexpired and match the name on your approved visitor application. Dress code at Arizona Department of Corrections (ADCRR) Lewis-Morey Unit is enforced at the entry point: no clothing matching inmate uniforms (colors vary by state; often blue, white, gray, or orange), no revealing attire, no underwire bras in some facilities (they set off metal detectors), no hats, no jackets in the visiting room. Phones, bags, and electronics stay in your vehicle or in lobby lockers. Searches of visitors are routine; refusing a search ends the visit.
Visits at Arizona Department of Corrections (ADCRR) Lewis-Morey Unit depend on the inmate's classification. Minimum and medium custody inmates generally receive contact visits in a common visiting room. Maximum custody, administrative segregation, and protective custody inmates may be restricted to non-contact visits through glass or limited to fewer hours per month. Inmates in disciplinary status can have visits suspended entirely. If the inmate has been transferred recently, has a pending classification change, or is in restricted housing, call 623-386-6160 to verify what type of visit is currently allowed.
Most state DOCs now offer video visitation as a supplement to or replacement for some in-person visits. Video visits at state facilities are typically handled through GTL/ViaPath, Securus, or HomeWAV and require setting up a paid account, scheduling in advance, and connecting from a smartphone, tablet, or computer. Some states have made video the primary or only visitation option at certain facilities. For information on inmate phone discount plans and money transfer options that work alongside video visitation, see InmateAid's inmate services and call 623-386-6160 to confirm what's offered at Arizona Department of Corrections (ADCRR) Lewis-Morey Unit.
To start the visitor application process or check current visiting hours at Arizona Department of Corrections (ADCRR) Lewis-Morey Unit, call 623-386-6160.
Visitation/Phone Calls Application
Note: All information fields must be completed before submitting the form. By completing and submitting this form, you are attesting to the truthfulness and accuracy of the information. Criminal background checks are conducted on all persons applying for visitation or phone call privileges.
All adult visitors applying for in-person/phone, and video visits must pay a one-time, non-refundable, $25.00 background check fee by Department Order 911. Those persons wishing to accept phone calls only from inmates are not required to pay the $25.00 background check fee and must apply for phone privileges utilizing the regular application process. Please refer to the "Need Help" link or Department Order 911 for a complete list of those persons who are exempt from the background check fee when applying for visitation.
Please allow 60 days to process the application, once the required payment, if applicable, and supporting documentation are received.
Once a decision has been made, the inmate will be informed of the outcome. It is the inmate's responsibility to inform the potential visitor of their visitation status.
It is recommended all visitors read Department Order 911.
Friends and Family may use any of the three vendors by storefront/walk-up, phone, mobile app or internet. Below you will find the rates and vendor information needed to electronically pay for Visitation Background Fees.
Payment Site Links and Information:
ADCRR - Rules by Type
1. Online Application: Potential visitors and those persons only receiving calls from inmates may submit their application electronically. Once the application is completed and submitted:
o Do not submit an application while the inmate is in the intake process at Alhambra or the intake process at Perryville
o Applicable fee must be paid with 30 days
o Failure to pay within 30 days will lead to automatic denial of application
o If an application is denied you must wait 180 days to re-apply
2. Printed Application: Potential visitors or potential call recipients who do not wish to submit their application online may complete the application form, print it, and mail it directly to the Unit Visitation Office where the inmate is currently assigned:
o Do not submit an application while the inmate is in the intake process at Alhambra or the intake process at Perryville
o Applications submitted by mail must be in an envelope reading:
"Attention Visitation Officer - Background Check Fee" when the fee is enclosed and reading:
"Attention Visitation Officer" when the fee is not enclosed
o Do not mail application to the inmate. It must be sent directly to the unit visitation officer or it will be voided
Note: In both instances it is critical that all information fields and both sides are completed prior to submitting the form. By completing and submitting this form, you are attesting to the truthfulness and accuracy of the information. Criminal background checks are conducted on all persons applying for visitation or phone call privileges.
All adult visitors applying must pay a onetime, non-refundable, $25.00 background check fee in accordance with Department Order 911. Those persons wishing to accept phone calls from inmates and will not be visiting in-person must apply for phone privileges utilizing the regular application process. Please refer to the "Need Help" link or Department Order 911 for a complete list of those persons that are exempt from the background check fee when applying for visitation.
Properly completed visitation applications shall be processed and approved or denied within 60 days on receipt of the application and verified payment, if applicable.
Once a decision has been made, the inmate will be informed of the outcome. It is the inmate's responsibility to inform the potential visitor of their visitation status.