ASPC Lewis – Rast Unit

ASPC Lewis – Rast Unit basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 623-386-6160 ext 4622

This facility is for adult inmates.

The inmates housed at ASPC Lewis-Rast located at 26700 S Hwy 85 in Buckeye, AZ are placed according to their custody level (determined by a number of factors including the past criminal history and the length of their sentence). There are ample educational and vocational training programs for all inmates, especially ones that show a willingness to learn new things that will prepare them for a better life when they are released. The mission is to promote and prepare the offender to leave in better shape than when they arrived, giving them the best chance to never come back and thus lower the state's recidivism rate.

Work Incentive Pay Plan (WIPP): This program allows inmates to utilize experience and training in meaningful employment while supporting their needs.

INMATE EDUCATION PROGRAMS – The Education Department at ASPC-Lewis offers special education, mandatory literacy, GED preparation, vocational programs to inmates. Those inmates who for health and/or safety reasons cannot attend mandated state and/or federal programs with other inmates in a classroom setting are provided access to mandated programs individually through direct instruction, video/closed circuit instruction, and/or computer-assisted instruction. Inmates may also take college-level correspondence courses at their own expense, with onsite education staff assisting with materials and proctoring of required examinations. Academic and vocational programs provide delivery of services through a partnership between ASPC-Lewis Education staff and Rio Salado College. Library services are also maintained for inmates in support of literacy and academic initiatives.

Educators screen inmates for educational needs and identify the least restrictive environment in which those services can be offered in conjunction with offender classification and security staff. The Inmate Program Plan (IPP) process, once implemented, will provide an individualized schedule for each inmate for all appropriate programs, including education and library access on a daily basis. The curriculum materials, assessment materials, and library materials are made available to inmates in all units and managed within the restrictions of institutional security requirements.

RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES – The Religion Department ensures that inmates are provided access to religious activities and religious materials, religious diets and other legitimate requirements of their faith. Regularly scheduled worship/study opportunities are provided for the major faith groups including Catholic, non-denominational Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Native American, and LDS/Mormon. All legitimate religions are accommodated either individually or in scheduled groups when a significant number of that faith group make a request for group worship/study if a qualified religious leader is available, and if logistical issues are satisfied. Counseling and moral guidance is available at all times upon request and consultation with family members are available under some specific conditions.

visitation Info

Arizona State Prison Complex – ASPC Lewis – Rast Unit – Visitation

Mondays Rast Max L21 Non-Contact
7:30am – 9:30am 
10:00am – 12:00pm 
1:00pm – 3:00pm 

Fridays Rast Close L32 Non-Contact 8:00am – 10:00am 
Fridays Rast Close L37 Non-Contact 12:00pm – 2:00pm 

Saturday and Sunday Rast Close L32 Contact 
Saturday and Sunday Rast Max Contact The housing locations rotate.