Central Arizona Florence Correctional Complex (ICE) - CoreCivic

Private Facility
Arizona
P.O. Box 6300 , Florence, AZ 85132
520-868-3668
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Central Arizona Florence Correctional Complex (ICE) – CoreCivic basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 520-868-3668

This facility is for adult inmates.

The inmates housed at Central Arizona Florence Correctional Complex (ICE) – CoreCivic located at 1155 N Pinal Pkwy in Florence, AZ are placed according to their custody level and are incarcerated by a private company contracted by a government agency and are paid a per diem or monthly rate, either for each inmate in the facility or for each bed available. The facility is well-trained and well-staffed. This doesn't come without some controversy as the "price of incarceration" is big business and critics claim there is a monetary benefit to keeping people locked up. The flip side is this facility undergoes rigorous inspections and are some of the be maintained in the US.

For inmates that show a willingness to learn new things, there are educational and vocational training programs here that will prepare them for a successful reentry when released.

The Correctional Complex is a multi-level security private prison for adult male inmates managed by CoreCivic and contracted by the City of Mesa, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Pascua, TransCor, US Air Force and the U.S. Marshals Service for their detainees. This facility should not be confused with the Central Arizona Correctional Facility (CACF) which is managed by the GEO Group for the Arizona Department of Corrections for adult male state inmates.

Phone time is bought through the inmate's trust account – add money through Western Union (City Code: TrustCoreCivic; State: TN; inmate last name and ID#)

All general correspondence must be received in a standard legal or letter size envelope.
Incoming
At a minimum, the following information must be included on any incoming correspondence sent to inmates/residents:
a. Inmate/resident’s name;
b. Inmate/resident’s identification number;
c. Facility name and address;
d. Name and full address of the sender.
NOTE: When the sender is an approved special correspondent, as outlined in this policy, the envelope should also be marked “Confidential/Legal Mail”.

All correspondence addressed to inmates/residents must be sent through the United States Postal Service (USPS) or recognized postal carrier and comply with USPS Regulations. The United States Postal Services (USPS) prohibits the mailing of any of the following:
a. Potentially hazardous materials that are not properly marked and packaged;
b. Perishable items that are not properly marked and packaged;
c. Correspondence containing any vile, or obscene material, and matter inciting violence or terrorism;
d. Solicitations that mimic billing statements, unless accompanied by a prominent disclaimer;
e. Solicitations stating approval by the USPS or Postmaster General, or conformance to any postal law or regulation;
f. Correspondence that bears deliberate imitations of postal markings and/or postal trademarks (e.g. “Priority Mail”, etc.). Correspondents are personally responsible for the content of each item of correspondence they send through the USPS.

Any violation of laws governing correspondence will be referred to postal authorities and to appropriate criminal authorities. The sender may be subject to civil or criminal penalties and/or federal prosecution for violation of postal laws.

Items normally contained in general correspondence that are considered to be prohibited include, but are not limited to:
• Maps of the city where the facility is located or surrounding communities;
• Polaroid photographs;
• Photo negatives/slides;
• Photo albums;
• Photos of current or former employees;
• Framed photos;
• Greeting cards larger than 8 X 10;
• Greeting cards containing electronic or other non-paper parts;
• Greeting cards constructed in such a way to permit concealment of contraband;
• Stick on labels or stamps that appear to contain contraband;
• Items that are glued, taped, stapled, or otherwise affixed to a page; and
• Any items prohibited by law, regulations, or contract.

RESTRICTED CORRESPONDENTS
Inmates/residents may not correspond with restricted correspondents as outlined below:
– Minors in which the legal guardian has provided written objection;
– Minors, except immediate family members, unless the legal guardian has granted permission;
– Victims of a crime for which the inmate/resident has been convicted of or is presently under indictment, or with any member of a victim’s household who is not an immediate family member of the inmate/resident;
– Individuals under probation or parole, unless the paroling officer has granted permission;
– Any individuals that are restricted based on a court order; and/or
– Any individual who has filed a written request to the facility requesting discontinuation of correspondence

If the receiver of any correspondence, general or special, submits a written complaint to the facility, due considerations will be given to any reasonable remedy sought by the individual to include, but not limited to:
– Discussing the complaint with the inmate/resident in an attempt to resolve the matter;
– Reading of all correspondence, including special correspondence, addressed to the individual and disallowing only that which appears to perpetrate the problem; and/or
– Disallowing all correspondence to the individual.

Any inmate/resident found to be corresponding with a restricted correspondent may be subject to correspondence restriction and/or disciplinary action.

INCOMING CORRESPONDENCE GENERAL
All incoming general correspondence is subject to being read, in part or in full, and searched for contraband before it is delivered to the inmate/resident. In accordance with ICE PBNDS 5.1, correspondence and other mail, general correspondence for ICE detainees shall be opened and inspected in the presence of the detainee, unless the warden/administrator authorizes inspection without the detainee's presence for security reasons. Any enclosures (e.g. newspaper articles, internet articles, or copies thereof, etc.) will be treated in the same manner as the general correspondence. Incoming general correspondence containing contraband or prohibited correspondence/items as outlined in 16-1.4 G. will be withheld. In the event general correspondence is received for an inmate/resident from a health care provider that CoreCivic uses for off-site inmate/resident medical appointments, the correspondence will be withheld in an effort to protect the public, facility employees, and inmates/residents from outside threats during transports/off-site appointments. Inmates/residents not wanting their incoming general correspondence to be reviewed/inspected by employees may choose to reject all incoming general correspondence.

The inmate/resident must complete and submit the 16-1D Rejection of General Correspondence form to the Facility Mailroom. All general correspondence received for inmates/residents who have submitted a 16-1D will not be opened. It will be marked returned to sender and sent back to the local post office.

visitation Info

Central Arizona Florence Correctional Complex (ICE) – CoreCivic – Visitation

General population
For USMS inmates, a maximum of three (3) visitors are allowed to visit at one time

Visitation 1, 2, 3/Entrance 1 & 2. A maximum of five (5) visitors are allowed to visit at one time
Visitation 4/Entrance 3. The number of visitors allowed is based on the availability of space.
For ICE detainees, a maximum of two (2) adults and two (2) children are allowed to visit at one time.
Children under eighteen (18) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Minors must remain under the direct supervision of an adult visitor.
No person under indictment, on parole or probation will be allowed to visit.

Former employees or contract employees shall not be allowed to visit an inmate/resident for a period of one (1) year from the date of separation of employment from CoreCivic. Denial may be extended by the warden/designee at any time. ICE detainee visitation will be in accordance with ICE PBNDS (visitation). Former inmates are not allowed to visit.

All visitors will be required to register upon entering the facility.

No visitor under the age of eighteen (18) will be allowed without an adult. If any minor is not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, a notarized letter from the parent or legal guardian must be presented along with a birth certificate to gain entry.

Entering a Facility for Visitation – Visiting a correctional facility can feel intimidating, especially for the first-time visitor.
Contraband and Personal Items – When entering the facility, visitors are only permitted to bring in an ID and a small amount of cash ($10 or less) or a vending card for use at the facility’s vending machines during visitation. Proper identification must be a valid driver’s license or a government-issued ID. Some facilities require a birth certificate to be presented for children attending visitation, so check the requirement of the specific facility you are visiting. For security reasons, visitors will not be allowed to take any personal items or gifts into the facility – including cell phones, wallets, purses, food, gifts, magazines or books. Attempting to pass any of these unapproved items through security, even if accidentally, is illegal. Please leave all personal items in your vehicle. Some facilities offer lockers in the facility lobby for storing these items.
Visitation and Inmate Contact – There are different types of visitation, depending on the facility and the inmate’s classification – contact visitation, noncontact visitation and, occasionally, video visitation.
Appropriate contact with your loved one – such as hugging – varies.
Noncontact visitation includes the use of individual booths with telephones for speaking with inmates.
Visitation List and Approval – During the inmate orientation process, inmates will mail a visitation application form to the friends and family members who want to visit.
It is the inmate’s responsibility to mail the applications. Individuals who receive the application must complete the form and mail it back to the specific CoreCivic facility to initiate the approval process. All facility visitors must be approved through a background check prior to visiting an inmate.
Once the background checks are completed, the inmate is responsible for informing friends and family members that they are approved for visitation. Please ensure that, as a visitor, you have been approved before planning your visit.
An inmate can change or update their list over time. If an inmate is transferred to another correctional facility, please check with the facility before visiting to ensure all records were transferred at the time of the move.
Passing Security – Every visitor who enters our correctional facilities must pass through our security measures before proceeding to a visitation area. Visitors will be screened through a metal detector, much like what you would experience in an airport. However, our metal detector settings are much more sensitive than typical metal detectors. When preparing for your visit, please be sure to consider any metal on your clothing, including underwear and shoes.
Visitation Dress Code – This facility has a strict dress code for visitors, and each facility’s dress code may vary, sometimes depending on the specific requirements of our government partner. Please review the specific dress code requirements for the facility you are visiting prior to your visit.
General guidelines:

Skirts and shorts must be knee-length or longer.
Only closed-toe shoes are permitted. No sandals or flip-flops.
No revealing or low cut shirts. No tank tops or halter tops.
No see-though or extremely tight clothing.
No strapless dresses. No swimsuits.
No gang or obscene messages or designs.
No hats or hoodies on shirts
No sunglasses or excessive jewelry.
Underwear must be worn at all times, but not visible.
Everyone must clear the metal detector.

Visiting from Out of State – If you must travel a great distance to visit your loved one, you want your limited visitation time to go smoothly. To help ensure you are prepared, we’ve assembled our most important advice for a successful visit.
Inmate Visitation Checklist – Before arriving at a correctional facility, think through the following checklist to ensure that you are prepared for visitation.
___ I am on my inmate’s approved visitation list.
___ I have returned my paperwork and passed the visitation background check.
___ I have my driver’s license or government ID.
___ I have planned my visit during the facility’s visitation hours.
___ I have packed facility dress code approved clothes and shoes.
___ I will clear the metal detector.
___ I have ensured that my car, purse and pockets are clear of any inappropriate items before entering the facility grounds.
___ I have checked to see if there are special visitation requirements, such as a scheduled appointment.