Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) – Safford

Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) – Safford's comprehensive information to help guide you through the federal prison process, specifically on how to remain connected to your inmate while they are incarcerated.

The FCI-Safford is a federal prison located at 1529 W Hwy 366 in Safford, AZ. This federal low security prison is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to hold inmates who have been convicted to and sentenced for a federal crime through the US Department of Justice (DOJ).

Locate all federal inmates here. If you would like to speak with a case manager or counselor, call 928-428-6600.

The Federal Correctional Institution, Safford (FCI Safford) is a low-security United States federal prison for male inmates in Arizona. It is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, a division of the United States Department of Justice.

FCI Safford is located in southeastern Arizona, 7 miles south of the city of Safford, 127 miles northeast of Tucson, and 165 miles east of Phoenix.

All inmates are required to work in some capacity. Inmates are normally placed on a job assignment most compatible with his interest or job skill. Inmates with severe financial needs will be considered for priority placement on the waiting list in Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR). The regular work day for the inmate population starts at 7:30 a.m. and lasts until 3:30 p.m. Some work details stagger schedules such as UNICOR, food service, laundry, recreation, and the unit orderlies. UNICOR employs large numbers of inmates and specializes in the production of textile products for sale to governmental agencies.

Inmates who have not yet attained their high school diploma are required to attend a GED program. A variety of college-level courses are offered in a classroom setting through Eastern Arizona College, as well as through correspondence. Vocational training programs are also available.

Some notable inmates that have served time in FCI Safford include John Ehrlichman, the former advisor to President Richard Nixon who was convicted of conspiracy, obstruction of justice, perjury and other charges related to the Watergate scandal; David Hall, the former governor of Oklahoma convicted of bribery and extortion for conspiring to receive a bribe; Allen Pace, convicted of masterminding the multimillion-dollar theft from the Dunbar Armored Car Company.

Admissions and Orientation (A&O) Handbook

This document provides you with general information about the institution, programs, rules, and regulations that you will encounter during your confinement. Familiarizing yourself with this information and knowing your responsibilities will help you to adjustment to institution life.

• FCI Safford Admissions & Orientation Handbook

  Also available in Spanish: FCI Safford Guía de Admisión y Orientación

Commissary List

In 1930 the Department of Justice authorized and established a Commissary at each Federal institution. The Commissary provides a bank type account for your money & for the procurement of articles not issued regularly as part of the institution administration. Funds deposited by your family, friends, or other sources are stored in your commissary account that we maintain.

• List and prices of items sold at the commissary in FCI Safford

Legal Activities

This document outlines the procedures for access to legal reference materials and legal counsel, and the opportunities that you will be afforded to prepare legal documents while incarcerated.

Inmate Legal Activities

visitation Info

Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) – Safford  Low – Visiting Hours

• Saturday 8:00am – 3:00pm
• Sunday 8:00am – 3:00pm
• Holidays 8:00am – 3:00pm