Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West

Looking for somebody in Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West? Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West is a state correctional institution in the Arizona state prison system, which is part of the Arizona Department of Corrections. This guide gives you all about anything related to Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West,like: How to locate an inmate at Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West. Visitation policies and procedures. The prisons’s phone number and address. How to send mail and money to an inmate. And much more…

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General Prison Information

Official Name:	Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West
Year Opened:	1996
Type:	male
State:	Arizona
County:	Palm Beach County,
DOC:	Arizona Department of Corrections
Warden Name:	Bennie Rollins

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Contact Information

In this section you will find the street address and mailing address for Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West. Use the mailing address if you are going to mail a package or letter to an inmate at Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West, and use the street address if you want to know the location of Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West.

Mailing Address

Make sure to check the Inmate Mail and Package Procedures section further down on this page if you are going to mail something to a prisoner so that you properly write the address, and use the appropriate procedure for mailing a letter or package. If you don’t use the correct directions, the package or letter might not get to the inmate.

INMATE NAME & REGISTER NUMBER
Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West
3402 West Cocopah
Phoenix AZ, 85009

Street Address / Prison Location

Address

Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West
3402 West Cocopah
Phoenix AZ, 85009

Phone Number and Fax Number

Phone: (602) 352-0350
Fax: (602) 352-0357

Map and Directions

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Use this address if you are visiting an inmate. Make sure to read the Inmate Visitation Procedures and Inmate Visitation Schedule information below before you try to visit an inmate at Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West.

Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West
3402 West Cocopah
Phoenix AZ, 85009

Directions

The facility is located in southwest Phoenix, approximately two miles south of I-10 off of 35th Avenue. Exit from I-10 on 35th Ave., going south approximately two miles. Turn east onto Cocopah. Facility is at the end of Cocopah which is a very short dead-end street.

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Phone Number

Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West inmates don’t have telephones, so you can’t call the inmate, but, there are times when it may be necessary to have the telephone number to Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West.

(602) 352-0350

Inmates are able to make calls with:

Calling Cards
Collect Calls
Dedicated Phone Line
Prison Calling Plan

Fax Number

Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West inmates don’t have access to fax machines, so you can’t fax the inmate, but there are some times when it may be useful to have the fax machine number to the facility.

(602) 352-0357

Email Address

The email address listed below is the main email address for Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West. You won’t be able to reach individuals using this email address. If you want to email a prisoner, read the Inmate Email information further down on this page.

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Inmate and Staff Statistics

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Inmate Email

To send email to an inmate at Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West you must use an specific procedure to ensure that the letter is received by your inmate.

Inmate Internet Access

Prisoners do not have access to the internet.

Inmate Mail and Package Procedures

There are special steps that you have to follow when mailing mail to a state prison inmate. If you don’t follow these rules then letter or package might not be received.

Before you send anything, make sure to read the sections below:

Mail Monitoring

Correctional facility staff do open and read all received general correspondence. Incoming general correspondence is able to be read as frequently as deemed necessary to ensure security or watch a particular problem confronting a certain inmate.

How to Address a Letter to an Inmate

Below is the proper format for how you have to address a letter to an inmate at Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West:

INMATE NAME & REGISTER NUMBER
Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West
3402 West Cocopah
Phoenix AZ, 85009

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Inmate Money

Each state prison has a Commissary which serves to provide a bank type account for inmate money and for purchasing things not issued to inmates by the facility.

How to Send an Inmate Money

Family, friends, or other sources may send money to these accounts by sending it by the U.S. Postal Service and Western Union.

Via U.S. Postal Service: Inmates’ families and friends can to send prisoners money by way of postal mail and will have to send those funds to the address below and follow the policies given below:

The funds must be in a money order that is made out to the inmate’s full committed name and complete eight-digit register number. You are advised to use a U.S. Postal Service money order, since all non-postal money orders processed through the National Lockbox will be held for a 15-day hold, and in this time the inmate will not get the money. The Bureau of Prisons will return to the sender funds that don’t have correct inmate info provided the envelope it was sent it has an adequate return address. Checks and cash will not be accepted for deposit so don’t send cash or checks.

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Inmate Locator

State prison inmates are frequently transported to different correctional facilities throughout Arizona, so you may have to locate the current location of an inmate using the inmate locator. Click the link below to find a state prisoner.
Inmate Search

To find other Arizona state prisons: Arizona State Prisons

Arizona Department of Corrections Inmate Search

Inmate Visitation

Before you go to visit an inmate at Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West, be sure that you know the following information:

Visitation Schedule
Visitation Rules
Visitation Application

Inmate Visitation Schedule

Saturday Last Name A-L 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Last Name M-Z 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Sunday Last Name M-Z 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Last Name A-L 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Holidays Same hours but alphabet split varies.
Special Visits as required.
Visitation Applications should be mailed to:

Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West
P.O. Box 18640
Phoenix, AZ 85005-8640
ATTN: Visitation

Inmate Mail:

Name, ADC #
Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West
P.O. Box 18640
Phoenix, AZ 85005-8640

Inmate Visitor Procedures

Each state prison has its own procedures for visitation and these rules are changed regularly. The information listed here may be different by the time you are reading this, so you should also read Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West’s official website to get the most up to date visitation procedures.

Visitation Sign-In and Check-In

The entrance guard will make sure all visitors sign the inmate visitors log when entering the visitation area and upon exiting.

Identification Required

Picture id of all visitors is required. The best forms of identification are Driver’s License and Social Security Card; but, a state photo I.D. is acceptable.

For all of the points listed below, read the official prison website because this information is updated all the time:

Visitation Rules
Visitation Dress Code
Things You Can and Cannot Take to Visitation
Special Rules For Children, Special Visits, Pastoral or Attorney Visits

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Prison Records

Section about Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West records coming soon.

Such as:

Inmate records
Health records.

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Death Row

More information about Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West death row coming soon.

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Parole

More information about Arizona parole procedures coming.

For example:

Parole hearings.
Review boards.
Who qualifies for parole.

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Release

Details about release procedures for Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West coming.

Inmate Programs

ABE
GED
Alcohol & Substance Abuse Treatment

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Prison Life

Section about what life is like at Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West will be posted ASAP.

Activities.
Daily schedule and routine.
Recreational facilities available.
What’s allowed, and what’s not allowed.
What the food is like.
What to expect.
Jobs and work release available.

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News

Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West news to be added later.

Photos

Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West photos will be posted ASAP.

For example, photos of:

Cells at Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West
The yard.
What inmates wear at Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West.

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Prison Jobs & Hiring

Are you trying to find a correctional facility job? Have any prior experience? Have you worked at a prison facility in your previous job?

If so, click here: Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West Jobs

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Website

The official website: Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West Website

Victim Resources

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.

Victim’s Rights

The Victim Rights Act grants victims the following rights:

Victims have the right to protection from the accused.
Victims have the right to notification.
Victims have the right to attend proceedings.
Victims have the right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
Victims have the right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
Victims have the right to restitution.
Victims have the right to a speedy trial.
Victims have the right to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

The definition of victim includes:

Spouses and children of all victims.
Parents and guardians of minor victims.
Parents, guardians and siblings of mentally or physically incapacitated victims or victims of homicide.
Foster parents or other caregivers, under certain circumstances.

There are a number of services and programs designed to help victims and their families. You can find out about these services by contacting the courthouse, or local law enforcement agency.

Victim Notification

The Department of Justice Victim Notification System (VNS) is a system that provides victims with information pertaining to their case and/or any defendants in the case. You will receive a Victim Identification Number (VIN) and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that will allow you to access VNS via the internet or by phone. Here, you will find information about future court hearings, historical court events, and detailed information about the defendant. This will include criminal charges filed, the outcome of charges, sentence imposed, custody location, projected release date and any other release information. The VNS website is updated daily. You will also receive any ongoing information by mail or email.

Have you, a family member or friend ever used the Victim Notification System? If so, was it effective? Did you get the information in a timely manner? Was the system difficult to use? We would like to hear from you, so please post any comments here.

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Family Resources

Info about family resources to be added later.

History

A section with the history of Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West coming.

Such as:

Famous Arizona State Prison – Phoenix West inmates.
Escapes and prison breaks.
Executions.

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Links

Information About Other Arizona State Prisons: Arizona State Prisons