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USP Tucson

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Federal FacilityType
Pima CountyCounty
HighSecurity
Facility Type
Federal Facility
Security Level
High
Inmate Capacity
Not available
Established
2007
Operated By
Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)

USP Tucson Inmate Communication Overview

USP Tucson is a high security federal prison for men in Tucson, Arizona, operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. It opened on February 5, 2007, and includes a minimum security satellite camp. It is a Sex Offender Management Program (SOMP) institution, which shapes its population and programming.

Electronic messaging at USP Tucson runs through CorrLinks, the BOP's TRULINCS system. The inmate must add you to their approved contact list before any messaging can begin. Phone calls run through the BOP phone system funded through the inmate's trust account, and money for the trust fund can be sent through approved BOP deposit methods.

In-person visiting follows BOP rules. Visitors must be approved and on the inmate's visiting list, and must bring valid photo identification. All calls and messages are monitored. The BOP does not offer general remote video visitation at most facilities, so plan in-person visits ahead.

Facility Information

Contact details and location information for this correctional facility.

Official Website

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Communication Options

Available communication services at USP Tucson.

Messaging

Available

Electronic messages to and from the inmate.

Provider: CorrLinks

Electronic messaging through CorrLinks. The inmate must add you to their approved contact list first.

Video Calls

Limited

Remote or in-person video visitation.

The BOP does not offer general remote video visitation at most facilities. Plan in-person visits instead.

Photo Sharing

Limited

Send approved digital or physical photos.

Photo sharing is not available through CorrLinks. Confirm any photo options with the facility.

Phone Calls

Available

Inmate-initiated phone calls to approved numbers.

Provider: ConnectNetwork

Outgoing calls through the BOP phone system, funded through the inmate's trust account.

Money Transfer

Available

Send funds to commissary or phone accounts.

Provider: ConnectNetwork

Trust fund deposits through approved BOP deposit methods.

Communication Providers at USP Tucson

These providers operate communication services at this facility. Each may cover different services.

CorrLinks

MessagingVideoPhotosPhoneMoney Transfer

Official BOP electronic messaging system. Inmate must initiate or approve contact.

View CorrLinks Services

ConnectNetwork

MessagingVideoPhotosPhoneMoney Transfer

BOP phone system and trust fund deposits.

View ConnectNetwork Services

Communication Rules at USP Tucson

  • Get on the inmate's approved contact list before expecting CorrLinks messages.
  • Visitors must be approved and on the visiting list, and bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
  • Follow the BOP dress code. Inappropriate clothing will get your visit denied.
  • All calls and messages are monitored and recorded.
  • Confirm visiting hours before traveling, since schedules vary by housing area.

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Frequently Asked Questions — USP Tucson

Common questions from families about communication at this facility.

How do I message an inmate at USP Tucson?
Use CorrLinks, the BOP electronic messaging system. The inmate must add you to their approved contact list before messaging can begin. Create a CorrLinks account and wait for the inmate's approval.
Can I video visit an inmate at USP Tucson?
The BOP does not offer general remote video visitation at most facilities, including USP Tucson. Plan in-person visits instead.
How do phone calls work at USP Tucson?
Inmates make outgoing calls through the BOP phone system, funded through their trust account. You cannot call an inmate directly.
What is the Sex Offender Management Program at USP Tucson?
USP Tucson is a Sex Offender Management Program (SOMP) institution, which means it runs BOP sex offender treatment programming and houses a population shaped by that mission.
How do I add money to an inmate's trust fund at USP Tucson?
Use the approved BOP deposit methods for trust fund deposits, including online deposits through the BOP's approved services. Confirm the current method on the BOP website.

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