FCI Tucson
Tucson, Arizona
Visiting schedule
Typical hours from the facility's visiting regulations.
- Saturday8:15 AM – 3:00 PM
- Sunday8:15 AM – 3:00 PM
- No visiting: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
No visiting
No visiting
No visiting
No visiting
No visiting
8:15 AM–3:00 PM
8:15 AM–3:00 PM
Appointment required
No
Visiting can be cancelled for lockdowns, weather or count problems. Call the facility the day before you travel.
Dress code
- No camouflage, khaki, orange, or green colored clothing
- No hospital scrubs, bib overalls, or officer-style uniforms
- No shorts or capri-style pants (except on children under 12)
- No low-cut, sleeveless, see-through, tube, tank, halter, or crop tops; no backless clothing
- No swimsuits, sweatsuits, or break-away pants
- No open-toed shoes, flip-flops, or slipper-type shoes
- No gang-related attire or sagging pants
- No hats, bandanas, or scarves except religious headwear; no smart watches or cellular-capable watches
You may bring
- Valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license, passport, military or tribal ID)
- Clear change purse (about 8 inches or smaller) with up to $25 in $5 bills or smaller
- Essential medication, which will be held by the Visiting Room Officer during the visit
- For infants: a clear diaper bag (max 17"x13"x7") with up to 4 diapers, a small Ziploc-type bag of wipes, a change of clothes, 2 bottles, 2 jars of baby food, a receiving blanket, a cup, and a spoon
Not allowed
- Any electronic device, including cell phones, cameras, and keyless entry remotes
- Purses, wallets, tote bags, or non-religious/non-legal watches
- Games, toys, balloons, books, newspapers, magazines, pens, pencils, or photos
- Cosmetics, tobacco products, matches, or lighters
- Outside food, drinks, or gum (vending machines only)
Good to know
- ID requirements
- All visitors 18 and older, including legal visitors, must present valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license, military ID, passport, tribal ID, or state/local ID); Mexican consulate matricula cards are not accepted. A birth certificate is acceptable ID for ages 16-18.
- Children
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian; children 16-17 must submit their own visitor form. Infants age 2 and under do not count toward the visitor limit; children over 2 count as a visitor. Shorts are allowed only on children under 12.
- Vending machines
- Vending machines in the Visiting Room sell sandwiches, soft drinks, and candy. Visitors may buy food for the inmate but may not give cash directly to the inmate, and may not share food or drinks with the inmate.
- Money you may bring
- Up to $25 total, in bills of $5 or smaller, carried in a clear coin purse (about 8 inches or less); for vending machine purchases only.
- For security purposes, visitors are not processed before 8:15am or after 2:00pm on weekend/holiday visiting days
- Movement in/out of the Visiting Room stops at 9:30am until the 10:00am stand-up count clears
- Vehicle keys are held in a lockbox at the Front Lobby in exchange for a numbered chit
- Large vehicles (campers, RVs, tractor-trailers) are not allowed in the parking lot without prior written approval
Getting there
Closest airports
Tucson
Tucson International Airport
14 min drive · 8 mi
Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
2 hr 16 min drive · 123 mi
Mesa
Mesa Gateway Airport
2 hr 19 min drive · 119 mi
Show Low
Show Low Regional Airport
4 hr 27 min drive · 203 mi
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