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Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC) - Cummins Unit

Overview of the Facility

The Cummins Unit is a maximum-security prison operated by the Arkansas Department of Corrections. It is one of the largest and oldest correctional facilities in Arkansas, housing male inmates with various security classifications.

Contact Information

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Cummins Unit, use the Arkansas Department of Corrections' online inmate search tool: https://apps.ark.org/inmate_info/search.php

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation hours are typically on weekends and holidays. Visitors must be on the inmate's approved visitation list. Contact the facility directly for specific visitation schedules and requirements.

How to Send Money

Money can be sent to inmates through the following methods:

  • Online: Access Corrections
  • Phone: 1-866-345-1884
  • Lobby Kiosk: Available at the facility
  • Mail: Money orders can be sent to the inmate's name and ADC number

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates can make collect calls or use prepaid phone accounts. Video visitation may be available; check with the facility for current options and procedures.

Inmate Services and Programs

Cummins Unit offers various programs including:

  • Educational programs
  • Vocational training
  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Religious services
  • Work programs

History of the Facility

Cummins Unit was established in 1902 and has undergone several renovations and expansions over the years. It has played a significant role in Arkansas's correctional system history.

Security and Management Information

As a maximum-security facility, Cummins Unit employs strict security measures, including perimeter fencing, guard towers, and internal controls. The facility is managed by trained correctional officers and administrative staff.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have certain legal rights, including access to legal materials and attorney visits. Visitation rights are subject to ADC policies and individual inmate behavior.

Booking and Release Process

Booking involves intake procedures, including fingerprinting, photographs, and medical screening. Release procedures vary based on the type of release (e.g., completion of sentence, parole) and include property return and exit processing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I send to an inmate at Cummins Unit?

Inmates can receive approved items through authorized vendors only. Contact the facility for a list of approved items and vendors.

How often can inmates make phone calls?

Phone access varies based on the inmate's status and behavior. Generally, inmates have daily access to phones during designated times.

Are inmates required to work at Cummins Unit?

Most able-bodied inmates are required to work unless they are in educational or treatment programs. Work assignments vary based on skills and security classifications.

Famous Prisoners

Some notable inmates who have served time at Cummins Unit include:

  1. Johnny Cash (not as an inmate, but performed concerts for prisoners)
  2. James Dean Walker (convicted of murder, later exonerated)
  3. Wayne DuMond (convicted rapist, later paroled and committed another murder)

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC) - Cummins Unit. If you are have completed a Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC) - Cummins Unit inmate search and have located an inmate, the information on this page will help you to stay in contact. We help you send money to jail, send & receive text messages, and provide the address for in-person visits.

Sending Money

Inmates who are currently imprisoned in Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC) - Cummins Unit can receive money into their commissary account via money order, check or cash. Inmate visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate's account at prison administrative office. Note: When sending the money via money order or check, mention the inmate id and full name on the back of the slip.

Sending a Package / Mail

You can send any mail to the inmates who are imprisoned in Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC) - Cummins Unit. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

Highway 65, Grady, AR, 71644

Please make sure the mail or package that you are sending comes under the list of approved items. For further clarification on the allowed items, contact the prison administration directly on 870-850-8899 .

Note: In case you want to send packages, you need to get prior approval from the prison administration. Contact the prison / jail staff for more information.

Phone calls

Inmates can call to any person outside who are on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the call is beared by the receiver and the call can be of maximum 30 minutes. During rush hours, the calling time is reduced drastically to 10 minutes.

Visitation Rules

You need to get yourself registered in the visitors list before visiting any inmate in the prison. If you are visiting someone in Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC) - Cummins Unit, make sure you are in approved visitors list. Confirm with the prison authorities before coming to visit the inmate.

Listed below are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to:

  • Visitor must not be a prior felon.
  • Visitor must have a valid government ID.
  • A legal guardian must be accompanied for children below 16 years of age.
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General Stats for Arkansas

Arkansas Total Number of Inmates

26,377

Arkansas Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

39,871

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

559

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

25,852

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

2,213

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

91.62

15,555

Female

8.38

1,422

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

69.03

321

Detained

30.97

144

Diverted

0

0

Prisons and Jails in Arkansas