Apache Unit State Prison Overview
The ADCRR Apache Unit page lists ASPC-Winslow / Apache Unit as an Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry facility in St. Johns. It is a state-prison unit, not an Apache County Jail building and not a local pretrial jail. Its inmates are sentenced Arizona state prisoners in ADCRR custody. That distinction controls both the search path and the family-contact rules.
ADCRR materials place Apache Unit under the ASPC-Winslow complex even though the Apache Unit address is in St. Johns. The PREA audit for ASPC-Winslow describes the complex as including Coronado Unit, Kaibab Unit, Complex Detention, Apache Unit in St. Johns, and Apache Detention. It also states that the complex does not house female or youthful inmates. Programs described for the complex include education, substance-abuse programming, medical and dental access, and inmate work programs.
The ADCRR Apache Unit screenshot below comes from the official Apache Unit facility page, the local source for the unit's address, phone number, and visitation schedule.
Because Apache Unit follows state-prison rules, visitors and families should rely on ADCRR instructions instead of Apache County Jail video visitation, commissary, or bond procedures.
Apache Unit Capacity and Population
ADCRR Daily Count data gives sourced capacity and population figures for Apache Unit and the parent Winslow complex. On March 2, 2024, Apache GP was listed as minimum custody general population with 334 rated and operating beds and 325 committed inmates. Apache Detention was listed separately with 12 temporary detention beds and zero committed inmates that day. The same daily count listed ASPC-Winslow total operating capacity as 1,626 and total committed population as 881.
The ADCRR Winslow overview page gives parent-complex context and lists Apache Unit capacity as 346 beds, which differs from the Daily Count's separate Apache GP and Apache Detention rows. The better reading is to preserve both source contexts: the daily count is a dated population snapshot, while the overview page is a facility profile.
ASPC-Winslow Apache Unit Lookup
Use ADCRR Inmate Data Search for ASPC-Winslow / Apache Unit. Apache County Citizen RIMS is not the right locator once a person is in sentenced state-prison custody. ADCRR's search is the statewide public locator for Arizona prisoners, and it may show name, ADCRR number, facility, sentence or offense data, release information, and ADCRR legal notices.
- Open ADCRR Inmate Data Search, not the county jail roster.
- Search by ADCRR number if known, or search by last name and first name.
- Open the result and check the current facility or unit line for Apache Unit or the Winslow complex.
- Confirm offense and sentence details with the court file when exact legal status matters.
The ADCRR locator screenshot below comes from the official Arizona state-prison inmate search page, which is the correct search route for sentenced prisoners at Apache Unit.
ADCRR warns that release dates and release types may change and that offense details should be confirmed with the Clerk of Court where the case was adjudicated.
Apache Unit Locator Fields
ADCRR search fields differ from county jail roster fields. County jail records start with a booking event. State-prison records start with a prison identity and sentence record. For a recent Apache County arrest, search the county jail first. For a post-sentence transfer, use ADCRR and then verify the court judgment through the court clerk or Arizona court access tools.
| Field | Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ADCRR number | Best exact search when known | State prison identifier, separate from a county booking ID. |
| Last name | Main name-search field | Exact spelling helps narrow results. |
| First name | Name narrowing field | Useful when a last name produces multiple matches. |
| Facility | Confirms location | Look for Apache Unit or Winslow complex references when shown. |
| Release data | Planning and status reference | ADCRR cautions that release information is not verified or audited. |
Apache Unit Address and Contact
Apache Unit contact is handled through ADCRR, not the Apache County Sheriff's Office. Use the facility phone for unit-specific questions about visitation, mail routing, and published facility procedures. Use ADCRR's statewide public resources for inmate location, records notices, and prison-system rules.
ASPC-Winslow / Apache Unit
38322 US Hwy 180
St. Johns, AZ 85936
Mailing: PO Box 3240, St. Johns, AZ 85936
928-337-4845
Fax: 928-337-4851
ASPC-Winslow Apache Unit Visits
Apache Unit visitation follows ADCRR prison approval and scheduling rules. This is not the Apache County Jail video-visitation schedule. Visitors should complete the required ADCRR process, send or coordinate applications through the Apache Unit visitation address, and confirm approval before travel. The Apache Unit page lists general weekend visitation, Monday special visits by appointment, and non-contact visits by appointment.
| Visit type | Days | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| General visits | Saturday and Sunday | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | ADCRR approval process applies. |
| Special visits | Monday | 0800-1400 | Appointment only. |
| Non-contact visits | By appointment | 0800-1000 | Appointment required. |
Visitation applications for Apache Unit are routed to ASPC-Winslow / Apache Unit, PO Box 3240, St. Johns, AZ 85936, Attn: Apache Visitation. Confirm current approval, dress, identification, and visit-status rules with ADCRR before making the rural trip to St. Johns.
Apache Unit Mail and Money
Mail, phone, and money for Apache Unit are governed by ADCRR statewide prison rules and the facility's published routing. The county jail's Securus visitation schedule, county commissary rule, cash-bond limit, and jail lobby kiosk information do not control Apache Unit. Money sent to a state prisoner should follow ADCRR instructions for inmate accounts, and mail should use the prison mailing address and required inmate identifiers.
| Service | State-prison handling |
|---|---|
| Mail address | Use PO Box 3240, St. Johns, AZ 85936, with inmate name and ADCRR number when required. |
| Visitation applications | Send to Apache Unit, Attn: Apache Visitation, under ADCRR instructions. |
| Phone | Follow ADCRR prison phone account and calling rules. |
| Money deposit | Use ADCRR-approved state-prison deposit methods, not Apache County Jail commissary. |
Apache Unit Intake and Classification
Apache Unit intake is prison reception and placement, not street-arrest booking. A person reaches ADCRR after conviction and sentencing to state prison. Once ADCRR receives and classifies the person, the county booking record may stop showing current county custody. ADCRR then becomes the locator and operating agency for facility status, prison identification, visitation approval, mail, account rules, and release information.
Classification matters because Apache GP is identified as minimum custody general population in ADCRR Daily Count material, while Apache Detention is listed as temporary detention beds. The parent complex materials describe programs and work opportunities, but a specific inmate's eligibility depends on prison classification, conduct, medical status, and ADCRR placement decisions.
About ASPC-Winslow Apache Unit
The Apache Unit is one of the unusual custody points in Apache County because it is physically in St. Johns but administratively tied to ASPC-Winslow. The PREA audit notes Apache Unit is about 92 miles from the main Winslow complex and is designed similarly to main complex units. The ADCRR Winslow overview says Apache Unit was completed in 1995 and describes parent-complex programming such as substance-abuse treatment and work crews tied to Apache and Coronado units.
The ADCRR Winslow screenshot below comes from the official Winslow complex overview, which provides parent-complex context for Apache Unit capacity and programming.
The overview is useful background, but the live inmate location should still be checked through ADCRR Inmate Data Search before any visit, mail, or account action.
Note: Confirm the inmate's current ADCRR unit and visit approval before traveling to Apache Unit.