Operating Capacity
Special Use
Designated
Unit
G.P.
R.U.
T.U.
Total
S.U.
T.S.U.
Custody Level
Gila
632
0
60
692
2
Maricopa
130
Mohave
803
124
927
3
Complex Detention
N/A
45
44
89
5
Papago DUI
250
90
340
1,765
274
344
2,289
Rated Beds
Minimum
Medium
Detention
Papago
2015
Corrections in Arizona has long supported community work programs. As early as 1913, inmate labor was utilized throughout the State, including in Cochise County.
In 1983, a prison was opened in Douglas. From that point forward, a partnership between the prison and the surrounding communities was reaffirmed. Numerous inmate labor crews have been assigned throughout the entire county. This includes labor intergovernmental agreements for labor with various State, County, Municipal and non-profit agencies.
Some of the more notable projects are listed here as a small example of the tremendous positive impact these labor projects have:
Douglas Association for Retarded Citizens - Inmate labor is estimated to have saved the city $250,000 in labor costs. Ongoing maintenance is provided for additional cost savings. Douglas Police Department - In 1991, the Douglas City Council approved the renovation of the vacant train depot, originally built in 1924. The Police Department utilized funds from the Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (RICO) and the Heritage Fund (due to the historic place registration of the depot). The architect who oversaw the project estimated a labor cost savings of more than $100,000 due to the use of inmate labor. Construction and Maintenance of Public Park Building and Facilities, School, Library and Public building renovation and maintenance. Construction of public library and community college furniture. Sidewalk and curbing for an ADA grant given to the City of Douglas. Food Bank gleaning labor, community service work for churches, community centers and Boys and Girls Clubs. The Douglas Prison maintains over 30 contracts for inmate labor with: Sierra Vista, Douglas, Bisbee, Tombstone, Elfrida, Huachuca City, Sunizona, Ask Creek School, Naco, Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), State Land Department and Cochise County. Inmate labor saved these entities $1,722,267 in labor cost compared to what they would have paid at minimum wage. In reality, much of this work could not have been done without inmate labor, and we are contributing to the image of inmates giving back to the community.
Douglas Association for Retarded Citizens - Inmate labor is estimated to have saved the city $250,000 in labor costs. Ongoing maintenance is provided for additional cost savings.
Douglas Police Department - In 1991, the Douglas City Council approved the renovation of the vacant train depot, originally built in 1924. The Police Department utilized funds from the Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (RICO) and the Heritage Fund (due to the historic place registration of the depot). The architect who oversaw the project estimated a labor cost savings of more than $100,000 due to the use of inmate labor.
Construction and Maintenance of Public Park Building and Facilities, School, Library and Public building renovation and maintenance. Construction of public library and community college furniture.
Sidewalk and curbing for an ADA grant given to the City of Douglas.
Food Bank gleaning labor, community service work for churches, community centers and Boys and Girls Clubs.
The Douglas Prison maintains over 30 contracts for inmate labor with: Sierra Vista, Douglas, Bisbee, Tombstone, Elfrida, Huachuca City, Sunizona, Ask Creek School, Naco, Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), State Land Department and Cochise County. Inmate labor saved these entities $1,722,267 in labor cost compared to what they would have paid at minimum wage. In reality, much of this work could not have been done without inmate labor, and we are contributing to the image of inmates giving back to the community.
On June 26, 1996, ASPC-Douglas received the prestigious "Business of the Year" Award presented by the Douglas Chamber of Commerce. This is an unprecedented accomplishment that gave recognition to the outstanding contributions of the Prison to the community. ASPC-Douglas is proud to be a positive and active member of all the communities we serve.
LIST OF WORK PROJECTS
Restoration of the Train Depot to the Douglas Police Department
Restoration of the Phelps Dodge Hospital to the Douglas Association for Retarded Citizens
Cochise County Fairgrounds Maintenance
Arizona Department of Transportation
Wilcox Food Bank
Southeastern Arizona Medical Center
Douglas Golf and Social Club
County Work Crews
City Work Crews - provide maintenance and sanitation to:
School Work Crews provide maintenance and sanitation to numerous schools throughout the County.
City of Douglas Library
Construction of new buildings or structures
Maintenance and Sanitation Services
Mohave Unit Braille Program
Mohave Unit:
Gila Unit:
Maricopa Unit:
Papago Unit:
Cochise College vocational classes for all units:
Design for Living, Substance Abuse Education (20 sessions)
Self-Help Support Groups:
Self Study:
Group Study:
Pre-release System:
Alcohol Education Self-Study
Emotional Control:
Self-help Audio Tape Programs:
Visitation hours for all units:
Saturday:
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sunday:
Holidays:
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Central Detention Unit (CDU) non-contact visitation hours are on Tuesdays and must be scheduled.
Tuesday:
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
and
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Applications can be mailed to the individual inmate or to the appropriate Eggers, Gila, Maricopa or Mohave unit visitation office. (ADC has 30 days to process visitation applications). All applications for Papago visitation should be mailed directly to the Papago visitation office.
Gila Visitation Office
Maricopa Visitation Office
P.O. Box 5003
P.O. Box 5000
Douglas, AZ 85608
Mohave Visitation Office
Papago Visitation Office
P.O. Box 5002
P.O. Box 5005
Eggers Visitation Office
Central Detention Unit (CDU)
P.O. Box 5001
From the Phoenix Metropolitan Area travel east on I-10 through Tucson, continuing east on I-10. Leave I-10 at Exit 303 onto Highway 80 at Benson. Travel through Benson, St. David and Tombstone. Two miles outside Tombstone at mile marker 321 turn left onto Davis Road. Travel 25 miles. At the third intersection which is Davis Road and Highway 191 turn right (south) on Highway 191. Travel 10 miles (mile marker 7) until you reach ASPC - Douglas which is located adjacent the Bisbee Douglas Airport.
Douglas Papago Unit can be reached by traveling south from the junction of Highway 191 and Highway 90 for approximately one mile. Approaching Douglas, pass K-Mart. The Papago Unit is located on the right hand side of the road, opposite Burger King.