United States Penitentiary (USP) - Tucson

About United States Penitentiary (USP) - Tucson

United States Penitentiary (USP) - Tucson is a high-security Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) facility, also known as a United States Penitentiary (USP), located in Arizona. The facility holds approximately 1590 inmates. High-security federal penitentiaries house inmates convicted of serious violent offenses — including murder, armed robbery, drug trafficking, and organized crime — who have been assessed as requiring the highest level of supervision.

Despite the security level, United States Penitentiary (USP) - Tucson provides programming to support inmate rehabilitation and eventual reentry. Educational opportunities, vocational training, substance abuse treatment, and mental health services are available to eligible inmates. Participation in programming is a key factor in earning good conduct time and parole eligibility.

By federal law, all BOP inmates receive a minimum of four hours of visiting time per month. High-security facilities have stricter visitation protocols than lower-level institutions. All communication — including mail, phone calls, and visits — is subject to monitoring and recording.

Facility Type and Security Level

United States Penitentiary (USP) - Tucson is a high-security BOP facility (United States Penitentiary). These institutions feature reinforced perimeter security, single or double-occupancy cells, and highly structured daily routines. Inmate movement within the facility is strictly controlled by officers at all times.

Contacting an Inmate at United States Penitentiary (USP) - Tucson

Mail

Send letters and greeting cards directly to the facility. Emergency correspondence can be sent by fax at 520-663-5024. All incoming mail is inspected for prohibited items. Do not include cash, gift cards, or any restricted materials.

Phone Calls

Inmates at United States Penitentiary (USP) - Tucson make outgoing collect calls through GTL — ConnectNetwork. You must establish a prepaid account with GTL before calls can be received. Contact the facility at 520-663-5000 for details. All calls are recorded and monitored. Read our inmate phone guide for account setup instructions.

How to Send Money to an Inmate

All BOP facilities use MoneyGram (Receive Code: 7932) and Western Union for inmate trust fund deposits.

• MoneyGram: Call 1-800-926-9400 or visit moneygram.com. Receive Code: 7932.
• Western Union: Call 1-800-325-6000 or visit westernunion.com. Select "Quick Collect."
• Account Number: 8-digit register number + last name (no spaces)
• Company Name: Federal Bureau of Prisons | City/State: Washington, DC

Visitation at United States Penitentiary (USP) - Tucson

High-security BOP facilities have stricter visitation protocols. Contact the facility in advance to confirm your visitor status before traveling. All visitors must pass a thorough security screening before entering the visiting area.

Approved Visitor Categories

Visitation Rules

• All visitors must present a valid government-issued photo ID. No exceptions.
• High-security facilities require stricter search procedures — expect pat-downs and metal detector screening.
• No cell phones, cameras, or recording devices of any kind are permitted in the visiting area.
• Conjugal visits are not permitted at any BOP high-security facility.
• Visits must remain orderly and quiet. The Warden may terminate any visit for cause.
• Dress code is strictly enforced — review the facility's specific dress code before arriving.

Visitation Timings

Hours are approximate. Always confirm with the facility before traveling.