Arizona State Prison Complex - Yuma
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Arizona State Prison Complex – Yuma is one of 13 prison facilities operated by the Arizona Department of Corrections
(ADC). ASPC-Yuma is located in Yuma
, Yuma County
, Arizona
, 187 miles southwest from the state capital of Phoenix
, Arizona.
The Cocopah Unit, a 250 bed minimum security facility, readied for inmates in 1986, but was not used until 1987 due to a possible sale to the Federal government that never occurred. The Cocopah Unit, is a level two (low custody) unit. In October 1992 ASP Yuma became part of the Arizona State Prison Complex - Perryville
until November 1995 when it became its own prison complex.
In June 1995 the Cheyenne Unit began construction using both commercial and inmate labor. In September 1996 the Cheyenne Unit, a level three (medium custody) was opened to receive inmates.
In June 1997 the Dakota Unit began construction with only commercial labor and was expected to open in September 1998.
ASPC-Yuma has an inmate capacity of 2,245 in 3 housing units, at security levels 2, 3 and 4. The ADC uses a score classification system to asses inmates appropriate custody and security level placement. The scores range from 1 to 5 with 5 being the highest risk or need. ASPC-Yuma is a modern, medium security prison.
Arizona Department of Corrections
The Arizona Department of Corrections is in charge of the incarceration of inmates in 10 prisons in the U.S. state of Arizona. As of April 2009, the ADC manages over 40,191 imprisoned inmates and over 7,216 inmates who have been paroled or that are statutorily released. ADC is also in involved in...
(ADC). ASPC-Yuma is located in Yuma
Yuma, Arizona
Yuma is a city in and the county seat of Yuma County, Arizona, United States. It is located in the southwestern corner of the state, and the population of the city was 77,515 at the 2000 census, with a 2008 Census Bureau estimated population of 90,041....
, Yuma County
Yuma County, Arizona
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*70.4% White*2.0% Black*1.6% Native American*1.2% Asian*0.2% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*3.8% Two or more races*20.8% Other races*59.7% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
, Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
, 187 miles southwest from the state capital of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
, Arizona.
The Cocopah Unit, a 250 bed minimum security facility, readied for inmates in 1986, but was not used until 1987 due to a possible sale to the Federal government that never occurred. The Cocopah Unit, is a level two (low custody) unit. In October 1992 ASP Yuma became part of the Arizona State Prison Complex - Perryville
Arizona State Prison Complex - Perryville
Arizona State Prison Complex – Perryville is one of 13 prison facilities operated by the Arizona Department of Corrections . ASPC-Perryville is located in Goodyear, Arizona.ASPC-Perryville's Lumley Unit houses the female death row....
until November 1995 when it became its own prison complex.
In June 1995 the Cheyenne Unit began construction using both commercial and inmate labor. In September 1996 the Cheyenne Unit, a level three (medium custody) was opened to receive inmates.
In June 1997 the Dakota Unit began construction with only commercial labor and was expected to open in September 1998.
ASPC-Yuma has an inmate capacity of 2,245 in 3 housing units, at security levels 2, 3 and 4. The ADC uses a score classification system to asses inmates appropriate custody and security level placement. The scores range from 1 to 5 with 5 being the highest risk or need. ASPC-Yuma is a modern, medium security prison.
| ASPC Unit | Custody Level |
|---|---|
| Cheyenne | 3 |
| Cocopah | 2 |
| Dakota | 4 |