Arizona Department of Corrections to resume in-person visits June 19

PHOENIX (KYMA, KECY) - The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry (ADCRR) resume in-person visitation starting June 19.

ADCRR said visits would be limited to two adults and one child or three people. It will also launch a phased reopening of inmate work programs.

The program will begin the week of June 6. In addition, all returning inmate crews will continue to be monitored.

“We recognize the significant challenges and sacrifices that everyone has experienced over the past year and I want to particularly thank Governor Doug Ducey and Dr. Cara Christ, Director of the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), for their continued support and timely resources,” said ADCRR Director David Shinn. “We appreciate everyone’s patience as we reopen in phases and continue to follow state and CDC guidelines for congregate care settings to protect those in our custody.”

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