Grimes Unit is a Medium / maximum security level State Prison located in the city of Newport, Arkansas. The State Prison was opened in 1998. The facility has a capacity of 1,012 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.
The facility is part of Newport, AR judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.
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Locating an Inmate in Grimes Unit
The best way to locate or get information on any inmate currently incarcerated in Grimes Unit is to contact the State Prison for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/ .
Be Approved
Make sure an inmate you are visiting has placed you on their approved visiting list.
Be Prepared to Follow Grimes Unit Visiting Rules
For official policy that outlines regulations and procedures for visiting a Grimes Unit inmate, contact the State Prison directly via 870-523-5877 phone number.
Visitation Days and Hours
Grimes Unit State Prison For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the State Prison directly.
Visiting a Grimes Unit inmate on holidays:
The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.
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Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Grimes Unit.
To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the State Prison administration at 870-523-5877.
You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page: here.
For sending a mail or a care package to an Grimes Unit State Prison inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:
| Inmate Mail 1 | Inmate Mail 2 | Freight and non-USPS parcels | Staff Mail |
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Inmate Name, ADC # Grimes Unit 300 Corrections Drive Newport, AR 72112 | — | — | — |