FAQs: Inmates / Prison / Dept. of Corrections
Frequent Referrals
- Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry
- Inmate Family and Friends Liaison – for questions or concerns regarding an incarcerated friend or family member (866) 333-2039 IFFLiaison@azcorrections.gov
- Constituent Services Handbook – Arizona Dept. of Corrections
- Ombudsman for correctional staff
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Arizona Ombudsman Citizens’ Aide take my complaint if I am an inmate?
If you are an inmate of the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry, state law says we cannot take your complaint. If you are a federal, city, or county inmate, we can take complaints from you about subjects within our jurisdiction.
Can the Arizona Ombudsman Citizens’ Aide take my complaint on behalf of an inmate?
If you contact us on behalf of an inmate of the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry, state law says we cannot take your complaint. If you contact us on behalf of a federal, city, or county inmate, we can take complaints from you about subjects within our jurisdiction as long as you have a power of attorney for the inmate.
Who can I contact for assistance if my relative is an inmate in an Arizona State Prison facility?
As a family or friend of an inmate you can contact the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry Constituent Services Office/Inmate Family and Friends Liaison – (866) 333-2039; 602-364-3945, or email them at: IFFLiaison@azcorrections.gov.
