Multiple custody levels (men) · Correctional Unit (prison farm) · ADC

Tucker Unit

Tucker, Jefferson County, Arkansas

Visiting schedules change without notice. Always call before traveling.

Call Visiting Office: (501) 842-2519 Info last verified: June 2026

One of Arkansas's oldest prisons, a men's prison farm in Jefferson County northeast of Pine Bluff, known for its large prison-industries operations, including the state's bus factory.

Statewide rules that apply at every Arkansas state prison

These rules are set by ADC and apply at every unit. The full list — including all permitted and prohibited items and the approval process — is in Visiting in Arkansas.

Dress code

No white or camouflage clothing — both resemble what inmates wear (Arkansas inmates wear white).
Shoulders must stay covered: no sleeveless shirts, tank tops, or halter tops, and no shorts, miniskirts, or short dresses.
No see-through clothing, leggings, or jeggings, and nothing low-cut or otherwise provocative; children 10 and under may wear shorts of an appropriate length.
Avoid metal in clothing and accessories (underwire, buckles, snaps), which can stop you from clearing the metal detector; the authoritative dress code is printed on the back of the visitation form.

ID: Every visitor must be approved on the inmate's visiting list first — the inmate mails the application form to the visitor (it is not available online or from staff), and a criminal-history check is run on each applicant. Visitors 12 and older must show a government-issued photo ID.
What to bring: Bring a clear plastic bag with a small amount of cash for the vending machines (some units are moving to coins or debit and credit cards only), prescription medication in the visitor's name, a photo ID, car keys, and baby items. Phones, tobacco, and other items must stay locked in the vehicle.
Scheduling: Visits are pre-scheduled, not walk-in — request an appointment through the state TeleGov portal or by calling the unit's Visitation Clerk. Routine visits are on weekends, and how many visits a month a person gets depends on the inmate's class level; ADC does not post per-unit hours online, so confirm with the unit.

Full statewide rules: Visiting in Arkansas

Overview

The Tucker Unit, northeast of Pine Bluff in Jefferson County, is one of Arkansas’s oldest prisons, established in 1916. It is a prison farm with a rated capacity of about 968 and is best known for its prison-industries operations — the Tucker bus factory (which refurbishes school buses and other vehicles), along with mattress manufacturing, furniture refinishing, and metal fabrication. It also runs a Paws in Prison dog program.

What Makes Tucker Different

It is a prison farm with the state’s largest prison-industries footprint, including the well-known bus factory.
It is one of the oldest units in the system, dating to 1916.
It runs a Paws in Prison program and a range of education and vocational programs.
It is rural, northeast of Pine Bluff, with no public transit.

Visiting

The statewide ADC rules above — the approved visitor list, the no-white dress code, ID, and pre-scheduled visits — apply at Tucker.

The full approval process is in Visiting in Arkansas.

Getting There and Parking

The unit is off Highway 15 in Jefferson County, between Pine Bluff and England.

Distances are approximate, based on map routing. Visitor parking is on site.

Nearby Services

Pine Bluff, about 25 miles southwest, has the nearest cluster of hotels, restaurants, and services. The nearest hospital emergency room is Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff.

Mail

Personal mail does not go to the unit. Since September 2025, ADC routes non-legal personal letters and photos to an off-site scanning center in Tampa, Florida, addressed with the person’s name and ADC number; the person receives the mail electronically. Legal mail, books, and magazines still go directly to the unit at the Tucker address. Full addressing details are in Mail & Packages.

Learn More

For detailed information about visiting and communicating with someone at an Arkansas state prison:

Visiting in Arkansas — the approved list, dress code, and scheduling
Mail & Packages — the Tampa scanning address and what still goes to the unit
Phone & Video Calls — Securus calls, messaging, and video
Sending Money — CorrectPay, Access Corrections, and the trust account
Medical & Mental Health — the co-pay and how to raise a concern
Transfers & Finding Someone — reception units and the inmate search

Sources

This page is compiled from the following publicly available sources. Policies change without notice — confirm current details with the facility before relying on them.