State prison · Arkansas

Cummins Unit

Arkansas Division of CorrectionMaximum security

Cummins Unit is a state prison in Grady, Arkansas, run by the Arkansas Division of Correction. The state classifies it as maximum security. Federal facility data from 2020 put its capacity at about 1,876 beds.

Cummins Unit Address and Phone

Facility type
State prison
Address
State Hwy 388, Grady, AR 71644Open in Google Maps
Main phone
(870) 850-8899
Operated by
Arkansas Division of Correction
County
Lincoln County

Visiting, Mail and Phone Calls

Visiting days, visitor approval, dress rules and the mailing format for letters are set by the Arkansas Division of Correction and can change at short notice. Read the official facility page and call ahead before you travel.

Official listing on doc.arkansas.gov

Jails and Police Near Cummins Unit

Anyone arrested near Grady is booked into the county jail first; a state facility only receives people after sentencing, commitment or transfer.

Other State Prisons in Arkansas

Open status checked against the official doc.arkansas.gov facility listing in November 2026. Address and phone come from that listing or, where it shows none, from the federal HIFLD prison dataset. This page lists no inmates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find an inmate at Cummins Unit?
Use the official offender search of the Arkansas Division of Correction (apps.ark.org). Search by name or state inmate number; the result shows the current facility. People in state prison are not listed on county jail rosters.
What is the phone number for Cummins Unit?
The listed main number for Cummins Unit is (870) 850-8899.
Who runs Cummins Unit?
Cummins Unit is operated by the Arkansas Division of Correction and is located in Lincoln County.