● State Prison
Connect with someone at Tucker Unit
Arkansas routes 5 facilities through YardLink — covering ADC state prisons and county
jails including Pulaski County (Little Rock), Sebastian County (Fort Smith), Washington
County (Fayetteville), Benton County (Rogers), and Garland County (Hot Springs). YardLink
drops JPay and Securus stamp fees to $0, so families from Little Rock to Fort Smith,
Fayetteville, and Pine Bluff stay connected without buying a single credit pack.
See support and reentry tools in our
reentry resource library,
or read our
messaging guide.
YardLink Cost
$0 / message
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YardLink vs. JPay & Securus at Tucker Unit
| Feature |
YardLink |
JPay |
Securus |
| Per-message fee |
$0.00 |
$0.25–$0.50+ |
$0.25–$1.00+ |
| Account creation |
✓ Free |
✗ Paid stamps |
✗ Paid credits |
| Photo sharing |
✓ Included |
✗ Extra fee |
✗ Extra fee |
| Profile pages |
✓ Full profiles |
✗ None |
✗ None |
| Community features |
✓ Included |
✗ None |
✗ None |
| Hidden fees |
✓ None ever |
✗ Multiple |
✗ Multiple |
| JPay cost comparison |
See full JPay vs. GTL vs. YardLink comparison for Tucker Unit →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I contact someone at Tucker Unit?
Create a free account at
YardLink. Once your account is set up, your incarcerated loved one at Tucker Unit can connect with you through the platform. Messaging is free — no stamps, no credits, no per-message charges.
Is YardLink really free for Tucker Unit messaging?
Yes. $0 per message, always. YardLink is built on the belief that families shouldn't pay to stay connected. There are no hidden fees, no expiring credits, and no premium tiers that gate basic messaging.
What's the difference between YardLink and JPay for Tucker Unit?
JPay charges per message (typically $0.25–$0.50+) and requires purchasing stamps in advance. YardLink charges nothing per message. Over 100 messages, that's $25–$50+ saved. Over a year, hundreds of dollars — just for the privilege of staying in touch.
What is "Tucker Unit messaging"?
It refers to electronic communication with people incarcerated at Tucker Unit in Tucker, Arkansas. YardLink provides a platform for this messaging at no per-message cost, along with profile pages, photo sharing, and community features.
Does YardLink need approval from Tucker Unit to work?
YardLink is a social platform — not a facility-contracted service. Your incarcerated loved one creates their own account and controls their own connections. No facility gatekeeping, no approval process.
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