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Programming Records After Release

Every person leaving an ADCRR facility deserves a strong start in the community. This page helps you access education records, program certificates, workforce credentials, and treatment documentation earned during incarceration. These records can support employment, housing, continued education, treatment continuity, and other reentry needs.

Academic Education

If you participated in adult education, earned your High School Diploma, or passed Functional Literacy (TABE) or General Education Development (GED), you can request your records, verify your educational history, or get more information about the records available.

High School, Functional Literacy (TABE): Please Contact the School Registrar using the contact information below.


GED. Please contact the GED Examiner using the contact information below.

If you participated in post-secondary/college programs during your incarceration, you can request your academic records directly through our partner schools' registrars.

You should request Academic Records if you: 

  • Completed your GED or High School Equivalency (HSE) while in an ADCRR facility.
  • Attended high school or remedial education courses.
  • Enrolled in or completed college-level correspondence or distance learning courses.
  • Need official proof of your educational achievements for a college application or an employer.

  • TABE/GED transcripts and test scores.
  • High school diplomas or course completion certificates.
  • College transcripts or certificates of achievement (partner institutions).

  • Employment: Meets the standard high school/GED prerequisite for the majority of jobs.
  • Higher Education: Required for enrollment in community colleges, universities, or trade schools.

Counseling and Treatment

If you completed court-mandated or voluntary treatment programs designed to support your health, recovery, and personal growth, you can request verification of your participation here.

For counseling and treatment service records, please complete this form.

You should request Counseling and Treatment records if you:

  • Completed mandatory or voluntary substance use treatment.
  • Participated in court-ordered DUI classes or sex offender treatment programs.
  • Need to provide proof of compliance to a probation officer, parole board, or the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD).

  • Certificates of Completion for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) programs.
  • DUI treatment verification and hours completed.
  • Sex Offender Education and Treatment Program (SOETP) completion or progress records.
  • Official treatment verification letters for legal or medical continuity.

  • Legal Compliance: Satisfies terms of probation or parole supervision.
  • License Reinstatement: Assists in clearing MVD holds (specifically for DUI completions).
  • Continuity of Care: Allows community-based counselors to understand your treatment history and continue your care without restarting.

General Programming

General programs focus on cognitive-behavioral changes, life skills, personal accountability, and peer-led support. Whether you completed these courses for personal growth or trained to become a certified Peer Support Specialist inside the facility, these records provide powerful evidence of your rehabilitation and professional skills.

For general programming records, please complete this form.

You should request General Programming records if you:

  • Completed cognitive-behavioral courses such as Changing Offender Behavior or Thinking for a Change.
  • Participated in parenting classes, anger management, or life skills courses.
  • Trained, certified, or served as a Peer Support Specialist (PSS).
  • Facilitated COB courses or provided structured Recovery Support to others while incarcerated.
  • Need to demonstrate rehabilitation to an employer, landlord, or community organization.

  • Certificates of Completion for cognitive-behavioral programs.
  • PSS training certifications, completed hours verifications, or other documentation. 
  • Participation and attendance logs for life skills and self-improvement classes.

  • Direct Career Pathway: Peer Support Specialist (PSS) certification is a valuable credential in the community. Having your PSS and Recovery Support records allows you to step directly into paid peer-support and behavioral health roles upon release. 
  • Character Reference: Helps build a portfolio to show prospective landlords or employers your dedication to positive change.
  • Parole/Probation Reviews: Serves as tangible evidence of proactive rehabilitation.

If you completed digital programming with our partner Edovo, you can request transcripts or certificates directly with them here. 

Workforce Development

If you participated in Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI), completed a Career & Technical Education (CTE) course, or earned a credential through a Second Chance Center program, you may request copies of your workforce training records here. These documents can help you demonstrate skills, verify work experience, and qualify for employment or apprenticeships after release.

For CTE and workforce development credentials, please complete this form.

You should request Workforce Development records if you:

  • Worked in an ACI job assignment and completed industry‑aligned training that resulted in a credential (i.e. OSHA 10, Forklift). 
  • Worked in an ACI job assignment and want a letter of recommendation or verification of employment record. 
  • Completed a CTE course 
  • Earned a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) through ADCRR
  • Earned a credential through Second Chance Center (SCC)
  • Need proof of skills, hours, or certifications for employment, licensing, or continuing education 

  • ACI workforce employment 
    • Performance evaluations 
    • Employment history verification 
    • Letter of recommendation 
  • Industry-specific trade credentials
  • Career and Technical Education (CTE) course completion

  • OSHA 10 General Industry
  • Welding
  • SolidWorks
  • Food Handler
  • Forklift
  • DI52 Press Operation
  • Employable Skills (11 soft skills)

  • Class A (CDL) DL Certification
  • Full-stack computer coding
  • HVAC - Basic
  • HVAC - Advanced
  • Masonry Tech
  • Construction Tech
  • Plumbing Tech
  • Automotive Tech
  • Electrical Tech
  • Institutional Food Prep (Culinary)
  • Welding Tech
  • Small Business Start Up
  • Quality Customer Service
  • Small Appliance Repair

Community Partners

Many individuals participate in valuable faith-based or educational programs run by outside organizations while incarcerated. Please note that ADCRR does not maintain, store, or issue records for programs managed by external community partners.

If you need certificates, participation logs, or letters of recommendation from these groups, you must contact the organizations directly.

Quick Tip for Reentry Success: When contacting any external community partner for your records, please make sure to provide them with your full name, your ADCRR number (if applicable during your participation), the facility where you took the class, and the approximate dates or years you participated. This will help them find your files much faster!

Absolute Discharge Certificate

If you are seeking a Certificate of Absolute Discharge, please complete this form. The completed form can be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to:

Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry
701 East Jefferson Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85034, MC: 225