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Visiting Program Correctional Training Facility, Soledad
Effective 11/27/03
Visiting Hours
Central, North, South Facility
Saturday-Sunday
8:15a.m. -3:00 p.m.
(Excluding Administrative Segregation)
Administrative Segregation:
Saturday-Sunday
8:30a.m. -2:30 p.m.
And Non-Contact Visits:
********ATTENTION: NO VISITING ON MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY********
NOTE: The latest arrival time for visitors to be processed at the front entrance is one (1) hour prior to the end of visiting hours. Visitors may enter institution grounds for the purpose of visiting no earlier than 7:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Parking for visitors is the first parking lot to the right immediately after entering prison grounds.
1. CLOTHING
All visitors must wear shoes or sandals and must be clothed in a conservative manner. “Conservative” is defined as traditional in style, moderate, cautious or restrained. Low cut dresses/blouses, dresses/skirts above the knee, clothing showing the navel, and/or tight fitting garments are not considered conservative. All shorts and skirts, including garments with slits, shall not expose more than 2” above the knee in a standing position. No strapless tops or spaghetti straps are allowed or clothing emphasizing breast and/or nipples.
For security reasons, visitors must not wear clothing that in any way resembles state-issued inmate clothing. ANY blue, faded, light black and/or acid wash denim clothing is forbidden, along with and forest green or khaki shirts or blouses that resembles law enforcement uniforms or camouflage patterned clothing. Visitors are advised to avoid wearing clothing that contains metal (metal buttons, undergarments containing metal, etc.) since these items might activate the metal detector. All visitors must clear the metal detector in order to be processed into visiting. Visitors shall remove all items from their pockets and also remove jackets, belts, shoes, etc.
2. INDENTIFICATION
Visitors must present valid picture identification. Any of the below are acceptable:
Valid Drivers License with photograph.
Valid State Identification Card with photograph.
Valid United States Passport with photograph.
Valid Alien Green Card with photograph.
Valid Photograph Identification issued by the Mexican Consulate3. ITEMS ALLOWED INTO THE VISITING ROOM
Valid photo Identification
J
Maximum of $30.0 per adult visitor and $10.00 per child. (Coins and/or One Dollar ($1.00) Bills Only)
Maximum of ten (10) pictures. (No Polaroid or pictures portraying nudity)
Children may bring one (1) of the following:
Small child’s size puzzle, Child’s reading book, 2 small noiseless toys (That can be searched)
Baby necessities
Six (6) diapers One (1) change of clothing. (For infants up to 24 months of age only), two (2) baby bottles, three (3) jars of baby food, baby feed spoon, transparent pacifier, one single layer burp cloth, transparent diaper bag. (Baby necessities must be left at the front desk of the visiting area and used as needed.)
Prescribed Medication (with visitors name on prescription bottle): All medicationMust be left at the front desk and used as needed. EXCEPTION: The visitor will retain nitroglycerin pills and inhalers.
Clear plastic clutch purses (4”x8”) are permitted to carry identification and money. (NO HARD PLASTIC OR HANDLES)
Umbrellas: Compact-collapsible only. (Must be lest at the front visiting desk.)
NO FOOD ITEMS, including gum, candy, and breathe mints.
NO TOBACCO PRODUCTS, COSMETICS, or NON-PRESCIPTION GLASSES.
MINORS
When visitors under 18 years of age are accompanied by their parent(s), an original birth certificate must be presented to the visiting staff. All other visitors who are under 18 years of age (and are not he inmate’s legal spouse) must have an original birth certificate, a written notarized consent to visit from their parent/legal guardian, to visit the inmate, and identifying the person bringing the child to visit (update annually.) A responsible adult who is approved to visit the same inmate must accompany all minor children.
NUMBER OF VISITORS
Regular Visiting: Five visitors (including minors) per inmate at one time.
Ad Seg and Non-Contact Visiting: Three visitors (including minors) per inmate at one time.
Visitors are to visit an inmate only on his regularly scheduled days off from work and school. Only under extraordinary circumstances may an inmate obtain “Excused Time Off” (ETO), which requires five says prior approval of his supervisor. It is important for all visitors to advise the inmate in advance of an expected visit.
Visitors are expected to act in an appropriate manner and refrain from discourteous and offensive language. Visitors will refrain from making any threats of a violent nature. Failure to comply could result in a denial to visit for that day, suspension of visiting privileges or criminal prosecution. (Penal Code Sections 17, 415 and 422) Visitors are subject to search at any time while on institutional property. Regular random searches of personal property inside the visiting room may occur periodically and will be required of all visitors entering through the visiting security gate. Visitors who display a pattern of continuous violations of visiting policies will be issued a warning chrono, which can result in possible suspension of visiting privileges for up to six months.
MEDICAL IMPLANTS, PROSTHETICS HAIR PICES (i.e. Wigs, etc)
Visitors with metal implant devices and/or prosthetics that cannot clear the metal detector shall be required to present an original letter from their physician detailing the nature of the medically implanted device and it’s specific body location. These visitors will submit to a clothed body search, and/or a hand held metal detector prior to beginning each visit. Additionally, visitors wearing wigs and/or hairpieces for medical reasons must present a current letter from their physician and receive prior approval from visiting staff.
TERMINATION OR DENIAL OF A VISIT BY VISITING SERGEANT:
The visitor appears intoxicated or under the influence of drugs to the extent that their presence in the institution would pose an undue threat to the safety of self or others, or a threat to the security of the institution.
The visitor is not properly attired
When visiting rooms are at maximum capacity (overcrowded), the Visiting Sergeant shall begin termination visits on a first inmate in/first inmate out basis. Visitors who have visited the inmate within the last thirty (30) days are subject to termination of their visit, based upon the first inmate in/first inmate out criteria.
An exception is excessive distance: The visitor has traveled a distance of 250 miles or more and has not visited the inmate in the last thirty (30) days. Exceptions shall apply when there are two consecutive days of visiting. (Example: Visitor on Saturday and then again on Sunday, Saturday is not counted within the last thirty (30) days.
Disabled: A visitor who is certified disabled by California law and must rely on special transportation to the institution.
Weddings: When a visitor is married to an inmate on that particular day.
Family Emergencies: When death, serious illness or injury occurs to an inmate’s immediate family. Clergy or approved visitors may visit the inmate to offer condolences or inform the inmate of the occurrence.
Infrequent Visits: When an inmate receives not more than one visit each six months. An inmate meets the definition when the inmate doesn’t normally receive visits and the visitors arrive unexpectedly.
When the above terminations are complete and overcrowding persists, the visits of those remaining will be terminated as necessary. EMERGENCY OR OVERCROWDING SEATING: Chairs or tables will not be placed in front of doors, gates, or vending machines. No emergency or overcrowding seating is available. Correctional Training Facility Visiting will operate and follow the Correctional Training Facility Fire Chief/Marshal’s maximum seating allowed in the visiting rooms.
For serious violations of visiting procedures or for repetition of less serious violations where it is determined by visiting staff that warnings or counseling has failed to correct behavior.
Upon denial or termination of a visit, the official taking the action shall prepare a Notice of Visitor Approval/Denial/Termination/Suspension, CDC Form 887, explaining the reason for denial or termination.
FOG PROCEDURES
Fog Count: During fog count, visitors will be allowed to process into visiting as normal. Inmates will be released to the visiting room once the institutional fog has cleared.
Fog Line: Visitors will be requires to stay in the visitors parking lot when visibility becomes bad enough that additional staff and weapons are needed to patrol between the perimeter towers. Custody staff will notify the visitors at the visitor parking lot once they are allowed to resume processing at eh Central Entrance Building.
UNAUTHORIZED ITEMS
All visitors are required to return all unauthorized items back to their vehicles. The only personal property authorized to be retained at the Visitors Processing Center are car keys.
**********FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL 1-800-374-8474*********
Effective 11/27/03
Visiting Hours
Central, North, South Facility
Saturday-Sunday
8:15a.m. -3:00 p.m.
(Excluding Administrative Segregation)
Administrative Segregation:
Saturday-Sunday
8:30a.m. -2:30 p.m.
And Non-Contact Visits:
********ATTENTION: NO VISITING ON MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY********
NOTE: The latest arrival time for visitors to be processed at the front entrance is one (1) hour prior to the end of visiting hours. Visitors may enter institution grounds for the purpose of visiting no earlier than 7:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Parking for visitors is the first parking lot to the right immediately after entering prison grounds.
1. CLOTHING
All visitors must wear shoes or sandals and must be clothed in a conservative manner. “Conservative” is defined as traditional in style, moderate, cautious or restrained. Low cut dresses/blouses, dresses/skirts above the knee, clothing showing the navel, and/or tight fitting garments are not considered conservative. All shorts and skirts, including garments with slits, shall not expose more than 2” above the knee in a standing position. No strapless tops or spaghetti straps are allowed or clothing emphasizing breast and/or nipples.
For security reasons, visitors must not wear clothing that in any way resembles state-issued inmate clothing. ANY blue, faded, light black and/or acid wash denim clothing is forbidden, along with and forest green or khaki shirts or blouses that resembles law enforcement uniforms or camouflage patterned clothing. Visitors are advised to avoid wearing clothing that contains metal (metal buttons, undergarments containing metal, etc.) since these items might activate the metal detector. All visitors must clear the metal detector in order to be processed into visiting. Visitors shall remove all items from their pockets and also remove jackets, belts, shoes, etc.
2. INDENTIFICATION
Visitors must present valid picture identification. Any of the below are acceptable:
Valid Drivers License with photograph.
Valid State Identification Card with photograph.
Valid United States Passport with photograph.
Valid Alien Green Card with photograph.
Valid Photograph Identification issued by the Mexican Consulate3. ITEMS ALLOWED INTO THE VISITING ROOM
Valid photo Identification
J
Maximum of $30.0 per adult visitor and $10.00 per child. (Coins and/or One Dollar ($1.00) Bills Only)
Maximum of ten (10) pictures. (No Polaroid or pictures portraying nudity)
Children may bring one (1) of the following:
Small child’s size puzzle, Child’s reading book, 2 small noiseless toys (That can be searched)
Baby necessities
Six (6) diapers One (1) change of clothing. (For infants up to 24 months of age only), two (2) baby bottles, three (3) jars of baby food, baby feed spoon, transparent pacifier, one single layer burp cloth, transparent diaper bag. (Baby necessities must be left at the front desk of the visiting area and used as needed.)
Prescribed Medication (with visitors name on prescription bottle): All medicationMust be left at the front desk and used as needed. EXCEPTION: The visitor will retain nitroglycerin pills and inhalers.
Clear plastic clutch purses (4”x8”) are permitted to carry identification and money. (NO HARD PLASTIC OR HANDLES)
Umbrellas: Compact-collapsible only. (Must be lest at the front visiting desk.)
NO FOOD ITEMS, including gum, candy, and breathe mints.
NO TOBACCO PRODUCTS, COSMETICS, or NON-PRESCIPTION GLASSES.
MINORS
When visitors under 18 years of age are accompanied by their parent(s), an original birth certificate must be presented to the visiting staff. All other visitors who are under 18 years of age (and are not he inmate’s legal spouse) must have an original birth certificate, a written notarized consent to visit from their parent/legal guardian, to visit the inmate, and identifying the person bringing the child to visit (update annually.) A responsible adult who is approved to visit the same inmate must accompany all minor children.
NUMBER OF VISITORS
Regular Visiting: Five visitors (including minors) per inmate at one time.
Ad Seg and Non-Contact Visiting: Three visitors (including minors) per inmate at one time.
Visitors are to visit an inmate only on his regularly scheduled days off from work and school. Only under extraordinary circumstances may an inmate obtain “Excused Time Off” (ETO), which requires five says prior approval of his supervisor. It is important for all visitors to advise the inmate in advance of an expected visit.
Visitors are expected to act in an appropriate manner and refrain from discourteous and offensive language. Visitors will refrain from making any threats of a violent nature. Failure to comply could result in a denial to visit for that day, suspension of visiting privileges or criminal prosecution. (Penal Code Sections 17, 415 and 422) Visitors are subject to search at any time while on institutional property. Regular random searches of personal property inside the visiting room may occur periodically and will be required of all visitors entering through the visiting security gate. Visitors who display a pattern of continuous violations of visiting policies will be issued a warning chrono, which can result in possible suspension of visiting privileges for up to six months.
MEDICAL IMPLANTS, PROSTHETICS HAIR PICES (i.e. Wigs, etc)
Visitors with metal implant devices and/or prosthetics that cannot clear the metal detector shall be required to present an original letter from their physician detailing the nature of the medically implanted device and it’s specific body location. These visitors will submit to a clothed body search, and/or a hand held metal detector prior to beginning each visit. Additionally, visitors wearing wigs and/or hairpieces for medical reasons must present a current letter from their physician and receive prior approval from visiting staff.
TERMINATION OR DENIAL OF A VISIT BY VISITING SERGEANT:
The visitor appears intoxicated or under the influence of drugs to the extent that their presence in the institution would pose an undue threat to the safety of self or others, or a threat to the security of the institution.
The visitor is not properly attired
When visiting rooms are at maximum capacity (overcrowded), the Visiting Sergeant shall begin termination visits on a first inmate in/first inmate out basis. Visitors who have visited the inmate within the last thirty (30) days are subject to termination of their visit, based upon the first inmate in/first inmate out criteria.
An exception is excessive distance: The visitor has traveled a distance of 250 miles or more and has not visited the inmate in the last thirty (30) days. Exceptions shall apply when there are two consecutive days of visiting. (Example: Visitor on Saturday and then again on Sunday, Saturday is not counted within the last thirty (30) days.
Disabled: A visitor who is certified disabled by California law and must rely on special transportation to the institution.
Weddings: When a visitor is married to an inmate on that particular day.
Family Emergencies: When death, serious illness or injury occurs to an inmate’s immediate family. Clergy or approved visitors may visit the inmate to offer condolences or inform the inmate of the occurrence.
Infrequent Visits: When an inmate receives not more than one visit each six months. An inmate meets the definition when the inmate doesn’t normally receive visits and the visitors arrive unexpectedly.
When the above terminations are complete and overcrowding persists, the visits of those remaining will be terminated as necessary. EMERGENCY OR OVERCROWDING SEATING: Chairs or tables will not be placed in front of doors, gates, or vending machines. No emergency or overcrowding seating is available. Correctional Training Facility Visiting will operate and follow the Correctional Training Facility Fire Chief/Marshal’s maximum seating allowed in the visiting rooms.
For serious violations of visiting procedures or for repetition of less serious violations where it is determined by visiting staff that warnings or counseling has failed to correct behavior.
Upon denial or termination of a visit, the official taking the action shall prepare a Notice of Visitor Approval/Denial/Termination/Suspension, CDC Form 887, explaining the reason for denial or termination.
FOG PROCEDURES
Fog Count: During fog count, visitors will be allowed to process into visiting as normal. Inmates will be released to the visiting room once the institutional fog has cleared.
Fog Line: Visitors will be requires to stay in the visitors parking lot when visibility becomes bad enough that additional staff and weapons are needed to patrol between the perimeter towers. Custody staff will notify the visitors at the visitor parking lot once they are allowed to resume processing at eh Central Entrance Building.
UNAUTHORIZED ITEMS
All visitors are required to return all unauthorized items back to their vehicles. The only personal property authorized to be retained at the Visitors Processing Center are car keys.
**********FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL 1-800-374-8474*********