I was wondering if anyone could help me. My husband is on the GYM yard and I think it is the same as the sierra yard? I called the prison this weekend and the recording said that all hispanic inmates on sierra yard are on lock down. It mentioned something about Northern and Southern hispanic inmates but how do I know if that includes my husband? I am planning on visiting this weekend, I already have my plane tickets and everything, so if nayone has info please let me know!!! Also if they are on lockdown do they still get to use the phone?

My son called last night and said that the northeners and southerners were on lock down, on the sierra yard. I dont belive they get to use the phone but they may still get to visit.
usually the recording says rather they will get to visit or not. if you are not sure call and talk to an actuall being.
Sorry.

How long do they usually stay on lockdown? I was really hoping on seeing him this weekend. I haven't seen him since he moved up there last month. If anyone could please ask thier loved ones when they call for an update I would really appreciate it. How do I know if my husband is a Northern or Southern inmate?

Relax sweetie, Call his counselor and ask if he falls under either of those. The recording says no visiting. Call tomorrow if you want to the visitors line and talk to someone. They'll let you know whether he has visiting privledges or if his have been suspended due to lockdown status.Make sure to ask the counselor when he has heard the lockdown will be over, erxplain you are asking because you need to reschedual you plane tickets if he is not going to be able to visit this weekend.
Mrs. G

I just called the prison, but his counselor was out today. But I did get to talk to someone and he said that I shouldn't worry because my husband wasn't involved in the fights that were going on. But he said that he didn't know when the lockdown would be over so I am praying it is over by this weekend so that I could visit my husband. Again, if any of you speak to your loved ones I would greatly appreciate it if you could ask for any updates on the lock down being over. Thanks again!!!!!

I found out that the Northerns on the sierra yard are off lock down but that the southerners are still on lock down does anyone know if they will be off soon?

I just got a letter from my husband from 3/9 and he told me about the fight between the Northerners and Southerners. But he said that he left his jacket outside and our marriage certificate was in it!! :angry: What are the chances of him getting it back? He said he told the co's and they said they would take care of it. When there is a fight and they all drop to the floor are they all taken in without being able to grab thier belongings?

I just got a letter from my husband from 3/9 and he told me about the fight between the Northerners and Southerners. But he said that he left his jacket outside and our marriage certificate was in it!! :angry: What are the chances of him getting it back? He said he told the co's and they said they would take care of it. When there is a fight and they all drop to the floor are they all taken in without being able to grab thier belongings?

Man Sanchez that really sucks! I'm sure he will be able to get your marriage certificate back. Since both of your names are on it, they should be able to get it back to him right away, if not call his counselor and let him (or her) know what happened.


When there is a fight (or riot), the COs immediately take the inmates back inside for lockdown. They don't stop to let the inmates get their belongings because they could be trying to grab a weapon or something. That's most likely why your man was not allowed to grab his jacket.

I hope everything works out Sanchez....


Laura, William's Baby:heart:

Oh, that might explain it then. I feel bad now because I wrote him a huge letter telling him that I was mad because it was a pain in the a** to get the certificate because since it is confidential only him or I can get a copy and I have to go in person. I am still mad but I guess it wasn't even his fault:( So there is a good chance that he will get it back? Thanks for the info WILLIAM'SBABY!! I hope he gets it back because I was really looking forward to a family visit soon !!!!:angry:

Oh, that might explain it then. I feel bad now because I wrote him a huge letter telling him that I was mad because it was a pain in the a** to get the certificate because since it is confidential only him or I can get a copy and I have to go in person. I am still mad but I guess it wasn't even his fault:( So there is a good chance that he will get it back? Thanks for the info WILLIAM'SBABY!! I hope he gets it back because I was really looking forward to a family visit soon !!!!:angry:

Don't feel too bad though, he shouldn't have had your marriage certificate in his jacket pocket in the first place! :p :D Lol, but anyway, it might be a good idea just to call his counselor today just to let him (or her) know what happened. They might be able to go look for it or talk to the COs who were on staff when the fight happened. :thumbsup:

Laura, William's Baby:heart:

Yeah he said that he did tell the CO'S and they just told him that they would take care of it. He had the certificate in his pocket because I guess he was going to go see his counselor after going out to the yard and he was going to take it to him. This really sucks:angry: But yeah I will try to call his counselor today and see what he can do, he is really nice and helpful so I will see what happens. Wish us Luck:rolleyes:

I just spoke with his counselor and he said that it wasn't his department its between my husband and the officers:angry: So much for him being nice:angry: I also called the visiting department and the officer said that she was told they would be on lock down at least until Monday:angry: Now I have to reschedule my flight and everything. The worst part now I can't see my husband:angry: :angry: :angry: :angry: :mad: :mad: :blah:

I am so sorry! The lockdowns really SUCK! It makes it so hard on the family that is trying to be supportive of their loved one! I know this may not help, but at least you did not get all the way there and then find out their was a lockdown. I have met folks up there that that has happened to and they were coming from another state. Hang in there!

I just spoke with his counselor and he said that it wasn't his department its between my husband and the officers:angry: So much for him being nice:angry: I also called the visiting department and the officer said that she was told they would be on lock down at least until Monday:angry: Now I have to reschedule my flight and everything. The worst part now I can't see my husband:angry: :angry: :angry: :angry: :mad: :mad: :blah:

Sorry Sanchez! Usually the counselors will help out in a situation like this. Another option, you can call and ask to speak to the "Captain" of Sierra Yard. Explain the situation to him (or her). If you don't get a hold of someone on that yard, you might not get that certificate back......:(

Laura, William's Baby:heart:

Well I know that my husband is told the CO and they just told him that they would take care of it. I am just going to have to wait until I get another letter from him because I can't talk to him. I haven't been able to hear his voice in over a month now everytime he calls I am not home and now he can't call:mad: But anyways so after there is a fight and since they don't get to grab there stuff, do the officers go back and get whatever it was that was left in the yard and give it back to the inmates? Thanks everyone for the info but I think I will wait and see if I get a letter this week. Can't I just send the certificate straight to the counselor or does the inmate have to give it to him?

Girl, your luck is as bad as mine...
I am sooooooooooo sorry to hear about that happening. I think Laura had a great idea, call and talk to the captain on Sierra yard. If he doesn't know what happened he can't get it fixed. Sorry you have to wait to see your honey, I know how that goes. I am here if you need to talk. You know how to reach me.
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Mrs. Guthmiller

I don't see why you couldn't send it directly to his counselor. I would make sure to send it signature confirmed delivery, however. And if the counselor is rude to you, or unhelpful, you can always talk to the counselor's supervisor. If you don't know who that is, the warden's secretary can look that up. The warden at CCC is really big on following the chain of command. That would be, counselor, counselor's supervisor, yard captain, warden - I think, someone correct me if that is wrong.