New here glad I found this. I have a long time friend who is in Tehachapi and I got his address but haven't heard back and it's been a month. So I'd like to know if I got the address right. here it is, name withheld and numbers changed

John Doe
A12345 <whats this?>
calif correctional instution <do i have to write this out?>
1A-1A-123 <whats this?>
P.O. Box 1906
Tehachapi,CA. 93581

Just need to know if I'm putting the numbers in the right places. Also he was in the hole for a year I guess but don't know if he is still or not. If he is can he get mail? thanks for the help.

HI DOOMBUGGY AS 4 THE ADDRESS U HAVE IT ALL COORRECT I USUALLY PUT MINES LIKE THIS:
JOHN DO
A-28374 4A-2B-293
P.O. BOX 1902

TEHACHAPI, CA 93581

New here glad I found this. I have a long time friend who is in Tehachapi and I got his address but haven't heard back and it's been a month. So I'd like to know if I got the address right. here it is, name withheld and numbers changed

John Doe
A12345 <whats this?>This is his CDC Number
calif correctional instution <do i have to write this out?>
1A-1A-123 <whats this?>This is his housing unit
P.O. Box 1906
Tehachapi,CA. 93581

Just need to know if I'm putting the numbers in the right places. Also he was in the hole for a year I guess but don't know if he is still or not. If he is can he get mail? thanks for the help.

The address looks good. He can receive mail in the hole unless he has a hold on his mail...You could always call records and find out if he is still has the same housing number or you can obtain the current one.
Good luck!:)

or....
Joh DOe#A12334
1a2a-202 ((CCI))
PO BOX...
Tehachapi Ca
and that is that..the number next to the name is like a locator # it is called a CDC #
like a SS# can locate the inmate by that #
the others are his yard level and his dorm or cell number..any more ques feel free to PM me..
BVN

BVN chief INFO officeer! ha ha just kiddin V! All that looks like what I put when I write!

Well, hey somebodys gotta be the Cheif OF this Piece..LOL
AND that is the business... Holla

Well doom every1 post is all good just make sure u always have his name,cdc # and housing and it will get 2 him that cdc# is 4life til they are off of parole.

Thx for the help guys. He's in for life so he's either writing me a book, Haven't talked to him in 10yrs. Or the mail is way backed up so I've been reading on here that can happen. I'll hold out till the end of this month and try again. Oh one more thing I can just put CCI?

Stay strong buggy! Life is a hard deal to handle! He probably would like your company right about now!

I know he's lonely and wants to get letters. Not even his own family is writing him I guess. I wish I didn't live so far away I'd like to visit him.

WELL DOOM AT LEASE U R TAKING THE 1ST STEP AND THATS TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH HIM SO THATS WHAT MATTER AND BELIEVE ME YOUR LETTERS WILL HELP HIM..............

I got to thinking what if he can't afford a stamp? Can I send him a stamp in a letter or a self stamped envelope?

you can send stamped envelopes upto 20 or a book of stamps... and if he is indigent(( meaning no money no stamps nothing)) then they provide 10 stamped envelopes a month.. and paper etc....

I always like to send the stamped envelopes because its like I get two things done at the same time! Good Luck!

cool, thx guys I'll send him a fast letter with a stamped envp and see if I hear from him faster. Should I put my address on it at least?

Do you trust your friend to write you back? I think thats the question. Follow your instincts! I am pretty sure that he will write you. Good luck buggy!

His sister inlaw said he's lonely and wants letters so I'm not to worried about him not writing back. We're old childhood friends but we parted ways when he was starting down his path of crime. He was hanging with some bad bad people and doing all sorts of drugs and he wouldn't listen to me. But I still have a spot in my heart for the big dummy cause he was, maybe some where deep inside a good guy still. I wonder to this day if I had been there he wouldn't be doing life.

I hope everything works out for you Buggy. He is lucky to have a friend like you.



God Bless!

Just continue to do what you are doing, like every1 said.. every little bit counts..And dont stress yourself wondering IF!!!! Just worry about NOW!! that is the ONLY way to go..

Well doom i red your post and u should write your friend because every 1 need some 1 and the past is the past and now that he is in this cold and lonely place he need some 1 to help keep his spirits up some how so don't give up on him......

Letters Is All These Man Have Communication Wise Except For A Few Phone Calls And Visits Every So Often. Letters Can Really Help Them Get Through This Terrible Time

Keep the mail flow going ladys it helps our husands as well as us..........