Hi, I am new to this and I want to say that I fing it really cool that there is a place where we could get answers to our questions. I need help myself, My fiance and I have been trying to get married for the longets time. He asked for a marriage packet but he said that he has to get it from the law library is that true? I would also like info. on family visiting, I had called and they said that my boyfriend did not qualify he said that its because he is in C/A and that we will qualify for family visiting after a year is that true? does any one the guidelines to Family Visiting. I will appreciate the help. Thanks a lot:D

Hello and wecome to PTO. The inmate does pick up the marriage packet in the library for a cost of 5 dollars. He will need to sign a trust withdrawl form, and they will tell him what to do from there.

As for family visits, you must be married. He also cannot be a lifer, or have a history of violence on his records. I hope this helps.

I also found this for you

54020.33 Family Visiting General Information
Family visiting is a privilege earned by the inmate through successful program participation.
• Misconduct on the part of the inmate or visitor(s), violation of a law, rules or regulation may be cause for termination of the visit.
• Family visits are restricted to the living quarters and the yard assigned for the family visit.
• Visitors shall not be permitted to leave and return during the visit.


54020.33.1 Inmate Family Visiting Eligibility
Eligibility for participation in the Family Visiting Program (FVP) is subject to the provisions of CCR Sections 3044 and 3177. Family visiting shall be restricted as necessary to maintain order, the safety of persons, the security of institution, and required prison activities and operations, pursuant to CCR Section 3170.


54020.33.2 Inmate Applications for Family Visits
Each inmate's assigned Correctional Counselor I (CC-I) is responsible for determining his/her eligibility to participate in the FVP. Applicants shall submit their initial Institutional request, on a CDC Form 1046, Family Visiting Application, to their respective CC-I. The CC-I shall evaluate the following areas of specific interest:
• Escape history.
• Commitment offense and behavior history to determine eligibility, pursuant to CCR Section 3177(b).(1).
• Current case factors to determine eligibility pursuant to CCR Section 3177(d). Any disciplinary or classification committee action that restricts, suspends, or denies an inmate's regular visiting, shall also apply to participation in the FVP for the duration of the imposed sanction.

Thank you so much for the info. It helped a lot, now I dont feel as lost.