Does anyone have any idea if DVI will ever get off lockdown? Also, anyone who had someone at DVI....how long before they get "mainlined" from there??? Nancy:confused:

Reception center inmates are being told not to expect lock-down to end until after the new year. I'm not sure how long it's taking for everyone to transfer out of there, but of the two I've heard from it's been over 60 days already and no word.

What happened to cause this current lockdown anyway. My son went there around September 18th and they were already on lockdown.

Hi - my son is there. It took about four weeks to get mainlined. He is now on the "ranch" there. Does anyone know about the ranch at DVI?
Thanks!

My fiance has been at the ranch in DVI for the last 2 months I am sure I can answer most of your questions. :)

Thanks - what is the ranch ? do they get to go "off" the ranch? what is work like there? library available, etc?
How long do you expect your fiance to be there? Thanks for your help.

My fiance is also at the Ranch at DVI...

The ranch is a dorm setting but is much more relaxed...it doesn't have towers or electric fences...they can work in the fields and the dairy there..as for a library they don't have one there it's across the streets at the main DVI faciltiy... the Ranch is for short timers...but does have a few guy there with a lot of time left...

I need the correct mailing address for mailing books to DVI. Amazon.com returned them saying there was a problem with the address. I know they don't want a PO Box so what is the address out there??????? I used the one in the information site that gave the address of DVI but that must be for the offices and not for mailing books. I am so disappointed he has waited for quite a while for a book and now he is not going to get it.

Does anyone have any idea if DVI will ever get off lockdown? Also, anyone who had someone at DVI....how long before they get "mainlined" from there??? Nancy:confused:

Hi Nancbee4,
Reception lockdown is supposedly in effect for Northern Hispanics and White inmates in various blocks, likely until after the new year. For Level I classified inmates, it looks like it's taking 6-10 weeks to get mainlined from reception.

this is the address for inmates...call the mailroom...

PO BOX 600
Tracy, CA 95378

I need the correct mailing address for mailing books to DVI. Amazon.com returned them saying there was a problem with the address. I know they don't want a PO Box so what is the address out there??????? I used the one in the information site that gave the address of DVI but that must be for the offices and not for mailing books. I am so disappointed he has waited for quite a while for a book and now he is not going to get it.

You will need your loved one's CDC number and his block/cell number for mail to find him. Right now, reception center inmates can only receive writing packages, but no limit on the frequency that you can send them. I posted the writing package here today, or you can call 209-835-4141 ext 5670 to speak directly to the mailroom (weekdays).

What happened to cause this current lockdown anyway. My son went there around September 18th and they were already on lockdown.

The most recent lockdown occurred in response to a violent exchange between two inmates of different ethnicity. Cell searches that followed turned up numerous fabricated weapons. It occurred in the last weeks of August, 2006. It is expected that this lockdown will continue until the new year. It is a restrictive environment for the inmates, but I have been told that it is a much safer place for new-comers at this time.

does anyone know what units are on lockdown at the reception center, my husband is there and i want to go see him but its so hard to get a appointment there, i undersand that the visits at the reception center are by phone booth, is that right? they dont have family visits for the inmates that are married?

I am sure you can never have any family visits in reception. I have been told by my son, who is in reception, that IF he gets off lockdown and IF I do get approved the visit will be 1 hour behind glass. :(

what about during the holidays? are you able to visit? are you able to have contact visits while they are in reception for the holidays?

No contact in reception. Once they are mainlined to another prison or mailined at DVI you can have contact visits.

thanks, but are they able to get any visits for holidays?

No contact visits while inmates are in reception. Not even on the holidays

Does anyone know if DVI is still on lockdown.... my nephew is there and has been there since mid December. We have only received a few letters from him and no visitation forms or phone calls. We have heard through other people that it is really bad in there right now :( . We still have no word of when he will go mainline....or where he will be when he does go mainline. We have heard that if he works in prison he gets a day taken off of his sentence....does this apply to time spent at reception too?? Sorry for all the questions we are just worried and concerned about him. Anyone who can help with all my questions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance :)

what you can do is call the 800 number. if you dont have it. i will give it to you. it is 1-800-374-8474. press number 1 then 4 then 3. it will be a recording and it will tell you what part of the prison is on lockdown and what is not.

do you happen to know what wing or hall he is in?
My husband is on East Hall. and they are not on lockdown. or you can call DVI direct and see if they can help you. Their number is 209/835/4141.

Good Luck Nor Cal...hope you get answers soon!

Sorry I Couldnt be much help. But i tried! :)

Marta

NOR CAL MOM, call DVI...ask for their records dept...they will give you his housing info...and also his counselor's info...ask to be transfered to the counselor...hopefully they can and will be of more help...

Hey Drena, how are you doing? Will you be going to see your baby this weekend? I am going on sat. my mom is coming with me, she wants to see him also. I hope your birthday was wonderful, well talk to you later. take care

Marta

CharliesGirl and Drennabugg....thanks for the help....I am going to call now and see what I can find out. I am fairly new to this site and it is nice to go somewhere and get answers for my family :) Thanks again

Good luck nor cal...hope you get some answers!

Marta



CharliesGirl and Drennabugg....thanks for the help....I am going to call now and see what I can find out. I am fairly new to this site and it is nice to go somewhere and get answers for my family :) Thanks again

Marta, my birthday was great... being with him is always fun...he always teases me because he thinks I tend to act older than I really am..

but as far as visiting I only go on Sundays because we both work Saturdays...I didn't go this past weekend...but don't plan on missing anymore... I am having missing my man withdrawls-lol!

Nor Cal Mom, you are welcome...I love helping out families...please let me know if you have any questions...