i just found out my home boy was sent to CSP in Lancaster about 2 weeks ago and I called to get his mailing address and i was told they didnt have it and to call the prison. the prison told me they cant give out that info...i have no experience in dealing with this facility so i dont know what to do now and i want to send some money to my homie..if anyone can help me out id appreciate it...thank you...

here is the address for Lancaster


inmates name
CSP LAC, need building and bed or gym number
PO box 4490 if on B YArd
Lancaster, Ca
93539-4490

Call them on monday and ask for inmate records. You will need his CDC. Tell inmates records can you please getting his mailing address. The PO box maybe different depending on what yard he is on

i have that address, but i dont have any of his info, just his CDC #, if i send to the address with just name and CDC# do you think that will suffice?

NO, they'll probably lose it and you need to know the yard he is on because every yard has a different po boix. Like i said wait till monday and call inmate records. They will trll you where he is housed.

i have that address, but i dont have any of his info, just his CDC #, if i send to the address with just name and CDC# do you think that will suffice?

i called and they told me they arent authorized to give out that info!!!! should i call again? thank you for your help, i appreciate it

Im telling you call inmate records. they can to give that information out. You must have got someone who did not want to do there job. Tell them you need his housing so you can mail in money. They have to give it to you becasue the state will not. When you call the state they will tel you to call the prison. Your welcome.....


i called and they told me they arent authorized to give out that info!!!! should i call again? thank you for your help, i appreciate it

right on..thanks again. sorry for all the replies!

Hi LuvTOOL, don't bother sending money orders - they take too long to process. I use Jpay (jpay.com) and it only takes 3 days for him to be able to access the funds. However, they do not inform the inmate that he has any funds available. You will have to follow-up with a letter and let him know. Good luck to you and write back if you need more info.

luvtool call records xt 5100 ask them what is his housing so you can write to him, you should have no problem.

Hi LuvTOOL, don't bother sending money orders - they take too long to process. I use Jpay (jpay.com) and it only takes 3 days for him to be able to access the funds. However, they do not inform the inmate that he has any funds available. You will have to follow-up with a letter and let him know. Good luck to you and write back if you need more info.


good evening!! yeah i figured that out the hard way-- i thought the immate received a receipt indicating transfer of funds to their acct and who sent the wire??

anytime you send money to anyone doing state time, it's usually required that it be a postal money order unless you apply it to his books in person using cash at the county jail....if your guy owes restittution, put as much on his books while he is in the county so they don't take out the 44%, only money sent to a state penn direct is subject to the 44% deduction,,,,or to benefit your guy, try and get the restitution paid off before he hits the main line.....otherwise save the hassle and have him send you a package list and is all you do is write your personal check mail it and they get their items straight from the prison....