Hey well this is my first time here also i was lookin for the addres for lancaster state prison so i can write to my babe and well i ran into this and i dont know how to get into the chat i would also like to know

Welcome to PTO-
The address is
California State Prison, Los Angeles County
44750 60th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93536-7620

Call (661) 729-2000, and ask for records to get his housing information- You will need his CDC# available when you call

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