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The CA CDCR Handbook For Family and Friends of Inmates
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History of the California Prison System
California established its prison system in 1851 in response to an influx of criminal activity during the Gold Rush Years. The first prison was San Quentin, which opened in 1854. It was built entirely using inmate labor from the Waban a temporary prison that was actually a ship harbored off the coast of Point San Quentin. Construction began in 1852 and San Quentin received its first inmates in 1854. San Quentin Prison still remains one of the most notorious and recognizable prisons in the world next to Alcatraz Federal Prison. Until 1934 San Quentin housed both male and female offenders. San Quentin State Prison was named after its location on Point Quentin, which was the name of a Local Native American called Quintin who was either a notorious warrior or a notorious thief, depending on which historical account you believe. Federal mapmakers turned Quintin into the Americanized “Quentin” and replaced Point with “San” the Spanish word for saint. San Quentin State Prison is the only location in the California prison system that holds condemned male inmates and carries out executions. Currently there are 641 condemned inmates being held at San Quentin’s death row.
Next came Folsom State Prison which opened in 1880, its location was chosen for two primary reasons the availability of open land and its proximity to the American River. The Livermore Family had contracted with the State Prison Board to use inmate labor to build a second dam on the American River and that was completed in 1893 as a hydroelectric dam. The abundance of granite at and nearby the site of Folsom is responsible for it’s unique construction of primarily large blocks of granite. Folsom State Prison was named for the nearby Gold-Rush era town of Folsom. Capt. Joseph Folsom founded the town in 1855 he was a U.S. Army Officer that took part in military operations to win the California Territory away from Mexico. He later bought the huge Rancho Rio de los Americanos on which the town was built
California would not see the building of a new prison until 1933, when the California State Legislature authorized the construction of the California Correctional Institution, located in Tehachapi, CA. It was originally called the California Institution for Women a name, which was used to play down its penal purpose. It was occupied in 1933 as the sole institution to house women, with the exception of condemned female inmates housed on San Quentin’s death row. CCI was severely damaged by an earthquake in 1952, which caused many inmates to be housed in temporary camps on prison grounds. It was reopened in 1954 to house male felons and took its current name of California Correctional Institution.
Next came the California Institution for Men opened in 1941 in Chino, CA.
California Institution for Men was unique in the field of penology because it was known as the prison without walls. It was opened as and remains a level one facility housing first time offenders and those considered low risk to the community. The prisons progressive first warden, Kenyon Scudder wanted a name that was consistent with the prison’s mission of education and rehabilitation.
1946 saw the addition of the Correctional Training Facility, in Soledad, CA. It was utilized as a camp center and administered by San Quentin State Prison. The prison consists of 3 separate facilities, the South Facility built in 1946, the Central Facility built in 1951 and the North Facility built in 1958. Additional dormitories where added in 1984 and in 1996. It was designed to house medium custody inmates.
The 1950’s saw the addition of 4 new facilities in California, in Aug of 1952 The California Institution for Women in Corona, CA. opened. CIW housed all female inmates taken from the earthquake damaged California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, CA. CIW is a multi level institution housing level 1, 2 and 3 inmates and the newer Ad-Seg unit. CIW also houses women with special needs such as pregnancy, psychiatric, substance abuse and those requiring special medical needs. CIW also provides pre-forestry and camp training. CIW’s name was carried from its former location in Tehachapi.
Next to open was the Deuel Vocational Institution in Tracy, CA. Opened in 1953 it is located approximately 50 miles east of the San Francisco Bay Area. Its primary purpose is to provide vocational training for young male inmates. It now serves as the Northern California Reception Center, receiving newly incarcerated inmates from the northern counties for later placement within the system. Deuel Vocational Institution was named in honor of Charles H. Deuel, a state senator for Northern California. Deuel served on a special panel convened by Gov. Earl Warren in late 1943 to investigate corruption and mismanagement in the state’s prison system. He later carried the legislation that ultimately dismantled the old system and replaced it with the new Department of Corrections.
1954 California Men’s Colony opened in San Luis Obispo, CA located on the coast halfway between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. Its original West Facility was built to house level 1 and level 2 inmates. In 1961 the East Facility was completed and houses level 3 inmates. CMC’s closet neighbor is Cal Poly State University, the same year CMC opened, CPSU started admitting women. The ambiguous name was the CDC’s concession to local officials who feared having a prison neighboring a university. To give it even a lower profile, CMC has it’s own post office called Cuesta so mail sent to and from the prison will not carry a San Luis Obispo postmark.
1955 California Medical Facility was opened in Vacaville, CA. The primary purpose of CMF was to provide a centrally-located medical and psychiatric institution for the healthcare needs of the male felon population
in California Prisons. CMF Houses level 1, 2 & 3 inmates.
1962 California Rehabilitation Center, Norco, CA. Opened originally as a narcotics center. The building housing CRC was originally a luxury hotel built in 1928 in the 50’s it was converted to a Naval Medical Hospital, opening and closing several times. In 1962 it was donated to the State and operates as the only facility to house both men and women in separate facilities.
1963 California Correctional Center, Susanville, CA. CCC serves two purposes, to receive, train and house minimum level inmates for placement into the Northern California Conservation Camps. Its secondary purpose is to provide housing, education and jobs to those inmates not qualified for camps.
1965 Sierra Conservation Center, Jamestown, CA. SCC similar to CCC provides training to minimum and medium custody inmates for placement into local conservation camps and training in the art of fire suppression.
California’s Two Decades of Prison Population Explosion
California would not see the addition of a new prison facility for almost 19 years at the beginning of 1980 California housed 23,264 inmates between its 12 operating facilities and various conservation camps. California was on the fast track to becoming the largest prison industry state in the nation. From 1980 to 2000 California saw its inmate population increase 554% adding 137,391 newly convicted inmates for a total of 160,655 at the beginning of 2000. In twenty years California added 21 new facilities costing the state taxpayers billions in construction cost and billions in operations cost. Today the California Department of Corrections has an operating annual budget of 5.7 Billion dollars and a per inmate cost of $30,929. California now operates the third largest penal system in the world, second only to Chinas national correctional system and the United States national correctional system.
What fueled this massive increase in the inmate population is ten fold. California in the 1980’s and 1990’s created some of the harshest sentencing laws in the nation for virtually every offense imaginable. Invoking determinate sentencing guidelines and a new anti drug crusade California has the highest rate of drug offender incarcerations in the nation 134-per 100,000 people in the state. Today in the California Department of Corrections approximately 23,000 inmates are incarcerated solely for drug possession. This is the same amount of total inmates housed in California Prisons in the year 1980. With the passing of the 3 strikes law in the mid 1990’s California now has the largest number of inmates sentenced to life in prison of any state in the union.
Let The Building Begin!
Under the watch of Governors, Deukmejian (83-91) and Wilson (91-99) California set out on the most ambitious prison-building program ever seen. From 1984 starting with California State Prison in Solano, California brought a new prison facility into operation every two years for the next 18 years, 1987 saw 4 new prison openings. By 1990 the department operated a total of 22 Facilities and housed a total of 97,309 inmates. In the 1990’s 11 more prisons would be completed and by the year 2000 the state housed a total of 160,655 inmates in 33 facilities.
The Prisons of Two Governors!
1984- California State Prison Solano. Opened in August 1984 in Vacaville, CA. Close to the California Medical Facility. CSPS houses level 2 and 3 inmates and provides vocational, education and training programs. It also provides psychiatric healthcare needs for male felons in a designated “Crisis Bed Hub” institution. The name Solano reflects the county of its location.
1986- California State Prison, Sacramento. Opened October 1986 in Reprisa, CA. Originally named “New Folsom” CSPS was built adjacent to Folsom State Prison and was administered by the warden of Folsom. In 1992 its name was changed to CSP-Sacramento and was administered as a separate prison with it’s own warden. CSPS was the first prison built that contained an Ad-seg unit block and was used to house problematic inmates. It now contains a program support unit, a protective housing unit and houses level 1, 2 and 4 inmates.
1987- Avenal State Prison, Opened January 1987 in Avenal, CA. Originally called Kings County State Prison. It was the first All-New facility built in California in 20 years. Avenal was the first prison ever solicited by a local community. In 1988 it was renamed Avenal State Prison and houses level 2 inmates, Avenal also provides a 70-bed unit for inmates confined to wheelchairs. The unit was designed to allow easy access in and around the facility for these inmates. Avenal’s name is derived from its location in King’s County and the City of Avenal.
1987-Mule Creek State Prison, Opened June 1987 in Ione, CA. Named for it’s proximity to Mule Creek, MCSP was built to house level 1, 3 and 4 inmates. It operates a minimum custody support unit which aides in the support of facility operations.
1987- R.J. Donovan Correctional Facility at Rock Mountain. Opened July 1987 in San Diego, CA. Actually located in the Otay Mesa region 15 miles south of San Diego. It lies within a group of nearby county and federal facilities, and processes newly convicted inmates from San Diego, Orange and Imperial Counties. RJD houses level 1, 3 and Reception Inmates. RJD was named after Richard J. Donovan a National City Police Officer who served in the California Assembly in the 60’s where he pushed for a state prison in south San Diego County. The addition of Rock Mountain was humorous to local officials as the Mountain behind RJD is actually Otay Mesa Mountain Rock Mountain is a small hill nearby.
1987- Northern California Women’s Facility. Opened July 1987 in Stockton, CA. NCWF was opened to house level 1, 3 and reception center inmates. NCWF was deactivated at an unknown date and turned over to the California Youth Authority.
1988-California State Prison, Corcoran, Opened February 1988 in Corcoran, CA. Corcoran is home to such notable inmates as Charles Manson and Sirhhan Sirhhan, both serving life behind bars for their role in what are now infamous murders. The construction of CSPC saw the beginning of something new to the California Prison System, an entire facility that contained (SHU) Secured Housing Units. It sits amongst the other facilities that make up the entire complex and are noted, as being the most restrictive and highest Security level of incarceration an inmate will ever face. SHU cells measures 6 feet by 9 feet contain a solid structured bed, toilet/sink combo and a small writing surface. Inmates in SHU are locked down 23 hours a day 7 days a week. Corcoran also houses level 1, 3, 4, SHU and Protective Housing Unit inmates. Corcoran has the fifth highest operating budget of all state prisons and was named for its proximity to the city of Corcoran.
1988-Chuckawalla Valley State Prison, Opened December 1988 in Blyhte, CA, Chuckawalla is way out in the desert close to the border of Arizona. It houses level 1 and 2 inmates and has various vocational, educational and PIA programs. Chuckawalla Valley State Prison was named for its location in the Chuckwalla Valley, which in turn is the name of a species of desert lizard called a chuckwalla. The CDC added the extra “A” upon naming the prison.
1989-Pelican Bay State Prison, Opened December 1989 in Crescent City, CA. Right below the Oregon border and close to the ocean. Pelican Bay State Prison was built with one goal in mind, to house the state’s most notorious and dangerous inmate population at one location. PBSP is divided in two halves with uniquely different facilities on either side. One that houses maximum-security level general population inmates and the other is for (SHU) Secured Housing Unit maximum-security level inmates. PBSP also houses level 1 and 2 inmates. Level 1 inmates are housed in the (MSF) Minimum Support Facility, which is located outside of the secured perimeter fence. Pelican Bay State Prison was named for Pelican Bay, a long stretch of curving coastline that runs north from Crescent City. On a humorous note, its working name was Prison of the Redwoods. It was later abandoned since there is a college 80 miles south called “College of the Redwoods”
1990-Central California Women’s Facility, Opened October 1990 in Chowchilla, CA. CCWF is the largest all women’s correctional facility in the United States. It covers 640 acres and is the only prison in California to house condemned female inmates. CCWM also acts as a Reception Center for newly convicted inmates and houses level 1, 2, 3 and 4 inmates. It’s named for its location right in the middle of the state in the Salinas Valley.
1991-Wasco State Prison, Opened February 1991 in Wasco, CA. WSP was one of 2 identical prison/reception centers built in Kern County. The second facility is near the town of Delano. Wasco acts as a reception center for newly convicted inmates and also provides housing for level 1 and 3 inmates. Its name is derived from its proximity to the city of Wasco.
1992 Calipatria State Prison, Opened in January 1992 in Calipatria, CA. At 184 feet below sea level, Calipatria State Prison is at the lowest elevation of any prison in the Western Hemisphere. CSP was built to house level 1 and level 4 inmates in 2 separate facilities on one location. CSP offer numerous vocational, educational and PIA programs to inmates willing to participate. Calipatria was named for it’s proximity to the town of Calipatria and is located in Southern California in the desert near El Centro.
1993-California State Prison, Los Angeles County. Opened in February 1993, in Lancaster, CA. LAC is located northeast of the city of Los Angeles. Its purpose is to house inmates serving long terms of incarceration. It houses level 1 and level 4 inmates. California State Prison, Los Angeles County was the first and only State Prison built in Los Angeles County.
1993-North Kern State Prison, Opened in April of 1993, in Delano CA. NKSP also referred to as Delano State Prison, it is an exact replica of its neighboring prison, Wasco State Prison. NKSP acts as the Reception/Processing Center for newly incarcerated inmates from southern and some northern counties. NKSP Houses level 1, 3 and Reception Center inmates. It also operates an 8-bed level 1 firehouse. On October 7, 1994, the adult education facility was dedicated in the memory of Marie Keroack Romero, a prison teacher who was murdered at a California Youth Authority facility in 1975. Three hundred and sixty acres of NKSP property has been designated as protected wildlife habitat for the Blunt-Nosed Leopard lizard, San Joaquin kit fox, and the Tipton kangaroo Rat. North Kern State Prison is named for its location in northern Kern County.
1993-California State Prison, Centinela State Prison, Opened October 1993, in Imperial, CA. CEN’s primary purpose is to house inmates serving long term sentences of incarceration and houses level 1, 3, 4 and Ad Seg inmates. Centinela also has an Institutional Hearing Program (IHP), which prepares inmates who are illegal immigrants for release back to their native lands through the US Immigration and Naturalization Services. The institution originally referred to as California State Prison-Imperial South, was renamed Centinela State Prison by the Imperial County Board of Supervisors. Centinela State Prison was named for Mount Signal, the mountain located on the US Mexico international line once used to watch over the state's borders to prevent unauthorized passage into the US. Centinela is the Spanish word for "Sentinel" or signal.
1994-Ironwood State Prison, Opened February 1994 in Blythe, CA, Neighbor to Chuckawalla Valley State Prison
ISP houses level 1 and level 3 inmates, provides vocational and education programs. ISP also has the Institutional Hearing Program (IHP), which prepares inmates who are illegal immigrants for release to United States Immigration and Naturalization Service custody and the return to their native country. Ironwood State Prison's name was derived from the surrounding area’s native Ironwood trees.
1994-Pleasant Valley State Prison, Opened November 1994, in Coalinga, CA. PVSP provides long-term housing and services for minimum, medium and maximum custody inmates. PVSP provides Correctional Clinical Case Management System (CCCMS) mental health services. The Correctional Treatment Center provides diagnostic evaluation and treatment for inmates, including those in need of Mental Health Crisis Bed housing. Named for its location in the Pleasant Valley.
1995-Valley State Prison for Women, Opened April 1995 in Chowchilla, CA. Also know as Chowchilla State Prison VSPW has grown to be one of the largest women’s prisons in the world, now housing approximately 3,700 inmates. VSPW houses Level 1, 2, 3, 4, SHU and Reception Center Inmates. Its name is derived from its location in the Chowchilla Valley.
1995-High Desert State Prison, Opened August 1995 in Susanville, CA. HDSP houses mainly young male felons serving long sentences of incarceration. It also serves as a Reception Center for newly incarcerated inmates from the Northern Counties and houses level 1, 3 and 4 inmates. The first housing units to be activated were the minimum support facility and two Level III 270 ºdesign facilities. These were soon followed by the two Level IV 180 ºdesign facilities. In the spring of 1996, the 200-bed reception center was established. In May of 1997, one of the Level III 270 ºdesign facilities was converted to Level IV general population housing to accommodate departmental IV bed needs. Named High Desert State Prison by the Lassen County Board of Supervisors.
1996-Salinas Valley State Prison, Opened May 1996 in Soledad, CA. SVSP provides long-term housing and services for minimum and maximum custody male inmates. SVSP provides Correctional Clinical Case Management System (CCCMS) and Enhanced Outpatient Program (EOP) mental health services. The Intermediate Care Inpatient Mental Health Treatment Facility is referred to as the Salinas Valley Psychiatric Program (SVPP). The SVPP is an intermediate care inpatient psychiatric program servicing primarily level IV high security inmates who have a major mental disorder that has diminished their ability to function within the prison environment. Salinas Valley State Prison was named for its location.
1997-California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison Corcoran, Opened August 1997 in Corcoran, CA. SATF the 2nd prison near the city of Corcoran. It provides for the control, care and treatment of those inmates committed to the California Department of Corrections by the courts. In conjunction with this mission, the prison will provide viable work and training programs for 100 percent of the general inmate population as well as provide a "therapeutic community" substance abuse treatment complex for 1,056 Level II inmates. The administrative segregation portion of this prison will provide safe and secure facilities to house the inmate population who through their prior actions have proven to be a threat to the security of the institution and/or the safety of staff or other inmates. SATF houses level 2, 3, 4, SATF and (CTC) Correctional Training Center Inmates. California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison Corcoran was named for it’s intended mission and its location near the city of Corcoran.
2005-Kern Valley State Prison, Opened June 15 2005. It's working name was Delano II. KVSP is a Level I and Level IV Prison and contains some SHU and PHU Housing. The Level I MSF Yard will house the permanent work crews that provide support for the facility. The Level I MSF Yard is located outside the secured perimiter fence and is the first yard to be activated on June 15, 2005. The CDC will slowly activate the entire facility yard by yard over a period of several months, where it is expected to be at full capacity of 5500 inmates by January of 2006
Proposed: CDC proposes to construct a new condemned inmate complex (CIC) on approximately 40 acre site on the westerly side of the grounds San Quentin State Prison. The facility would be constructed in an area currently developed with minimum security, warehouse, and other support buildings. The CIC would include 1,028 cells capable of housing up to 1,408 condemned male inmates at maximum capacity. Facilities will be designed to provide maximum security and will be within a secured perimeter that includes a lethal electrified fence. Primary access to the site will be from the existing Main Gate in San Quentin Village.
Wait There’s More!
Community Correctional Facilities (CCFs) are operated by local governments for profit, under contract with the California Department of Corrections (CDC), with the primary goal being to alleviate the problem of crowding in state institutions by holding state prisoners in local facilities. We refer to these institutions as "public proprietary" facilities, since they are operating with the intent of profit making but they are owned (or leased) and managed by a local government, which receives the profits, made by its operation. Similar facilities are operated by private proprietary private companies for profit and are also under contract with state government. These 16 facilities currently hold 5844 inmates
Adelanto CCF, Baker CCF, Central Valley MCCF, Claremont Custody Center, Delano CCF, Desert View MCCF
Eagle Mountain CCF, Folsom CCF, Golden State MCCF, Lassen CCF, Leo Chesney Center, McFarland CCF
Mesa Verde CCF, Shafter CCF, Taft CCF and Victor Valley MCCF.
Let’s Go Camping
Remember when camping use to be fun? Not for these Boy’s and Girl’s. The California Department of Corrections, contracts with the California Department of Forestry to provide inmate labor. These camps are dotted throughout the state mainly in areas that have significant wildfire risks. It’s not easy work, not only are these inmates activated during wildfires, they spend a lot of their time clearing and cutting dead brushes and trees. Comprised mainly of level 1 and 2 inmates, because of the hard work and risks to personal safety. The California Department of Corrections awards the majority of the participants in conservation camps 2-day for 1-day credits. Allowing some inmates to serve only 35% of their sentence. Those on 85% time still only receive their 15% reduction to time served. The CDF is currently authorized to operate 41 Conservation Camps statewide that house nearly 4,000 inmates and wards. These camps are operated in conjunction with the California Department of Corrections (CDC) and the California Department of the Youth Authority (CYA). Through these cooperative efforts CDF is authorized to operate 198 fire crews year-round. These crews are available to respond to all types of emergencies including wildfires, floods, search and rescue, and earthquakes. When not responding to emergencies, the crews are busy with conservation and community service work projects for state, federal, and local government agencies. Fire crews perform several million hours of emergency response each year, and more on work projects. California Conservation Camps currently house 4186 inmate laborers.
Butte Fire Center (CCC), Alder (CDC), Eel River (CDC), High Rock (CDC), Antelope (CDC), Devils Garden (CDC), Intermountain (CDC), Susanville Inmate Training Center (CDC), Chamberlain Creek (CDC), Parlin Fork (CDC), Washington Ridge (CYA), Ben Lomond (CYA), Sugar Pine (CDC), Trinity River (CDC), Deadwood (CDC), Konocti (CDC), Delta (CDC), Ishi (CDC), Salt Creek (CDC), Valley View (CDC), Growlersburg (CDC), Pine Grove (CYA), Mt. Bullion (CDC), Bauitista (CDC), Norco (CDC), Oak Glen (CDC), Gabilan (CDC), CIW Training Center, Fenner Canyon (CDC), Owens Valley (CDC), McCain Valley (CDC), Puerta La Cruz (CDC), Rainbow (CDC), La Cima (CDC), Cuesta (CDC), Ventura (CYA), Mountain Home Baseline (CDC), Sierra Center (CDC), Vallecito (CDC)
A Breakdown of Our Inmates
Males: 93%
Females: 7%
Parole Violators: 12%
Race: 29% White; 29% Black; 36% Hispanic; 6% other. Offense: 50% persons; 21% property; 21% drugs; 7% other. Lifers: 27,229 Lifers Without Possibility of Parole: 3,163 Condemned: 635 Average Reading Level: Seventh grade; Average Age: 36; Employed: 53.6%; Ineligible: 28.7%; Waiting List: 17.7%
Total Male Inmates in Reception Centers 20,781
Total Male Inmates in Level 1 Housing 19,157
Total Male Inmates in Level 2 Housing 34,629
Total Male Inmates in Level 3 Housing 33,914
Total Male Inmates in Level 4 Housing 21,278
Total Male Inmates in SHU/AD Seg. PHU 4103
Total Male Condemned Inmates 604
Total Male/Female Inmates in Camps 4186
Total Female Inmates in Reception Centers 1657
Total Female Inmates in institution* 7699 *CDC Figures do not provide housing level populations
Total Female Inmates in SHU 55
Total Female Condemned Inmates 15
Avg Sentence: 52.9 months; Avg Time Served: 26.1 months.
Commitment Rate: 444.9 per 100,000 California population.
Current total inmate population 164,171
Supervised Parole Population 113,333
Total California Department of Corrections Population 301,165
Terms and Acronyms
Level 1-Open Dormitories without a secure perimeter.
Level 2-Open Dormitories with secure perimeter.
Level 3- Individual cells, fenced perimeters and armed coverage
Level 4- Cells, fenced or walled perimeters, and electronic security. More staff and armed officers both inside and outside of the facility.
SHU-Security Housing Unit. The most secure area within a level 4 prison designed to provide maximum coverage.
RC-Reception Center. Provides short term housing to process, classify and evaluate incoming inmates.
Ad-Seg-Administrative segregation.
PSU- Protective Support Unit
PHU-Protective Housing Unit.
In Closing!
I put this together for informational purposes for my friends at PTO and spent hours researching information, websites and articles to comprise this little story. While every attempt was made to be as accurate as possible, it’s just not guaranteed. Sources for information included, California Department of Corrections, Center on Juvenile & Criminal Justice, California Department of Archives, San Diego Union Tribune, Associated Press and California Department of Forestry.
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Visiting Procedures and Policies
The California Department of Corrections (CDC) Visiting Information Toll-Free Telephone Number is (800) 374-8474. This toll-free number will provide most visiting information for all CDC institutions in English or Spanish. Some regulations, visiting hours and days could vary from one institution to the other. This phone number will lead you to the information for each institution.
General Visiting Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL VISITORS
Visitors entering CDC institutions/facilities are subject to a search of their person, vehicle and property to the degree necessary to ensure institution/facility security, and prevent the introduction of contraband. Visitors may leave the institution grounds rather than to submit to a search of their person, vehicle or property. However, refusal to submit to the search will result in the denial of visitation for that day. Visitors may not elect to leave the institution grounds rather than submit to a search when institution officials possess a court-ordered search warrant or the cause for a search warrant arises while the visitor is on institution grounds.
All visitors should be aware that CDC is prohibited from recognizing hostages for bargaining to effect an escape by inmates or for any other reasons(s). (All visitors should be aware that CDC does not negotiate for release of hostages to effect an escape or for any other reason(s).)The prison may be surrounded by an electric fence. To protect visitors, especially children, from being injured, visitors are cautioned to stay away from the perimeter fence line.
It is a crime to:
Assist an inmate to escape. Bring onto the grounds any weapon, firearm, ammunition, explosive device, tear gas, pepper-spray, alcohol or controlled substance, cameras and/or recording devices.* Take letters and/or written documents to or from an inmate.* Falsely identify yourself to gain admission to the institution. Enter without the permission of the Warden if you have previously been convicted of a felony.
TYPES OF VISITS
The following describes the different types of visits and their limitations. If the number of visitors on a particular day is especially high, visits may be terminated to allow all visitors the opportunity to use the visiting facilities.
Contact Visits
Contact Visits mean that visitors may visit with the inmate in the visiting room or in the visiting patio area. The number of visitors is limited to no more than five visitors per inmate, including children. No time limit is imposed on contact visits except when the visiting room reaches capacity; visits may be terminated to make room for other visitors as they arrive. The "first in, first out" rule is applied in this case.
Noncontact Visits
Noncontact Visits are conducted in non-contact booths. The number of visitors is limited to no more than three visitors, including children, for each inmate due to the limited space in the booths. Non-contact visits are limited to no more than two hours due to the number of booths available. Inmates on non-contact and orientation status will be scheduled for a maximum of two hours. Visitors arriving without an appointment will be subject to space available. Ability to visit is not guaranteed.
Family/Conjugal Visits
Eligible inmates may apply for family visits. These visits are in an apartment-type setting and are for up to 43 hours' duration. Family visits involve only the inmate's approved immediate family members. The inmate purchases food from the institution. The inmate and their family may review the different menus and make choices, which they purchase prior to the visit. Minors may not normally participate in a family visit without the presence of another adult member of the inmate's immediate family. Exceptions are made on a case-by case-basis.
Normal Visiting Schedules
Each institution/facility has established a visiting schedule, which provides a minimum of 12 visiting hours per week. Institution heads have developed an operational supplement to this section, which includes their respective visiting schedules as follows:
Visiting days:
Three Days: Friday through Sunday
Two Days: Saturday and Sunday
Any routine modification to visiting hours and/or days shall be posted in areas accessible to visiting participants at least two weeks prior to implementation. Inmates may visit only during non-work/training hours except as provided in CCR Section 3045.2.
Visiting On Five Major Holidays
The Department recognizes five major holidays that may or may not be on a regularly scheduled visiting day. The designated visiting holidays are:
New Year's Day
July 4 (Independence Day)
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
Application Process
The inmate should send family members and friends an application (CDC Form 106) to visit. All adult visitors must complete the application and return it to the Visiting Sergeant by mail. The Visiting staff must approve the application before the family member may visit. This should take approximately 30 working days. The CDC Form106 must be filled out completely and accurately. Failure to provide all requested information might result in the request being either denied or delayed.
Adult Visitors
The inmate will let the each visitor know that they are approved. Any visitor approved at one institution shall be approved to visit the same inmate upon transfer to another institution. A visitor may be required to update the application after 12 months.
Children
Minors are only allowed to visit when they are accompanied by an approved visitor such as a parent, a court appointed legal guardian, or they have written, notarized permission to visit from the child's parent or legal guardian and a certified birth certificate or embossed abstract of birth. Notarized letters must have the notary stamp on the original document; it must not be stapled or attached as an amendment and must be updated each calendar year. Child victims are not allowed to visit any inmate convicted of sexual offense against the minor. To protect the minor, the adult visitor must provide identification for each child visitor to verify the child is not the victim.
Attorneys/Legal Representatives
An attorney of record or legal representative must make an appointment with the Institution Litigation Coordinator or with the Visiting Room personnel to interview an inmate.
Persons on Active Parole
It is a felony for a former inmate to be on the grounds of any prison for any reason without prior written approval from the warden of that institution. Parolees must have prior written approval from their parole supervisor and the warden of that institution, prior to coming on institutional grounds. Persons discharged from parole must provide proof of discharge along with the warden's written permission to visit.
Acceptable Identification:
A valid state driver's license with picture (not laminated)
A valid state Department of Motor Vehicles Identification Card with picture (not laminated)
A valid Armed Forces Identification Card
Identification Card issued by the United States Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Services
Valid Federal Passport with picture
Picture identification issued by the Mexican Consulate entitled Secretaria De Relations Exteriores, Servicio Exterior Mexicano, Certificado De Matricula Consular
Visitor Attire
It is recommended that visitors dress conservatively and with the following guidelines in mind. Inappropriate attire will be reason to deny a visit. Any alteration to clothing once a visitor is inside the visiting area will be grounds for terminating the visit.
Prohibited Attire:
Clothing which, in any combination of shades or types of material/fabric, resembles California State-issued inmate clothing, blue denim or chambray shirts and blue denim pants. Law enforcement or military-type forest green or camouflage patterned articles of clothing, including rain gear. Hats, wigs or hairpieces (except with prior written approval of the (Visiting Sergeant).
Clothing that exposes the breast/chest area, genital area, or buttocks.
Dresses, skirts, pants, and shorts exposing more than two inches above the knee, including slits. Sheer or transparent garments. Strapless or"spaghetti" straps. Clothing exposing the midriff area. Clothing or accessories displaying obscene or offensive language or drawings. Brassieres with metal underwires or any other detectable metal are not permitted.
Allowable items:
Identification Card.
One Handkerchief.
Tissue Pack. (Unopened)
Clear Change Purse.
$50 Per Adult, $20 per Minor - in Coin or One Dollar Bills Only.
Comb or Brush
Two Keys On A Ring with No Attachments.
10 Photographs.
One Infant Carrier.
Six Disposable Diapers.
Factory-Sealed Baby Wipes.
Two Baby Bottles of Pre-Mixed Formula/Milk/Juice Per Baby.
One Transparent Pacifier.
Two Jars of Factory Sealed Baby Food.
Baby Blanket.
If you require prescription medication you must leave the medication at the Processing Center. You will be escorted back to the processing center if you need to take your medicine. Nitroglycerin tablets and inhalers will be allowed in the visiting room. Nonprescription medicine is not permitted.
Prohibited Items:
Purses.
Food. All refreshments are to be purchased from the vending machines located in the visiting room. (Except Camps and Ranches.)
Chewing Gum.
Cameras.
Pagers.
Cell Phones.
Writing Materials or Books. (Unless approved prior to entering the Visiting Room.)
Search Requirements:
All visitors must successfully pass through a metal detector to enter the visiting area. Any items that may set off the metal detector (e.g., hairclips, hairpins, jewelry, belts, belt buckles, suspenders, shoes, etc.), should be removed before attempting to pass through the metal detector. If the visitor cannot successfully pass through the metal detector, the visitor is subject to delay or denial of visit.
Visitors who have implants or prosthetic devices must bring a notarized statement from their physician detailing the implant or device and its specific location in the body. Visitors with implanted or prosthetic devices, wheelchairs or other assistive devices may contact the Visiting Sergeant for information and/or special instructions.
The Secure 1000 "People Scanner" used at 11 institutions. This device is a contraband detection device that is currently being installed at most international airports by the U.S. Customs Department. The Secure 1000 People Scanner is a non-intrusive device that uses Iow level x-ray backscatter imaging to detect contraband hidden upon a person.
There is no known health risk to anyone. The x-ray exposure level is so minimal; it may be compared to standing underneath your home smoke alarm.
The Secure 1000 will enable the operator (of the same sex as the visitor) to detect such items as narcotics, money, weapons, and dangerous contraband that are hidden upon an individual.
The image of the individual being scanned is shown on a monitor that is placed in such a manner as to protect visitor privacy.
All visitors, except infants and children who are unable to walk, shall be processed through the Secure 1000 prior to being allowed access within the institution.
Infants and children unable to walk will normally not be required to process through the Secure 1000, but will be subject to processing with the detector wand.
A visitor whose image indicates an unknown or foreign object will be subject to a "localized" unclothed body search. The search shall be conducted in a professional manner that will moderate the embarrassment or indignity to the person being searched. The search will be conducted and observed by a staff person and supervisor of the same sex.
Special Circumstances Visits
In general, inmates who have work assignments are allowed to visit only during their non-work hours. In some cases, however, an inmate may be approved to visit during his work hours for extraordinary circumstances. These special circumstances include:Excessive Distance: When a visitor must travel a distance of 250 miles or more and has not visited the inmate within the past 30 days. No more than one day is permitted for such a visit. Wedding: When an inmate marries, the inmate may (with prior approval from his work supervisor) have a visit on the wedding day.Disabled: When a visitor is disabled (as defined by California law) and must rely on special transportation to the institution, approval is required five working days prior to the visit. Family Emergency: When death, serious illness or injury occurs to an inmate's immediate family member, clergy persons, family member or close friends may visit thc inmate to offer condolences or to inform the inmate or the occurrence. The emergency must be verified prior to the approval of the "Emergency Visit." Infrequent Visits: When an inmate normally receives infrequent visits and a visitor unexpectedly arrives, a visit may be granted. "Infrequent visit" is defined as not more than one visitor every six months. Family Visits: An inmate participating in the Family Visiting Program may be permitted to visit in the regular visiting room at the conclusion of his family visit, but only during the regular visiting hours. Close Custody Counts: Inmates who due to either the length of their sentence or aberrant behavior are given the Close Custody level. All close custody inmates will remain in plain view of the visiting floor officer. Times at each institution or facility may vary; please contact the specific institution that you visit for specific Close Custody count hours.
Visiting Room Procedures
Each visitor and inmate is responsible for his or her own conduct while visiting. Violation of the rules and regulations may result in termination, restriction, suspension, or denial of visits. Additionally, disciplinary charges may be filed against the inmate. An inmate and his/her visitor(s) are allowed to embrace and kiss at the beginning and end of their visit. Holding hands on top of the table in plain view is permitted, with no other physical contact. Excessive contact, (kissing, massaging, stroking, and sitting with legs intertwined or sitting on laps) could result in termination of the visit. Inmates cannot receive any items, gifts, money, jewelry, or documents during a visit. However, the adult visitor may ask for a pencil and notebook paper as needed. Children are to remain under the direct supervision and control of the visiting parent or guardian at all times. Smoking is not allowed in the visiting rooms or outside patios in some institutions at any time.
Citizen's Complaint Process
If you have a problem concerning visiting, you should try to resolve it immediately. You should ask to speak with the Visiting Sergeant and or Visiting Lieutenant. Should the problem persist or you do not receive remedy, you may write the Warden with a description of the problem and what resolution you are requesting. You may write the Visiting Ombudsperson or the Director if you are complaining about an institutional policy and did not receive a satisfactory response. When you receive a written response from the Warden, please attach it to your letter to the Director. The Ombudsperson may be reached at (916)445-1748.
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Locating an Inmate in California State Prisons
California Department of Corrections Inmate Locator Service
To locate an offender within the jurisdiction of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation you can call the Identification Unit at (916) 445-6713. You must provide the full name and the month, day and year of birth or CDC identification number for the subject of your inquiry. This unit can only provide you with the current location and CDC identification number for the offender. The Identification Unit does not have and will not provide any future release date information. This service is available only Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. excluding state holidays. You may also fax your inquiry to the Identification Unit at (916) 322-0500.
Please note that information for offenders recently admitted into or transferred between state prisons may not be available for 7 business days.
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To Locate Inmate Housing Info When in Reception
The California Inmate locator Service will rarely be able provide you with your loved ones housing and bunk info. To obtain this call the facility that your loved one is at and ask or wait for the option and select Reception Records. They will provide you the housing unit, cell # and bunk. As with the Locator Service, you will need to provide the inmate's full name and either CDC# or date of birth.
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Title 15 Director's Rule, Pending Changes, Adopted Changes
Title 15 is given to every inmate incarcerated in a California State Prison. It dictates the rules and regulations as they apply to The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation operations, personnel, inmate rights, rules and privlages
Title 15
Pending Changes to Title 15
Recently Adopted Changes to Title 15
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Office of the Prison Ombudsman
The Office of the Ombudsman works directly for the Director as an independent entity- or special advisor- on sensitive issues that relate to a specific institution. The Ombudsman provides management advice and consultation to the Director and makes recommendations to resolve critical issues that impact departmental policies, procedures and programs applicable to specific institutions.
The Ombudsman serves as a key policy and public relations expert, with a focus on ethical decision-making, and has extensive contact with staff, inmates and their families, legislative bodies and community-based groups.
When contacting the Ombudsman’s Office, please provide the following information:
Your Name
Your Phone Number
Your Relationship to the Inmate
Name of the Inmate
CDC Number of the Inmate
Location of the Inmate
Brief Description of the Issue
Provide a brief overview of the results of efforts made by you and the inmate to resolve the issue.
Ken Hurdle
Lead Ombudsman
CSP Sacramento
mailto:Ken.Hurdle@cdcr.ca.gov
(916) 445-1748
Chris Weaver
High Desert State Prison
CCI Tehachapi
mailto:Chris.Weaver@cdcr.ca.gov
(916) 445-1769
Domingo Uribe
Salinas Valley State Prison
CTF Soledad
mailto: Domingo.Uribe@cdcr.ca.gov
(916) 324-5448
Duncan Fallon
Pelican Bay State Prison
Lancaster State Prison
mailto: Duncan.Fallon@cdcr.ca.gov
(916) 327-8446
Sara Malone
Women's Institutions
Solano State Prison
mailto:Sara.Malone@cdcr.ca.gov
(916) 327-8467
Lonnie Jackson
Corcoran State Prison
SATF-Corcoran
mailto:Lonnie.Jackson@cdcr.ca.gov
(916) 324-5458
CA CDCR Office Of The Ombudsman Home Page
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Locating an Inmate in a Federal Facility
To locate a inmate held in a Federal Facility, The Federal Bureau of Prison has an inmate locator on their main website. You can search current and released inmates.
BOP Inmate Locator
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Federal Facilities Located in California
For Inmates in a Federal Facility, Facility names, addresses and phone #
CCM - Community Corrections Management Center; FCC - Federal Correctional Complex; FCI - Federal Correctional Institution; FDC - Federal Detention Center; FMC - Federal Medical Center; FPC - Federal Prison Camp; FTC - Federal Transfer Center; MCC - Metropolitan Correctional Center; MCFP - Medical Center for Federal Prisoners; MDC - Metropolitan Detention Center; USP - U.S. Penitentiary.
USP Atwater
P.O. Box 019000
#1 Federal Way
Atwater, CA 95301
209-386-0257
Fax: 209-386-4719
Security Level: High/Male (adjacent Minimum/Male camp)
Facility Code: ATW
Inmate Mail: P.O. Box 019001
Atwater, CA 95301
FCI Dublin
5701 8th Street, Camp Parks
Dublin, California 94568
925-833-7500
Fax: 925-833-7599
Security Level: Low/Female and Administrative/Male (adjacent Minimum/Female camp)
Facility Code: DUB
FCI Lompoc
3600 Guard Road
Lompoc, California 93436
805-736-4154
Fax: 805-736-7163
Security Level: Low/Male (adjacent Intensive Confinement Center)
Facility Code: LOF
USP Lompoc
3901 Klein Boulevard
Lompoc, California 93436
805-735-2771
Fax: 805-737-0295
Security Level: High/Male (adjacent Minimum/Male camp)
Facility Code: LOM
MDC Los Angeles
535 N. Alameda Street
Los Angeles, California 90012
213-485-0439
Fax: 213-626-5801
Security Level: Administrative/Male/Female
Facility Code: LOS
MCC San Diego
808 Union Street
San Diego, California 92101-6078
619-232-4311
Fax: 619-595-0390
Security Level: Administrative/Male/Female
Facility Code: SDC
FCI Terminal Island
1299 Seaside Avenue, Reservation Point
Terminal Island, California 90731-0207
310-831-8961
Fax: 310-732-5335
Security Level: Medium/Male
Facility Code: TRM
FCI Victorville
P.O. Box 5400
Adelanto, CA 92301
760-246-2400
Fax: 760-246-2621
Security Level: Medium/Male (adjacent Minimum/Female camp)
Facility Code: VIM
Inmate mailing address:
P.O. Box 5300
Adelanto, CA 92301
Contract Facilities
California City Correctional Center
22844 Virginia Blvd.
California City, CA 93504
760-373-1764
Fax: 760-373-3529
Security Level: Low/Male - Sentenced/Non-U.S. Citizens
Facility Code: CAL
Taft Correctional Institution
1500 Cadet Road
Taft, CA 93268
661-763-2510
Fax: 661-765-3034
Security Level: Male - Low and Minimum security
Facility Code: TAF
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Inmate Classification and Facility Placement by Level
A classification score quantifies each inmate’s supervision needs based on the inmate’s background (e.g., age) and current offense (e.g., sentence length). The score is computed soon after arrival at the CDC Reception Center, and is essentially a linear combination of about a dozen items. For about 75% of the inmates, placement in one of four security levels is determined by whether a score falls within certain ranges. For example, a score of less than 18 typically leads to placement in one of the lowest security level facilities (i.e., a “Level I” facility). A score greater than 52 typically leads to placement in one of the highest security level facilities (i.e., a “Level IV” facility).
Except as provided in section 3375.2, each inmate shall be assigned to
a facility with a security level, which corresponds, to the following
placement score ranges:
(1) An inmate with a placement score of 0 through 18 shall be placed in a
Level I facility.
(2) An inmate with a placement score of 19 through 27 shall be placed in
a Level II facility.
(3) An inmate with a placement score of 28 through 51 shall be placed in
a Level III facility.
(4) An inmate with a placement score of 52 and above shall be placed in
a Level IV facility.
(b) An inmate approved for transfer to a sub facility of a complex may be
received and processed through a facility with a security level higher than
that which is consistent with the inmate's placement score. Such cases
shall be transferred to the sub facility when bed space allows or, when
appropriate, recommended for an administrative determinant, which
prohibits movement to the lower security level facility.
(1) The case shall be presented to a CSR for evaluation within 30 days of
receipt at the facility unless the inmate is on an approved waiting list
maintained by the complex for placement of inmates at the approved
sub facility.
(2) The transfer of an inmate for more than 30 days from one sub facility
of a complex to another sub facility, which has a different security level,
shall require a classification staff representative (CSR) endorsement
When the sub facility’s security level is consistent with the inmate's
placement score, the classification and parole representative may act as a
CSR
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Conservation Camps Address and Telephone #s
California Department of Forestry, in collaboration with the California Department of Corrections and California Youth Authority, operates 40 conservation camps located throughout the state.
Butte Fire Center (CCC)
6640 Steifer Road
Magalia, CA 95954
530-873-0330
Alder (CDC)
PO Box 905
Klamath, CA 95548
707-482-2761
Sugar Pine (CDC)
15905 Sugar Pine Camp Road
Bella Vista, CA 96008
530-472-3121
Eel River (CDC)
PO Box 528
Redway, CA 95560
707-923-2757
Trinity River (CDC)
P.O. Box 639
Lewiston, CA 96052
530-286-2880 , 530-286-2885
Deadwood (CDC)
17140 McAdams Creek Road
Fort Jones, CA 96032
530-468-2235
High Rock (CDC)
PO Box 176
Weott, CA 95571
707-946-2362
Konocti (CDC)
13044 State Highway 29
Lower Lake, CA 95457
707-994-2441
Delta (CDC)
6246 Lambie Road
Suisun City, CA 95585
707-428-4461
Antelope (CDC)
711-045 Center Road
PO Box 908
Susanville, CA 96130
530-257-2295
Ishi (CDC)
Star Route 3 Box 50
Paynes Creek, CA 96075
530-597-2352
Salt Creek (CDC)
PO Box 468
Paskenta, CA 96074
530-833-5562
Devils Garden (CDC)
Crowder Flat Road
PO Box 100
Alturas, CA 96101
530-233-3634
Valley View (CDC)
PO Box 27
Elk Creek, CA 95939
530-968-5355
Growlersburg (CDC)
15440 Longview Lane
PO Box 188
Georgetown, CA 95634
530-333-4385
Intermountain (CDC)
22 Foothill Road
PO Box 68
Bieber, CA 96009
530-294-5289
Pine Grove (CYA)
13630 Aqueduct-Volcano Road
PO Box 405
Pine Grove, CA 95665
209-296-7591
Mt Bullion (CDC)
5730 Mt. Bullion Access Road
Mariposa, CA, 95338
209-966-2116
Susanville Inmate Training Center
711-045 Center Road
PO Box M
Susanville, CA 96130
530-257-2727
Bautista (CDC)
33015 Bautista Road
Hemet, CA 92554-8514
951-927-3639
Chamberlain Creek (CDC)
15800 Highway 20
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
707-964-3716
Norco (CDC)
Western & Pine Bldg. 314 Box 279
Norco, CA 91760
951-737-5911
Oak Glen (CDC)
41100 Pine Bench Road
Yucaipa, CA 92399
951-797-5418
Parlin Fork (CDC)
23000 Highway 20
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
707-964-3765
Gabilan (CDC)
Route 1 Box 103
Soledad, CA 93960
831-678-0609
CIW Training Center
P.O. Box 2018
Chino, CA 91708
909-597-7137
Washington Ridge (CYA)
11425 Conservation Camp Road
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-7855
Fenner Canyon (CDC)
25900 Big Rock Road
Valyermo, CA 93563
661-944-5086
Ben Lomond (CYA)
13575 Empire Grade Road
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-426-1610
Owens Valley (CDC)
Route 2 Box 22L
Bishop, CA 93514
760-387-2565
McCain Valley (CDC)
2550 McCain Valley Road
Boulevard, CA 91905
619-766-4412
Rainbow (CDC)
8215 Rainbow Heights Rd.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
760-728-7492
La Cima (CDC)
15108 Sunrise Highway
Julian, CA 92036
760-765-0140
Cuesta (CDC)
Route 2, Box 427
San Joaquin Bldg 962
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-543-9570
Ventura (CYA)
2800 Wright
Camarillo, CA 93010
808-984-4754
Mountain Home
45260 Bear Creek Road
Springville, CA 93265
559-539-3151
Baseline (CDC)
16809 New Peoria Flat Rd
Jamestown, CA 95327
209-984-5287
Sierra Center (CDC)
PO Box 637
Jamestown, CA 95327
209-984-4754
Vallecito (CDC)
3225 Six Mile Road
PO Box 7
Angels Camp, CA 95222
209-736-5291
209-984-5291 Ext. 5321
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California Penal Code, Vehicle Code and Sentencing
While reading and the interpretation of the Penal Code and Vehicle Code can be a daunting task. It’s also a wealth of information for those with pending charges or in the courts.
California in the late 1970’s adopted determinate sentencing to provide for uniformity in the sentencing of those convicted of a felony or misdemeanor crime. When convicted the Judge has three options for terms of imprisonment and in some cases an option for probation. Referred to as low, mid and upper terms, they are known as the “mean sentence”. If your “mean sentence” were 4 years for a non-violent, 1st time offense, the application of credits allowed under other provisions of the penal code, would adjust your real sentence of incarceration to be 50% or 85% of your “mean sentence”.
Judges may no longer impose the upper term of sentencing to convicted felons, unless the trial was conducted with a sitting jury. (Bailey vs. U.S. 2003)
Portion of Sections 1170-1170.9 In any case in which the punishment prescribed by statute fora person convicted of a public offense is a term of imprisonment in the state prison of any specification of three time periods, the court shall sentence the defendant to one of the terms of imprisonment specified unless the convicted person is given any other disposition provided by law, including a fine, jail, probation, or the suspension of imposition or execution of sentence or is sentenced pursuant to subdivision
California Penal Code
California Vehicle Code
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Allthough provided in General Visiting, this is a quick link.
Visitor Attire
It is recommended that visitors dress conservatively and with the following guidelines in mind. Inappropriate attire will be reason to deny a visit. Any alteration to clothing once a visitor is inside the visiting area will be grounds for terminating the visit.
Prohibited Attire:
Clothing which, in any combination of shades or types of material/fabric, resembles California State-issued inmate clothing, blue denim or chambray shirts and blue denim pants. Law enforcement or military-type forest green or camouflage patterned articles of clothing, including rain gear. Hats, wigs or hairpieces (except with prior written approval of the (Visiting Sergeant).
Clothing that exposes the breast/chest area, genital area, or buttocks.
Dresses, skirts, pants, and shorts exposing more than two inches above the knee, including slits. Sheer or transparent garments. Strapless or"spaghetti" straps. Clothing exposing the midriff area. Clothing or accessories displaying obscene or offensive language or drawings. Brassieres with metal underwires or any other detectable metal are not permitted.
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Visiting Items Allowed/Prohibited
Allthough covered in general visiting policies, these are quick links. Items Allowed/Prohibited vary from facility. Some facilities do not allow cigarettes or car alarm key combos like those used by Volkswagen/Audi.
Allowable items:
Identification Card.
One Handkerchief.
Tissue Pack. (Unopened)
Clear Change Purse.
Cigarettes, two unopened packs. (Only Patio Visits At Designated Institutions/Facilities.)
$30 Per Adult in Coin or One Dollar Bills Only.
Comb or Brush
Two Keys On A Ring with No Attachments.
10 Photographs.
One Infant Carrier.
Six Disposable Diapers.
Factory-Sealed Baby Wipes.
Two Baby Bottles of Pre-Mixed Formula/Milk/Juice Per Baby.
One Transparent Pacifier.
Two Jars of Factory Sealed Baby Food.
Baby Blanket.
If you require prescription medication you must leave the medication at the Processing Center. You will be escorted back to the processing center if you need to take your medicine. Nitroglycerin tablets and inhalers will be allowed in the visiting room. Nonprescription medicine is not permitted.
Prohibited Items:
Purses.
Food. All refreshments are to be purchased from the vending machines located in the visiting room. (Except Camps and Ranches.)
Chewing Gum.
Cameras.
Pagers.
Cell Phones.
Writing Materials or Books. (Unless approved prior to entering the Visiting Room.)
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General Mail Regulations
These are just some general mail guidelines. Each prison has an operating procedure for mail so some things may vary from prison to prison.
3138. General Mail Regulations.
(a) All nonconfidential inmate mail is subject to being read in its entirety
or in part by designated employees of the facility before it is mailed for or
delivered to an inmate. The institutional head or designee may reject mail
sent by or to an inmate as provided in section 3136.
(b) All incoming packages and mail addressed to an inmate shall be
opened and inspected before delivery to the inmate. The purpose of
inspection shall be to receive or receipt any funds enclosed for deposit to
the inmate's trust account; to verify and record the receipt of permitted
personal property; and to prevent the introduction of contraband.
(c) Outgoing inmate mail shall be inspected in accordance with local
procedures.
(1) All outgoing packages shall undergo inspection by appropriate
employees before the package is sealed and mailed.
(2) No collect-on-delivery packages or letters of any kind shall be
accepted for an inmate.
(d) Packages.
(1) Facilities will establish and make available to all inmates procedures
for the receipt of packages from their correspondents in accordance with
limits set for their assigned inmate work/training incentive group. Such
procedures may require an inmate to obtain prior approval to receive a
package. Facilities may refuse to accept packages addressed to an inmate
if prior approval has not been obtained, or if a package is received at a
facility, the facility may refuse to deliver the package to the inmate and
dispose of the package as provided in subsection 3147(a)(6) without the
need to hold the package pending appeal as provided in subsection
3147(a)(5)(B).
(2) Facilities will establish and make available to all inmates procedures
for shipping packages to their correspondents.
(e) Enclosed Funds. Funds may be mailed to an inmate by money orders,
certified or personal checks, or any other negotiable means except cash.
Funds received in the form of a personal check will not be released for
spending by the inmate until the check has cleared the named bank.
(f) Publications.
(1) Publications are reproduced, handwritten, typed/printed, and/or
pictorial materials including books, periodicals, newspapers, and
pamphlets. Inmates may subscribe to newspapers, periodicals, and 3138. General Mail Regulations.
(2) Publications must be addressed to an individual inmate except for
donations to the institution as otherwise permitted by these regulations and
local procedures.
(3) A publication received through the U.S. mail from the publisher or
bookstore shall be excluded for the reasons stated in section 3006(c).
(4) Nothing in this section shall be construed as limiting a facility's right
to inspect nonconfidential material and to limit the number of publications
an inmate may possess at one time.
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