ASP Visiting Status - HYBRID VISITING

Avenal State Prison (ASP) in now conducting Hybrid Visiting. This model will allow ASP to continue video visitation on SATURDAYS and in-person visitation on SUNDAYS. Visitation will be by appointment only. In Person visiting sessions will be two-hour (2) sessions with thirty (30) minutes in between sessions to disinfect visiting areas. There will be three (3) visitors allowed per visits, two (2) of those could be children over the age of two (2). Effective immediately, visitors providing proof of being fully vaccinated will not be required to provide routine COVID testing. For visitors providing questionable vaccination cards as proof of being vaccinated may be referred to the Employee Health and Wellness team to conduct a POC test. Visitors who are not vaccinated are required to either provide a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test, Point of Care (POC) rapid COVID-19 test result from a test taken no longer than 72 hours prior to visit, or undergo Point of Care (POC) rapid COVID-19 test. A negative result will be required for the visit to go forward. Visitors are required to arrive at least on hour prior to their scheduled time. It is important to take into account that testing onsite may affect your scheduled visit. ASP has now implemented the Visitation Scheduling Application (VSA) system https://cdcr.gtlvisitme.com/app. Visitors will now have the ability to schedule their own video visits. In-person visits will be the email request process. Please review the updated scheduling process on the CDCR web site www.cdcr.ca.gov/visitors/

Last Updated:
05/27/2021

CAC Visiting Status - Hybrid Visiting

VPASS is no longer being used to schedule contact visits.Email process for in-person visits.CACVideoVisiting@cdcr.ca.gov In-person visitation on SATURDAYS.Visitors are to be scheduled in the order their emails were received.Visitors will not have the option on picking their appointment time. Visitors providing proof of being fully vaccinated will not be required to provide routine COVID testing. For visitors providing questionable vaccination cards as proof of being vaccinated may be referred to the Employee Health and Wellness team to conduct a POC test.Arrive one hour early for in-person visits.Testing information-Visitors should arrive at least one-hour prior to their scheduled appointment with a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test result from a test taken no longer than 72 hours prior to the visit.Or undergo Point of Care (POC) rapid COVID-19 test prior to admission into the institution. It is highly recommended to have a test completed prior to the visit to ensure a smooth processVisits will be limited capacity to maintain social distancing requirements.A brief embrace shall be allowed between visitor and incarcerated individual upon greeting and exiting the visiting room. Visitors and Inmates shall wear a mask. Masks shall be worn at all times during visiting. Mask must cover the nose and mouth. CAC will provide water for consumption during the visit. Video visitation on SUNDAYS. Video visits will still be scheduled by visitors using the new VSA system.

Last Updated:
05/04/2021

CCC Visiting Status - Hybrid Visiting

Beginning the week of 6/7/21 family visits are being scheduled at CCC (does NOT include camps). CCC’s Hybrid Visiting Model will allow 2 hour in-person visits on SATURDAYS and 1 hour video visits on SUNDAYS. The Institution is now in Phase 3, the new normal. Inmates on quarantine/Isolation will not be eligible for visitation. In-Person visits will be by appointment only and available for up to 3 approved visitor(s) per inmate over the age of two years. Visitors are required to either provide a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test result from a test taken no longer than 72 hours prior to the visit, provide proof of being fully vaccinated, or undergo a Point of Care (POC) rapid COVID-19 test available at the institution. The POC test will be conducted by healthcare staff and a negative result will be required; testing onsite may affect your visit. Visitors are required to arrive at least 1 hour prior to their scheduled visit time. Currently vending machines will not be available during the visit. To schedule an In-Person visit email CCCVideoVisiting@cdcr.ca.gov To schedule a Video Visit please use the Visitation Scheduling Application (VSA) https://cdcr.gtlvisitme.com/app. Camp Inmates are only eligible for video visits which are available Saturday and Sunday. To schedule a visit please email the camp visiting email directly. For any camp related visiting questions please contact the camp directly. For further details on visitation please refer to https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/visitors/ To find a testing site near you please visit https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/LocalHealthServicesAndOffices.aspx

Last Updated:
06/07/2021

CCI Visiting Status - Family Visiting

California Correctional Institution (CCI) is currently in Phase 3 of the roadmap to reopening plan. CCI will begin Family Visiting on June 7, 2021. Family Visitors over age 2 MUST show proof of a negative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test or a rapid Point-of-Care COVID-19 test obtained within 72 hours prior to the visit or present a valid vaccination card noting they are at least two weeks past their final injection. Rapid Testing will not be available to family visitors at CCI for Family Visits. Currently CCI is NOT accepting e-mails to schedule Family Visits. The inmate must request the family visit with a CDC 1046 form as outlined in Title 15 section 54020.33.3. CCI offers video visitation on SATURDAYS and in-person visitation on SUNDAYS. In-Person visitation will be by appointment only. CCI will require visitors to schedule in-person visits through email. Visiting sessions will be two hours with up to three approved visitors over the age of 2 per inmate. All Visitors including minors are required to provide either a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test result from a test taken within 72 hours prior to the visit or undergo Point of Care (POC) rapid COVID-19 test prior to admission into the institution. The POC test will be conducted by healthcare staff. Vaccinated visitors must present a valid vaccination card noting they are at least two weeks past their final injection. Testing onsite may affect your scheduled visit. Vending machines are available during the visit. Visitation Scheduling Application (VSA) system for video visiting appointments, https://cdcr.gtlvisitme.com/app for video visiting appointments. Further details, can be found on CDCR’s Visiting Information page: https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/visitors/

Last Updated:
06/04/2021

CHCF Visiting Status - Hybrid Visiting Model

CHCF has a Hybrid Visiting Model CHCF is currently in Phase 3. As of 6/7/21 - Bldg's A1A, B7B, D2A, D2B, D5A, D5B, E1A, E5A, E5B are currently unavailable for visiting for this weekend. CHCF will continue video visitation on SUNDAYS and in-person visitation on SATURDAYS. In-Person visitation will be by email request from 8am Saturday to 8am Monday for the following weekend only. Visiting sessions will be two (2) hour sessions with thirty (30) minutes in between sessions to disinfect visiting areas. Three (3)approved visitors, including minors over the age of 2 will be scheduled per inmate. Visits will be limited to maintain social distancing requirements. All visitors are required to either provide proof of current covid vaccination completed at least 2 weeks prior or provide a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test result from a test taken no longer than 72 hours prior to visit https://covid19.ca.gov/get-tested/ or undergo(POC)rapid COVID-19 test prior to admission into the institution. A negative result will be required to visit if visitor is not vaccinated. Visitors are required to arrive one hour prior to their scheduled time. Testing onsite may affect your scheduled visit. CHCF has implemented the Visitation Scheduling Application (VSA) system https://cdcr.gtlvisitme.com/app for video visiting but will use the email CHCFVideoVisiting@cdcr.ca.gov process for in person visiting. How to reserve a visiting appointment can be found on CDCR’s Visiting Information page:https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/visitors/

Last Updated:
06/07/2021

CIM Visiting Status - Hybrid Visiting

The California Institution for Men (CIM) will continue In-Person Visitation on SATURDAYS and Video Visitation on SUNDAYS. In-Person visitation will be by appointment only. Effective May 15, 2021, to schedule an in-person visit for Saturdays email your request to CIMVideoVisiting@cdcr.ca.gov. You can continue to use the Visitation Scheduling Application (VSA) systemhttps://cdcr.gtlvisitme.com/app to schedule Video Visits on Sundays. Email requests will be reviewed for acceptance a week prior to the visiting date from Saturday 8am to Monday 8am. Please include the inmate’s full name and CDCR number, your full name and ID/DL# as documented on your identification card. In person visiting sessions will be in 2-hour increments with 30 minutes in between sessions to disinfect visiting areas. 3 approved visitors will be allowed per inmate, no minors under 2 years of age will be allowed at this time. Face masks are required. Visits will be limited capacity to maintain social distancing requirements. Vending machine food will be available, water will be available when vending services are not available. Arrive to CIM’s Main Visiting Processing Center at least one hour prior to the scheduled appointment. Visitors providing proof of being fully vaccinated will not be required to provide proof of COVID testing. Visitors providing questionable vaccination cards as proof of being vaccinated will be referred to on site point of care screening. All visitors who are not fully vaccinated are required to either provide a negative PCR or POC test result from a test administered 72 hours prior to the visit. Testing sites can be located on the following page: https://covid19.ca.gov/get-tested/

Last Updated:
05/12/2021

CIW Visiting Status - HYBRID VISITING

Video Visits are held on Saturday, 8:30 a.m-2:30 p.m. In-person visits are held on Sundays, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Video Visits will be scheduled in 1 hour increments. Video visits shall be scheduled by visitors using https://www.cdcr.gtlvisitme.com/app. Effective May 15th In-Person visits will be scheduled by visitors using ciwvideovisiting@cdcr.ca.gov .The scheduling window will open for in-person visits Saturday 8am and close on Monday 8am for the following weekend. Starting June 1st In-Person visits will be 2 hours with 3 approved visitors. Minors 2 years and older may visit however they will follow COVID testing protocols. All visitors shall wear a mask, unless outside maintaining 6 feet. Visitors who are fully vaccinated (those who received their last dose two or more weeks ago) and can provide a COVID 19 vaccination card will not be required to provide a negative COVID test. Visitors who are NOT fully vaccinated are required to either provide a negative polymerase chain reaction(PCR) COVID-19 test result from a test taken 72 hours prior to visit, or undergo Point of Care (POC) rapid COVID-19 test prior to admission into the institution. The POC test will be conducted by healthcare staff. A negative result will be required for the visit to go forward. Visitors can find testing locations at https://covid19.ca.gov/get-tested/. Visitors are required to arrive at least 1 hour prior to their scheduled time. Please take into account that if you have to test onsite may affect your scheduled visit. The use of vending machines are now available for Sunday's In-Peron visiting only. Conditions may change at any time. Thank you for your understanding and patients.

Last Updated:
06/02/2021

CMF Visiting Status - Hybrid Visiting

California Medical Facility (CMF) is currently operating in Phase 3. CMF will continue video visitation on SATURDAYS and in-person on SUNDAYS. Both Video and In-Person visitation will be by appointment only. Only three approved visitors may be scheduled per inmate (minors must be at least 2 years old) for in person visiting. Visitors have the ability to schedule their own video visit by claiming an account at cdcr.gtlvisitme.com. For an in-person visit, visitors must email CMFVideoVisiting@cdcr.ca.gov between 8:00AM Saturday and 8:00AM Monday for the following weekend. Visitors shall wear a mask, which shall be worn at all times during visiting. Visitors who are not fully vaccinated are required to either provide a negative (PCR) COVID-19 test result test taken no longer than 72 hours prior to visit, or undergo (POC) rapid test prior to admission into the institution. Visitors providing proof of being fully vaccinated will not be required to provide a COVID test. Visitors providing questionable vaccination cards as proof of being vaccinated may be referred to the Employee Health and Wellness team to conduct a POC test. Visitors are required to arrive at least on hour prior to their scheduled time. IT IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED THAT VISITORS TEST PRIOR TO THEIR ARRIVAL. This will alleviate the risk of missing your scheduled visit. There will be no extended time allowed should this occur. The visit will be rescheduled. If your loved one is housed in a quarantine/isolation unit, they will not be able to receive either video or in-person visits. Vending machines are now available. The photo ducat program is not available.

Last Updated:
05/19/2021

CMC Visiting Status - HYBRID Visitation

The California Men's Colony is under Phase 2 and currently conducting a hybrid model for visitation. CMC is hoping to begin Phase 3 the weekend of May 24th. Approved Visitors shall utilize the Visitation Scheduling Application (VSA)to schedule video visits. For Saturday video visitations, the sessions are 1 hour each with start times of 8:30, 10:00, 11:30, 1:00, and 2:30. The VSA will be available from Friday at 6am through 11:59pm on Tuesday for the following weekend. For Sunday in-person visitations, CMCVideoVisiting@cdcr.ca.gov is the email that is utilized to request an in-person visit between Saturday 8am-Monday 8am for the following weekend. Currently, only one visitor is allowed per 2-hour in-person visiting session. Visitation appointments are scheduled on a first come basis. Therefore, a visitation request submitted may not be successfully scheduled. Housing Units designated quarantine or isolation will not be available for visitations. A Visitor scheduled for an in-person visit should arrive at the CMC at least one-hour prior to their scheduled appointment. The Visitor is to present a negative PCR/POC test result taken within 72 hours if the scheduled visit. Any proof of vaccination must be two weeks post last shot. Visitors may find COVID-19 test site locations by county via the following link: https://covid19.ca.gov/get-tested/. All institutions shall follow public health protocols while conducting video and in-person visitations, including physical distancing and sanitation of each station following a visit. Further details can be found on CDCR’s Visiting Information page at https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/visitors/

Last Updated:
05/22/2021

CRC Visiting Status - Hybrid Visiting

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, Scheduling in-person visits is changing. Prospective visitors for weekend of May 22-23 MUST schedule in-person visits by emailing the institution directly. Requests can be sent starting May 15 at 8 a.m. (See the scheduling section of cdcr.ca.gov for more details). Scheduling for in-person visitation begin one week before the intended visit starting Saturday 8am and closing Monday 8am. Video visits will continue to be scheduled through the Visitation Scheduling Application (VSA). Video visiting sessions will be one-hour sessions, in-person visiting sessions will be two-hour sessions with thirty (30) minutes in between sessions to disinfect visiting areas. Up to three (3) approved visitor will be scheduled per inmate ages two and above. Visits will be limited capacity to maintain social distancing requirements. Visitors providing proof of being fully vaccinated will not be required to provide routine COVID testing. For visitors providing questionable vaccination cards as proof of being vaccinated may be referred to the Employee Health and Wellness team to conduct a POC test. Visitors that are not fully vaccinated are still required to either provide a negative COVID-19 test result from a test taken no longer than 72 hours prior to visit, or undergo Point of Care (POC) rapid COVID-19 test prior to admission into the institution. Visitors are required to arrive at least one hour prior to their scheduled time. Testing onsite may affect your scheduled visit. Refer to CDCR website for available testing centers in your area. CRC continues with the VSA system https://cdcr.gtlvisitme.com/app for video visiting. Please review the updated scheduling process on the CDCR web sitewww.cdcr.ca.gov/visitors/

Last Updated:
05/13/2021

COR Visiting Status - In-Person Visiting

CSP-Corcoran is utilizing email request. Appointment requests may be submitted to CORvideovisiting@cdcr.ca.gov. For any future visits you may schedule your visits one week prior beginning Saturday 8:00 am through Monday 8:00 am. Fully vaccinated visitors will NOT require testing prior to in-person visiting. Fully vaccinated is defined as at least two weeks past the final dose of a COVID-19 vaccine series. Please provide a copy of your Vaccination card prior to the visit. In accordance with PSR-COR-03C-18-006, STG-II Bulldogs will be allowed visits on Saturdays only, and STG-II Surenos, EME, and Paisa will be allowed visits on Sundays only. Beginning June 5, 2021, in person visiting will consist of a two hour visit for two additional adult or minor visitors (age 2 and above), for a total of three approved visitors, per inmate for contact and non-contact visiting appointments. Vending machines will be available. Non-contact appointments for inmates housed on facility 3A, 3B, and 3C will have 2 hour sessions. For inmates housed in Administrative Segregation and LTRH visiting sessions will remain 1 hour sessions. ALL visitors NOT fully Vaccinated MUST provide a negative (PCR) COVID-19 test result taken no longer than 72 hours prior to the visit or undergo a Point of Care (POC) rapid COVID-19 test. Visitors will be required to arrive at least one hour prior to their scheduled visit time. Family visits will begin Wednesday, June 9, 2021. We will schedule family visits every Wednesday and Saturday. Six feet physical distancing shall be maintained between visitors and inmate, and six feet of physical distancing between one group of visitors and another.

Last Updated:
06/03/2021

LAC Visiting Status - Video Visiting/ In-Person Visiting

As of the week of May 22-23 Phase 3 visiting will begin. CSP-LAC will be having hybrid visiting. Video Visiting shall be scheduled on the VSA system https://cdcr.gtlvisitme.com/app In-Person Visiting shall be scheduled through the CSP-LAC email at LACVideoVisiting@cdcr.ca.gov Video Visiting will take place only on Saturday’s of each month. VPASS will no longer be used. In-Person Visiting will take place only on Sunday’s of each month. Three Visitor's shall be allowed per inmate for a two-hour In-Person visit (Minors over the age of 2 years old are allowed per Phase 3) Must arrive one hour prior to In-Person Visit. Effective immediately, visitors providing proof of being fully vaccinated will not be required to provide routine COVID testing. Visitors are required to either provide a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test result from a test taken no longer than 72 hours prior to the visit, or undergo Point of Care (POC) rapid COVID-19 test prior to admission into the institution. The POC test will be conducted by healthcare staff. A negative result will be required for the visit to go forward. COVID-19 testing link: https://covid19.ca.gov/get-tested/ Visitors shall go through the COVID-19 entrance screening process screening and verbal screening questionnaire. Visitors will be spaced apart from the inmate by a minimum of six feet. Visitors shall be wearing a mask which shall be worn at all times during visiting. Masks must cover the nose and mouth. Vending machines are allowed during Phase 3 visiting. Photo ducat program will not be available.

Last Updated:
06/03/2021

SAC Visiting Status - In-Person Visiting

CSP Sacramento is currently in Phase 3 institution wide and effective immediately fully vaccinated visitors may present their valid vaccination card indicating they are at least two weeks past the last injection. Visitors who are NOT fully vaccinated MUST provide a negative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test result taken no later than 72 hours prior to the visit or undergo a Point of Care (POC) rapid COVID-19 test prior to admission. For more information regarding testing sites for COVID-19 visit https://covid19.ca.gov/get-tested/. In Person Visits will expand to two hours starting May 22nd and 23rd and MUST be scheduled by emailing the institution directly at SACVideoVisiting@cdcr.ca.gov. Please ensure the following is in the email: Inmates full name and CDCR number, your name, DL/ID number, Date of birth, Relationship to the inmate, email address and a contact number. Effective May 29th and 30th up to three approved visitors allowed for each incarcerated person two may be children age 2 or older. Vending machines will not be available. A bottle of water will be provided to each visitor and inmate. Inmates that are on quarantine or isolation status will NOT be allowed to participate in visiting. Social Distancing will be implemented and masks will be provided to all visitors and inmates. Mask requirements will be enforced.

Last Updated:
05/20/2021

SOL Visiting Status - UPDATE 6/10/2021

UPDATE*** 6/10/2021***Level 2 will be returning to PHASE 2 in person visiting on June 20. 2 hour visits with only 1 visitor. Please return to requesting for In-Person visits by emailing request to solvideovisiting@cdcr.ca.gov for Sunday In-person visitations, the email window is from Saturday 8am until Monday 8am for the following weekend. The video visiting schedule was adjusted to accommodate Sunday video visits for Level 3 inmates. Video Visit sessions are 1 hour each with start times of 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, 12:00, and 1:30.

Last Updated:
06/10/2021

SATF Visiting Status - Visiting Facility

Facility F Buildings are currently on modified program, Facility F Buildings that have completed a search will be eligible for visitation the week of 6/12 & 6/13. Facility F Building 1 will be eligible for visitation on 6/12 & 6/13. Additional updates on completed searched Buildings will be updated on VPASS. Reservation timeframe for requesting a video visit using the Visitation Scheduling Application (VSA) will be changing. The reservation window for video visiting will now begin at 6 AM and close at 11:59 PM each day that reservations are open. Video visits are scheduled through the new VSA/GTL system (http://cdcr.gtlvisitme.com/app).In-person visits shall be scheduled via email at SATFVideoVisiting@cdcr.ca.gov. Visitors may request In-Person starting at 8 AM on Saturday until Monday 8AM In-person will allow two additional visitors (age 2 and above) shall be allowed per inmate for a total of three approved visitors. Two-hour contact visits and one-hour Video Visits with approved visitor. Vending machines available. CSATF will be following public health protocols while conducting contact and video visitation. All Visitors are required to arrive 1 hr prior to their scheduled visit. All Visitors are required to provide a negative PCR COVID19 test, taken no longer than 72 hour prior to their visit. Visitors providing proof of being fully vaccinated will not be required to provide routine COVID testing. Visitors providing questionable vaccination cards as proof of being vaccinated will be referred to the Employee Health and Wellness team to conduct a POC test. The following housing will not be allowed Video and/or In Person Visits; Facility C Bld. 3 & 4, Facility E Bld. 2, Facility F Bld. 3, A and D Sections.

Last Updated:
06/11/2021

SATF Visiting Status - Visiting Update

Facility F Buildings are currently on modified program, Facility F Buildings that have completed a search will be eligible for visitation the week of 6/12 & 6/13. Facility F Building 1 will be eligible for visitation on 6/12 & 6/13. Additional updates on completed searched Buildings will be updated on VPASS. Reservation timeframe for requesting a video visit using the Visitation Scheduling Application (VSA) will be changing. The reservation window for video visiting will now begin at 6 AM and close at 11:59 PM each day that reservations are open. Video visits are scheduled through the new VSA/GTL system (http://cdcr.gtlvisitme.com/app).In-person visits shall be scheduled via email at SATFVideoVisiting@cdcr.ca.gov. Visitors may request In-Person starting at 8 AM on Saturday until Monday 8AM In-person will allow two additional visitors (age 2 and above) shall be allowed per inmate for a total of three approved visitors. Two-hour contact visits and one-hour Video Visits with approved visitor. Vending machines available. CSATF will be following public health protocols while conducting contact and video visitation. All Visitors are required to arrive 1 hr prior to their scheduled visit. All Visitors are required to provide a negative PCR COVID19 test, taken no longer than 72 hour prior to their visit. Visitors providing proof of being fully vaccinated will not be required to provide routine COVID testing. Visitors providing questionable vaccination cards as proof of being vaccinated will be referred to the Employee Health and Wellness team to conduct a POC test. The following housing will not be allowed Video and/or In Person Visits; Facility C Bld. 3 & 4, Facility E Bld. 2, Facility F Bld. 3, A and D Sections.

Last Updated:
06/11/2021

CAL Visiting Status - hybrid visiting

UPDATE!!! CAL will continue with a Hybrid Visiting Program. However, Effective the weekend of May 22, 2021 we will transition from Phase II, to a Phase III visiting program. In-Person visits shall continue to be on Saturdays and will expand to two hour visiting session. Additionally, the number of visitors per incarcerated person will go from one to three visitors above the age of two. Vending will be made available in all visiting rooms. Video visits will remain on Sundays with the existing time slots/sessions. Video Visiting will continue to be scheduled via VSA. Effective Friday May 21, the reservation timeframe for requesting a video visit using the Visitation Scheduling Application (VSA) will be changing. The reservation window for video visiting will now begin at 6 a.m. and close at 11:59 p.m. each day Saturday through Wednesday, that reservations are open. Family Visiting will resume the week of June 7, 2021 as dates are currently being issued. To schedule an In Person Visit, approved Visitors will be required to use the Visiting Email when requesting an in person visit at CALVideoVisiting@cdcr.ca.gov The email request window for an In-Person visit to take place is from 8:00 AM Saturday, through 8:00 AM Monday for the following weekend. Visitors NOT vaccinated at least 14 days prior to visiting are required to either provide a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test result from a test taken no longer than 72 hours prior to visit, or undergo Point of Care (POC) rapid COVID-19 test prior to admission into the institution. The POC test will be conducted by healthcare staff. A negative result will be required for the visit to go forward. It is important to take into account that testing onsite may affect your scheduled visit.

Last Updated:
05/21/2021

CEN Visiting Status - Hybrid Visiting- Currently Phase2; May 22nd Phase

Centinela State Prison is providing Hybrid Visiting. In-person visits occur on Saturday and Video Visiting on Sunday. Effective May 22nd, In-Person Visits will have a duration of 2 hours and will need to be scheduled via email Email requests will need to be received between 8:00 am Saturday May 15th through 8:00 am Monday, May 17th. Video Visits will continue to be scheduled using the VSA system. Video Visits is a duration of 1 hour. For Video Visits, log onto your WebEx invite 5 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment. For in-person visiting, it is recommended to arrive to the institution 1 hour prior to your scheduled appointment. Visitors providing proof of being fully vaccinated will not be required to provide COVID testing. COVID-19 Screening will be conducted upon your arrival for your visit. A negative Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or a negative Point-of-Care (POC) result for COVID-19 test must be taken within 72 hours of your scheduled appointment. *Note- Onsite testing will be available but the process of testing may take up time from your visit. Facility A, B, C, D and E are currently on Phase II of the Inmate Visiting Program. Effective May 22nd, Phase 3 will be in effect. Offenders housed in A5, B4 and D5 will not be eligible to receive video or in-person visit. For more information regarding testing sites for COVID-19, see the following weblink: https://covid19.ca.gov/get-tested/ For more information regarding the VSA process to request a visit, see the following weblink: https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/visitors/how-to-schedule-a-video-visit-using-vsa/ For more information regarding the email process to request a visit, see the following weblink: https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/visitors/how-to-schedule-a-cdcr-video-visit/

Last Updated:
05/11/2021

CCWF Visiting Status - Hybrid Model

Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) is currently operating in Phase III and has transitioned to a Hybrid Visiting Model. This model allows CCWF to continue video visitation on SATURDAYS and in-person on SUNDAYS. Both Video and In-Person visitation are by appointment only. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, fully vaccinated visitors may present their valid vaccination card indicating they are at least two weeks past the last injection in their vaccination series in lieu of a negative COVID test result. (See cdcr.ca.gov/visitors/ for more details). One-hour video visits will continue however, beginning May 23, In-person visits are expanding to two hours. Also, two additional adult or minor visitors (age two and above) for a total of three visitors are authorized per incarcerated person. Video visits will continue to be scheduled through the Visitation Scheduling Application (VSA). CDCR will be using VSA to schedule in-person visits now through Wednesday May 12, for visits May 15-16. After that time, CDCR will then require visitors to schedule in-person visits through email, to allow for greater flexibility. For weekend of May 22-23 Prospective visitors MUST schedule in-person visits by emailing the institution directly at CCWFVideoVisiting@cdcr.ca.gov. Requests can be sent starting May 15 at 8 a.m. (See the scheduling section of cdcr.ca.gov for more details).

Last Updated:
05/12/2021

CVM Visiting Status - Video Visiting

This location is providing video visiting to allow friends and family to safely connect with incarcerated people. Each incarcerated person is allowed one free 30-minute video visit every 30 days with an approved visitor. All institutions will be following public health protocols while conducting video visitation, including physical distancing and sanitation of each station following a visit. Further details, including how to reserve a visiting appointment can be found on CDCR’s Visiting Information page: https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/visitors/

Last Updated:
12/03/2020

CVSP Visiting Status - Hybrid Video Visiting & In-Person Visiting Program

In-Person Visits will occur each Saturday & Video Visits will occur each Sunday. In-Person Visiting shall be limited to three pre-approved visitors (age 2 and above) per inmate for two hours only beginning Saturday May 22, 2021. Inmates assigned to quarantine/isolation units will not have the ability to receive either in-person or video visits. Beginning on May 15, 2021, in person visiting will no longer be scheduled using VSA and will be scheduled utilizing the CVSP email site for May 22, 2021. In-Person Visits shall be scheduled via email at CVSP Visiting email at CVSPVideovisiting@cdcr.ca.gov. There will be no walk-in appointments. Visitors should arrive at least one-hour prior to their scheduled appointment with a negative PCR or POC test result from a test taken within 72 hours. Visitors can find COVD-19 test site locations by county at https://covid19.ca.gov/get-tested/ Effective Friday May 21, the reservation timeframe for requesting a video visit using the Visitation Scheduling Application (VSA) will be changing. The reservation window for video visiting will now begin at 6:00 AM and close at 11:59 PM each day that reservations are open. The email request window for an in-person visit to take place on May 29 or May 30 is 8 a.m., Saturday May 22 through 8 a.m. Monday, May 24. All visitors who can show proof that they are fully vaccinated (two weeks after their final shot) will not be required to provide COVID testing. For visitors providing questionable vaccination cards as proof of being vaccinated may be referred to Employee Health and Wellness team to conduct a POC test. For more information on CDCR Visiting, visit https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/visitors/for more details.

Last Updated:
05/21/2021

CTF Visiting Status - Facility C Modified Program

Facility C is currently operating under a modified program PSR. The following housing units will not be allowed to visit on Saturday, June12 through Sunday, June 13, 2021; D-Wing, E-Wing, F- Wing, G-Wing, X- Wing, Y-Wing and Z- Wing. Family Visiting, B-WING, C-WING, Facility B, and D will resume as normal. CTF Video visitation will be on SATURDAYS and in-person visitation on SUNDAYS. In-Person visitation will be made by email at CTFVideoVisiting@cdcr.ca.gov every Saturday at 8:00am through Monday 8:00am for the following weekend. Visiting sessions will be two-hour sessions with 30 minutes in between to disinfect visiting areas. Only 3 approved visitors will be scheduled per inmate. Effective Friday May 21, the reservation timeframe for requesting a video visit using the Visitation Scheduling Application (VSA) will be changing. The reservation window for video visiting will now begin at 6:00 AM and close at 11:59 PM each day that reservations are open. Video visits will remain 1 hour long. Additionally, visitors providing proof of being fully vaccinated will not be required to provide routine COVID testing. Visitors who have not been vaccinated will required to either provide a negative COVID-19 test result no more than 72 hours prior to the scheduled appointment. This applies to children 4 years of age and older. Children under the age of 2 are not allowed at this time. Face covering for minor children will be required and will NOT be provided by CDCR. Healthcare staff will conduct the POC test. A negative result will be required for the visit to go forward. Visitors are required to arrive at least 1 hour prior to their scheduled time. It is important to take into account that the onsite testing may affect your scheduled visit.

Last Updated:
06/11/2021

DMCCF Visiting Status - Video Visiting

This location is providing video visiting to allow friends and family to safely connect with incarcerated people. Each incarcerated person is allowed one free 30-minute video visit every 30 days with an approved visitor. All institutions will be following public health protocols while conducting video visitation, including physical distancing and sanitation of each station following a visit. Further details, including how to reserve a visiting appointment can be found on CDCR’s Visiting Information page: https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/visitors/

Last Updated:
12/03/2020

DVM Visiting Status - Cancelled

As part of CDCRs COVID-19 prevention efforts, the Inmate Visiting Program, including family visiting statewide remains closed until further notice. CDCR recognizes the value of inmate visitation as a means of maintaining family and community ties and preparing inmates for successful release back into society. At this time, CDCR must take extreme precautionary measures in order to protect the health and wellness of all who live, work, and visit within our institutions and make every effort in stopping the spread.

Last Updated:
10/12/2020

DVI Visiting Status - Visiting

DVI has transitioned to a Hybrid Visiting Model. Fully vaccinated visitors will not require testing prior to in-person visiting. Fully vaccinated is defined as at least two weeks past the final dose of a covid-19 vaccine series. Scheduling for video visits will be via the Visitation Scheduling Application (VSA) system at https://cdcr.gtlvisitme.com/app. Scheduling for in-person visits will be conducted via e-mail by sending your request to DVIVideoVisiting@cdcr.ca.gov on Saturdays at 8:00 am and ending on Mondays at 8:00 am. All requests may not be accepted due to reduced capacity. You will receive a confirmation of your in-person visit no later than Wednesday, if scheduled. In-Person visitation will be by appointment only. Video visiting sessions will be one-hour (1) in length. In-person visiting sessions will be two-hours (2) in length, with three (3) approved visitors allowed for each incarcerated person – of these, two (2) may be children age 2 or older. Vending machines will also be available for food and drinks. Six feet physical distancing will be maintained between visitors and incarcerated persons. Visitors are required to either provide a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test result from a test taken no longer than 72 hours prior to visit https://covid19.ca.gov/get-tested/, or undergo Point of Care (POC) rapid COVID-19 test prior to admission into the institution. The POC test will be conducted by healthcare staff if needed, however supply of rapid tests are limited and a test is not guaranteed. DVI highly recommends that visitors obtain a viral COVID-19 test prior to their visit. All visits will begin at the scheduled appointment time. Family visiting is set to resume in June of this year.

Last Updated:
06/01/2021

FCRF Visiting Status - Cancelled

As part of CDCRs COVID-19 prevention efforts, the Inmate Visiting Program, including family visiting statewide remains closed until further notice. CDCR recognizes the value of inmate visitation as a means of maintaining family and community ties and preparing inmates for successful release back into society. At this time, CDCR must take extreme precautionary measures in order to protect the health and wellness of all who live, work, and visit within our institutions and make every effort in stopping the spread.

Last Updated:
10/12/2020

FSP Visiting Status - phase 3 notice

We are currently in Phase 3 institution wide and are implementing the Hybrid Visiting Model, which consists of In-Person Visiting every Saturday and Video Visiting every Sunday. Video Visiting will remain being scheduled through the VSA. To schedule an in-person visit, the visitor will be required to schedule through the Institutional e-mail FSPVideoVisiting@cdcr.ca.gov. VPASS will no longer be used. In-person visits will be by appointment only, two-hour sessions with 30 minutes in between sessions to disinfect areas. Effective May 15, visitors providing proof of being fully vaccinated will not be required to provide routine COVID testing. For visitors providing questionable vaccination cards as proof of being vaccinated may be referred to the Employee Health and Wellness team to conduct a POC test. Visitors who are not vaccinated are required to either provide a negative PCR COVID-19 test taken no longer than 72 hours prior to the scheduled visit or undergo a POC rapid COVID-19 test at the institution. The POC test could delay the visitor’s appointment time, and may also result in missing the visit altogether. Visitors are required to arrive at least one hour prior to their scheduled visit. Visitors shall go through the COVID-19 entrance screening process, which will include touchless temperature screening and verbal screening questionnaire. Visitors will be spaced from the inmate by a minimum of six feet. Visitors shall wear a mask at all times. Only one approved visitor will be scheduled per inmate. The use of vending machines will not be allowed during the visit. FSP will offer water during the visit. Visitors can find COVID-19 test site locations by county by clicking on this link Testing - Coronavirus COVID-19 Response (ca.gov)

Last Updated:
05/14/2021

GSM Visiting Status - cancelled

As part of CDCRs COVID-19 prevention efforts, the Inmate Visiting Program, including family visiting statewide remains closed until further notice. CDCR recognizes the value of inmate visitation as a means of maintaining family and community ties and preparing inmates for successful release back into society. At this time, CDCR must take extreme precautionary measures in order to protect the health and wellness of all who live, work, and visit within our institutions and make every effort in stopping the spread.

Last Updated:
10/12/2020

HDSP Visiting Status - in-person

HHigh Desert State Prison (HDSP) Video visitation will be on SATURDAYS and in-person visitation on SUNDAYS. In-Person visitation and NON-CONTACT (behind glass) visits will be by email at HDSPVideoVisiting starting Saturday at 8:00am through Monday 8:00am. Visiting sessions will be two-hour sessions for in-person and 1 hour for NON-CONTACT visits with 30 minutes in between sessions to disinfect visiting areas. Only three approved visitor will be scheduled per inmate. Effective immediately, visitors providing proof of being fully vaccinated will not be required to provide routine COVID testing. If you have not been vaccinated, visitors will required to either provide a negative COVID-19 test result no more than 72 hours prior to the scheduled appointment. This applies to children 4 years of age and older. Children under the age of 2 are not being allowed at this time. Face covering for minor children will be required and will not be provided by CDCR. Healthcare staff will conduct the POC test. A negative result will be required for the visit to go forward. Visitors are required to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to their scheduled time. It is important to take into account that the onsite testing may affect your scheduled visit. No vending machines/food is available at this time. HDSP has implemented the VSA system: https://cdcr.gtlvisitme.com/app for video visiting. Further details, including how to reserve a visiting appointment can be found on CDCR’s Visiting Information page: https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/visitors/ HDSP buildings that are quarantine/isolation and/or on MODIFIED PROGRAM will not be eligible for video or in person visits.

Last Updated:
06/05/2021

ISP Visiting Status - Visiting UPDATE

Ironwood State Prison is on a hybrid-visiting schedule. ISP is currently operating in Phase III.ISP will be conducting in person visits on Saturday’s only. In-person visits shall consist of up to 3 visitors(above the age of 2) and one inmate for 2 hours. In-person visits will be scheduled via e-mail. Email time frame is starting Saturday's at 8:00 a.m.and will close on Monday's at 8:00 a.m. Any emails received outside of these parameters will not be honored. ISP is offering Covid testing for those who need it. Visitors providing proof of being fully vaccinated will not be required to provide routine COVID testing. There is no guarantee that there will be enough test kits for everyone, so we strongly urge you have your test done prior to the visit. If you require a Covid Test please E-mail our visiting department with your name, the name of the person you are visiting, their CDCR number, your e-mail address and phone number, to the following: ISPVIDEOVISITING@CDCR.CA.GOV no later than Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. In-person visiting hours will be from 8:30am until 3:30p.m. Visitors should arrive at least one-hour prior to their scheduled appointment with a negative covid test result from a test taken within 72 hours or proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Video Visits shall be conducted on Sunday’s only and will continue to be scheduled through GTL. • Effective Friday May 21, the reservation timeframe for requesting a video visit using the Visitation Scheduling Application (VSA) will be changing. The reservation window for video visiting will now begin at 6:00 AM and close at 11:59 PM each day that reservations are open. For further information please visit our website at: https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/visitors/

Last Updated:
06/02/2021

KVSP Visiting Status - KVSP Visiting Update

Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) is currently operating in Phase 2 and will be transitioning to a Hybrid Visiting Model starting on Saturday April 10, 2021. This model will allow KVSP to commence with in-person visitation on SATURDAYS and continue video visitation on SUNDAYS. Both Video and In-Person visitation will be by appointment only. To reserve a visiting appointment, go to https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/visitors. CDCR will be replacing the existing email reservation process at KVSP with a Visitation Scheduling Application (VSA) system. In-person visiting appointments will be one-hour (1) sessions with thirty (30) minutes in between visits to disinfect the visiting area. Only one approved visitor will be allowed per inmate (no minors). Visitors will be allowed on KVSP grounds one (1) hour prior to their visit. Visitors are required to provide printed documentation of a negative COVID-19 test result from a test taken no more than 72 hours prior to the visit. If a visitor does not have a valid COVID-19 test one will be afforded; however, if the visitor’s scheduled visiting time is encroached upon, the visitor will not be allotted extra time for their visit. For more information regarding testing sites for COVID-19, see the following web link: https://covid19.ca.gov/get-tested. Vending machines will not be offered during the visits, but bottle water will be provided. Facilities A, B, C, D, and M visiting rooms will be operational. In addition visiting rooms will have 2 vending machines in operation. One will contain drinks while the other will contain dry snacks. Microwaves will not be in operation.

Last Updated:
06/11/2021

MCSP Visiting Status - Video and In Person

6/4/2021: C-Facility is in Phase 1, no visits for C11, C13, C14 & C15 until further notice; all other facilities at MCSP are in Phase III. In person visits are only scheduled through the MCSPVideoVisiting@cdcr.ca.gov email starting Saturday 8am and ending Monday 8am until further notice. Fully vaccinated visitors may present their valid vaccination card indicating they are at least two weeks past their last injection in lieu of a negative COVID test result. In-person visits are now two hours long with three visitors total; two visitors may be children age 2 or older. Video visits are only scheduled through the VSA program at https://cdcr.gtlvisitme.com/app The reservation window for video visits now begins at 6am Saturday morning and closes at 1159pm each day the reservations are open. Please go to https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/visitors/ for the most up to date visiting information.

Last Updated:
06/04/2021

NKSP Visiting Status - In Person/Video Visits

****Effective June 2, 2021 All Visits (Video and In Person) Visits are cancelled for ALL Inmates on Facility A.**** Effective May 4, 2021 all Visitors who are fully vaccinated may bring their vaccination card and will not require a COVID test prior to visiting. All Video Visits (All Inmates)are to be scheduled through cdcr.gtlvisitme.com. Beginning May 15th at 0800AM all In Person Visit requests for May 23rd 2021 (2 Hour Visits)for Facility A and M are to be scheduled by emailing NKSPVideoVisiting@cdcr.ca.gov Reception Center visits will continue to be 1 hour and will be scheduled utilizing the same email system. Vending will be available for Facility A and M Visits. The allowable amount is $70 per adult and $40 per child. You must bring the money in Single $1 bills or quarters. All minors must be 2 years and older. Please bring a mask for all minor children. All inmates at North Kern State Prison are available for both In Person and Video Visits. Video Visits are held on Saturdays and are 1 hour in length. In Person Visits are held on Sundays and are 1 hour in length for all Reception Center inmates and 2 hours in length for all inmates housed on Facility A and M. PLEASE arrive at a minimum of 1 hour prior to your scheduled appointment with a negative PCR or POC test taken within 72 hours. If unable to locate a test site please visit https://covid19.ca.gov/get-tested to find a local testing site. Due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts your visiting appointment time may be adjusted. For further details regarding visiting please visit cdcr.ca.gov/visiting For any questions regarding Visiting Please contact the visiting department at ext. 7030.

Last Updated:
06/02/2021

PBSP Visiting Status - PBSP Video and In-Person Visiting

The following housing units are ineligible to participate in Visiting at this time: A1, A2, AND C10. WE DO NOT ACCEPT VPASS. Any housing unit may be placed on quarantine or isolation at any time based on the nature of COVID-19. PBSP is currently in Phase III of re-opening and is utilizing a Hybrid Visiting Model. In-Person visiting will be on SATURDAY and Video Visits will be on SUNDAY. In Person visiting is by appointment only and will be two (2) hours long for three (3) approved visitors. To schedule an in-person visit, email the institution directly from 8am Saturday through 8am Monday the week prior to the date you wish to visit. Video Visits are still scheduled utilizing the Visitation Scheduling Application (VSA) and the visits remain one (1) hour long. To schedule utilizing VSA visit: https://cdcr.gtlvisitme.com/app. BE ADVISED: IF YOUR INMATE IS CLOSE CUSTODY, DO NOT SCHEDULE YOUR VISIT AT 11:00 DUE TO COUNT PROCEDURES. YOUR INMATE WILL BE LATE AND YOUR VISIT WILL NOT BE EXTENDED. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: If you are FULLY VACCINATED and are 2 weeks past your second injection, you DO NOT have to get a COVID test prior to your visit. You DO need to bring your vaccination card for verification. If you are not vaccinated, it is of the UTMOST IMPORTANCE for visitors to arrive at least one (1) hour before their scheduled appointment time with a negative PCR test or POC test result from a test taken within 72 hours. The institution will not allow visitors to visit if this requirement is not met. POC TESTS AT THE INSTITUTION ARE NOT GUARANTEED. Visit the following link for testing sites: https://covid19.ca.gov/get-tested/. Visit our website for more information regarding the visiting program. https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/visitors/.

Last Updated:
05/22/2021

PVSP Visiting Status - Hybrid Visiting VSA

Visiting staff can be reached by phone M-F 8:30am – 3:30pm by calling (559) 935-4900 Ext. 5708, 5709 or 5703. CDCR will no longer be using VSA to schedule in-person visits. At this time, VSA will be used to schedule video visits only. Visitors must now request an in-person visit by emailing the institution directly at: pvspvideovisiting@cdcr.ca.gov This applies to in-person STRH/ADSEG visits as well. Request for specific days/times cannot be accommodated and visitors will be assigned an appointment time that can’t be changed. Reservations for an in-person visit can be submitted as early as 8am on Saturdays & as late as 8am Mondays, 1 week before the anticipated visit. Request submitted outside of this timeframe will not be reviewed. Visit: https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/visitors/how-to-schedule-a-cdcr-video-visit/ for info on how to use the e-mail reservation system. Fully vaccinated visitors may present their valid vaccination card in lieu of providing a negative COVID test result. Unvaccinated adults and minors MUST provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken no longer than 72 hours prior to the in-person visit. In-person visits have expanded to 2hr sessions and inmates are allowed a max of 3 visitors, including minors age 2+. Physical distancing & the use of face coverings is still required for all inmates and visitors, including minors. Child play areas & vending machines will be available with sanitation protocols in place. Video Visits will remain as 1-hour sessions on Sundays only. VSA will open for self-scheduling each week beginning Saturday’s 6am – Wednesday 11:59pm. Please visit: https://www.cdcr.ca.gov for additional visiting information & guidelines.

Last Updated:
05/25/2021

RJD Visiting Status - Hybrid Visiting Phase III

Richard J. Donovan Institution (RJDCF) is now operating under in Phase III of the Roadmap to Reopening. RJDCF is currently offering Hybrid Visiting, consisting of Video Visiting occurring on Saturday, and In-Person Visiting occurring on Sunday. Inmates on quarantine/Isolation will not be eligible for visitation. The VSA system is available to schedule Video Visiting only. Video Visits are a duration of 1 (one) hour. Requests for In-Person Visits must be made by sending an email listing all approved visitors to RJDVideoVisiting@cdcr.ca.gov. Email reservations will be taken weekly, beginning each Saturday at 8 a.m. through Monday at 8 a.m. for visits occurring on the following weekend. NO LATE ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO THE SCHEDULE WILL BE ACCOMODATED. In-person visits are a duration of 2 (two) hours. RJDCF will increase the number of visitors per inmate from one to three visitors per inmate– of these, two may be children over the age of 2 (two). Vending machines will be available. For in-person visiting, it is recommended to arrive to the institution 1 hour prior to your scheduled appointment. COVID-19 Screening will be conducted upon your arrival. Fully vaccinated visitors may present their valid vaccination card indicating they are at least two weeks past the last injection in their vaccination series in lieu of a negative COVID test result. A negative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) or a negative Point-of-Care (POC) result for COVID-19 test must be taken within 72 hours of your scheduled appointment. *Note- Onsite testing conducted by Healthcare staff will be available but the process of testing may take up time from your visit. Please note visiting information is subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Last Updated:
06/08/2021

SVSP Visiting Status - Update

SVSP's Hybrid Visiting will now allow two (2) hour In- Person visits on SATURDAYS and one (1) hours Video Visits on SUNDAYS. The institution is now in Phase 3, the new normal. Inmate on quarantine/ isolation will not be eligible for visitation. In- Person visits will be by appointment only and available for up to three (3) approved Visitor(s) per inmate over the age of two (2) years. Visits will be limited capacity to maintain social distancing requirements. Visitors are required to either provide a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test result from a test taken no longer than 72 hours prior to the visit, provide proof of being fully vaccinated, or undergo a Point of Care (POC) rapid COVID-19 test will be available at the institution prior to the admission into the institution. The POC test will be conducted by healthcare staff and a negative result will be required. Visitors are required to arrive at least one (1) hour prior to their scheduled visit time. It is important to take into account that testing onsite may affect your scheduled visit. In addition venting machines will now be available for use during the visit. To schedule an In-Person email SVSPVideoVisiting@cdcr.ca.gov To schedule a Video Visit please use the Visitation Scheduling Application (VSA) https://cdcr.gtlvisitme.com/app. For further details on visitation please refer to https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/visitors/ To find a testing site near you please visit https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/LocalHealthServicesAndOffices.aspx

Last Updated:
05/20/2021

SQ Visiting Status - In-Person and Video Visiting

San Quentin Visiting is operating phase 3 now. Visitors at San Quentin State Prison will have the ability to schedule their own video through http://cdcr.gtlvisitme.com/app). Appointments for in-person visits can be made by sending an email to sqvideovisiting@cdcr.ca.gov from 8:00 AM on Saturday through 8:00 AM Monday for visits the following weekend. Requests made outside this window will not be reviewed. ****Vending machines are available. Each adult visitor is permitted to bring $70 and each minor visitor is permitted to bring $40. ******The number of visitors for the general population will increase from one visitor to two additional adults or minor visitor (age 2 and above), for a total of three approved visitors, per incarcerated person. To allow for social distancing in the condemned visiting modules, the number of visitors for the condemned population will be two visitor per incarcerated inmate. ******Effective immediately, visitors providing proof of being fully vaccinated will not be required to provide routine COVID testing. For visitors providing questionable vaccination cards as proof of being vaccinated may be referred to the Employee Health and Wellness team to conduct a POC test. Visitors should arrive at least one-hour prior to their scheduled appointment with a negative PCR or POC test result from a test taken within 72 hours. Visitors can find COVID-19 test site locations by county when clicking on this link: Testing - Coronavirus COVID-19 Response (ca.gov) INMATES HOUSED IN THE FOLLOWING UNITS, WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE VISITING PROGRAM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO QUARANTINE: All visits for FIRE HOUSE are cancelled until further notice.

Last Updated:
06/10/2021

Shafter MCCF Visiting Status - Cancelled

As part of CDCRs COVID-19 prevention efforts, the Inmate Visiting Program, including family visiting statewide remains closed until further notice. CDCR recognizes the value of inmate visitation as a means of maintaining family and community ties and preparing inmates for successful release back into society. At this time, CDCR must take extreme precautionary measures in order to protect the health and wellness of all who live, work, and visit within our institutions and make every effort in stopping the spread.

Last Updated:
10/12/2020

SCC Visiting Status - VISITING 05/21/21

Sierra Conservation Center (SCC) Video visitation will be on SATURDAYS and in-person visitation on SUNDAYS. In-Person visitation will be scheduled by email (SCCVideoVisiting@cdcr.ca.gov). In-Person Visiting sessions will be two-hour sessions with 30 minutes in between sessions to disinfect visiting areas. Up to three approved visitor can be scheduled per inmate. Please provide the following information with your email (Inmate CDCR Number, Approved Visitor full name, Date Of Birth, Valid identification type and number, Relationship to inmate, Email Address and phone number). Please be advised we cannot accommodate a preferred time for visit at this time. Effective immediately, visitors providing proof of being fully vaccinated will not be required to provide routine COVID testing. If you do not have the vaccination, visitors are required to either provide a negative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test result from a test taken no longer than 72 hours prior to visit, or undergo a Point of Care (POC) rapid COVID-19 test prior to admission into the institution. Healthcare staff will conduct the POC test. A negative result will be required for the visit to go forward. Visitors are required to arrive at least 60 minutes prior to their scheduled time. It is important to take into account that the onsite testing may affect your scheduled visit. SCC has implemented the VSA system: https://cdcr.gtlvisitme.com/app for video visiting. Further details, including how to reserve a visiting appointment can be found on CDCR’s Visiting Information page: https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/visitors/. The following buildings are on MODIFIED PROGRAM and will not be eligible for video visits or in-person visits: Facility C building 3.

Last Updated:
05/21/2021

TaftMCCF Visiting Status - Cancelled

As part of CDCRs COVID-19 prevention efforts, the Inmate Visiting Program, including family visiting statewide remains closed until further notice. CDCR recognizes the value of inmate visitation as a means of maintaining family and community ties and preparing inmates for successful release back into society. At this time, CDCR must take extreme precautionary measures in order to protect the health and wellness of all who live, work, and visit within our institutions and make every effort in stopping the spread.

Last Updated:
10/12/2020

VSP Visiting Status - HYBRID VISITING

Friends Outside trailer will be closed June 13, 2021. Valley State Prison(VSP) offers video visitation on SATURDAYS and in-person visitation on SUNDAYS. Visitors will have the ability to schedule their own (1) hour video visit through VSA at http://cdcr.gtlvisitme.com/app. Effective Friday May 21, the reservation timeframe/window for requesting a video visit using VSA will now begin at 6 a.m. and close at 11:59 p.m. each day that reservations are open. Appointments for in-person visits can be made by sending an email listing all approved visitor(s) full name(s) to vspvideovisiting@cdcr.ca.gov from 8:00 AM on Saturday through 8:00 AM Monday for visits the following weekend. Requests made outside this window will not be reviewed. Visitors will be scheduled in the order their emails were received. Visitors will not have the option on picking their appointment time. In-Person visiting sessions will be (2) hours. Up to (3) approved visitor will be scheduled per inmate ages (2) and above. Visits will be limited capacity to maintain social distancing requirements. All Visitors including minors are required to provide either a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test result from a test taken no longer than (72) hours prior to visit or undergo Point of Care (POC) rapid COVID-19 test prior to admission into the institution. The POC test will be conducted by healthcare staff. Visitors providing proof of being fully vaccinated will not be required to provide routine COVID testing. Fully vaccinated is defined as at least two weeks past the final dose of a COVID-19 vaccine series. Visitors are required to arrive at least one hour prior to their scheduled time. Vending machines are not available at this time.

Last Updated:
06/11/2021

WSP Visiting Status - Hybrid Visiting

Wasco State Prison-Reception Center(WSP-RC) is offering a Hybrid Visiting Model. Facility A & M will have In-Person Visits on Saturdays and Video Visits on Sundays. Beginning May 15, 2021, In-Person visits for Saturday, May 22, 2021 must be scheduled by emailing WSPVideoVisiting@CDCR.CA.GOV . The scheduling window is from Saturday at 8 AM through Monday at 8 AM. Video visits will continue to be scheduled using Visitation Scheduling Application (VSA). VISITORS MUST ARRIVE AT LEAST AN HOUR PRIOR TO THEIR SCHEDULED VISIT. Only ONE approved visitor will be allowed. Effective immediately, visitors providing proof of being fully vaccinated will not be required to provide routine COVID testing. For visitors providing questionable vaccination cards as proof of being vaccinated may be referred to healthcare staff to conduct a Point of Care (POC) COVID-19 test. Visitors who have not provided proof of vaccination are required to either provide documentation of a negative COVID-19 test result from a test taken no more than 72 hours prior to the visit, or undergo Point of Care(POC) rapid COVID-19 test prior to admission into the institution by WSP-RC healthcare staff. For more information regarding testing sites for COVID-19, see the following web link: https://covid19.ca.gov/get-tested/ . A negative result will be required for the visit to go forward. CDCR strongly urges visitors to obtain a viral COVID-19 test prior to their visit. The supply of rapid tests is limited and a test is not guaranteed. All other Facilities at WSP-RC will continue to implement the Visitation Scheduling Application (VSA)system for video visits at https://cdcr.gtlvisitme.com/app. Please note this is subject to change at any time, visitors should check before traveling.

Last Updated:
05/12/2021