California Federal Inmate Locator Departament of Corrections
- Department Name
- California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
- Official Website
- Website
- Currently Incarcerated Inmates
- Link
- Visitor Application
- Link
- Video Visitation
- Link
- Send Mail/Packages
- Link
- Send Email
- Link
- Send Money
- Link
- Phone Calls
- Link
- Location
- 1515 S St, Sacramento, CA 95811, United States
- Phone Number
- 916-324-7308
Types of Correctional Facilities in California
Use this website for informational purposes only.
Those who are sentenced in California State Prisons are overseen by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). You can easily search for an inmate in their centralized inmate database known as the BOP website. Keep in mind that only those sentenced to federal prison can be searched for on BOP. Those who are serving their time in county jails, police jails, or city jails will need to refer to those websites for inmate details.
Mission of the CDCR
Each state has its own mission when it comes to inmates. The California Department of Corrections is comprised of trained professionals that work hard to enhance public safety through safe and secure incarceration of offenders, effective parole supervision as well as rehabilitative strategies that successfully integrate offenders back into the community.
How to Search for an Inmate
Are you wanting to lookup an inmate? Finding an inmate at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation can be done easily online. From the home page, you will scroll over offender info and go down to inmate locator. Then, you will need to agree to the disclaimer. You will need the following information to find an inmate:
- Inmate number or Last name
- First name
- Middle name
Some inmates cannot be found due to safety and security concerns. If you can’t find an inmate, you can contact the CDCR’s identification unit Monday through Friday excluding holidays at 916-445-6713.
How to Talk to an Inmate
You will not be able to call and talk to an inmate directly. However, inmates will have access to telephones and be able to make collect calls to friends and family. Keep in mind that collect calls will be charged to your credit card or phone bill.
Visit an Inmate
If you wish to visit an inmate, you can easily sign up to see them online. The CDCR uses a system called VPASS to schedule visits. From the home page, you will scroll over offender info and go down to visit an inmate. If you have not registered, you will need to register in VPASS. You will need to use the inmate locator to find out what facility they are located in. After you have registered, you can schedule a day and time to visit with the offender.
Send Money to an Inmate
There are three ways you can send money to an inmate. To send money, you will want to look up the inmates CDCR number using the inmate locator and determine where the inmate is located using the facility locator.
- Lock Box: Send a money order online using Lock Box. Fill out the money order deposit form with sender name and address. Make check or money order payable to JPay. Mail to: JPay, 2202 South Figueroa St, Box #3001, Los Angeles, CA 90007
- EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer): This is a paid service, but is the fastest option.
- Mail Funds directly: You can also mail checks payable to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. You will want to include the inmate's name and CDCR number on the check. Mail to the inmate.
If you know someone in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, keep in mind that the following procedures are put in place to ensure the safety of everyone involved. From visiting to making phone calls, it is important to follow the rules to keep inmates, workers, and visitors safe.
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Correctional Facilities in California
There are 429 jails and prisons in state CaliforniaModesto City Jail
600 10th Street, Modesto, CA, 95354
209-572-9500
Castro Valley City Jail
17930 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley, CA, 94546
510-881-1833
Stockton Jail
22 East Market Street, Stockton, CA, 95202
209-937-8377
Costa Mesa Jail
99 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
714-754-5113
Beaumont Jail
660 Orange Avenue, Beaumont, CA, 92223
951-769-8500
Bakersfield City Jail
1601 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA, 93301
661-327-7111
Hemet Jail
450 East Latham Avenue, Hemet, CA, 92543
951-765-2400
Murrieta Jail
24701 Jefferson Avenue, Murrieta, CA, 92562
951-304-2677
Alhambra Jail
211 South First Street, Alhambra, CA, 91801
626-570-5145, 626-570-1502
Burbank Jail
200 North Third Street, Burbank, CA, 91502
818-238-3010
Monterey Park Jail
320 West Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA, 91754-2818
626-307-1245
Victorville City Jail
14200 Amargosa Road, Victorville, CA, 92392
760-241-2911, 760-243-8719
Alameda Jail
1555 Oak Street, Alameda, CA, 94501
510-337-8433
Huntington Beach Jail
2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA, 92648
714-960-8811
Pomona Jail
490 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA, 91766
909-620-2155
Dublin Jail
100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA, 94568
925-462-1212
Lompoc Jail
107 Civic Center Plaza, Lompoc, CA, 93436
805-736-2341
Riverside Jail
4102 Orange Street or 10540 Magnolia Avenue 92505, Riverside, CA, 92501
951-826-5700
Auburn Jail
1215 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA, 95603
530-823-4237
Mountain View Jail
1000 Villa Street, Mountain View, CA, 94041
650-903-6344