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Visiting Guidelines
General Visiting Information
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 shall not be forcibly searched unless institution/facility officials possess a court-issued warrant to conduct the search, or the visitor is being detained for unlawful actions or activities in accordance with Title 15, Section 3292.
All visitors should also be aware that CDC is prohibited from recognizing hostages for bargaining to effect an escape by inmates or for any other reason(s). In addition, 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.
Visitors may visit with the inmate in the visiting room or in the visiting patio area where approved. The number of visitors is limited to no more than five visitors per inmate, including children at the same time.Groups of visitors in excess of five may be accommodated only once per visit by means of rotation through the visiting area. Such a rotation shall be considered a single visit in the event it is necessary to terminate a visit in accordance with Title 15, Section 3176(a)(9) and (10). 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.
Visitors may visit with the inmate in the visiting room or in the visiting patio area where approved. The number of visitors is limited to no more than five visitors per inmate, including children at the same time.Groups of visitors in excess of five may be accommodated only once per visit by means of rotation through the visiting area. Such a rotation shall be considered a single visit in the event it is necessary to terminate a visit in accordance with Title 15, Section 3176(a)(9) and (10). 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.
Visitors may visit with the inmate in the visiting room or in the visiting patio area where approved. The number of visitors is limited to no more than five visitors per inmate, including children at the same time.Groups of visitors in excess of five may be accommodated only once per visit by means of rotation through the visiting area. Such a rotation shall be considered a single visit in the event it is necessary to terminate a visit in accordance with Title 15, Section 3176(a)(9) and (10). 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.
Visitors may visit with the inmate in the visiting room or in the visiting patio area where approved. The number of visitors is limited to no more than five visitors per inmate, including children at the same time.Groups of visitors in excess of five may be accommodated only once per visit by means of rotation through the visiting area. Such a rotation shall be considered a single visit in the event it is necessary to terminate a visit in accordance with Title 15, Section 3176(a)(9) and (10). 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.
Visitors may visit with the inmate in the visiting room or in the visiting patio area where approved. The number of visitors is limited to no more than five visitors per inmate, including children at the same time.Groups of visitors in excess of five may be accommodated only once per visit by means of rotation through the visiting area. Such a rotation shall be considered a single visit in the event it is necessary to terminate a visit in accordance with Title 15, Section 3176(a)(9) and (10). 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.
Visitors may visit with the inmate in the visiting room or in the visiting patio area where approved. The number of visitors is limited to no more than five visitors per inmate, including children at the same time.Groups of visitors in excess of five may be accommodated only once per visit by means of rotation through the visiting area. Such a rotation shall be considered a single visit in the event it is necessary to terminate a visit in accordance with Title 15, Section 3176(a)(9) and (10). 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.
Visitor Questionnaire Process
The inmate should sign a Visitor Questionnaire (CDC Form 106) and send it to family members and friends to visit. All adult visitors must complete the questionnaire and return it to the Visiting Sergeant by mail. The Visiting staff must approve the questionnaire before the person may visit. This should take approximately 30 working days. The CDC Form 106 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 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 Visitor Questionnaire after 24 months.
Children
Minors are only allowed to visit when they are accompanied by an approved adult 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.
Visiting with minors shall be prohibited for any inmate convicted for violating Penal Code Section(s) 187 or 192 involving a minor, 243.4, 261, 261.5, 262, 264.1, 266c, 266j, 273a, 273d, 273.5, 285, 286,288, 288a, 288.2, 288.5, 289, 289.5, 311.1, 311.2, 311.3, 311.4, 313.1, 314, and 647.6 unless specifically authorized by a juvenile court, pursuant to Welfare and Institution Code Section 362.6. Arrests without a conviction and substantial evidence shows the crime has taken place may be used to prohibit visits.
An attorney of record or legal representative must make an appointment with the institution designee,usually the Litigation Coordinator or Visiting Room personnel to interview an inmate.
It is a felony for a former inmate or parolee/probationer to be on the grounds of any prison for any reason without prior written approval from the Warden of that institution. Persons discharged from parole must provide proof of discharge along with the Warden’s written permission to visit.
It is a felony for a former inmate or parolee/probationer to be on the grounds of any prison for any reason without prior written approval from the Warden of that institution. Persons discharged from parole must provide proof of discharge along with the Warden’s written permission to visit.
It is a felony for a former inmate or parolee/probationer to be on the grounds of any prison for any reason without prior written approval from the Warden of that institution. Persons discharged from parole must provide proof of discharge along with the Warden’s written permission to visit.
It is a felony for a former inmate or parolee/probationer to be on the grounds of any prison for any reason without prior written approval from the Warden of that institution. Persons discharged from parole must provide proof of discharge along with the Warden’s written permission to visit.
It is a felony for a former inmate or parolee/probationer to be on the grounds of any prison for any reason without prior written approval from the Warden of that institution. Persons discharged from parole must provide proof of discharge along with the Warden’s written permission to visit.
It is a felony for a former inmate or parolee/probationer to be on the grounds of any prison for any reason without prior written approval from the Warden of that institution. Persons discharged from parole must provide proof of discharge along with the Warden’s written permission to visit.
It is a felony for a former inmate or parolee/probationer to be on the grounds of any prison for any reason without prior written approval from the Warden of that institution. Persons discharged from parole must provide proof of discharge along with the Warden’s written permission to visit.
It is a felony for a former inmate or parolee/probationer to be on the grounds of any prison for any reason without prior written approval from the Warden of that institution. Persons discharged from parole must provide proof of discharge along with the Warden’s written permission to visit.
