How Do You Visit An Inmate In A California State Prison?
Visiting an inmate can be frustrating due to the numerous rules that the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has enacted. There are two basic types of visits; contact visits and non-contact visits. Non-contact visits take place in a partitioned area and contact is not allowed. Any violations of rules can result in termination of visiting privileges. Know the rules. Some prohibitions are obvious, such as bans on weapons, escape, alcohol and drugs. There are strict bans on giving or receiving written documents and ex-felons must have the permission of the warden of the appropriate institution. Each person who wishes to visit must complete appropriate forms and submit a completed fingerprint card for clearance. An inmate’s attorney must contact the Litigation Coordinator or Visiting Room personnel in order to arrange an appointment to interview her client. Talk to the inmate who you are going to visit and have him request that your name be placed on the approved
