California State Prison, Los Angeles County

Do you know somebody locked up in California State Prison, Los Angeles County? California State Prison, Los Angeles County is a correctional institution in the California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation. This page will tell you info about everything you might want to know about California State Prison, Los Angeles County,such as: How to locate an inmate. Visitation policies and procedures. The prison’s address and phone number. Mailing or sending money to an inmate at California State Prison, Los Angeles County. And lots more.

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Parole	Release
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News	Photos & Video
Family Resources	Victim Resources
Jobs	Reviews
History	Links

General Prison Information

Official Name:	California State Prison, Los Angeles County
Type:	Male
State:	California
County:	Los Angeles
DOC:	California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
Security Level:	minimum, high-medium and maximum
Warden Name:	W. J. Sullivan

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Contact Information

Here is the street address and mailing address for California State Prison, Los Angeles County. Use the mailing address if you are going to send a package or letter to an inmate at California State Prison, Los Angeles County, and be sure to use the physical address if you want to know the physical location of the prison.

Mailing Address

Make sure to also read the Inmate Mail and Package Procedures section further down on this page if you are going to mail a letter or package to an inmate so that you correctly address it, and use the correct procedure for mailing a letter or package. If you do not follow the correct steps, it might not get to the inmate.

INMATE NAME & REGISTER NUMBER
California State Prison, Los Angeles County
PO BOX 8457
Lancaster CA, 93539-8457

Street Address / Prison Location

Address

California State Prison, Los Angeles County
44750 60th Street West
Lancaster CA, 93536-7620

Phone Number and Fax Number

Phone Number: (661) 729-2000
Fax Number:

Map and Directions

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Use this address if you are visiting an inmate. Be sure to read over the Inmate Visitation Schedule and Inmate Visitation Procedures headings on this page before you try to visit a prisoner.

California State Prison, Los Angeles County
44750 60th Street West
Lancaster CA, 93536-7620

Directions

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Phone Number

Inmates don’t have phones, so you won’t be able to call an inmate, but, there are cases when it is useful to know the telephone number to the facility.

(661) 729-2000

Prisoners may be able to make calls using:

Calling Cards
Collect Calls
Dedicated Phone Line
Prison Calling Plan

Fax Number

Inmates don’t have access to fax machines, so you won’t get to fax a letter to prisoners, but there might be times when it may be necessary to know the fax machine number to the prison.

Email Address

The email address listed below is the main email address for California State Prison, Los Angeles County. You can’t reach individuals at this email address. If you need to email a prisoner, go to the Inmate Email heading below.

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Inmate and Staff Statistics

Total Inmates:
Total Staff:

Inmate Email

To email a letter to an inmate at California State Prison, Los Angeles County you must use an specific procedure to ensure that the letter gets to your inmate.

Inmate Internet Access

Prison inmates don’t have access to the internet.

Inmate Mail and Package Procedures

There are important rules that you have to follow when sending mail to a inmate. If you don’t follow these rules then what you sent might not make it there.

Before you send anything, read the sections below:

Mail Monitoring

Prison officials will open and read and inspect all received general postal correspondence. Received general mail and packages is able to be read as frequently as is deemed necessary to maintain safety and security or watch any problems regarding inmates.

How to Address a Letter to an Inmate

This is the format for how you need to address a letter or package to an inmate at California State Prison, Los Angeles County:

INMATE NAME & REGISTER NUMBER
California State Prison, Los Angeles County
PO BOX 8457
Lancaster CA, 93539-8457

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Inmate Money

Each state prison has a Commissary that was started to provide a bank account for prisoner money and for purchasing things not provided by the correctional facility.

How to Send an Inmate Money

Family, friends, or other sources may deposit funds into these Commissary accounts by sending it by Western Union or by mail.

Via U.S. Postal Service: An inmate’s family and friends can to send prisoners money through postal mail and will have to send funds to the address below and do so in accordance with the policies written below:

The deposit must be in the form of a money order that is made out to the inmate’s full committed name and complete eight-digit register number. It is best if you use a postal money order, since all non-postal money orders processed through the National Lockbox will be subject to a 15-day hold period, and during this period the prisoner will not have access to the money. The Bureau of Prisons will send back funds that don’t have correct prisoner information but only if the envelope has a return address. Checks and cash cannot be deposited to the prisoner’s account so do not send any checks or cash.

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Inmate Locator

State prisoners are often changed to various correctional facilities in the state, so sometimes you may have to locate where an inmate is located using the inmate locator. Click on the link here to find an California State Prison, Los Angeles County prisoner.
Inmate Search

To find other California state prisons: California State Prisons

California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation Inmate Search

Inmate Visitation

Before you visit California State Prison, Los Angeles County, make sure you be aware of this information:

Visitation Schedule
Visitation Rules
Visitation Application

Inmate Visitation Schedule

Inmate Visitor Procedures

Every correctional facility in California has its own procedures for visitation and these policies get changed frequently. The rules discussed here could be out of date when you are reading this, so make sure to also read California State Prison, Los Angeles County’s official website to read the most recent visitation procedures.

Visitation Sign-In and Check-In

The visitation guard will ensure all visitors sign the prison visitors log when they enter the visitation area and upon exiting.

Identification Required

Photo id of visitors will be required. The best forms of ID are Driver’s License and Social Security Card; but, a state picture I.D. is OK.

For all of the things listed below, read the actual correctional facility website because this info is updated all the time:

Visitation Rules
Visitation Dress Code
Things You Can and Cannot Take to Visitation
Special Rules For Children, Special Visits, Pastoral or Attorney Visits

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Prison Records

More information about California State Prison, Los Angeles County records coming.

Such as:

Inmate records
Health records.

If you have any information on these topics to share, please post a comment using the form below.

Death Row

More information about California State Prison, Los Angeles County death row coming soon.

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Parole

Section about California parole to be added later.

For example:

Parole hearings.
Review boards.
Who qualifies for parole.

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Release

Section about release procedures coming.

Inmate Programs

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Prison Life

Info about prison life at California State Prison, Los Angeles County coming soon.

Activities.
Daily schedule and routine.
Recreational facilities available.
What’s allowed, and what’s not allowed.
What the food is like.
What to expect.
Jobs and work release available.

If you have any information on these topics to share, please post a comment using the form below.

News

A California State Prison, Los Angeles County news section to be added later.

Photos

A section with photos of California State Prison, Los Angeles County coming soon.

For example, photos of:

Cells at California State Prison, Los Angeles County
The yard.
What inmates wear at California State Prison, Los Angeles County.

If you have any photos of California State Prison, Los Angeles County that you would like to share, please contact us using the ‘Contact’ link at the bottom of the page.

Prison Jobs & Hiring

Are you trying to find a job at a prison? Have experience? Have you worked at a prison facility in your previous job?

If so, go to: California State Prison, Los Angeles County Jobs

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Website

The official website: California State Prison, Los Angeles County Website

Victim Resources

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.

Victim’s Rights

The Victim Rights Act grants victims the following rights:

Victims have the right to protection from the accused.
Victims have the right to notification.
Victims have the right to attend proceedings.
Victims have the right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
Victims have the right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
Victims have the right to restitution.
Victims have the right to a speedy trial.
Victims have the right to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

The definition of victim includes:

Spouses and children of all victims.
Parents and guardians of minor victims.
Parents, guardians and siblings of mentally or physically incapacitated victims or victims of homicide.
Foster parents or other caregivers, under certain circumstances.

There are a number of services and programs designed to help victims and their families. You can find out about these services by contacting the courthouse, or local law enforcement agency.

Victim Notification

The Department of Justice Victim Notification System (VNS) is a system that provides victims with information pertaining to their case and/or any defendants in the case. You will receive a Victim Identification Number (VIN) and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that will allow you to access VNS via the internet or by phone. Here, you will find information about future court hearings, historical court events, and detailed information about the defendant. This will include criminal charges filed, the outcome of charges, sentence imposed, custody location, projected release date and any other release information. The VNS website is updated daily. You will also receive any ongoing information by mail or email.

Have you, a family member or friend ever used the Victim Notification System? If so, was it effective? Did you get the information in a timely manner? Was the system difficult to use? We would like to hear from you, so please post any comments here.

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Family Resources

Info about California State Prison, Los Angeles County inmate family resources will be posted ASAP.

History

A California State Prison, Los Angeles County history section coming soon.

Such as:

Famous California State Prison, Los Angeles County inmates.
Escapes and prison breaks.
Executions.

If you have any information on these topics to share, please post a comment using the form below.

Links

Information About Other California State Prisons: California State Prisons