Deuel Vocational Institution

Are you looking for somebody locked up in Deuel Vocational Institution? Deuel Vocational Institution is a state correctional institution in the California state prison system. This page tells you about anything one might want to know about Deuel Vocational Institution: How to locate an inmate at Deuel Vocational Institution. Visitation information. The address and phone number at Deuel Vocational Institution Sending money and mail. And lots more.

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General Prison Information

Official Name:	Deuel Vocational Institution
State:	California
County:	San Joaquin
DOC:	California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
Warden Name:	S. M. Salinas

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Contact Information

Below you have the street address and mailing address for Deuel Vocational Institution. Use the mailing address if you are mailing a letter or package to an inmate at Deuel Vocational Institution, and use the street address if you want to know the physical location of the prison.

Mailing Address

You should read over the Inmate Mail and Package Procedures information further down on this page before you mail a package or letter to a prisoner to make sure that you correctly address it, and follow the right steps for mailing a letter or package. If you do not follow the correct protocol, the package or letter might not get delivered.

INMATE NAME & REGISTER NUMBER
Deuel Vocational Institution
P.O. Box 400
Tracy CA, 95378-0004

Street Address / Prison Location

Address

Deuel Vocational Institution
23500 Kasson Road
Tracy CA, 95376

Phone Number and Fax Number

Phone Number: (209) 835-4141
Fax Number:

Map and Directions

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Use this address if you plan to visit a prisoner. Make sure to also read the Inmate Visitation Procedures and Inmate Visitation Schedule information below before you go to visit an inmate.

Deuel Vocational Institution
23500 Kasson Road
Tracy CA, 95376

Directions

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Phone Number

State prison inmates can’t take phone calls, so you won’t be able to call inmates, however, there are times when it is useful to know the telephone number to the prison.

(209) 835-4141

Prisoners can sometimes make phone calls with:

Calling Cards
Collect Calls
Dedicated Phone Line
Prison Calling Plan

Fax Number

Deuel Vocational Institution prisoners don’t have faxes, so you won’t be able to send a fax to an inmate, but there are cases when it is helpful to have the fax machine number to Deuel Vocational Institution.

Email Address

This email address is the general email address for Deuel Vocational Institution. You cannot email inmates at this address. If you are going to send an email to an inmate, go to the Inmate Email information further down on this page.

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Inmate and Staff Statistics

Total Inmates:
Total Staff:

Inmate Email

To email a letter to a prisoner you must follow an exact procedure to make sure that the email message is received by your inmate.

Inmate Internet Access

Prisoners are not allowed to access the web.

Inmate Mail and Package Procedures

There are special rules that you have to follow when sending mail to a inmate. If you don’t then the mail might not get delivered.

Before you send anything, you should read the sections below:

Mail Monitoring

Institution officials will open and read and inspect all received general mail and packages. Received general mail and packages is read as frequently as necessary to maintain security or watch problems regarding an inmate.

How to Address a Letter to an Inmate

Here is the proper format for how you need to address a letter to an inmate at Deuel Vocational Institution:

INMATE NAME & REGISTER NUMBER
Deuel Vocational Institution
P.O. Box 400
Tracy CA, 95378-0004

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Inmate Money

Every state prison has a Commissary which serves to provide inmates a bank type account for inmate funds and for buying things not issued by the correctional facility.

How to Send an Inmate Money

Family, friends, or other sources may deposit funds into these accounts using the U.S. Postal Service and Western Union.

Via U.S. Postal Service: Inmates’ families and friends are able to send inmates money in the mail and must send funds to the following address and follow the rules written below:

The deposit has to be in the form of a money order made out to the inmate’s full committed name and complete eight-digit register number. It is advisable to use a U.S. Postal Service money order, since all non-postal money orders that are processed through the National Lockbox will be placed on a 15-day hold, and during this hold period the prisoner will not have access to the money. The Bureau of Prisons will return to the sender funds that don’t have correct inmate info if the envelope has a return address. Personal checks and cash won’t be accepted for deposit so do not send any checks or cash.

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Inmate Locator

Prisoners are from time to time transported to various correctional facilities throughout the California prison system, so sometimes you may have to find the current location of an inmate using the inmate locator. Click the link here to locate an Deuel Vocational Institution inmate.
Inmate Search

To find other California state prisons: California State Prisons

California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation Inmate Search

Inmate Visitation

Before you go to visit an inmate at Deuel Vocational Institution, you must know this information:

Visitation Schedule
Visitation Rules
Visitation Application

Inmate Visitation Schedule

Inmate Visitor Procedures

Every California state prison has its own procedures for prison visits and they change regularly. The rules discussed here could be out of date since this was written, so make sure to also read Deuel Vocational Institution’s website to get the most recent visitation procedures.

Visitation Sign-In and Check-In

The front entrance guard will ensure every visitor signs the prisoner visitors log upon entering the visitation area and upon departure.

Identification Required

Positive picture identification of visitors is required. The best forms of identification are Driver’s License and Social Security Card; although, a state picture ID is acceptable.

For all of the points listed below, check the official Deuel Vocational Institution site as this information is updated frequently:

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

Info about Deuel Vocational Institution prison 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

Info about Deuel Vocational Institution death row will be posted ASAP.

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Parole

Information about California parole process to be added later.

For example:

Parole hearings.
Review boards.
Who qualifies for parole.

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Release

Details about getting released from Deuel Vocational Institution to be added later.

Inmate Programs

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Prison Life

More information about what life is like at Deuel Vocational Institution will be posted ASAP.

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 Deuel Vocational Institution news section to be added later.

Photos

A photo section coming.

For example, photos of:

Cells at Deuel Vocational Institution
The yard.
What inmates wear at Deuel Vocational Institution.

If you have any photos of Deuel Vocational Institution 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 prison job? Have any prior experience? Have you worked at a correctional facility before?

If so, go to: Deuel Vocational Institution Jobs

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Website

The official website: Deuel Vocational Institution 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:

The right to protection from the accused.
The right to notification.
The right to attend proceedings.
The right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
The right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
The right to restitution.
The right to a speedy trial.
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.

Tell Your Story

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Family Resources

Section about family resources available at Deuel Vocational Institution to be added later.

History

A Deuel Vocational Institution history section to be added later.

Such as:

Famous Deuel Vocational Institution 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