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FAQs

Can felons visit inmates in California? ›

Visitors must present a copy of this form to the visiting deputy when coming to visit. No visits shall be granted to convicted felons who do not have proof of prior approval.

Can I visit? Inmates at the Southwest Detention Center are allowed to have two (2) visits per week. Visits are limited to approximately 45 minutes in length. All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance by calling (951) 696-3470 from 9am to 5pm.

Visitors' clothing must not refer to gang affiliation, display sexual or lewd comments or pictures, or have the potential for being offensive to others. Clothing must cover the upper torso and lower/mid body parts. Skirts must be at least to mid-thigh length.

That's no longer the case: Under Senate Bill 731, which went into effect in mid-2023, Californians with most kinds of felony convictions, including violent crimes, can ask for their records to be cleared. Sex offenses are the primary exception.

The inmate shall send family members and friends an application (CDCR Form 106) to visit. All adult visitors must complete the application and return it to DMCCF by mail. The Visiting staff must approve the application before the family member and/or friend may visit. This should take approximately 30 working days.

Each California prison has facilities for “family visits” (sometimes called “conjugal” visits) with “immediate family members.” These visits allow a person in prison to be with their family for approximately 30 to 40 hours in a private space, usually a small trailer on the prison grounds.

VISITING RULES. Visitors are required to show valid photo identification prior to a visit. Only government issued ID's are accepted (State Driver's License or Identification Card, Passport, Consular Card, etc.)

In most cases, you must use the Visitation Scheduling Application (VSA) to schedule in-person and video visits. There may be times when you might need to schedule via email. Check Facility Visiting Status Updates to view the current scheduling method.

As a result, work clothes were introduced, perhaps because of the concept of honest labor helping to turn an inmate into an honest citizen. Blue jeans and light blue denim or chambray work shirts became the norm, a tradition still followed in some state prison systems today.

What does yellow jumpsuit mean in jail? ›

GREEN - Offender Work Crews operating within the facility. (This color will be issued at the discretion of the Superintendent if it is felt that these offenders need to be distinguished from the regular general population offenders.) YELLOW - Outside Offender Work Crews.

Family and friends will exchange Cash App accounts and transfer money back and forth as a means to do something on the inside of the prison (give point and stick tattoos to each other, go to the salon within the prison, exchange contraband within the prison, etc.).

You can send money via Western Union by using the Internet, by phone or by a Walk-in Cash Payment. The website for internet is www.westernunion.com/corrections. The phone number for phone quick collect is 1-800-634-3422.

To make a payment, you first need to open a free account with JPay.com. Once you've registered, click on the “Send Money” tab, select the type of payment and agency, select the card you would like us to charge, and confirm your information. You can also call a live agent to help you through the process.

Felonies are considered more severe than misdemeanors and can have significant consequences, including loss of voting rights, professional licenses, and the ability to own firearms.

Felonies stay on your criminal record for the rest of your life. However, if you seek expungement, it is possible to clear your record of the offense.

Each California prison has facilities for “family visits” (sometimes called “conjugal” visits) with “immediate family members.” These visits allow a person in prison to be with their family for approximately 30 to 40 hours in a private space, usually a small trailer on the prison grounds.