California Department of Corrections Inmate Search
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) manages the third-largest prison system in the United States, operating 32 state prison institutions, community correctional facilities, and juvenile justice divisions.
Search the Official CDCR Offender Database
Look up active state prisoners, past felony convictions, sentence lengths, and scheduled parole eligibility dates directly on the official California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation public portal.
Major California State Prisons & Correctional Facilities
Directory of primary state-operated correctional institutions, diagnostic intake units, and close-security penitentiaries in California.
San Quentin Rehabilitation Center
Level II / Reception & Educational CenterPelican Bay State Prison
Maximum Security / Security Housing Unit (SHU)Mule Creek State Prison
Level III / Sensitive Needs YardCalifornia State Prison, Corcoran
Level I - Level IV Maximum SecurityCalifornia State Prison Phone, Mail & Commissary Rules
Telephone services across CDCR institutions are managed by ViaPath Technologies (GTL). Inmates cannot receive incoming calls; families must create and fund a prepaid calling account to accept collect or debit conversations.
To send money for hygiene, food, or medical copays, use the state-approved vendor Walkenhorst's / Access Securepak. Deposits require the offender's legal name and state DOC identification number.
California DOC Inmate Search FAQs
How do I locate an inmate in a California state prison?
Use the official California Inmate Locator (inmatelocator.cdcr.ca.gov) by entering the CDCR number or legal name. The system updates daily and displays the current state facility assignment and parole hearing eligibility.
Are phone calls free for California state prison inmates?
Under California Senate Bill 1008 (Keep Families Connected Act), voice phone calls from CDCR state prisons are provided free of charge to incarcerated individuals and their families.
How do I send quarterly care packages to an inmate in California?
Quarterly packages must be ordered through state-approved vendors including Walkenhorst's, Access Securepak, or Union Supply Direct, following CDCR property matrix rules.
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Search local county jail facilities, recent booking photos, and active sheriff intake records across California.