CDCR-Avenal State Prison (ASP)

State Prison

Last Updated: March 27, 2024
Address
#1 Kings Way PO Box 8, Avenal, CA 93204
Beds
6577
County
Kings
Phone
559-386-0587
Mailing Address
PO Box 906, Avenal, CA 93204

ASP is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed

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You can support your loved ones at ASP on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 559-386-0587.

Located at #1 Kings Way PO Box 8 in Avenal, CA, ASP carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. ASP offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.

The ASP serves as a crucial hub for reentry programming, focusing on preparing offenders for successful transitions back into society upon their release. Through the Reentry Hub, ASP assists inmates in developing parole plans, acquiring social skills, accessing community services, and garnering public support, all aimed at facilitating a smooth reintegration process.

In addition to its reentry initiatives, ASP hosts Inmate Leisure Time Activity Groups (ILTAGS), offering 18 active programs focused on 12-step recovery. These programs provide inmates with the opportunity to address their addictions and embrace sober living within a supportive classroom environment. Staff sponsors facilitate these sessions, utilizing materials donated by external organizations and books procured by the institution. ILTAGS are conducted across Facilities A through F, fostering inmate participation and engagement.

Established in 1987 as the Kings County State Prison, ASP holds historical significance as the first institution initiated by a local community in California. Upon its inauguration, it marked the first entirely new prison construction in the state in two decades. Subsequently, on February 22, 1988, the facility was officially designated as Avenal State Prison, solidifying its place in California's correctional landscape.

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Inmate Housing for Mail (include inmate’s name and CDCR number):

  • Facility A, P.O. Box 901, Avenal, CA 93204
  • Facility B, P.O. Box 902, Avenal, CA 93204
  • Facility C, P.O. Box 903, Avenal, CA 93204
  • Facility D, P.O. Box 904, Avenal, CA 93204
  • Facility E, P.O. Box 905, Avenal, CA 93204
  • Facility F, P.O. Box 906, Avenal, CA 93204

Inmate Locator

ASP maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.

If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.

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Visitation Information

Avenal State Prison currently offers All-day visiting (see below for hours). You must schedule utilizing the (VSA) at https://cdcr.gtlvisitme.com/app scheduling application. Requests sent via email will not be reviewed. The request period begins eight days before the visitation day and closes five days before the designated visitation day. Learn how to visit an incarcerated person here.

IN-PERSON VISITATION

  • Friday: 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, Sunday and Designated Holidays: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

WALK-IN VISITATION INSTRUCTIONS

  • Friday: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Processing ends at 5:00 p.m.)
  • Saturday, Sundays and Designated Holidays: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Processing ends at 2:00 p.m.)

Due to shift change at the institution, the processing of visitors will cease from 1:15 pm to 2:15 pm every in-person visiting day. Processing visitors will assume after 2:15 pm.

CDCR urges those traveling to our institutions to plan for a safe trip. Before heading to an institution for an in-person visit, download the QuickMap app or visit https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ for up-to-the-minute information on road conditions, traffic, closures, chain control, and more. If an institution must cancel visiting due to conditions such as weather, those with an appointment will receive a notice through the Visitation Scheduling Application (VSA). If you plan on participating in a walk-in visit, please contact the institution beforehand. Visitors/Loved ones arriving for in-person visiting may arrive on Institutional grounds 30 minutes before the processing time.

**As a reminder, a certified copy of each minor’s birth certificate must be brought with an adult visitor accompanying a minor (18 years or younger) at all times, regardless of whether the child has previously visited ASP. Visitors will only be permitted in if they have a birth certificate.** Please visit https://cdcr.gtlvisitme.com/app to schedule a visit. Facility Visitation Email - ASPVideoVisiting@cdcr.ca.gov

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