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CCI is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed
All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for State - medium facility.
The phone carrier is Global Tel Link (GTL) - ConnectNetwork, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.
If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders
Located at 24900 Hwy 202 PO Box 1031 in Tehachapi, CA, CCI carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. CCI 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.
Located in the Cummings Valley region, the CCI has a rich history dating back to its opening in 1933. Originally established as a facility for incarcerated women, it was later repurposed as a male institution in 1954. However, its roots as a women's facility trace back even further to 1932 when it served as the original California Institution for Women, marking it as the state's first women's correctional facility.
Over the years, CCI has undergone significant developments to meet the changing needs of the correctional system. In 1985 and 1986, the state invested in constructing two new maximum-security facilities, followed by the addition of a high-medium custody facility in the subsequent year. These expansions enhanced CCI's capacity and capabilities to accommodate various custody levels.
As of September 2021, CCI spans 1,650 acres and comprises several housing levels, including Level I, II, III, and IV, each offering different security measures and accommodations. The facility includes a Security Housing Unit (SHU), designed as the most secure area within a Level IV prison, and a Reception Center (RC) tasked with processing, classifying, and evaluating incoming inmates. In recent years, CCI decided to deactivate its original minimum-security facility due to a decline in the minimum-custody population statewide, reflecting the institution's ongoing adaptations to changing trends and needs within the correctional system.
CCI 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.
California Correctional Institution currently offers All-day visiting. 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 at 06:30 a.m. Learn how to visit an incarcerated person.
Access to Institution Affected - 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
