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CAL 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 - low facility.
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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 7018 Blair Rd in Calipatria, CA, CAL carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. CAL 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.
CAL, situated in the city of Calipatria, Imperial County, serves as a male-only state prison accommodating CDCR inmates across a spectrum of custody levels, from minimum to maximum. Notably, the facility also houses immigrants detained by Immigration and Naturalization (ICE), awaiting release. Despite its initial capacity expectations, CAL now grapples with an inmate population exceeding 4,100 individuals.
Renowned as the lowest prison in the Western Hemisphere, CAL sits approximately 184 feet below sea level, within the city limits of Calipatria. Spanning a total of 1,230 acres, with the prison occupying 300 acres, the institution faces challenges of overcrowding, evident in its occupancy rates exceeding 160%.
The primary mission of CAL is rooted in safeguarding public safety through secure custody, quality healthcare, and effective supervision of sentenced offenders. In tandem, the institution endeavors to cultivate a rehabilitative environment by promoting meaningful work assignments, vocational training, and educational opportunities for inmates, facilitating positive behavioral changes.
The secondary mission of CAL revolves around providing constructive work programs for inmates ineligible for conservation camp assignments. These initiatives encompass facility maintenance roles, food service positions, and other support assignments, contributing to inmate engagement and skill development.
CAL offers a diverse array of vocational studies aimed at equipping inmates with marketable skills for post-release employment. These programs, provided free of charge, empower individuals with expertise in auto body and paint, consumer electronics repair, carpentry, electrical work, masonry, and more, bolstering their prospects for sustainable livelihoods upon reintegration into society.
Despite operational challenges posed by overcrowding, CAL remains steadfast in its commitment to fulfilling its dual mission of ensuring public safety and promoting offender rehabilitation. Through a comprehensive approach encompassing secure custody, vocational education, and rehabilitative programming, the institution strives to effect positive change in the lives of its inmates, ultimately contributing to safer communities and successful reintegration outcomes.
CAL 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.
Visiting an incarcerated person: learn how to visit an incarcerated person at our institutions.
Other Resources: explore family & friends resources, including how to contact or send packages to those incarcerated in our institutions.
