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VSP 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 21633 Ave 24 in Chowchilla, CA, VSP carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. VSP 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.
VSP, part of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), operates as a Level II, General Population facility with a multifaceted approach to inmate care. Alongside accommodating individuals needing placement in Sensitive Needs Yard (SNY) and those enrolled in the Enhanced Outpatient Program (EOP) for advanced mental health treatment, VSP serves as a Re-Entry hub, offering tailored rehabilitative services such as substance abuse and cognitive behavioral training.
Originally established in 1995 as Valley State Prison for Women (VSPW), the facility primarily housed female felons and functioned as the state's sole Security Housing Unit (SHU) for female offenders. However, with the enactment of Assembly Bill 109 (AB109) in 2011, which led to a decline in female offender numbers and recidivism rates, VSPW underwent a significant transformation. The conversion from an all-female to an all-male institution began in October 2012, culminating in the successful completion of the transition in January 2013, accompanied by the renaming of the facility to Valley State Prison (VSP).
VSP offers a diverse range of programs aimed at fostering education, vocational training, and personal development among its inmate population. These programs include Adult Basic Education, Arts in Corrections, Auto Mechanics, Building Maintenance, Computer Literacy, Cosmetology, Family Relationships, General Education Development (GED), Library Services, Substance Use Disorder treatment, and more. With an emphasis on empowering inmates with essential life skills and vocational expertise, VSP endeavors to facilitate successful re-entry into society and reduce recidivism rates.
VSP 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.
