USP Victorville

Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)

Last Updated: March 13, 2024
Address
13777 Air Expressway Blvd, Victorville, CA 92394
Beds
1500
County
San Bernardino
Phone
760-530-5000
Fax
760-530-5103
Email
vip-execassistant-s@bop.gov
Mailing Address
PO Box 3900, Adelanto, CA 92301

USP Victorville is for Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) offenders found guilty of a federal crime and sentenced to incarceration in accordance with the Department of Justice Sentencing Guidelines.

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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

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USP Victorville stands as a high-security high-risk federal prison within the California penal system, housing exclusively male inmates, and emphasizing robust security measures. Operated by the BOP within the Federal Correctional Complex, Victorville (FCC Victorville), it occupies land that formerly belonged to George Air Force Base.

USP Victorville boasts a unique architectural design. Six V-shaped housing units face each other, encircling a central yard with a central watchtower. Additional towers are strategically positioned along the rectangular perimeter. Lethal electric fencing, a high brick wall, and a view-obstructing fence further reinforce security measures.

The facility is designed to accommodate a maximum of 960 inmates within six designated housing units. Cells are typically equipped with bunk beds, a combined sink-toilet unit made of stainless steel, and a small table with a fixed stool. Air conditioning provides temperature control within the cells, which are usually double-occupancy. A separate unit houses inmates undergoing disciplinary actions (SHU), with a capacity of 238 individuals. Cells in this unit include showers and are designed for triple occupancy during periods of overcrowding.

Inmates have limited access to communication tools. The TRULINCS system allows text-based email communication with a character limit of 13,000 per message. Attachments are strictly prohibited. Physical limitations are also placed on personal belongings within cells. Inmates are allowed a maximum of two newspapers, ten magazines, and twenty-five letters.

Phone calls are another restricted form of communication. Inmates can have up to thirty approved phone numbers on record, with each call limited to fifteen minutes and a total monthly duration of five hours. These calls are conducted at the inmate's expense through their trust account.

A commissary allows inmates to purchase additional food items, toiletries, and clothing, with a designated monthly spending limit of $360. Strict schedules govern the daily routine at USP Victorville. Inmates are subject to headcounts five to six times a day, with designated wake-up times, work hours, and a curfew of 10:00 pm.

Several individuals convicted of high-profile crimes have served time at USP Victorville, including Mutulu Shakur, a member of the Black Liberation Army involved in a Brink's robbery; Gerardo Hernandez, a central figure in the Cuban Five spy ring; Khalid al-Fawaz, sentenced to life imprisonment for his role in the 1998 US embassy bombings; and rapper Lontrell Williams Jr., known professionally as Pooh Shiesty.

USP Victorville Admissions & Orientation Handbook, Spanish version: USP Victorville Guía de Admisión y Orientación

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Visitation Information

Victorville High - Visiting Hours

  • Monday 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
  • Sunday 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
  • Holidays 8:30 am – 3:00 pm

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