Visitation

If in California and looking to visit an incarcerated loved one within CDCR have the inmate send you a signed copy of CDCR form 106 before attempting to visit or scheduling an appointment.

To find out lockdown status for CDCR state prisons visit CDCR status here: https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/visitors/visiting-status/

If this is your first time making an appointment, Visit the GTL app to make or "Claim Account" by adding the inmate you are approved to visit and then your own information here: https://cdcr.gtlvisitme.com/app

Sending Money

Look up their CDCR number using https://ciris.mt.cdcr.ca.gov/

3 Ways to Send Money

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)

• Paid service with a fee
• Funds post to an incarcerated person account within 1 – 3 days
• Friends and family can deposit funds to a trust account or restitution only
• Send money through EFT vendors: GTL/ConnectNetwork, JPay, Access Corrections

Lock Box (According to CDCR)

No fee for sending money via money order, personal check, or cashier’s check

Fill out Money Order Deposit Form with sender name and address

Make check or money order payable to JPay

Mail to: JPay, 2202 South Figueroa St, Box #3001, Los Angeles, CA 90007

Do not include any letters or notes with payment, as these will be discarded

Personal checks will be held for 10 business days

Maximum of $999.99 per Money Order Deposit Form (coupon)

Email not required

Incarcerated person funds only: JPay does not accept Family Visit, TCL, Restitution only, etc

A JPay account is not needed to send money orders, personal checks,

Package Vendors

General Vendors List (2025) Directly from CDCR

Preparing to Release

Case Records professionals will contact the court to verify the order. Once the documents are verified, Case Records begins the process of preparing for release. This includes:

• Determining the incarcerated person does not have time to serve on another commitment
• Conducting internal notifications to ensure medical needs are met prior to release
• Requesting release funds
• Ensuring required victim or law enforcement notifications are made
• Identifying any holds, warrants, or detainers that may supersede the release order. These are specific to each individual case and may include:
  • Offenders with a Mental Health Disorder (OMHD): Assessment to determine whether an individual should serve parole at a state hospital. This process takes up to 45 days..
  • Activities taking place during this time include CDCR and Department of State Hospitals (DSH) evaluations, and independent evaluation by the Board of Parole Hearings (BPH).
  • Sexually Violent Predator: Assessment to determine whether an individual should receive treatment from DSH. This process takes up to 45 days and includes evaluation by DSH.
• Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) detainers: The incarcerated person is released to the agency that lodged the detainer.