Authority: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Website: https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/
Address: 1515 S St #101N, Sacramento, CA 95811
Phone: (916) 324-7308

California has a large number of jails and prisons across the state. If you have a friend or family member incarcerated or awaiting trial in one of these facilities, it can be overwhelming to find out what to do, how to keep contact, or even put money on the books of a specific inmate. This is even harder as you learn that each facility has a unique way of doing things. This is also where InmatesPlus can be truly helpful.

 If you are aware of what facility the person you are searching for in is, then the specific DOC information can be found through the provided links. This covers all the available jails and prisons in California. DOC information is not limited to a facility webpage and address, but can allow you to see forms, visitor information, and how to add money to an account or keep in contact with an inmate. This can vary greatly from facility to facility which may be confusing if an inmate is moved. It is important to keep contact with those who are incarcerated because it makes the transition when they get out a bit easier. Even receiving mail during the week can be a welcomed break from the monotony and serve as a reminder that life is better on the outside. In addition, for those who may want to keep track of an inmate that is related to a particular victim, DOC information and pages can help you make sure an inmate is still incarcerated.

Keeping track of inmates for those on the outside is necessary for a variety of reasons. Whether you recently found out a loved one has been arrested, need to find someone who has been moved, or wish to keep track of someone because you were a victim, knowing where a particular inmate is housed can be helpful. What if you are unable to locate an inmate in California? It can be tough to search for someone if you have little information other than a state and a name, but it is possible.

If you are pretty sure of the facility, simply put the inmate ID number of full, legal name into the search engine of the facility and information will be provided. However, if you are unable to locate an inmate in California then it is still possible to find them. A third-party site, linked here, and known as VINELink can help you find any inmate in any state and gather further information that you may want or need, including sentence length and release time. This is especially important for victims who may want warning if someone is being released. While this type of information may not mean much to some, it can offer peace of mind to many. Even if you are not a victim and simply want to get into contact with someone that is incarcerated and only know the state, this site can help. Get the information you need, anytime day or night, for free. All it takes is a simple registration that remains completely confidential.