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Calipatria State Prison (CAL)

Larry Scribner, Warden
7018 Blair Road
Calipatria, CA 92233
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 5001
Calipatria, CA 92233-5001
(760) 348-7000
Calipatria State Prison - Mission Statement
The primary mission of Calipatria State Prison is to provide for the confinement of general population Level I (minimum custody) and Level IV (maximum custody) inmates who are willing to participate in vocational and/or academic programs, prison industries or support services. Additionally, a portion of the prison is designated for the US Immigration and Naturalization Services to house those inmates with active holds that are within 30-45 days of their scheduled release dates.
Institution Statistics
Calipatria State Prison opened in January 1992, and covers a total of 1,227.5 acres (with the prison on 300 acres). As of Fiscal Year 2005/2006, the following statistics apply:
Special Historical Notes
At 184 feet below sea level, Calipatria is at the lowest elevation of any prison in the Western Hemisphere.
Inmate Programs
- Vocational: Auto body repair and painting, auto mechanics, carpentry, electrical works, consumer electronics, eyewear manufacturing, landscaping, small engine repair, masonry, janitorial, office services related technologies, heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC).
- Academic: Adult Basic Education, Pre-Release, Literacy Program, Lifeskills, Bridging Program, Correctional Learning Network (CLN), preparation for GED, college correspondence study leading to AA degree, behavior modification unit studies.
- Other: Religious, Victim Awareness, Joint Venture, Bicycle Refurbishing, Straight Life Program (Youth diversion program), Life Without a Crutch, Substance Abuse Programs (AA/NA).
Visiting Hours and Directions
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