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Warden Scribner
Larry Scribner, Warden

Physical Address:
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:

Number of custody staff:
705

Number of support services staff:
438

Total number of staff:
1,143

 
 

Annual operating budget:
$123 million

 
 



Designed Bedspace & Count
Facility Level
Design Capacity
Count

I
208
302

IV
2,100
3,966

TotalI
2,208
4,168




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
Saturdays, Sundays and Designated Holidays* from 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

* New Year's Day, Independence Day,
Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas


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