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Mike Knowles, Warden (A)

Physical Address:
1600 California Dr.
Vacaville, CA  95696

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2000
Vacaville, CA  95696-2000
(707) 448-6841


California Medical Facility - Mission Statement

The California Medical Facility (CMF) was established in 1955 by the Legislature to provide a centrally located medical psychiatric institution for the health care needs of the male felon population in California's prisons. Currently, CMF operates with a 171 million dollar budget and approximately 1853 employees.

CMF houses a general acute care hospital, correctional treatment center (CTC), licensed elderly care unit, in-patient and out-patient psychiatric facilities, a hospice unit for terminally ill inmates, housing and treatment for inmates identified with AIDS/HIV, general population, and other special inmate housing. Additionally, the Department of Mental Health operates a licensed, acute care psychiatric hospital within CMF.


Institution Statistics

As of Fiscal Year 2006/2007, the following statistics apply:

Number of custody staff:
724

Number of medical staff:
551

Number of support services staff:
253

Number of Department of Mental Health staff:
325

Total number of staff
1,853


Annual operating budget:
$180 million

 
 



Designed Bedspace & Count
Facility Level
Design Capacity
Count

I
177
158

II
460
451

III
2,655
2,422

Total
3,292
3,031




Inmate Programs
  • Vocational:  Electronics, horticulture and landscaping, janitorial, office services
  • Academic: Adult Basic Education, High School/GED, Pre-Release
  • Other:  Community Service Crews, Religious Programs, Blind Project, Arts in Corrections, Bike Refurbishing, NA/AA, Pastoral Care Services

Visiting Hours and Directions
Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Fridays 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.


Exceptions will be related to those inmates housed in Hospice under serious and/or critical condition.  Visiting is extended to include additional days or hours to facilitate the needs of the inmate with those wanting to visit.

The value of visiting as a means to establish and maintain meaningful family and community relationships is recognized and encouraged.  Each visitor is responsible for his/her conduct during visits.  Emergency notifications of the visiting schedule, information and directions can be obtained by calling 1-800-374-VISI (8474), or (707) 448-6841, ext. 2208/2271.

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