Folsom State Prison (FSP), Represa CA

General Mailing: P.O. Box 910, Represa, CA 95671

Inmate Mailing (all facilities): P.O. Box 715071, Represa, CA 95671

Visiting an incarcerated person: learn how to visit an incarcerated person at our institutions.

Other Resources: explore family & friends resources, including how to contact or send packages to those incarcerated in our institutions.

• PIA:  License Plate Factory, Sign Shop, Furniture Shop, Metal Fabrication, Print Shop and Digital Services (Mapping).
• PIA Modular Building Enterprise and Pre-Apprenticeship Program.
• Vocational: Masonry, Building Maintenance, Office Services, Welding, (AWS Standards), and Auto Mechanics (ASE Certification).
• Academic: Adult Basic Education (ABE), General Education Development, (GED), Adult High School (AHS), English as a Second Language.
• Other Programs:  Correctional Learning Network (CLN), Community Crews, Self Help Groups (AA/NA), Youth Diversion, Parenting, Fitness For Life, Healthful Living, Parenting, Library, correspondence courses, Military Veteran’s Group, and college programs.
• Alpha Re-Entry Program: Offers life skills that include parenting, celebration of recovery, alcohol, drug and other addictive behaviors, preparing inmates for re-entry into their families and communities.
• California New Start Prison to Employment Transition Program: A pre-release employment program for eligible inmates. The program consist of a 4 week 70 hour curriculum consisting of: transition planning, job search techniques, job applications, resume writing, interview preparation, financial literacy and One Stop Career Center orientation.

DRP Programs
Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment (ISUDT)–Overview
On January 21, 2020, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) implemented ISUDT.  ISUDT is a comprehensive and evidence-based cross-divisional program with pathways to treatment through DRP Cognitive Behavioral Interventions (CBI) programs referred to as:

CBI-Intensive Outpatient (Medical Classification T1, SOMS assignment code ISI) 2-hours/day, 5-days/week, 52-weeks completion

CBI-Outpatient  (Medical Classification T2, SOMS assignment code ISO) 2-hours/day, 3-days/week, 14-weeks completion

CBI-Life Skills (Medical Classification T3, SOMS assignment code CB2) 2-hours/day, 3-days/week, 29-weeks completion

All participants will be assessed by medical and referred to one of the CBI classes.

Voted the best place to raise a family in a 2016 survey, Folsom is the home of historic Folsom State Prison. A few minutes away is Folsom Lake and Folsom Dam, great outdoor locations to boat, swim, hike and picnic, along with the most scenic and demanding bike trails in Northern California. Also, because of Folsom’s central location, it provides residents easy access to both the snow and winter fun of South Lake Tahoe and the cool ocean breeze and big city atmosphere of San Francisco. All of these perks come together making Folsom a great place to live, work, and play!

DETAILS

Folsom State Prison A Facility houses medium custody inmates. Folsom State Prison also includes a Minimum Support Facility.

HISTORY

California’s second oldest prison, Folsom State Prison (FSP), primarily houses Medium Security General Population Level II and Level III male inmates. Additionally, Folsom houses Minimum Security Level I male inmates within a minimum security facility located just outside of the main security perimeter. Folsom offers Rehabilitative programs, to include academic courses and career technical education, which are provided through Folsom’s Greystone Adult School.

The California Legislature authorized the construction of Folsom State Prison in 1858. Twenty years later, in 1878, construction began on one of the nations first maximum-security prisons. On July 26, 1880, Folsom received its first 44 inmates. The inmates were transferred by boat from San Quentin State Prison to Sacramento and then by train from Sacramento to the prison.

Folsom State Prison’s location was selected due to an unlimited amount of native granite stone for building the prison.  Also, the American River offered ample water and formed a natural boundary.  Inmate laborers built the first dam and canal on the American River, which led to the first hydroelectric power generation for the Sacramento area.

Originally designed to hold inmates serving long sentences, habitual criminals, and incorrigibles, Folsom State Prison quickly gained the reputation of being the end of the line.  Prior to the completion of the granite wall in the 1920’s, the prison witnessed numerous escape attempts; the first one occurring shortly after the first inmates arrived in 1880. Throughout Folsom’s violent and bloody history, numerous riots and escape attempts have resulted in both inmate and staff deaths.

The Folsom Museum is located near the entrance of Folsom Prison. Run solely through the support of volunteers, the museum contains an abundance of documents and artifacts from throughout Folsom’s long and colorful history.

Folsom State Prison is California’s second-oldest prison, and one of the nation’s first maximum-security prisons built in the decades following the California Gold Rush.

Institution Statistics (SB601), Operational Performance Measures (COMPSTAT) and Inmate Population Reports

Yesha Hill was appointed Warden at Folsom State Prison in September 2025, previously assuming an acting assignment as Chief Deputy Warden at Sierra Conservation Center.

Hill began her career with CDCR in 2007 as a Correctional Officer at Pleasant Valley State Prison, promoting to Correctional Counselor in 2011. She advanced to correctional sergeant at the Central California Women’s Facility in 2013, also serving as Correctional Counselor II (supervisor) and acting Correctional Captain.

In 2018, Hill was promoted to Correctional Counselor III, Division of Rehabilitative Programs at Deuel Vocational Institution (DVI) where she played a key role in implementing and managing evidence-based behavioral intervention, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Substance Use Disorder Treatment programs.  The following year, she transitioned to Correctional Captain overseeing Reception Center Programs and Custody Operations. 

Her leadership trajectory continued in 2020, with her promotion to Associate Warden of Reception Center Programs and later Business Services.  That same year, Hill transferred to CDCR Headquarters as a Correctional Administrator serving as Special Assistant to the Secretary. In 2022, she accepted an assignment at California State Prison, Solano where she served as Associate Warden for Level III Operations.

Ms. Hill holds a degree in Psychology from California State University, Fresno, is a Peace Officer Standards and Training, Command College graduate.  She has completed advanced training in correctional leadership, emergency management, and rehabilitative programming through CDCR’s Executive Development programs. 

Dedicated to mentorship and staff development, succession management, and policy innovation, Hill remains committed to enhancing institutional operations, advancing public and staff safety, and strengthening reentry pathways that support long term community success.

Stefanie Keenan embarked on her career at FSP in 2010, initially serving as an Office Assistant. Her extensive experience in Correctional Health Care spans various areas, including Health Records, Medical Scheduling, Specialty, Dental, and Mental Health. Throughout her tenure at FSP, Stefanie has held several key positions, demonstrating her versatility and commitment to the organization, Office Services Supervisor II, SSA/AGPA, Health Program Specialist I, Correctional Health Services Administrator I (A) and Chief Support Executive.

Stefanie holds a Master’s Degree in Administration of Justice and Security, reflecting her commitment to maintaining safety and order within the correctional environment. Additionally, Stefanie earned a Master’s in Public Administration, equipping her with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective public service. Furthermore, Stefanie is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, demonstrating her dedication to process improvement and efficiency. Her multifaceted expertise and commitment to excellence make her a valuable asset to FSP and the field of Correctional Health Care.

Local Inmate Family Councils (IFC’s) are a gathering of family and friends of the incarcerated who meet regularly with Wardens to support visiting since keeping strong family connections with loved ones is a powerful rehabilitative tool. These IFC’s promote visiting by clarifying rules and regulations as well as discussing health, education, vocational training, packages, books, and related issues. For more information on connecting with a local IFC, please visit the Statewide IFC website.