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California Rehabilitation Center (CRC)

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Last Updated: 11:20am (PDT) 04/30/2026

The California Rehabilitation Center’s (CRC) visiting department is currently operating without restrictions.

Due to the upcoming closure of CRC, incarcerated persons (IP’s) are being transferred to other facilities on a regular basis. Please verify the IP you are visiting is still housed at CRC prior to your travel. You can refer to the CDCR IP locator for the most up to date information or call the CRC visiting department at (951) 737-2683, Ext# 4363 or 2930.

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(Standby / Walk In Policy)

Beginning April 11, 2025, Standby / Walk In visits will no longer be permitted entry prior to 4:00 pm on Fridays and 12:00 pm on Saturday/Sunday. All Appointments shall be processed before any Standby / Walk In visit. Standby / Walk In visits are not guaranteed entry and subject to seating availability on a “first come, first serve” basis.

Effective immediately, the dollar amount allowed into the institution is $100 for each adult visitor
and $50 for each minor visitor. The requirement remains that the money will be in coins or
one-dollar bills only.

Friends Outside has advised CRC their transportation service has now been reinstated. Please contact Friends Outside for scheduling. Visiting Unit Does NOT manage transportation scheduling.

Beginning July 1, 2024, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) will not be renewing its contract with TransMetro bus service. For more detailed information on these updates and how they may affect you, please visit our website at https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/visitors/

The Southern California region has unpredictable weather; during excessive heat days, the CRC encourages visitors to stay hydrated throughout the day and drink water often, not just when thirsty. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends wearing light, looser-fitting clothing. However, there will be NO Exceptions to CDCR’s existing proper attire policies. Most notably, the following attire will not be permitted: strapless, spaghetti strap, halter, bare midriff, sheer/transparent clothing, skirts, dresses, or shorts that expose more than two inches above the knee.  

It is also important to prepare for sun exposure, wear an adequate amount of sunscreen to prevent and/or protect you from sunburns as you may be assigned to an outdoor table. Login to The Weather Channel at https://weather.com for the most current local weather condition and/or reports.

During colder and rainy weather, remember to dress accordingly as you may be seated in an outdoor area and wear the proper footwear to avoid slips and/or falls. No excessive layering of clothing and no exceptions to CDCR’s existing proper attire policies. No umbrellas are permitted to be brought in. When navigating sidewalks and parking lots, keep your hands free as much as possible to help you maintain balance. Walk on designated pathways and sidewalks. When using stairways, be sure to hold the handrail. Keep a slower walking pace, avoid quick changes of direction, and no running. If you spot an area that is slippery, promptly inform the Visiting staff.

Access to Institution

Before heading to an institution for an in-person visit, download the QuickMap app or visit https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov for up-to-the-minute information on road conditions, traffic, closures, chain control, and more. CRC visiting parking lot is located at the base of Tower 4.

Visitation Information

ATTIRE

There are restrictions on what you may wear to a CDCR Institution. In general, there are four rules to remember:

1. Do not wear clothing that resembles the clothing that prisoners wear

2. Do not wear clothing that resembles what custodial staff wear

3. Dress conservatively and modestly (i.e., layered outfits).

4. Do not wear any item that cannot be taken off and will not clear a metal detector (such as an underwire bra or clothing with metal buttons). There are specific restrictions:

  • No strapless, halter, bare midriff, sheer, transparent clothing, plain white or gray t-shirts, no camouflage of any color is allowed, no attire with a bandana pattern of any color. No hooded clothing (“hoodies” sweatshirt/blouse/shirt/top).
  • No skirts, dresses, or shorts that expose more than two inches above the knee front or back.
  • No clothing that exposes the breast, genitalia, or buttocks area. If clothing exposes any skin, you will be asked to change, refused entry or terminated.
  • No very tight, form-fitting attire.
  • No wigs, hairpieces, extensions, or other headpieces except for medical reasons and with prior approval.
  • No hats or gloves, except with prior approval.
  • No shower shoes.

CDCR Visiting Attire Restrictions can be accessed at https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/visitors/attire-restrictions/

Visiting processing may require the removal of piercings, jewelry, and accessories for closer inspection or separate processing. Jewelry/piercings/accessories often alarm metal detectors and may delay or even prevent your visit.

Scheduling Visiting appoinTMENTs

VSA allows Friends and Family to schedule visits from a variety of web enabled devices. Get familiar with our visiting guidelines and make sure you are APPROVED to visit before using VSA. If it’s your first time using VSA, you’ll need to create an account before you can schedule a visit.

How to Schedule a Visit Using Visitation Scheduling Application (VSA) – Visitation

Visiting staff cannot manually schedule a visiting appointment. If no appointment slots are available, you may attempt to visit utilizing the “Walk-In” process. There is a 15-minute grace period for scheduled appointments. If you arrive past the grace period, your appointment will be processed as a walk-in based on your arrival time.

Walk-in Visitation

Walk-in visits are permitted during regular visiting hours. Visiting appointments will take priority and will be processed first. Walk-in Visits processing begins at 4:00 p.m. on Friday and 12:00 p.m. on Saturday/Sunday. Walk-in Visits are based on seating availability, and on a “first come, first serve” basis.

Facility Visitation Email

The facility email is to be used to make holiday appointments ONLY. The following are the observed holidays: New Year’s Day; Independence Day; Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day. You may utilize the facility email only when instructed to do so.

Visitation Hours

Friday: 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 

Saturday: 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Sunday: 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Last visitor to be processed will be 90 minutes prior to visiting closing. Arrive 30 minutes prior to scheduled appointment; visitors arriving more than 15 minutes late from their scheduled start time will be considered a Walk-in. Walk-in visits are permitted during regular visiting hours. Visiting appointments will take priority and will be processed first. Walk-in Visits processing begins at 4:00 p.m. on Friday and 12:00 p.m. on Saturday/Sunday. Walk-in Visits are based on seating availability, and on a “first come, first serve” basis.

Overnight Family Visiting

Check-in Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. – Check-out 8:00 a.m. Thursday.

Check-in Saturday at 11:00 a.m. – Check-out 8:00 a.m. Monday.

Visiting Phone Number

(951) 737-2683 Ext. 4362 or 2930

Holiday appointment email: CRCVideoVisiting@cdcr.ca.gov

Video Visitation

As of July 07, 2023, Video Visiting is no longer supported by CDCR.