Prepare to Visit

Visiting Guidelines

After you’ve received approval to visit and understand the scheduling process, get familiar with CDCR’s adult inmate visiting guidelines so you’re prepared to visit.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Types of Visits
• Vaccination/Testing Procedures for Visitors
• Identification Required for Visiting
• Attire Restrictions
• Items a Visitor May Bring
• Arrival for Visiting
• Processing of Visitors
• In the Visiting Room
• Prisoner’s Eligibility to Visit