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Last Updated<\/span>: 3:16pm (PDT) 04\/22\/2026<\/span><\/p>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n

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ALL FACILITIES ARE HAVING REGULAR VISITS AS OF APRIL 22, 2026<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WALK-INS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ELIGIBLE INCARCERATED PERSONS. APPOINTMENTS ARE ONLY REQUIRED <\/em>FOR NON-CONTACT VISITS. VISITORS MUST ARRIVE AN HOUR EARLY FOR NON-CONTACT VISITS. <\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get On The Bus (GOTB)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

GOTB Event has concluded<\/strong>: Thank you to all the volunteers and participants.<\/strong> Check back for future GOTB Event dates<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get On The Bus (GOTB) is an annual trip bringing children (minors and adults) and their guardians\/caregivers from all over the state of California to visit their parent in prison. Transportation, photos, Lunch and Fun Activities are all provided for parents and children for FREE! Children receive a new backpack school supplies and teddy bear after visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Restrictions apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salinas Valley State Prison will be closed for Visiting on August 2nd, 2025, for the GOTB Event. Regular Visiting will resume on Sunday August 3rd, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friendly reminder, for non-contact appointments, visitors must arrive one (1) hour prior to the scheduled appointment. Dress conservatively and modestly, no excessively tight\/form fitting clothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Access to Institution Affected<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CDCR urges those traveling to our institutions to plan ahead for a safe trip. Our physical address is: <\/strong>31625 Highway 101, Soledad, CA 93960<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before heading to an institution for an in-person visit, download the QuickMap app or visit https:\/\/quickmap.dot.ca.gov\/<\/a>  for up-to-the-minute information on road conditions, traffic, closures, chain control, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If an institution must cancel visiting due to conditions such as weather, those with an appointment will receive a notice through the Visitation Scheduling Application (VSA). If you plan on participating in a walk-in visit, please contact the institution beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walk-in visits are permitted for those with contact visiting privileges. Non-contact visits require appointments. <\/strong> Please verify with the individual you are coming to visit their current visitation status ahead of time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visitation Dates Affected<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you are traveling to an institution for a visit, please plan ahead! Be sure to check this page regularly for important institution-specific visiting updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visitation Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A maximum of five (5) visitors per visit are permitted. The limit of five (5) approved visitors includes children of all ages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A maximum of three (3) visitors per visit are permitted for non-contact visits. The limit of three (3) approved visitors includes children of all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to limited number of non-contact booth’s available non-contact are by appointments only. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visiting Sergeant Phone Number<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

(831) 678-5500 ext. 5707 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facility Visitation Email<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

SVSPVideoVisiting@cdcr.ca.gov <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In-Person VisitatioN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Friday: 12:00 p.m. \u2013 6:30 p.m. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday: 8:30 a.m. \u2013 3:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walk-in Visitation <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday: 12:30 p.m. \u2013 5:30 p.m. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday: 9:00 a.m. \u2013 2:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday: 9:00 a.m. \u2013 2:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overnight Family Visiting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By appointments only: Sunday – Wednesday; Wednesday – Saturday<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check-in time: 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Families will check-in at the Visiting Processing Center by Tower 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video Visitation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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