{"id":3831,"date":"2022-11-15T10:51:15","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T18:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cdcr.ca.gov\/visitors\/?post_type=fvs_facility&#038;p=3831"},"modified":"2026-07-24T12:26:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T19:26:31","slug":"wasco-state-prison","status":"publish","type":"fvs_facility","link":"https:\/\/www.cdcr.ca.gov\/visitors\/facility\/wasco-state-prison\/","title":{"rendered":"Wasco State Prison (WSP)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cdcr-fvs-facility-template\">\t<div class=\"wp-block-cdcr-fvs-facility-template__visitation-status\">\n\t\t<div class=\"visitation-status\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"visitation-status__type\">In-Person<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"visitation-status__status visitation-status__status--green\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cdcr.ca.gov\/visitors\/wp-content\/plugins\/cdcr-fvs\/dist\/svg\/status-green.svg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"visitation-status__label\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-cdcr-fvs-facility-template__last-updated\">\n\t\t<p><span>Last Updated<\/span>: <span>12:26pm (PDT) 07\/24\/2026<\/span><\/p>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wasco State Prison is Open with exceptions. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Access to Institution Affect&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CDCR urges those traveling to our institutions to plan ahead for a safe trip.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Before heading to an institution for an in-person visit, download the QuickMap app or visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/quickmap.dot.ca.gov\/\">https:\/\/quickmap.dot.ca.gov\/<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0for up-to-the-minute information on road conditions, traffic, closures, chain control, and more. 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<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Please refer to the visiting status page for updated visiting information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Visitation Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wasco State Prison-Reception Center utilizes https:\/\/cdcr.gtlvisitme.com\/app for all scheduled visits. Please refer to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) website for further information on how to schedule a visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In-Person Appointment are 12:00pm &#8211; 6:30pm for Facilities A\/M and Reception Center on Friday and 8:00am to 2:30pm for Facilities A\/M and Reception Center on Saturday and Sunday. As of July 7, 2023, Reception Center visitation is by appointments only. No Walk-In visitations will be processed for reception inmates. RHU visitation hours are Friday 12:00pm to 1:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 8:00am to 10:00am and 10:15am to 12:15pm. All RHU visits are by appointment only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Visiting With a Minor <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>(17 Years or Younger<\/strong>)<\/span><strong>:<\/strong> As a reminder, a certified copy of each minor\u2019s birth certificate must be brought with an adult visitor accompanying the minor at all times, regardless of whether the child has previously visited WSP-RC. Visitors with an accompanying minor will only be permitted in if they have the minors birth certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the minor child is being accompanied by an adult that is NOT their legal parent or guardian, you MUST bring a certified copy of the minor&#8217;s birth certificate AND a <em>notarized <\/em>Minor Consent Form. The form can be found here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdcr.ca.gov\/visitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/183\/2022\/04\/Written-Consent-Minor-Visitation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.cdcr.ca.gov\/visitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/183\/2022\/04\/Written-Consent-Minor-Visitation.pdf <\/a>NOTE: The notary stamp must be on the Minor Consent form and not on a separate page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Visiting Scanned Documents <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:#f7f7f7\" class=\"has-inline-color\">The Visiting Department is experiencing system wide issues with the scanning of documents related to visiting (Birth Certificates, marriage certificates, etc.). Visitors are to bring all documents (Birth Certificates, Doctor&#8217;s notes, etc.) related to visiting until further notice.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Visiting Sergeant Phone Number<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sergeant <\/strong>D. Henry (661) 758-8400 Ext. 6902.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Visiting Office Technician <\/strong> J. Cruz (661)758-8400 Ext. 7864\/7865<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Facility Visitation Email<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WSPVideoVisiting@cdcr.ca.gov&nbsp; (This email is to be used only to make Holiday Appointments)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Visiting Department Mailing Address (For CDC Form 106s)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wasco State Prison<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Attention: Visiting <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">P.O. Box 8800<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Wasco, CA 93280<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">In-Person Visitation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Friday: 12:00 p.m. \u2013 6:30 p.m.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saturday: 8:00 a.m. \u2013 2:30 p.m.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunday: 8:00 a.m. &#8211; 2:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#fbad22\" class=\"has-inline-color\">WSP-RC Visiting Staff may allow a grace period of 30 minutes after appointment time. <\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#fbad22\" class=\"has-inline-color\">You are allowed to enter prison grounds 30 minutes prior to your appointment\/ walk in times (ONLY for Facility A\/M) processing, please do not enter prison grounds before that, it may cause a termination in your visit for the day, if you are loitering in the parking lot. <\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PLEASE BE ADVISED APPOINTMENTS WILL BE PROCESSED BEFORE WALK-INS<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">**<strong><mark style=\"background-color:#fff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-red-3000-color\">Walk- In Visitation Instructions for Facility A \/M <\/mark>**<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fridays 12:00pm-2:00pm<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Saturdays and Sundays 08:00am -10:00am<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#fff\" class=\"has-inline-color\">No Walk-In visitations will be processed for inmates housed in reception.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We recommend making an appointment via Visiting Scheduling Application (VSA). If you are unable to schedule an appointment due to VSA account issues, please contact Sgt. Henry for further assistance. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Overnight Family Visiting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Family Visits are scheduled for Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Visitors are asked to arrive between the hours of 9:00 AM and 10:00AM for processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Facility A \/ MSF family visitation is currently open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<strong>All&nbsp;parolee&nbsp;pick-ups&nbsp;and drop offs will now be conducted at the Bakersfield Amtrak\/Greyhound station. Post release&nbsp;pick-ups&nbsp;(Lighthouse, STOP, etc.) can still be conducted at the front gate shack.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bakersfield Amtrak \/ Greyhound Station<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>601 Truxtun Avenue&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bakersfield, CA 93301<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>(661) 395-3175<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#fbad22\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Friends outside contact information (661)758-8400 Ext 5066<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Video Visitation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wasco State Prison 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