CDCR-sourced visiting logistics for California state prisons — confirm live status before travel.

California Institution for Women

(909) 597-1771 ext. 5560 (Correctional Sgt T. Otto)

Open for in-person visiting

CDCR page date · 2026-06-01 | BTB checked · 2026-06-30

Visiting hours

In-person visitingFri 12:00pm-6:45pm; Sat/Sun 8:30am-2:45pm

Before you go — checklist

Dress code

No strapless/halter/bare midriff/sheer/transparent, no plain white or gray t-shirts, no camo of any color, no bandana pattern of any color, no hoodies (hooded tops banned entirely - stricter than most other facilities), no more than 2in above knee, no wigs/hairpieces without medical approval, no hats/gloves without approval, no shower shoes

Cash

$100 adult / $50 minor, coins or $1 bills only (explicitly restated on this page)

Valid government photo ID for every adult. Includes state driver's license, passport, ICE ID, or Mexican Consulate ID.

Walk-ins

Not explicitly separated from appointment hours on this page - walk-ins processed first-come first-served after appointments, not after 6pm Fri / 2pm Sat-Sun

Know before you go

! Heat/sun safety guidance given (may be seated outdoors, sunscreen recommended); overnight family visiting check-in Fri 10am / check-out Mon 9am; individuals in quarantine/isolation units not eligible for family visits

Contacts

Visiting sergeant(909) 597-1771 ext. 5560 (Correctional Sgt T. Otto)

EmailCIWVideoVisiting@cdcr.ca.gov

Friends Outside visitor center

HoursThu 6:00am-11:00am (Admin Day); Fri 11:00am-7:00pm; Sat/Sun/Holidays 8:00am-4:00pm

Phone(909) 597-0234

Provides childcare, clothing if you're out of dress code, transportation from nearby transit, and a place to wait before your visit.

Legal document service & notary

Litigation Coordinator Office(909) 597-1771 ext 5398

Fax(909) 606-4960

EmailCDCRCIWLitigationCoordinator@cdcr.ca.gov

Office contact published by CDCR for attorney visits, notary services, and legal document service. Individual coordinator name is not publicly listed by CDCR.

More statewide rules

Full dress code

What you can bring

Getting approved to visit

Source details

Facility visiting statusCDCR facility page

Cash/items allowedCDCR items page

Dress codeCDCR attire page

Visitor approval / Form 106CDCR approval page

Legal / notary office contactsCDCR litigation list

Requires phone confirmation

! Call the Visiting Sergeant before publishing or traveling for facility-specific clothing colors, yard/housing-unit restrictions, walk-in availability, holiday changes, cash exceptions, construction access, or parking issues not shown on the live CDCR page.

Status can change without notice — always confirm the day of your visit.

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