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

California Men's Colony

(805) 547-7872 (Sgt J. Cunningham); Lt (805) 547-7628; Family Visiting Coordinator (805) 547-7231

Open for in-person visiting

CDCR page date · 2026-06-27 | BTB checked · 2026-06-30

Visiting hours

In-person visitingFri 12:00pm-7:00pm; Sat/Sun 8:45am-3:00pm

Before you go — checklist

Dress code

Notably MORE PERMISSIVE than most: hoodies allowed but hood must stay down; sports team logo clothing OK if no personalization; leggings OK if top covers properly; orange top OR bottom OK (not both together); dress code disputes can be escalated to Visiting Sergeant/Lieutenant for final call

Cash

$100 adult / $50 minor, coin or $1 bills only; transparent coin purse max 6x8in, 2 compartments

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

Walk-ins

Fri 2:30pm-7:00pm; Sat/Sun 11:15am-3:00pm; walk-ins blocked from checking in 30min before their window opens

Know before you go

! Scheduled check-in blackout Fri 3:30-5:00pm (institutional count procedures) - visitors must wait in Friends Outside area; Form 106 must be renewed if visitor's address/phone/arrest history changes, or periodically (max every 2 years); minor turning 18 must reapply as adult

Contacts

Visiting sergeant(805) 547-7872 (Sgt J. Cunningham); Lt (805) 547-7628; Family Visiting Coordinator (805) 547-7231

EmailCMCVideoVisiting@cdcr.ca.gov

Friends Outside visitor center

HoursTue 8:00am-12:00pm (Admin Day); Fri 11:00am-7:00pm; Sat/Sun/Holidays 8:00am-4:00pm

Phone(805) 543-3888

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(805) 547-7947

Fax(805) 547-7791

EmailCDCRCMCLitigationCoordinator@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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