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

California State Prison Los Angeles County

(661) 729-2000 ext. 5405 (Sgt); ext. 5406 (Lt); ext. 5400 (Family Visiting/General)

Open for in-person visiting

CDCR page date · 2026-06-10 | BTB checked · 2026-06-30

Visiting hours

In-person visitingFri 12:30pm-6:30pm (arrive after 5pm = not processed); Sat/Sun 9:00am-3:00pm (arrive after 1:30pm = not processed)

Before you go — checklist

Dress code

White/gray shirts must have large front logo (extra rule beyond standard); active/reserve military may wear uniform w/ valid Armed Forces ID; medical scrubs/doctor coats banned; extremely detailed overnight family visit item list (linens, hygiene items, even lubricant specs) and infant/toddler item list

Cash

Not 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

Fri lineup 12pm walk-in pass issued; Sat/Sun lineup 8:30am walk-in pass issued; walk-ins wait in Friends Outside building for further instruction

Know before you go

! 15-min grace period on appointments (strict - late = not honored, must go to walk-in); appointment holder (name on booking) MUST be present or guests must re-process as walk-ins; up to 5 contact / 3 non-contact visitors; overnight food ordering via pk-cdcr-lac.com, 2wk advance

Contacts

Visiting sergeant(661) 729-2000 ext. 5405 (Sgt); ext. 5406 (Lt); ext. 5400 (Family Visiting/General)

EmailLACVideoVisiting@cdcr.ca.gov (holiday scheduling only)

Friends Outside visitor center

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

Phone(661) 728-0844

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(661) 729-2000 ext 5562

Fax(661) 729-6994

EmailCDCRLACLitigationCoordinator@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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