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

California State Prison Solano

(707) 451-0182 ext. 5708 (Sgt); ext. 5752 (Office Tech); ext. 5705 (Family Visiting Officer)

Open for in-person visiting

CDCR page date · 2026-06-09 | BTB checked · 2026-06-30

Visiting hours

In-person visitingFri 12:00pm-6:30pm (processing stops 1hr before close); Sat/Sun 8:00am-2:30pm (processing stops 1:30pm)

Before you go — checklist

Dress code

No law enforcement/military style, no exposed breast/genitals/buttocks, no sheer/transparent/tight, no offensive graphics/language, no headcoverings/wigs/gloves without prior written approval

Cash

Not restated on this page - money exchange only allowed once inside processing (exception Level II)

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

Walk-ins

Fri passes issued 12:30pm/visits begin 2:30pm; Sat/Sun passes issued 8:30am/visits begin 10:30am - numbered sequential system, must be present in person to receive number

Know before you go

! Building 22 currently on MEDICAL QUARANTINE - no visiting there as of last update; assigned seating enforced; NO cellphones allowed in waiting areas/visiting; non-contact visiting requires email scheduling only, no walk-ins, max 1 non-contact visit/weekend; Delancey Street Restaurant available for family visit food orders, 2wk advance, (415) 867-1647; Friends Outside Trailer Fri 11:30am-6:30pm, Sat/Sun 8am-3pm, ext. 5070 -- SOURCE of the CMF copy-paste bug: this exact 'Friends Outside Trailer' content appeared erroneously duplicated onto CMF's page

Contacts

Visiting sergeant(707) 451-0182 ext. 5708 (Sgt); ext. 5752 (Office Tech); ext. 5705 (Family Visiting Officer)

EmailSOLVideoVisiting@cdcr.ca.gov; m_SOLFamilyvisit@cdcr.ca.gov

Friends Outside visitor center

HoursThu 3:00pm-7:00pm (Admin Day); Fri 11:00am-7:00pm; Sat/Sun/Holidays 7:30am-3:30pm

Phone(707) 469-9345

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(707) 454-3263

Fax(707) 454-3429

EmailCDCRSOLLitigationCoordinator@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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