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

Central California Women's Facility

(559) 665-5531 ext. 7600 (Sgt); ext. 7601 (Family Visiting Coordinator)

Open for in-person visiting

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

Visiting hours

In-person visitingFriday hours unclear on CDCR's page (may be a typo) — call ahead to confirm; Sat/Sun/Holidays 8:30am-3:00pm

Before you go — checklist

Dress code

Not restated on this page

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

Not explicitly separated on this page - first come first served

Know before you go

! Uses Instacart for family visiting food (order 24hrs advance, 10am-2pm window, confirmation w/ item list due 3 days prior via email or visit is cancelled - facility not liable for Instacart errors); quarantine/outbreak housing units can still visit if COVID test cleared by Chief of Medical; video visiting decommissioned. Friday start time is listed inconsistently on CDCR's site — confirm by phone before traveling.

Contacts

Visiting sergeant(559) 665-5531 ext. 7600 (Sgt); ext. 7601 (Family Visiting Coordinator)

EmailCCWFVideoVisiting@cdcr.ca.gov

Friends Outside visitor center

HoursThu 1:00pm-6:00pm (Admin Day); Fri 11:00am-7:00pm; Sat/Sun/Holidays 8:00am-4:00pm

Phone(559) 665-4617

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(559) 665-5531 ext 5521

Fax(559) 665-6020

EmailCDCRCCWFLitigationCoordinator@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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