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

Pelican Bay State Prison

(707) 465-1000 ext. 5425

Open for in-person visiting

CDCR page date · 2026-06-12 | BTB checked · 2026-06-30

Visiting hours

In-person visitingFri 12:30pm-6:45pm; Sat/Sun 8:45am-2:45pm; RHU separate: Fri 12:00pm-3:00pm, Sat/Sun 8:15am-11:15am (RHU is scheduled-only, no walk-ins)

Before you go — checklist

Dress code

No blue denim/chambray, no exposed breast/genitals/buttocks, no sheer/transparent/tight, no more than 2in above knee, no strapless/spaghetti straps, no shower shoes/house slippers, no sleeveless exposing undergarments, no offensive graphics

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 2:30pm-5:45pm; Sat/Sun 10:00am-1:45pm

Know before you go

! Document scanning (AB134) live since 10/1/2024 but visitors told to keep physical copies on hand in case of power/SOMS outages - if outage occurs and no physical docs, visit denied; family visiting now uses Walmart Delivery (since April 1); closed statewide Fri 6/26/26 training; closed Aug 8-9 for 'Get on the Bus' event, open Aug 7

Contacts

Visiting sergeant(707) 465-1000 ext. 5425

EmailPBSPVideoVisiting@cdcr.ca.gov; M_PBSPFamilyVisiting@cdcr.ca.gov; pbspifccouncil@gmail.com (Inmate Family Council)

Friends Outside visitor center

HoursThu 8:00am-12:00pm (Admin Day); Fri 11:00am-7:00pm; Sat/Sun/Holidays 7:30am-3:30pm

Phone(707) 465-6269

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) 465-9095

Fax(707) 465-9099

EmailCDCRPBSPLitigationCoordinator@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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