How to Contact an Inmate at CSP -Sacramento (CA)
Trying to reach someone at California State Prison, Sacramento? Start with the facility's main contact options and make sure you're using the right channel for your specific need.
Your best starting point is the prison's public phone number: (916) 985-8610. Not sure which department handles your issue? Whether it's mail questions, visiting questions, or finding the right office, calling this main line is usually the fastest way to get directed to the right place.
There's also an email address listed for personnel transactions: CDCRSACPersonnelTransactions@cdcr.ca.gov. This inbox is labeled for SCO use only, so treat it as an administrative, staff-related contact rather than a general inbox for family communication.
Note: The available details here only confirm a main phone number and a personnel-transactions email. For anything beyond that (visiting scheduling, mail rules, phone or video call setup, or commissary), you'll need to verify the current process directly with the facility.
Steps to Follow
- ✓ Call (916) 985-8610 and ask to be transferred to the department that handles your specific question about contacting an inmate.
- ✓ Use CDCRSACPersonnelTransactions@cdcr.ca.gov for personnel-transactions matters (this address is listed for SCO use only, not as a general family contact inbox).
When you call (916) 985-8610, confirm you're reaching the right department for what you need. Ask whoever answers (or navigate the phone menu) which office handles inmate mail, visiting, and phone-related questions. Write down the direct extension or number they give you.
Before emailing CDCRSACPersonnelTransactions@cdcr.ca.gov, make sure your request actually fits that inbox's purpose. Since it's labeled for SCO use only and personnel transactions, you'll likely need a different contact method for general questions about an incarcerated person. When in doubt, call the main line and ask which email or department handles your type of question.
Tip: Getting bounced around? Ask for the specific office name that handles your issue and the best callback number or extension. You can also check the facility's official CDCR page for contact details, then confirm them by calling the main public number.
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