How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Most visits at California City Correctional are scheduled through the Visitation Scheduling Application (VSA), accessible from any web-enabled device. First-time users need to claim their VSA account before booking—look for a
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Scheduling your first visit can feel overwhelming. Here's how to confirm you're eligible and book your first in-person visit at California City Correctional Facility through VSA.
Run into a visiting problem at California City Correctional Facility (CAC)? Whether it's a scheduling mix-up, a VSA issue, or something that went wrong at check-in, there's a clear chain of contacts. Start with visiting staff and escalate only if needed.
Schedule your visit through the Visitation Scheduling Application (VSA) on a computer, smartphone, or tablet. First-time users must claim their VSA account before booking. Some camp visits may be scheduled by email depending on location.
Adult institutions offer in-person visiting Friday through Sunday. Statewide weekend video visiting at adult institutions was discontinued effective July 7, 2023.
Visiting status is set using the department’s Roadmap to Reopening. The warden and the healthcare CEO make the local decision based on active case counts and other health factors.
Yes—correctional officers assigned to visiting can help with scheduling and address issues during your visit. If you need to file a complaint about a visiting officer, direct it to the Sergeant or Lieutenant.
Sending money is straightforward once you have the right ID number and pick a method that fits your timeline. Here are the three CDCR-approved ways to deposit funds for someone at California City Correctional Facility.
If you relied on weekend video visits, you're not imagining the change. As of July 7, 2023, weekend video visiting ended at all adult institutions, including California City Correctional Facility (CAC). The tradeoff? CAC now offers in-person visiting three days a week—Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Weekend options still exist, just face-to-face instead of through a screen.
