How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visiting California Institution for Women is easiest when you start online. The GTL/CDCR visit portal lets you schedule and manage visits, and confirmations show up instantly. Never used the portal before? Select the "Claim Account" link to create your visitor account, then follow the password and account-recovery steps as needed. CIW also offers remote video sessions through Securus Video Connect, so family and attorneys can schedule and join visits from anywhere with internet access. Scheduling methods and specific visit rules can vary, so check the facility's page and portal details before you travel. Bring a valid, unexpired government photo ID and make sure you're on the incarcerated person's approved visiting list.
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Securus handles communications for CDCR facilities, including California Institution for Women (CIW). Setting up your account now means you'll be ready for video visits the moment they become available—no last-minute scrambling required.
Visiting is much easier when you set up the right accounts and schedule ahead. Here are two things to do first, plus what to confirm with the facility before you go.
Schedule and manage visits through the GTL/CDCR visit portal, which shows confirmations instantly. If you are new, use the portal’s “Claim Account” link to create your visitor account and follow the on-screen steps.
Yes. California Institution for Women supports remote video sessions through Securus Video Connect, which you can schedule and join online. Check the scheduling portal for availability and any account or device requirements.
Bring a valid, unexpired government photo ID and make sure you're on the incarcerated person's approved visiting list. Before you travel, review facility-specific rules covering minors, background checks, and prohibited items.
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