California State Prison, Solano

Scheduling a visit at California State Prison, Solano happens through the GTL/CDCR visitor portal. Once logged in, you can reserve a date and time, manage upcoming visits, and skip check-in lines. New to the system? Select "Claim Account" to get started, then sign in with your Visitor ID or email. The booking process is straightforward: claim or create your account, log in, pick your visit type and time slot, and confirm. You can do this from a computer, phone, or tablet—though options like video visits vary by location. Before you go, make sure you have a valid, unexpired government photo ID and that you're on the incarcerated person's approved visiting list.

CSP Solano is part of a statewide transition to a new communications platform for phone calls, video visits, and electronic messaging. Set up your account ahead of time so you're ready when the facility switches over. Standard audio calls from institution phones and tablets are reported as free. Video visits and electronic messaging typically require registration and may need prepaid funds through the provider's app or website. Since some prisons stay on the older system until they're migrated, confirm which platform CSP Solano is currently using before relying on a single app. For visit scheduling, the GTL/CDCR visitor portal lets you claim a visitor account and manage upcoming visits online.

Mail sent to someone at California State Prison, Solano will be inspected and screened for contraband. Legal or privileged mail receives special handling and isn't read during routine checks. Address the envelope with the incarcerated person's full booked name plus their required identifier (booking number, X-reference, or PFN), and include your printed return address. Content rules can be strict—staff need to inspect everything, so decorative items like multilayer cards or glitter are often prohibited. Photos are commonly limited by size and number. Some systems route non-privileged mail through a third-party processor or central mail center for scanning before forwarding, so check the facility notice for current procedures. For questions, the notice lists Josh Jugum and program contact Deepak Sampley.

For California State Prison, Solano contact information, start with the official NCR documents. NCR 23-15 announces a public hearing for CSP Solano and includes the hearing date, time, and location for public comment on proposed regulations. That notice identifies Josh Jugum as the contact for submitting written comments, with his phone number and email included. NCR 24-06 lists both Josh Jugum and program contact Deepak Sampley with phone numbers for questions about the notice. Before calling or writing about an incarcerated person, have their full name, any aliases, and date of birth or booking/ID number ready—it helps staff assist you faster.