California State Prison, Solano
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How to Visit Facility
Visiting starts online. The CDCR GTL visit portal is where you'll schedule and manage all your upcoming visits.
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How to Send Money to Facility
Sending money to someone in custody depends on the facility's approved system. For this facility, we've confirmed access to the GTL visitor portal, where you can create an account or log in.
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CSP Solano tablet & phone transition (March 2025): what families need to know
CSP Solano switches phone and tablet services in early March 2025. The big thing families need to know: content purchased on ViaPath tablets won't transfer to the new Securus tablets, and how refunds work depends on who holds the balance.
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Visitation
- CSP Solano uses the GTL/CDCR visitor portal to schedule and manage visits.
- Signing in to the GTL/CDCR portal lets visitors reserve a date and time and can allow visitors to skip lines at arrival.
- The GTL visitor portal provides a 'CLAIM ACCOUNT' option so new users can create an account to schedule visits.
Communication
- California is switching to a statewide provider for inmate phone calls, video visits, and electronic messaging.
- Create an account on the department communications platform (web or mobile) before video or messaging services are available.
- For prepaid video visits you typically must add funds through the app’s prepaid feature (register and load an account before booking paid visits).
Sending Money
- Common deposit methods include online/mobile portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, and U.S. Postal money orders.
- Funds in a trust account pay for commissary items, phone time, hygiene products, and other permitted purchases; authorized deductions may apply.
- Have the incarcerated person’s full name and booking or facility ID ready before making a deposit.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
California State Prison, Solano uses the GTL/CDCR visit portal for scheduling and managing visits. Once signed in, you can book specific dates and times, review upcoming visits, and skip lines when you arrive. If you're new and don't have an account yet, select "CLAIM ACCOUNT" to register before scheduling. Bring a valid photo ID and confirm CSP Solano's current visiting requirements before you travel.
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California is transitioning to one statewide vendor for inmate phone calls, video visits, and electronic messaging. Services and platforms at California State Prison, Solano may change during the rollout. To avoid delays, create an account on the department communications platform (web or mobile) and register for video services so you're ready when features go live. Planning to do prepaid video visits? Load money using the app's prepaid feature before booking. You may also see a "claim account" option in the CDCR/GTL visitor portal with tools to reserve visit dates. Before buying prepaid time or scheduling, confirm which system CSP Solano is currently using.
Read full guideSending Money
Most facilities offer several ways to fund an incarcerated person's trust account: online or mobile portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, or mailed U.S. Postal money orders. The exact options depend on the facility and vendor. Trust account funds can be used for commissary, phone time, hygiene items, and other approved expenses. Some funds may be reduced by court-ordered restitution or other authorized deductions. Before paying, confirm the person's full name and booking or facility ID, and verify which deposit methods are accepted. Posting times vary by method and vendor, and third-party services commonly charge fees. Don't mail cash.
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Showing 6 of 9How do I schedule a visit at California State Prison, Solano?
Sign in to the GTL/CDCR visit portal to schedule visits at California State Prison, Solano. From there, you can reserve specific date and time slots and manage upcoming visits.
VisitationI don't have an account—how do I create one to visit someone at CSP Solano?
Use the GTL visitor portal’s “CLAIM ACCOUNT” option to create or register your account before scheduling a visit. The portal also includes account and password-help links if you need them.
VisitationWhat ID and approvals do visitors typically need to visit someone in a California prison?
You'll need a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID and must be on the incarcerated person's approved visiting list. Confirm CSP Solano's accepted ID types and visitor approval rules before you travel.
VisitationHow do I set up an account to video visit an inmate at California State Prison, Solano?
Create an account on the department communications platform (web or mobile) and register for video so you're ready when services go active. If available, use the CDCR/GTL visitor portal "claim account" option, then schedule through the portal. Confirm which platform CSP Solano currently supports before scheduling or buying prepaid services.
CommunicationWill phone and video messaging services change at CSP Solano?
Yes. California is transitioning to a statewide communications provider, so the vendor and tools for phone, video, and messaging can change. During the rollout, some institutions stay on older platforms. Check what CSP Solano is using before scheduling or purchasing.
CommunicationDo I need to add money before scheduling a video visit?
For prepaid video visits, you'll generally need to register and add funds through the app's prepaid feature before booking. Standard audio calls from institution phones or tablets may remain free under the new system.
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Sign in to the GTL/CDCR visit portal to schedule and manage upcoming visits, reserve a date and time, and skip lines.
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