How to contact an inmate at Calipatria State Prison
This help guide will walk you through how to connect with an inmate. Follow the steps below to find an inmate and send letters and photos:
Calipatria State Prison inmate search
To contact a person start by searching for the person on the facility website. Perform a search by following these steps:
- Step 1: Enter their first name and last name into the search form and click "Search"
- Step 2: Locate their inmate record
- Step 3: Write down their Inmate ID and any housing information provided
Important! Be sure to enter the persons full name. Nicknames should not be used.
After finding the person you are looking for you can then create a messaging account to send letters and photos.
How to message an inmate
You can use your phone or computer to send emails letters, and photos to an inmate. Messages are sent electronically to inmate tablets or kiosks at the facility. If you would like to send an message, start by searching for an inmate at Calipatria State Prison .
Sending Photos and Postcards
A great way to send love and support to loved one at Calipatria State Prison is to send photos and postcards. It only takes a few minutes to send photos from your phone and it makes a huge difference. You can also mail postcards with words of support and inspiration, or design your own postcard for special moments like birthdays and holidays.
Important! Be sure not to send any explicit photos or they may not be approved by the facility. You can also use a photo printing app like Penmate to make sure your photos are printed at the correct size (4x6 or 3x5) and are mailed according to the rules and regulations of Calipatria State Prison.
Frequently asked questions about Calipatria State Prison
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How long does it take to deliver a message?
If you're sending an email message your letter is usually delivered within 24-48 hours. For messages sent via mail you should expect delivery within 3-7 days. All messages will need be approved by Calipatria State Prison.
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How much does it cost to send a message to Calipatria State Prison?
You can send a message free using your phone or mail a message via USPS for the price of a $0.60 stamp and envelope. You can also purchase credits or e-stamps from services starting at $1.99.
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What services can I use to contact an inmate at Calipatria State Prison?
Penmate
You can use Penmate to send letters and photos to an inmate from your phone. It's a easy way to stay in touch during your loved one's incarceration. Use the inmate locator to find an inmate's location and contact information, then you can send messages within a few minutes.
Securus messaging
Securus may be another option for communicating with an inmate at Calipatria State Prison. You can create a friends and family account and purchase credits to send messages. All messages will be reviewed and must be approved by the facility.
JPay
Some county jails and state prisons may support for sending messages with JPay. You must register an account with the system, find your loved one, and purchase stamps to send messages. For some locations you can also attach photos.
Smart Jail Mail
You may also check if Smart Jail Mail is available at Calipatria State Prison. Smart Jail Mail is operated by Smart Communications and has contracted with some state and county jails. After purchasing credits, your messages and photos are sent to the facility, printed out, and then handed out to your loved one.
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What is the mailing address of Calipatria State Prison?
Mailing address:
Calipatria State Prison
7018 Blair Rd
Calipatria , CA 92233
(760) 348-7000Business hours:
- Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:45 PM
- Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:45 PM
- Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:45 PM
- Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:45 PM
- Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:45 PM
- Saturday: 8:30 AM – 4:45 PM
- Sunday: 8:30 AM – 2:45 PM
Overview of Calipatria State Prison
Calipatria State Prison is located in Imperial County, California and was first opened in 1992. It is a level IV prison that houses both medium- and maximum-security inmates and has a capacity of 2,308 individuals. The prison sits on a vast 1,086-acre site, most of which has been developed for the day-to-day runnings of the facility.
It is California's only desert prison and houses several support facilities, such as food services, security, and maintenance. Similarly, education and religious services are offered at the prison, as well as work programs available for low-risk inmates. Camp jobs range from community maintenance assignments to handling prisons on inner administrative bases or prison security of visiting inmates, which serve crucial functions to camps even providing extended comfort of reduced security levels.
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What services are provided by Calipatria State Prison?
Calipatria State Prison, located in Imperial County, California, is a level 4 maximum-security prison that houses approximately 3,800 male inmates. The prison's mission is to provide a secure and safe environment to offenders while embedding behaviors that promote social responsibility. For that purpose, Calipatria State Prison offers several programs and services to develop skills and transform their attitudes: academically, vocationally, socially, psychologically, and intellectually amid incarceration.
To prepare inmates to return to their communities as productive members, Calipatria State Prison distributes vocational training programs in automotive technologies, construction, masonry, electrical work, computer performance, and commercial sewing, leading to the types certificative institutional outcomes codified by the FCRMSP Institutional Certificative Outcomes document the partnership with the CIO At California stated through Pelican Bay state prison consistent with workforce readiness generating self-worth.
Secondly, the prison's kitchen staff runs the Cafeteria and food outreach program to distant parts of California and within reach to serve struggling people and contribute to resolving food insecurities statewide serving 37 million people each year, ensuring communities reliant upon Calipatria State Prison groceries providing protein, coffee ( a long ritual now) goods to give a vital change in homelessness through hunger.
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