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How to Contact an Inmate at Calipatria (CA)

Trying to visit someone at Calipatria State Prison? Start at the CDCR GTL visitation site. What you do next depends on whether you've scheduled visits before or this is your first time.

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How to Contact an Inmate at Calipatria (CA)

If you have visited before, you’ll sign in on the CDCR GTL visitation site as a returning user. The login screen accepts either your Visitor ID or your email, along with your password.

New visitor? Or can't remember your login? Look for the "CLAIM ACCOUNT" option on the CDCR GTL visitation site. That's how you create or recover your account so you can schedule a visit.

Note: This covers sign-in and account setup on the CDCR GTL visitation site. Visiting hours, fees, approved communication vendors, and unit-specific rules need to be verified separately.

How to Contact an Inmate at Calipatria (CA)

Steps to Follow

  • Returning visitor: sign in on the CDCR GTL visitation site using your Visitor ID or your email, plus your password.
  • New visitor: use the “CLAIM ACCOUNT” link on the CDCR GTL visitation site to create or claim your account.

Before making plans, confirm the details that can change. That means the current visiting schedule, any limits on visit frequency, what ID you'll need to check in, and facility-specific rules (including dress code). Double-check whether the account process has changed since you last used it. Your best sources are official CDCR information for Calipatria and the CDCR GTL visitation site. You can also call the facility directly to confirm what applies to your situation.

Tip: Once you claim or create your account, save your confirmation details. Keep your Visitor ID and login info somewhere safe. You'll need them every time you schedule a visit.

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