Chuckawalla Valley SP (CVSP)

CDCR has awarded a new statewide telecommunications contract to Securus, and Chuckawalla Valley State Prison (CVSP) will transition from ViaPath to Securus. Until CVSP completes the switch, keep using ViaPath. Once CVSP transitions, you'll need to create a Securus account for video calls and electronic messaging. During the changeover, incarcerated people must turn in their ViaPath tablets and will receive new Securus tablets—any ViaPath-purchased content (photos, e‑messages, or media) will not transfer. The good news: Securus rates are lower. Video calls cost $0.10 per minute (vs. $0.16), e‑messages cost $0.03 (vs. $0.05), and Securus includes 30 free video minutes per month. Securus Video Connect is web-based and works through the free Securus app or a computer. You can add funds with AdvanceConnect for prepaid video sessions.

Sending mail to someone at Chuckawalla Valley State Prison (CVSP)? Here's the big rule first: CVSP does not accept quarterly packages mailed directly from family or friends. Those packages must be ordered through CDCR-approved private vendors—and CDCR isn't affiliated with or liable for those vendors, so buyers assume the risk. Regular mail is screened and inspected for contraband. Legal mail generally gets special handling and isn't read during contraband checks. Address envelopes carefully: use the incarcerated person's full booked name plus the required identifier (booking number, X‑reference, or PFN), and include your printed return name and address. Follow content and format limits, which often restrict decorative items, certain photos, and how much printed material someone may keep.

Adding money at Chuckawalla Valley State Prison (CVSP) is typically done through online/mobile portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, or U.S. Postal money orders—confirm which methods CVSP accepts before sending anything. Money in an inmate trust account can be used for commissary, phone time, hygiene items, and other permitted purchases. Keep in mind: funds you send may be reduced by court-ordered restitution or other authorized deductions. However, if you purchase commissary or care packages directly from an approved vendor, those family-paid purchases aren't affected by restitution. For refunds, families can request unused ViaPath balances through the ViaPath call center. Balances held by incarcerated people are automatically refunded to their trust accounts. Before depositing, double-check the person's full name and ID number, follow the vendor's instructions, and review posting times and kiosk limits.

Need to reach the right contact at Chuckawalla Valley State Prison (CVSP)? Start with the purpose of your request. To enroll as a Quarterly Package Vendor, email Lt. Victor Espinoza at Victor.Espinoza@cdcr.ca.gov. For a Victim Offender Dialogue (VOD) request, contact OVSRS at 1-877-256-6877 or OVSRS_VOD@cdcr.ca.gov. For custody and location questions, use intake or records. Medical-related matters go to Health Records. Using specialized lines for vendor or safety concerns helps your message land with the right office faster. Before calling or writing, have the incarcerated person's full name, any known aliases, and their date of birth or booking/ID number ready. If a local office can't resolve the issue, state-level offices may handle escalations for records, subpoenas, and vendor questions.