Folsom State Prison, CA

Folsom State Prison schedules visits through an online portal where you sign in, pick a date, time, and location, and get instant confirmation. New visitors can create or "claim" an account on the portal before scheduling. Returning visitors log in with a Visitor ID or email address and password to view and manage upcoming visits. The scheduling site runs on ViaPath Technologies. You can access the portal from a computer, smartphone, or tablet. Before you travel, check the facility's visitation page for current rules, visit types, and any on-site requirements.

Communication at Folsom State Prison goes through Securus, CDCR's statewide provider. The vendor rollout adds telephone calls, video calls, and electronic messaging starting in September. If you want video visits or electronic messaging, set up a Securus account on the website or mobile app so you're ready when those services go live. Free telephone calls don't require an online account, but video calls and electronic messaging do. For prepaid video visits, use AdvanceConnect in the Securus app to fund your account, then register through Video Connect to enable video calling. Check CDCR's tablet page for schedule and cost details.

No facility-specific money procedures for Folsom State Prison were available in the sources provided, so check the facility's published instructions and any vendor rules before sending funds. Many prisons accept online or mobile vendor portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, and U.S. Postal Service money orders, but confirm which channels Folsom uses. Money in an incarcerated person's trust or commissary account typically covers commissary purchases, phone time, hygiene items, and other permitted spending. Balances may be reduced by court-ordered restitution or other authorized deductions. Before you pay, have the person's full name and booking or facility ID ready. Double-check that you've selected the correct facility, and note posting times for electronic transfers. Never mail cash.