Golden State MCCF Visiting Hours, Holiday Closures, and Who to Call
Planning a visit to Golden State MCCF? Here's everything you need: visiting days, hours, holiday closures, and the right number to call — all in one place.
Contact an Inmate at Western Detention Facility, CA.
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How to Contact an Inmate at Facility
CDCR is switching inmate communication services from ViaPath to Securus. The system your loved one uses may change depending on where their facility is in the transition, and that determines where you'll manage your account.
Video Call Costs Are Dropping: What the CDCR Switch to Securus Means for Your Budget
Two changes in CDCR's cost comparison chart will hit your budget the hardest: video calls and e-messages. Video calls drop to $0.10 per minute with Securus, down from $0.16 per minute under ViaPath. E-messages fall to $0.03 each, compared to $0.05 with ViaPath.
Other Guides for Western Detention Facility, CA
How to Schedule a Visit at Golden State MCCF (Appointments vs. Walk‑Ins)
Golden State MCCF offers weekend visits, and you've got two options: schedule an appointment for a contact visit or show up as a walk-in. Either way, you'll need to be approved before you arrive.
How to schedule your first in-person visit at Geo Western Facility (GTL/ViaPath)
Scheduling your first in-person visit at Geo Western Facility happens online through the GTL/ViaPath visitation site. This guide covers signing in (or claiming a new account), picking your date and time, and confirming your reservation. Before you start, grab the incarcerated person's details and have your photo ID handy—you don't want to hunt for information mid-booking.
Sending Commissary
How to Send Money to Facility
Service changes can make sending money confusing. Here's what to do right now and what to double-check so your payment reaches the right place.
