Lancaster Prison, CA
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How to Schedule Your First Visit Using VisitMe (CDCR VisitMe)
Scheduling your first visit can feel like a lot to manage. VisitMe is CDCR's online tool for booking visit times and tracking your reservations.
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Restorative Justice Programs in California Prisons: Can You Participate in a Victim‑Offender Dialogue?
Victim-Offender Dialogues (VODs) are a specific type of restorative justice process available in California correctional settings. If you're a survivor, a surviving family member, or supporting someone considering a dialogue, here's what VODs are, who facilitates them in California, and what support you can expect.
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Visitation
- VisitMe confirms scheduled visits instantly after you select date, time, and location.
- New visitors create or claim an account via the 'CLAIM ACCOUNT' link on the VisitMe login page.
- The VisitMe login page includes a 'Forgot your password?' link for account password recovery.
Contact Info
- The CalHR Job Center is located at 1810 16th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811 and is open the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00 PM–3:00 PM.
- Use intake or custody lines for location and custody questions and Records & ID for release or records issues.
- If local contacts can’t resolve your issue, escalate to the system’s state-level office for records, subpoenas, or vendor support.
Facility Info
- The facility's VisitMe page includes links to Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, a Professional Visitor option, and contact information.
- Lancaster's VisitMe service is provided by ViaPath Technologies according to the page copyright.
- Mend Collaborative facilitates Victim–Offender Dialogues at California and federal correctional facilities and prepares survivors to participate in in‑prison restorative programs.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
Lancaster Prison handles visit scheduling through the VisitMe portal. Pick your date, time, and location, and you'll get instant confirmation. First time using VisitMe? Head to the login page and click
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Starting with the right contact channel at Lancaster Prison can save you hours. A CalHR Job Center is located at 1810 16th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811, open for in-person help on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00 PM–3:00 PM. For facility-specific questions, call intake or custody lines for location and custody issues, Records & ID for release paperwork or records requests, and Health Records for medical records. Can't get your issue resolved locally? Escalate to the state-level office for records, subpoenas, or vendor problems. Before calling or visiting, have the person's full name, any aliases, and date of birth or booking/ID number ready. Bring a government photo ID if you're requesting records or property.
Facility Info
Lancaster Prison's VisitMe page is your starting point for visit planning. You'll find links to the Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, a Professional Visitor option, and facility contact details—the VisitMe service is operated by ViaPath Technologies. The facility also connects to restorative justice programs: Mend Collaborative facilitates Victim–Offender Dialogues across California correctional settings and helps prepare survivors for in-prison restorative programs and support groups. RJMP provides meetings between victims (or surviving family members) and incarcerated or paroled offenders in partnership with the CDCR. For scheduling details, current hours, approved vendors, and participation steps, check the VisitMe page and official resources before your trip.
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Showing 6 of 9How do I create a VisitMe account for Lancaster Prison?
Use the “CLAIM ACCOUNT” link on the VisitMe login page to create or claim your account for Lancaster Prison.
VisitationWill my visit scheduled through VisitMe show as confirmed right away?
Yes. VisitMe confirms visits instantly when you select the date, time, and location during booking.
VisitationWhat should I do if I forget my VisitMe password?
Click the “Forgot your password?” link on the VisitMe login page to start account password recovery.
VisitationWhen is the CalHR Job Center listed for Lancaster Prison visits or assistance open?
The CalHR Job Center at 1810 16th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811 is open in person on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00 PM–3:00 PM.
Contact InfoWho should I contact for records or release paperwork related to an incarcerated person?
Contact the facility’s Records & ID unit for records requests, release paperwork, or property issues so your request goes to the right office. Bring a government-issued photo ID and follow the Records Unit’s submission rules for requests.
Contact InfoWhat information should I have before calling Lancaster Prison or a state contact?
Have the incarcerated person’s full name, any known aliases, and their date of birth or booking/ID number ready so staff can locate the correct record faster.
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Did You Know?
You can use the VisitMe site to sign in, schedule visits, and manage upcoming appointments. Pick your date, time, and location — you'll get instant confirmation.
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