Pelican Bay (PBSP)

Pelican Bay (PBSP) uses the GTL visitation portal for scheduling. Sign in to reserve your visit date, time, and location—you'll get instant confirmation once it's booked. New to the system? Select

Pelican Bay (PBSP) visitor scheduling runs through the GTL visitation portal. Sign in to schedule and manage visits—you'll see instant confirmation when your date, time, and location are reserved. New users should select

To check whether someone is at Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP) or another CDCR facility, start with official tools like the CDCR inmate locator and VINE. State and federal locators cover different populations, and update timing varies—search the right system for your situation. If the CDCR locator won't load, enable JavaScript in your browser or try VINE as a backup. Third-party inmate-search sites exist but can be outdated or incomplete. For legal or time-sensitive needs, always confirm custody status through the official state or federal source. When searching, use the person's full first and last name. Consider signing up for automated custody-status alerts through VINE.

Reaching the right office at Pelican Bay (PBSP) speeds things up. Call intake or the main custody line for custody and location questions, Records/ID for release details and records requests, and the Health Records Center for medical-record inquiries. Specialized lines also exist for urgent medical matters, PREA/abuse reports, transportation, and vendor support—using the right one gets your call routed faster. Before calling, gather the incarcerated person's full name, any aliases, and date of birth or booking/ID number. For records or property requests, follow the Records Unit's submission rules, including any photo ID requirements. If the facility can't resolve your issue, escalate to the appropriate state-level office for records, subpoenas, or vendor questions.