Salinas Valley Prison

Visiting someone at Salinas Valley Prison starts with the CDCR visitation and communications portal. You'll create or claim an online account, sign in, and reserve your visit by selecting a date, time, and location. Never used the portal before? Look for the "CLAIM ACCOUNT" option on the login page, or use the password reset links to set up access before trying to schedule. You can do all of this from a computer, smartphone, or tablet. Depending on what the facility currently offers, you may see options for in-person visits or video visits. The portal includes links to its Terms of Use and Privacy Policy hosted at legal.telmate.com and displays a ViaPath Technologies copyright notice. CDCR also posts rollout schedules and FAQs for communications and tablet rollouts that can affect portal features or visit options.

CDCR is transitioning inmate communications statewide from ViaPath to Securus, and the timing for Salinas Valley depends on CDCR's rollout schedule. To avoid delays when the switch happens, set up a Securus account (online or through the mobile app) in advance. That way you'll be ready to register for video visits and electronic messaging once the facility moves. CDCR posts a public rollout schedule and communications rollout FAQs where you can confirm whether Salinas Valley has a scheduled transition date and find vendor-specific instructions. The change is expected to lower costs for calls and electronic messages, though some institutions will stay on their current platform until their scheduled move. To prepare: create your account, add prepaid funds for calls or video visits, and confirm which platform Salinas Valley is currently using.

Sending money to someone at Salinas Valley Prison starts with creating a Securus account before your loved one's transition into the facility. New to the system? Use the "CLAIM ACCOUNT" link in the facility portal to get started. Before making a deposit, confirm you've selected the correct facility and double-check the incarcerated person's full name and booking or ID number. Deposit options often include online or mobile payments, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, or U.S. Postal money orders, but availability depends on the facility and vendor. Money added to a trust account is typically used for commissary, phone time, hygiene items, and other allowed purchases. It may be reduced by court-ordered restitution or other authorized deductions. Posting times vary, so review processing times before you send. Never mail cash. If you need to correct an error or request a refund, follow the vendor's instructions.