Mail, photos, messaging, and phone/call options for staying in touch.
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.
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Trying to stay in touch with someone at Salinas Valley Prison (CDCR)? Start by confirming which communications provider the facility is currently using. CDCR is moving services from ViaPath to Securus, and that change affects how you set up your account and pay for calls and e-messages.
Salinas Valley State Prison is switching from ViaPath to Securus for tablets and communication services. Here's the key thing: content stored on ViaPath tablets won't carry over to the new Securus tablets. If you've been sending photos or e-messages, take a few steps now to prepare.
Trying to reach Salinas Valley State Prison? The fastest way to get answers is calling the right office the first time. Here are the key numbers and contacts for general questions, package vendors, and health-record requests.
Yes. CDCR advises families and visitors to create a Securus account ahead of a facility's transition so you're ready to register for video visits and messaging when the site moves.
Check the CDCR website’s rollout schedule and the communications rollout FAQs for the latest timing and site-by-site details.
CDCR says the transition from ViaPath to Securus is expected to reduce costs for calls and e-messages. Check the CDCR rollout page for specific pricing details and any free-minute programs.
Still have money sitting in ViaPath ahead of Salinas Valley State Prison's switch to Securus? Now's the time to decide if you want it back. Some ViaPath purchases won't transfer over, so requesting a refund may be the simplest way to avoid losing that value.
Salinas Valley State Prison is switching from ViaPath to Securus for tablet services. The change brings lower rates for video calls and e-messages, plus a different free minutes setup. Here's how the math works so you can plan ahead.
Scheduling your first in-person visit can feel like a lot. The CDCR online visitation portal makes the process more predictable: sign in, reserve a time, and keep track of what you've booked.
