Shafter Community Correctional, CA
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Guides for This Facility
How to Contact an Inmate at Facility
If your loved one is at a CDCR facility, phone calls, video calls (called VideoConnect), and electronic messaging all go through Securus.
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How to Send Money to Facility
Want to get money set up for a loved one? CDCR highlights two key actions: create a Securus account before any facility transition, and use ViaPath's help site if you need a refund for unused ViaPath funds.
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How to Schedule Your First Visit at Shafter: VPASS vs. Walk-In
Once you're approved to visit at Shafter, you have two options: schedule through VPASS up to a week ahead, or show up as a walk-in. Walk-ins are first-come, first-served, but VPASS appointments get processed first—so booking ahead can save you a lot of waiting.
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Visitation
- Use the visit-scheduling website to sign in and schedule or manage upcoming visits.
- Returning users must provide a Visitor ID or an email address plus a password to sign in.
- Reserving a visit time in advance lets visitors skip long on-site lines.
Communication
- CDCR is transitioning inmate communication services from ViaPath to Securus.
- Securus Video Connect is a web-based video system accessible via an app, computer, or tablet.
- AdvanceConnect in the Securus app is the prepaid feature used to add funds for video calls.
Sending Commissary
- Families are advised to create a Securus account before a loved one's transfer so funds and services can be managed online.
- The visit-scheduling site provides a 'CLAIM ACCOUNT' link that new users can use to register or claim an account.
- Typical deposit methods include online/mobile portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, and U.S. Postal money orders; available options vary by facility.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
Visits at Shafter Community Correctional are scheduled online through the visit-scheduling portal. Sign in first, then book or manage your upcoming visits. Returning users log in with a Visitor ID or email and password (use the password-reset option if needed). Reserving a time slot ahead of your trip helps you skip long on-site lines and cuts down your wait when you arrive. You can schedule from a computer, smartphone, or tablet, and some locations also offer video visits or on-site video stations. Before you travel, review the facility page for any site-specific rules, make sure you're approved on the inmate's visiting list, and bring a valid government-issued photo ID. For broader updates, CDCR also points visitors to its tablets rollout page for schedules and FAQs.
Read full guideCommunication
Shafter Community Correctional's communications setup may change during California's statewide transition from ViaPath to Securus. Timing differs by institution. If Shafter has moved to Securus, families can use Securus Video Connect, a web-based system for scheduling and joining video sessions from a mobile app, computer, or tablet. For prepaid video calls, create an account on the provider's platform and add money through the app's prepaid option (often called AdvanceConnect or similar). Before you register or add funds, confirm which platform Shafter Community Correctional currently uses. Some sites stay on the older system until their rollout date.
Read full guideSending Commissary
For Shafter Community Correctional, create a Securus account before your loved one's transfer so you can manage funds and services online through the website or mobile app. New to Securus? You may see a "CLAIM ACCOUNT" link on the facility's visit-scheduling site that lets you register or connect an existing profile. Money is commonly added through online or mobile vendor portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, or U.S. Postal money orders, but exact options vary by facility. Check vendor fees and posting times before you send funds so you know when money will be available. Do not mail cash. Most facilities refuse it.
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Showing 6 of 9How do I schedule a visit at Shafter Community Correctional?
Sign in to the facility's visit-scheduling site to book and manage your visits. New users should use the portal's account-claim or create-account options before booking. You can schedule from a computer, smartphone, or tablet.
VisitationDo I need a Visitor ID or password to book a visit?
Yes. Returning users sign in with a Visitor ID or email and password. If you can't sign in, use the password-reset link on the portal.
VisitationWill booking a visit let me skip the line at the facility?
Yes. Booking ahead lets you skip long on-site lines and reduces your wait time when you arrive.
VisitationIs Shafter Community Correctional switching to Securus for phone and video?
CDCR is rolling out Securus statewide, moving services from ViaPath. Rollout timing varies by institution, so confirm which platform Shafter Community Correctional currently uses before you register.
CommunicationHow do I set up video visits or calls for someone at Shafter Community Correctional?
Create an account on the facility's communications provider platform and register for Video Connect if supported. Add funds through the app's prepaid option (such as AdvanceConnect) to pay for scheduled video sessions.
CommunicationWill I have to pay for calls or messages at Shafter Community Correctional?
Standard audio calls from institution phones and tablets are free in California. Prepaid video visits and some messaging features require adding funds through the app's prepaid option.
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Did You Know?
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is transitioning inmate communication services from ViaPath to Securus. Check the facility or CDCR for updates while that change is being implemented.
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