Who to Call When You Have Questions About Visiting Shafter

Got questions about visiting at Shafter MCCF? Start with the main line: 661-746-8900. The two most helpful extensions are the Visiting Facility Supervisor / Watch Commander at ext. 5114 and the Visiting Facility Officer (Senior Corrections Officer) at ext. 5139 (also listed as /28). Calling the right extension saves time - especially when you're confirming a last-minute detail before heading out.

For general visiting questions, call 661-746-8900 and ask for ext. 5139. This is your best bet for day-of questions and basic visiting info - it's the same main number that connects you to all of Shafter's visiting contacts.

Shafter lists other facility contacts for administrative or contract-related matters, but those aren't the fastest route for visiting questions. Stick with the main line (661-746-8900) and ask for the visiting-related extensions.

Phone-call-tips

• ✓ Your full name (as the visitor)
• ✓ The incarcerated person’s name
• ✓ The incarcerated person’s CDCR number
• ✓ The number you’re calling: 661-746-8900
• ✓ The extension to ask for: ext. 5139 for visiting information (or ext. 5114 for the Watch Commander)

Have the visitor's name, the incarcerated person's name, and their CDCR number ready before you call. Staff can pull up information faster, and your call won't drag on. For visiting-specific questions, ext. 5139 is your most direct line - it's listed as Shafter's official visiting information number.