How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visiting at Shafter Community Correctional starts with getting approved—you'll need to complete the CDCR 106 Visiting Questionnaire. Once approved, schedule through VPASS up to one week in advance. VPASS will notify you if anything changes. Appointment holders get processed first. No appointment? Walk-ins may be admitted after scheduled processing ends at 12:15, on a first-come, first-served basis. Only approved visitors are allowed on facility grounds, and expect searches of your person, vehicle, and belongings. Don't arrive more than 30 minutes before your scheduled time. The last visitor is processed at 2:00 PM, so plan accordingly. ASU visiting appointments are listed as N/A.
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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.
If you're approved, schedule through VPASS up to one week in advance. VPASS will notify you of any changes. Walk-ins may be possible after scheduled processing ends at 12:15, depending on approval and capacity.
Don’t arrive more than 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment time. Appointment holders are processed first, and the last visitor is processed at 2:00 PM, so time your arrival accordingly.
ASU visiting appointments are listed as N/A for Shafter Community Correctional. If you need clarification on ASU visitation status, contact the facility directly.
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.
