How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Kern Valley State Prison handles visits through the GTL VisitMe portal. Pick your date, time, and location, and you'll get instant confirmation once you book. First-time visitors should use the CLAIM ACCOUNT link on the GTL VisitMe site to set up an account before trying to schedule. Returning visitors can sign in with their Visitor ID or the email and password they used before—there's a
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GTL VisitMe is how you schedule visits with someone at Kern Valley State Prison. Once you sign in, pick a date, time, and location that works for you. Your visit gets confirmed right away. This guide covers the account setup and scheduling steps so you can lock in a reservation without any guesswork.
This facility uses GTL VisitMe to schedule in-person visits. You pick the date, time, and location that work for you, then submit your request. Confirmation comes through right away, so there's no waiting around wondering if it went through.
Schedule and manage your visit through the GTL VisitMe portal, where you select the date, time, and location and receive instant confirmation. If you’re new, use the CLAIM ACCOUNT link before booking.
Go to GTL VisitMe and sign in with your Visitor ID or the email address and password you used before. If you can’t access your account, use the “Forgot your password?” link to reset it.
Yes. You can generally schedule through GTL VisitMe from a computer, smartphone, or tablet. Before you head to the prison, confirm you’re on the inmate’s approved visiting list and that you have the required ID.
Kern Valley State Prison switched telephone service on 3/23, with tablets transitioning between 3/24–3/27. If you had money in a ViaPath balance during that changeover, you may be able to get it back. What happens next depends on whether the balance was on your loved one's incarcerated account or on a family account.
If your loved one is housed in a CDCR facility, phone calls are typically the easiest starting point. Video calls and electronic messaging can come later, once those services are available at their location.
Sending money for services at a CDCR facility starts with setting up an account with the right provider. Here are the two CDCR account options and what to confirm before adding funds.
