Other Prisons in California

All Other Prisons in California - Complete Directory of General, Administrative & Specialty Correctional Facilities

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Understanding other prisons in the California

Welcome to the most comprehensive directory of general and specialty correctional facilities in California. This page brings together every active prison and correctional facility that falls outside the standard categories of federal prisons, state prisons, county jails, city jails, juvenile facilities, and dedicated reentry centers. This includes general prisons at every security level, administrative offices, community correctional centers, probation centers, work release facilities, and other specialty programs. Everything you need to navigate this complex landscape is right here.

Understanding the Full Spectrum of Correctional Facilities

California's correctional system is far more complex than most people realize. Beyond county jails, state prisons, and federal facilities, California operates a wide network of general and specialty correctional institutions — each serving a specific function.

Facilities range from general security-classified prisons housing the majority of sentenced inmates, to specialized administrative facilities supporting the broader system, to community-based programs representing the more rehabilitative end of the spectrum.

General Prisons by Security Level

  • Minimum Security: Prison camps or honor farms with open dormitory-style housing, limited fencing, emphasis on work assignments and pre-release programs.
  • Low Security: Dormitory or cubicle-style housing with defined perimeter fencing and broad educational, vocational, and treatment programs.
  • Medium Security: Largest segment of the prison population. Reinforced perimeters, individual cell housing, regimented schedules with full programming.
  • High Security: Maximum security for serious offenses. Highly reinforced perimeters, strict schedules, higher staff ratios, restricted movement.

Types of Specialty Facilities in California

  • Administrative Offices: Operational hubs handling inmate records, classification decisions, transfer coordination, and legal compliance.
  • Community Correctional Centers: Community-based facilities allowing work, education, and family activities while meeting supervision requirements.
  • Probation Centers: Serve individuals under court-ordered community supervision as an alternative to incarceration.
  • Work Release Facilities: Allow inmates to leave during the day for approved employment and return at night.
  • Other Specialty Facilities: Treatment facilities, education centers, boot camps, electronic monitoring centers, faith-based programs.

How to Use This Directory

  • Browse the full directory of all specialty facilities in California by scrolling below.
  • Filter by county using the dropdown to narrow results to a specific area.
  • Switch states using the state selector to load facilities in any other US state.
  • Click any facility to open its dedicated page with contact details and inmate search.

Finding an Inmate at Any Facility in California

Whether your loved one is at a security-classified prison, community correctional center, work release facility, or any other type of institution, use the directory below to identify the relevant facility and click through to its dedicated page for the inmate search tool. You can also use our free US inmate locator tool to search by name across all facilities simultaneously.

Visitation

Policies vary significantly across facility types. Security-classified prisons have structured schedules and pre-approval requirements. Community centers and work release allow more flexible contact. Probation centers generally don't have traditional visitation.

Staying Connected

Phone services at general prisons, community correctional centers, and work release facilities are managed through contracted providers with outbound-only calls. Read our calling guide for setup instructions.

Work Release Benefits

Participants build work history, earn income for restitution and family support, rebuild workplace skills, and experience gradual transition from incarceration to independence that reduces the shock of full release.

Administrative Resources

Administrative offices handle inmate records, sentence computation, classification decisions, and transfer coordination. Important contacts for families, attorneys, and legal professionals navigating the corrections system.

Frequently Asked Questions

This directory includes general security-classified prisons at minimum, low, medium, and high security levels, administrative offices of prisons, community correctional centers, probation centers, community work release facilities, and other uncategorized or specialty correctional programs and institutions currently operating across California.

Security classification in California's prison system is determined by the Department of Corrections based on the severity of the offense, criminal history, disciplinary record while incarcerated, remaining sentence length, and specific programming or treatment needs. Classification is reviewed periodically and can change based on behavior and progress.

A community work release facility in California is a correctional program that allows eligible inmates nearing the end of their sentence to leave the facility during the day for approved employment and return at night. It builds work history, income, and skills in preparation for full release while maintaining supervision and accountability.

The terms overlap significantly. Community correctional centers in California are typically operated by or under contract with the state Department of Corrections and house individuals as part of their formal sentence or supervision. Reentry centers may include a broader range of providers, such as nonprofits and faith-based organizations, and may serve individuals who have already completed their sentences but need transitional support.

Administrative offices of prisons in California handle the operational and managerial functions that support the broader correctional system — including inmate records, sentence computation, classification decisions, transfer coordination, staff oversight, legal compliance, and public communication. They are important contacts for attorneys, families, and legal professionals.

Transfer and reclassification decisions in California are made by the Department of Corrections based on an inmate's behavior, program participation, sentence length, and risk assessment. Families cannot directly request a transfer, but attorneys can petition for reclassification in appropriate circumstances.

Use our free US inmate locator tool to search by name across all correctional facilities in California, or click on any facility in the directory below to access its individual inmate search feature.

Yes. Use the county filter dropdown above the directory list to instantly narrow results to facilities in a specific county within California. The list updates in real time without requiring a page reload. You can also use the state selector to view facilities in any other US state.

Other Prisons by County in California

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California has Other Prisons spread across dozens of counties, and finding the right one quickly can be challenging without the right tools. Use the county list below to instantly narrow results and view only the Other Prisons in a specific county within California. This is particularly helpful if you are trying to locate someone who was recently arrested in a specific area, or if you are planning a visit and need to find the closest facility to your location.

Alpine 1 Fresno 1 Imperial 1 Kern 1 Kings 1 Los Angeles 2 Orange 1 Riverside 1 Sacramento 1 San Bernardino 2 San Diego 8 Sutter 1

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Browse the Complete Directory of Other Prison Facilities in California

The full directory of general and specialty correctional facilities in California is displayed below. Every active facility that does not fall into standard categories is included — from security-classified prisons (minimum, low, medium, high) to administrative offices, community centers, probation centers, work release programs, and other specialty institutions. Each entry includes facility name, location, county, classification, and contact information.

Facility Name County Action
Alpine County Sheriff's Office 14777 State Route 89 PO Box 278, Markleeville, CA 96120
Alpine View Details
Claremont Custody Center - CA 185 West Gale, Coalinga, CA 93210
Fresno View Details
El Centro Service Processing Center - CLOSED 1115 North Imperial Ave, El Centro, CA 92243
Imperial View Details
Mesa Verde Processing Center (ICE) - GEO 425 Golden State Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Kern View Details
Naval Air Station - Lemoore 700 Avenger, Lemoore, CA 93246
Kings View Details
City of Santa Monica - Airport Security Jail 3223 Donald Douglas Loop South, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Los Angeles View Details
Covina Police Department Jail 444 North Citrus Ave, Covina, CA 91723
Los Angeles View Details
Seal Beach Jail 911 Seal Beach Blvd, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Orange View Details
Hemet Jail 450 East Latham Ave, Hemet, CA 92543
Riverside View Details
California Department of Corrections - Main (CDCR) 1515 S St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Sacramento View Details
Adelanto Detention Facility East - GEO (ICE) 10400 Rancho Rd PO Box 6005, Adelanto, CA 92301
San Bernardino View Details
Adelanto Detention Facility West - GEO (ICE) 10250 Rancho Rd, Adelanto, CA 92301
San Bernardino View Details
Boston Avenue - CoreCivic 2727 Boston Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
San Diego View Details
Marine Corps Brig - Camp Pendleton Security BN, Brig Company Box 555051, Camp Pendleton, CA 92...
San Diego View Details
Naval Air Station - North Island Box 357033, San Diego, CA 92135
San Diego View Details
Naval Base - San Diego 3455 Senn Road, San Diego, CA 92136
San Diego View Details
Naval Consolidated Brig - Miramar P.O. Box 452136, San Diego, CA 92145
San Diego View Details
Ocean View - CoreCivic 551 South 35th St, San Diego, CA 92113
San Diego View Details
Otay Mesa Detention Center (ICE) - CoreCivic 7488 Cazada De La Fuente , San Diego, CA 92143
San Diego View Details
Western Region Detention Facility - GEO 220 West C St, San Diego, CA 92101
San Diego View Details
Leo Chesney Correctional Facility - CoreCivic - CLOSED 2800 Apricot St, Like Oak, CA 95953
Sutter View Details
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Looking for other prisons beyond California? We've got you covered. Use the state selectors below to instantly switch to a full directory of other prisons in any other US state. Whether you need to look up facilities in a neighboring state or search across the country, our nationwide directory makes it simple to find the information you need in just a few clicks.

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