San Quentin Inmate Family Council Brochure
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DRESS STANDARDS ALLOWED / UNALLOWED ITEMS MONEY Do not wear clothing that resembles the No chewing gum, no makeup carried in Only transparent coin purses less than 6” x 8” clothing prisoners wear, i.e., no blue denim One comb or hairbrush, non-metallic, no are allowed. or blue chambray, no orange or lime green pointed ends or detachable parts $50 per adult visitor & $20 per child. All pantsuits One handkerchief or small package of money in coins or one dollar bills. Do not wear clothing that resembles the unopened tissues, no bandanas Neither children nor inmates are allowed to clothing that custodial or medical staff wear, One pair of eyeglasses (prescription handle money. i.e., no forest green bottoms or coats and no ONLY), no sunglasses tan tops Ten photographs (no Polaroids) max. VISITING APPROVAL Dress modestly and conservatively 8” x 10” or documents max. 8 1/2” x 11” Complete CDC 106 Visiting Questionnaire Do not wear items that cannot be taken off to One key and car door opener on a ring signed by the inmate. clear a metal detector ( e.g, underwire bra, with no other attachment Mail to: clothing with metal buttons) Visiting locker key East Gate Visiting No camouflage unless with active military ID San Quentin State Prison MEDICAL VERIFICATION No strapless, halter, midriff-exposed, sheer San Quentin, CA 94964 or transparent clothing Medical verification must be provided in writing for: The inmate will let you know when you have No camisole or tank type tops medical implants, prosthetic device, wigs and/or been approved. If disapproved, you will be No skirts, dresses or pants that expose more visitors requesting ADA transportation or to be notified by mail directly. Approval / disapproval than two inches above the knee seated at high table. Verification must be renewed information will not be given over telephone. No clothing that exposes the breast, genitalia every two years if device is temporary. MAIL or buttocks area Address inmate letters No tight, form fitting attire CHILDREN Name, CDC #, Housing Unit, San Quentin State Prison No underwire bras Certified copy of birth certificate must No wigs, hairpieces, extensions, or other San Quentin, CA 94974. be presented at the child’s first visit. 10 - Pictures no larger than 8” x 10”. No hairpieces except for medical reasons and If the accompanying adult is not the with prior approval Polaroids. No nudity. minor’s parent or legal guardian, along with No hats or gloves, except with prior approval No stickers, glitter, hair or contraband. birth certificate, a notarized written Maximum of 40 stamps. Write the inmate’s No solid raincoats or ponchos, must be consent shall be required from a person clear, see-through CDC # on the back of the stamps, and write with legal custody of the minor, authorizing the number of stamps on the outside of the the minor to visit while accompanied by a envelope. See www.cdcr.ca.gov/visitors or designated adult. Title 15 at www.cdcr.ca.gov/regulations Do not allow children to handle money. MONEY / MONEY TRANSFERS Children must be under your supervision at VISITOR CENTER (THE HOUSE ON THE HILL) all times. Write the inmate’s name and CDC # on check or Clothing exchange for visiting session Children over 36” high must follow clothing money order. Include a note stating that you are Child care for minors over 7 years old requirements for adults. enclosing amount of check or money order. It takes Transportation from / to transit center about six weeks to credit inmate’s account. Online Information on Marin County services, ALLOWED BABY ITEMS vendors offer money transfers available the same day. Friends Outside programs One transparent diaper bag, single-layer, 415.482.8509 QUARTERLY PACKAGES without pockets See www.cdcr.ca.gov/visitors for the list of approved Six disposable diapers PHOTOS TAKEN IN VISITING vendors. Two transparent plastic baby bottles Visitors may purchase coin photo ducats at containing pre-mixed formula/milk/juice machines in visitor processing area. HEALTHCARE INQUIRY LINE Single-layer baby blanket/burp cloth Inmates may bring paper photo ducats into 916.691.1404 One change of clothes visiting. One transparent pacifier INMATE COLLECT PHONE CALLS Toys – must be solid and no moving parts GTL 866.770.4896 Factory-sealed baby wipes (travel size) www.GTL.net One baby feeding spoon (plastic) VISITING TIMES & SCHEDULING San Quentin ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inmate Family Council GENERAL POPULATION Mainline (North Block, West Block, H-Unit) SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The Inmate Family Council is a committee of family and friends representing each SAN QUENTIN VPASS APPOINTMENTS – for Mainline ONLY visiting area. STATE PRISON Mainline visiting appointments can be made at: https://visitorreservations.cdcr.ca.gov VPASS is available beginning at 7:00 p.m on The Council meets with the Warden and Sundays for the following two weeks. other institutional staff on a regular basis. Appointments are in ½ hour increments from 7:30 am to 10:00 a.m. Walk-up visitor processing starts Its purpose is at 10:30 a.m. To establish clear and accurate ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONDEMNED / RECEPTION / AD SEG / GRADE B lines of communication between THURSDAY the institution and inmate families. Condemned Main Visiting Room (2 ½ hours) To promote better understanding 8:00, 11:00 by the families of inmates of the Reception / Ad Seg / Grade B / AC (1 hour ) correctional programming that 8:00, 10:00, 12:00 affects family members. SATURDAY AND SUNDAY To promote better understanding Condemned Main Visiting Room (2½ hours) by the institution of the effect that 8:00, 8:30, 10:45, 11:15 correctional programming has on Condemned East Block Visiting Room 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 11:00, 11:30. 12:00 maintaining family relationships. Reception / Ad Seg / Grade B / A/C (1 hour) 8:00, 9:30, 11:00, 12:30 To apply to be a member of the San VISITORS Quentin Inmate Family Council fill out an TELEPHONE APPOINTMENTS – all but Mainline application and put it in suggestion box 415.455.5022 Reception Center (RC) only. INFORMATION Appointments for next week: call Wednesday 8:00- located in the tube. 11:00 a.m. or Sunday 8:00-11:00 a.m. 415.455.5023 Condemned / AC / Ad Seg / Grade B. Appointments for next week: call Thursday 8:00- Website: www.SanQuentin-IFC.org 11:00 a.m. or Saturday 8:00-11:00 a.m. Provided by the Appointments for same week (openings from Contact IFC: cancellations): call 8:00-11:00 a.m. Wed. for RC or Thu. for Condemned / AC / Ad Seg / Grade B Suggestion box in tube or San Quentin 415.454.1460 ex 5813 Cancellations email: Inmate Family Council One half of the week’s schedule will be booked on first [email protected] calling day, the remaining half on second calling day. Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to appointment. [email protected] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- [email protected] Version 5/30/13 HOLIDAYS New Year’s, July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas VISITING STAFF 415.454.1460 ex 5811/5812 LOCKDOWN STATUS Phone 800.374.8474 To receive status by email, fill out form at visit. processing..