Imperial County, CA Jail and Prison System
California State Prison, Centinela (CEN) is a Minimum-Maximum security level State Prison located in the city of Imperial, California. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under California state and federal laws. The State Prison was opened in 1993 California State Prison, Centinela (CEN) has a total population of 3,318, being the 9th largest facility in California. The facility has a capacity of 2,308 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.
The facility is part of Imperial, CA judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.
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3,318
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2,308
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Imperial, CA
Judicial District
How Do I Visit an Inmate in California State Prison, Centinela (CEN)?
Locating an Inmate in California State Prison, Centinela (CEN)
The best way to locate or get information of any inmate currently incarcerated in California State Prison, Centinela (CEN)
is to contact the State Prison for information on the inmate or visit them
online at https://www.bop.gov/.
Be Approved
Make sure an inmate you are visiting have placed you on their approved visiting list.
Be Prepared to California State Prison, Centinela (CEN) Visiting Rules
For information on official policy that outlines the regulations and procedures for visiting
a California State Prison, Centinela (CEN) inmate contact the facility directly via
760-337-7900
phone number.
Visitation Days and Hours
For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the State Prison directly.
Visiting a California State Prison, Centinela (CEN) inmate on holidays:
The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.
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| Sat | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Hol | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
How to Send a Mail/Care Package to an Inmate?
Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from
home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at
California State Prison, Centinela (CEN).
To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more
clarification contact the State Prison administration at
760-337-7900.
You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms.
Visit their Facebook page here.
For sending a mail or a care package to an California State Prison, Centinela (CEN) State Prison inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:
| Inmate Mail 1 |
Inmate Mail 2 |
Freight and non-USPS parcels |
Staff Mail |
Inmate's Name and CDCR number California State Prison, Centinela Facility A, P.O. Box 901, Imperial, CA 92251-0901 Facility B, P.O. Box 911, Imperial, CA 92251-0911 Facility C, P.O. Box 921, Imperial, CA 92251-921 Facility D, P.O. Box 931, Imperial, CA 92251-0931 | — | — | California State Prison, Centinela Staff Name P.O. Box 731, Imperial, CA 92251-0731 |
How To Send Money to an Inmate?
All money orders should be sent directly to Consolidated Banking at the address below:
http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/Visitors/Sending_money_to_inmates.html
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