San Luis Obispo County, CA Jail and Prison System

Address:	Highway 1, San luis obispo, CA 93409
Phone:	805-547-7900
Website:	http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/Facilities_Locator/CMC.html
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/pages/California-Mens-Colony/135088266525006

California Men's Colony (CMC) is a Minimum to medium security level State Prison located in the city of San Luis Obispo, 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 1954 California Men's Colony (CMC) has a total population of 3,894, being the 7th largest facility in California. The facility has a capacity of 3,838 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.

The facility is part of San Luis Obisbo, CA judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.

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3,894 Population

3,838 Capacity
San Luis Obisbo, CA Judicial District

How Do I Visit an Inmate in California Men's Colony (CMC)?

Locating an Inmate in California Men's Colony (CMC)

The best way to locate or get information of any inmate currently incarcerated in California Men's Colony (CMC) 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 Men's Colony (CMC) Visiting Rules

For information on official policy that outlines the regulations and procedures for visiting a California Men's Colony (CMC) inmate contact the facility directly via 805-547-7900 phone number.

Visitation Days and Hours

California Men's Colony (CMC) State Prison has visiting hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the State Prison directly.

Visiting a California Men's Colony (CMC) 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.

	USP General Visiting Hours
Mon	Open 24 hours
Tue	Open 24 hours
Wed	Open 24 hours
Thu	Open 24 hours
Fri	Open 24 hours
Sat	8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Sun	8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Hol	8:30 AM - 3:30 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 Men's Colony (CMC).

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 805-547-7900.

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 Men's Colony (CMC) 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 Men's Colony P.O. Box 8103 San Luis Obispo, CA 93409-8103	—	—	Staff Name California Men's Colony P.O. Box 8101 San Luis Obispo, CA 93409-8101

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