CDCR - Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP)

How To Contact An Inmate At CDCR - Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP)

Mail Inmates

You can mail inmates at the CDCR - Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP) addressed to:

Connect Inmates Via Phone

The CDCR - Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP) allows phone calls or video communication with offenders. Phone calls are managed through Global Tel Link (GTL) - ConnectNetwork, which requires setting up a specific account. Read our first-time phone setup guide for a hassle-free experience. It's important to note that all calls are recorded and subject to monitoring. Inmates are unable to receive calls but can make collect calls.

How to Send Money To An Inmate's Trust Fund In CDCR - Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP)

Sending money to an inmate's trust fund has become much easier in the last ten years. To send money to an inmate incarcerated in CDCR - Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP), you can use any of the following methods:

1. Online: Send money at www.accesscorrections.com, Jpay.com, Western Union, Moneygram
2. Visiting Facility: Using Debit or Credit Card at Facility kiosks.
3. Money Order: You can send a money order by Mail (USPS only). Some facilities might require you to fill up an additional form to send a money order to the inmate's trust fund.
4. Cashiers Cheque: Send a cashier's check by mail; some facilities might require you to fill up an additional form attached in the mail.
5. Using Phone: Touch pay and Jpay allows you to send money to your inmate's trust fund. Call 1-800-574-5729 to send money through Jpay, Or use TouchPay Service by calling 1-866-232-1899. [Service fee might be applicable].

You can read our ultimate guide to sending money to an inmate or visit the facility website to understand the process better.

Visitation Guide For CDCR - Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP)

Follow the facility's visitation hours for a smooth entry. The timings are below. For updated timings, visit the Brazos County Juvenile Justice website or contact the facility at 707-465-1000.

Be Approved For Visitation

To visit an inmate, you must be on the approved visitor list. To be added to the list, you need to apply by following the instructions in our application guide. You can download the application form from the article. Once you've filled it out, you can mail or fax it to the facility for processing.

Prepare For Visitation

Visitation Rules

All visitors must produce an ID during the visit. Follow the below rules during visitation for a hassle-free experience:

• Inmates are allowed to have 20 people on their respective visitor lists. If you are on that list, your visit will be smoother.
• A fee of 25$(For background check) applies to all visitors before visitation. You can visit the facility site to fill out the online application.
• The printed application should have a 25$ fee enclosed in the envelope.
• Children under 18 are not required to pay background check fees.
• The approval of visitors is solely dependent on the warden of the facility.
• All visitor applications shall be forwarded to the receiving unit when an inmate gets transferred.
• Inmates may visit, space permitting, with a maximum of six persons at once, regardless of age, during each visitation. Inmates requesting visitation with more than six persons at one time shall complete a Special Visit Request at least 30 calendar days in advance of the visit.
• Visitors should present proper identification cards to authorities during visitation.
• Visitors are prohibited from taking any food or beverages into the visitation area except as outlined in this section and section 8.0 of this Department Order.
• All clothing shall be clean, worn in good repair, non-offensive, and within the bounds of common decency.
• Shorts shall be knee length when standing. Jogging shorts, cut-offs, or hip huggers are prohibited.
• All visitors, personal possessions, and vehicles are subject to search by one or more methods.
• The unit Deputy Warden shall determine visitation status relative to non-contact visitation.
• Inmates are authorized to have photographs taken of themselves and/or their family members on identified holidays during specified time periods.
• Only inmates who are authorized contact visits will be eligible to participate in the photographing process.

Visitation Timings