Search by name to confirm someone is at Mule Creek and get the CDCR number you need for mail, money, and visits. Find them below and start sending photos and letters.
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Mule Creek is a men’s general population prison in Ione’s gold country foothills, known for its Paws for Life and POOCH dog-training programs. A search returns the person’s age, admission date, current location, commitment county, and any parole hearing dates.
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They may be a recent booking that hasn't updated yet, they may have been released or paroled, they may have transferred to a different institution, or the name doesn't exactly match CDCR's records. Try name variations, or call CDCR's ID Unit at (916) 445-6713 with a date of birth. CDCR also publishes its own locator at ciris.mt.cdcr.ca.gov.
Inmate SearchNo, a name is enough to start, but the CDCR number is more reliable and you'll need it for the visitor questionnaire, mail, and JPay deposits regardless.
Inmate SearchRecords update to show their current institution, though it can lag a few days behind the actual move. Recheck before you send money, mail anything, or travel for a visit, since JPay deposits and mail are both tied to whichever institution they're at now.
Inmate SearchOnce you've confirmed their location, start the CDCR Form 106 approval process.
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All information on this page comes directly from official government and facility sources. How we verify information › Last verified July 18, 2026. Official source: ciris.mt.cdcr.ca.gov ›