San Quentin Rehabilitation Center is a CDCR institution in Marin County with a design capacity of about 3,084. Opened in 1852, it's California's oldest prison, and the state has shifted its mission toward rehabilitation-focused programming. This guide covers CDCR's statewide inmate locator, scheduling a visit through the VSA system, sending money to a trust account, phone calls through Securus, and mail rules. All data is verified from cdcr.ca.gov.
City
San Quentin
County
Marin County
State
CA
Facility Type
State Prison (CDCR)
Gender
Male
Capacity
3084
Custody Levels
Levels I, II, III
Operator
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
Address
100 Main Street, San Quentin, CA 94964
Phone
(415) 454-1460
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View ArticleGet approved to visit, then schedule an in-person or video visit through the CDCR Visitation Scheduling Application.
View ArticleSend to a trust account by EFT (ConnectNetwork, JPay, Access Corrections), the JPay lock box, or a money order mailed to the prison.
View ArticleAudio calls from CDCR prisons are free. See how video visits and tablet messaging work.
View ArticleMailing address, accepted photos, and how to send letters that clear inspection.
View ArticleSan Quentin Rehabilitation Center houses state-sentenced people under CDCR. Search the California Incarcerated Records and Information Search (CIRIS) at ciris.mt.cdcr.ca.gov. If you cannot find the person, call the CDCR ID Unit at (916) 445-6713.
See the full breakdownGet approved to visit first, then schedule an in-person or video visit through the CDCR Visitation Scheduling Application at cdcr.gtlvisitme.com/app. Confirm the current visiting status before you travel to San Quentin, CA.
See the full breakdownSend money to a trust account by EFT through ConnectNetwork, JPay, or Access Corrections, by the JPay lock box in Los Angeles, or by a money order mailed to the prison payable to CDCR.
See the full breakdownMail to: [Full Legal Name] [CDCR Number] [Housing/Bed Number], San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, San Quentin, CA 94974. Letters and standard photos are accepted and are opened and inspected before delivery. You can also send photos and letters through Pigeonly.
See the full breakdownSan Quentin Rehabilitation Center uses Securus Technologies for phones and tablets. Audio calls are free and limited to 15 minutes. Set up an account at securustech.net/cdcr for video calls and messaging.
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Use the California Incarcerated Records and Information Search (CIRIS) at ciris.mt.cdcr.ca.gov. Search by name or CDCR number. If you cannot find the person, call the CDCR ID Unit at (916) 445-6713 or the prison at (415) 454-1460.
Inmate SearchFirst get approved to visit through CDCR. Once approved, schedule an in-person or video visit using the Visitation Scheduling Application at cdcr.gtlvisitme.com/app. Call the visiting staff at (415) 454-1460 ext. Visiting to confirm.
VisitationSend to their trust account by EFT through ConnectNetwork, JPay, or Access Corrections, by mailing a money order to the JPay lock box at 2202 South Figueroa St, Box #3001, Los Angeles, CA 90007, or by mailing a check or money order payable to CDCR to the prison.
Send MoneyYes. Since January 1, 2023, audio phone calls from California state prisons are free to the incarcerated person and their family. Calls are limited to 15 minutes and are recorded.
Phone CallsSend mail to: [Full Legal Name] [CDCR Number] [Housing/Bed Number], San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, San Quentin, CA 94974. CDCR asks you to include the person's last known housing and bed number along with their name and CDCR number. All mail is opened and inspected before delivery.
MailYes. You can mail standard photos, which are inspected before delivery, or send digital photos to the person's tablet. The easiest way to mail photos and letters is through Pigeonly.
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All information on this page comes directly from official government and facility sources. How we verify information › Last verified July 13, 2026. Official source: cdcr.ca.gov/facility-locator/sqrc ›