CDCR - California Institution for Men (CIM) Chino State Prison

How To Contact An Inmate At CDCR - California Institution for Men (CIM) Chino State Prison

Mail Inmates

You can mail inmates at the CDCR - California Institution for Men (CIM) Chino State Prison addressed to:

Connect Inmates Via Phone

The CDCR - California Institution for Men (CIM) Chino State Prison 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 - California Institution for Men (CIM) Chino State Prison

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 - California Institution for Men (CIM) Chino State Prison, 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 - California Institution for Men (CIM) Chino State Prison

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 909-597-1821.

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

• Visitors are searched before visitation
• Contrabands shall be confiscated and disposed of.
• Each adult is allowed to bring 20$ in cash.
• Each visitor shall be identified by his/her finger scan and identification card.
• Visitors are required to be screened through metal detectors before entering.
• Prior calling to the facility for admission is required. The warden will approve or disapprove your visit.
• Visitors must be on the inmates' visitor list
• An attorney(s) or agents of the attorney, including paralegals, investigators, psychologists, psychiatrists, mitigation specialists, and or social workers, will be allowed to interview an inmate for legal purposes and will not be required to have a court order.
• Victim of the inmate will not be permitted for visitation
• Visiting days and hours will be determined by the warden, considering the number of visitors, the size of the visiting area, and the institution's security requirements.
• Any false information on the visitation application by a visitor will result in a denial of visitation.

Visitation Timings