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This page contains updates and information from the Inmate Family Council (IFC) for families and friends with loved ones incarcerated at the Correctional Training Facility (CTF).

09/23/2026

Update Re: Vendors and Restocking of Vending Machines

Administration asked us to remind families that they should not approach the vendors while they are filling the machines. Hand to hand sales are not allowed. However, families are able to use machines not being actively filled by the vendors.

Also, cash refunds are being done once the vendors have completed the restocking of all the vending machines.

August Family Visit DataAdditionally, Administration pulled four random families from each yard for this calendar year a...
09/23/2026

August Family Visit Data

Additionally, Administration pulled four random families from each yard for this calendar year and the average wait times for both facilities is between 2 and 2.5 months.

Join Us for a Spooktacular Halloween! We have put together a pre-approved wish list for the festivities. For any that w...
09/16/2026

Join Us for a Spooktacular Halloween!

We have put together a pre-approved wish list for the festivities. For any that would like to donate, please use the link below. We are asking that any donations be completed by Saturday, September 26, 2026, to allow for appropriate time for the facility to receive and distribute the items. Items will be distributed to regular and family visiting.

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October - December 2026 Family Visiting Calendars
09/03/2026

October - December 2026 Family Visiting Calendars

08/12/2026

Important Updates to Family Visit Scheduling

The IFC met with Visiting Administration earlier today and one of the topics of discussion included the scheduling of family visits. In an effort to make the process as efficient as possible and attempt to fill all 12 units for each rotation we wanted to provide the following updates and information.

When Family Visiting staff reach out to schedule a family visit for the stated schedule rotation, the visitor will have 24 hours to return the call and schedule a visit or they will be moved to the back of the application pile.

Calls to schedule family visits will primarily occur on Mondays, but calls will continue to be made on Tuesdays and Thursdays as time permits to fill as many units as possible. While Family Visiting staff will follow the posted information on the CDCR website of the primary facility they are scheduling for (Central or North), they may call families from the opposite facility in an attempt to fill unfilled or cancelled units.

Administration was clear that if you are being called for a fill in or cancellation and you are unable to attend or do not return the call you will not lose your place in line. You will only be moved to the back of the applications if you are in queue for the current rotation and decline or don’t not return the call with 24 hours.

As a tip, some numbers to pay attention to for family visit scheduling include but are not limited to 831-237-3014 or 831-678-3951.

As a reminder the IFC worked diligently to get the information posted on the CDCR website in an attempt to reduce families contacting Family Visiting staff and inquiring about their place in line or what application date they are scheduling. We ask for your continued cooperation in utilizing the website and refraining from calling family visiting staff with these types of questions or inquiries as it furthers delays their ability to call and schedule upcoming family visits.

08/11/2026

Service Animals in Regular and Family Visiting

We were informed that per CDCR Headquarters only registered service animals will be allowed in regular and family visiting. Emotional support animals and K9 handlers will no longer be allowed to bring their animal into regular or family visiting.

July Family Visiting Data
08/11/2026

July Family Visiting Data

June Family Visiting Data
07/29/2026

June Family Visiting Data

06/15/2026

From Statewide Inmate Family Council:

CDCR had budget discussions with all facilities advising that they will need to make some adjustments through June 30, 2026. They advised that they will be short staffed and not allowing overtime so things such as yard time and/or dayroom and programming may be affected. They’re allowing the facility to make adjustments as they see fit. However, this will not affect visiting.

Message from CDCR:In-person visiting will be cancelled statewide on Friday, June 26, 2026 for visiting training.
06/09/2026

Message from CDCR:

In-person visiting will be cancelled statewide on Friday, June 26, 2026 for visiting training.

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Soledad Prison Road
Soledad, CA
93960

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