Trinity River Family & Friends Information

How do You Visit an Inmate in the CDCR?

Trinity River Visitation Instructions

In order to visit an inmate in Trinity River you must follow the instrucxtions outlined below:

  • First, you must apply to be approved for a visit by filling out a Visitation Application
  • Once approved, you must schedule a visit at the Trinity River.
  • Make sure you prepare for visit by understanding all of the rules and guidelines.
  • Confirm that Trinity River is allowing visitors on that day. (occasionally prisons go into lockdown and cancel visits for security reasons).
  • California prisons have several types of visits:   Video visits, In-person visits, in-person non-contact visits, family visits, and marriage ceremonies. 

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