It is important to fill out the questionnaire completely. The prisoner must sign the questionnaire before sending it to the prospective visitor the signature confirms the prisoner’s agreement to have the applicant added to his/her visiting list. You obtain the Visitor Questionnaire by having the prisoner you wish to visit send it to you. You must apply for approval to visit by completing a Visitor Questionnaire (CDCR Form 106). Application to Visit a PrisonerĪny adult wishing to visit a prisoner must first obtain approval from CDCR. This handbook is a useful guide for visitors, taking you through the process step-by-step, explaining the procedures and rules, and providing information and guidance on what you will need to do to visit and what you will encounter as you go through the process.
Nevertheless, visiting at a prison can be complicated and confusing, especially when visiting for the first time. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) recognizes the importance of visitation and encourages families and friends to visit as often as their circumstances allow. Visiting a family member or friend who is in prison is an important way to maintain connections during incarceration and enhances the prisoner’s success both while in prison and after release.