CDCR - California State Prison - Centinela (CEN) Inmate Search

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at CDCR - California State Prison - Centinela (CEN)?

• California Department of Corrections maintains database of all offenders serving jail time at CDCR - California State Prison - Centinela (CEN). To search for an inmate visit California DOC inmate search page and follow the instructions.

  Note: The database is updated weekly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in CDCR - California State Prison - Centinela (CEN)?

• It means the inmate is transferred to another prison or is released from jail. Visit Nationwide State prison search page for more information.

Q. What are the visitation rules of CDCR - California State Prison - Centinela (CEN)?

• One must be in approved visitors list to be able to visit the inmate in CDCR - California State Prison - Centinela (CEN). One must fill the Inmate Visitation Application form and submit it to the Prison authority. It can take up to 30 days for the application to be processed. Once the application is processed one can visit the inmate.

• Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.

• For more information one can call 760-337-7900.

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