Marin County, CA Jail and Prison System
San Quentin State Prison (SQ) is a Minimum–maximum security level State Prison located in the city of San Quentin, California. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under California state and federal laws. The State Prison was opened in July 1852, 167 years ago San Quentin State Prison (SQ) has a total population of 3,774, being the 50th largest facility in California. The facility has a capacity of 3,082 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.
The facility is part of Quentin, CA judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.
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3,774
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3,082
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Quentin, CA
Judicial District
How Do I Visit an Inmate in San Quentin State Prison (SQ)?
Locating an Inmate in San Quentin State Prison (SQ)
The best way to locate or get information of any inmate currently incarcerated in San Quentin State Prison (SQ)
is to contact the State Prison for information on the inmate or visit them
online at https://www.bop.gov/.
Be Approved
Make sure an inmate you are visiting have placed you on their approved visiting list.
Be Prepared to San Quentin State Prison (SQ) Visiting Rules
For information on official policy that outlines the regulations and procedures for visiting
a San Quentin State Prison (SQ) inmate contact the facility directly via
415-454-1460
phone number.
Visitation Days and Hours
For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the State Prison directly.
Visiting a San Quentin State Prison (SQ) inmate on holidays:
The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.
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How to Send a Mail/Care Package to an Inmate?
Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from
home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at
San Quentin State Prison (SQ).
To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more
clarification contact the State Prison administration at
415-454-1460.
You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms.
Visit their Facebook page here.
For sending a mail or a care package to an San Quentin State Prison (SQ) State Prison inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:
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Inmate Mail 2 |
Freight and non-USPS parcels |
Staff Mail |
Inmate's Name and CDCR number San Quentin State Prison San Quentin, CA 94974 | — | — | — |
How To Send Money to an Inmate?
All money orders should be sent directly to Consolidated Banking at the address below:
http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/Visitors/Sending_money_to_inmates.html
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