Wasco, CA Wasco State Prison (WSP) View
Wasco State Prison (WSP) is a California state prison and reception center in Wasco, Kern County, operated by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). It primarily houses sentenced adult male inmates who have been committed to state prison, including people undergoing intake, classification, medical screening, and placement review before transfer to another CDCR facility. It is not a county jail and generally does not hold local pretrial detainees awaiting court in Kern County. Its role is to receive and process state prisoners from county custody and support the statewide correctional system.
Contact and Location Information
How to Find an Inmate at Wasco State Prison (WSP)
Members of the public can use the official inmate search link on this page to look for someone held at the facility. County jail rosters typically list a person’s name, booking date, charges, and custody status, while a state prison locator may list the person’s CDCR number, current facility, admission date, and release or parole-related information when available. New records do not always appear immediately after a person is booked, received, or transferred; processing and data updates can take several hours or longer. If the person does not appear right away, check again later or contact the facility or CDCR for guidance.
FAQs
How do I visit an inmate at Wasco State Prison (WSP)?
Visitors usually must be approved before visiting an inmate at the facility. Check the official visiting rules, schedule, and appointment requirements before traveling, because hours and eligibility can change.
What do I need to bring when visiting Wasco State Prison (WSP)?
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and only items allowed by the facility. Visitors should review dress code, minor visitor rules, and property limits before arrival to avoid being turned away.
How do I make phone or video calls with an inmate?
Inmates generally cannot receive incoming calls, but they may be able to place approved outgoing calls through the facility’s phone system. Video calling, if available, must be scheduled and used through the approved service provider.
How do I send mail to an inmate?
Use the inmate’s full name, identification number if known, and the correct mailing address listed by the facility or CDCR. Mail is inspected, and items such as cash, prohibited materials, or altered documents may be rejected.
How does the commissary work?
Commissary allows eligible inmates to buy approved items such as snacks, hygiene products, and writing supplies. Family and friends may be able to add funds through the approved deposit system, subject to limits and processing fees.
How is bail set and how do I post bond at Wasco State Prison (WSP)?
Bail is normally handled by the court and county jail before a person is sentenced to state prison. Because this is a state prison, people held here are usually serving a sentence or being processed into CDCR custody, so bond is generally not posted here.
What happens during the intake process at Wasco State Prison (WSP) and when will the inmate appear in the system?
During intake, staff confirm identity, review records, conduct health and security screening, and determine housing or transfer needs. Records may take several hours or longer to appear in the public system after arrival, so check the official search link again if the inmate is not listed right away.