CDCR – California State Prison, Los Angeles County (LAC)

CDCR – California State Prison, Los Angeles County (LAC) basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 661-729-2000

This facility is for adult inmates.

The inmates housed at California State Prison, LA located at 44750 60th St W in Lancaster, CA are placed according to their custody level (determined by a number of factors including the past criminal history and the length of their sentence). There are ample educational and vocational training programs for all inmates, especially ones that show a willingness to learn new things that will prepare them for a better life when they are released. The mission is to promote and prepare the offender to leave in better shape than when they arrived, giving them the best chance to never come back and thus lower the state's recidivism rate.

California State Prison in Los Angeles County (LAC) operated by the CDCR serves as both a long term facility for adult males and as a Reception Center for inmates who need to go through the intake process. Inmates in the reception center are usually housed for only a short term until they are classified and relocated.

Some notable inmates that have served time at LAC are Lawrence Phillips, former NFL running back; Robert Bardo murdered actress Rebecca Schaeffer in 1989, Rene "Boxer" Enriquez, a former Mexican Mafia member turned federal witness. His life s the subject of a book titled "The Black Hand". Loi Khac Nguyen was one of the perpetrators of the 1991 Sacramento hostage crisis for which he was convicted of killing three people; Samuel Little a serial killer convicted of killing three women, though he is suspected of killing as many as 90 in total; Joe Son was an actor and former mixed martial artist; Robert Rozier a former American football defensive end and convicted serial killer who played in the National Football League and Canadian Football League. After leaving football, he became involved with "The Brotherhood", led by Yahweh ben Yahweh. He is currently serving 25 years to life on a conviction for check kiting under a third strike law.

The LAC is a multi-mission institution. This facility houses over 4,000 minimum to maximum security inmates. The institution serves as a Medical hub for Enhanced Outpatient (EOP) and EOP Administrative Segregation levels of Healthcare and also operates a Prison Industry Authority (PIA) Laundry, and soap manufacturing facilities.

The institution serves as a Reentry Hub with programs such as Commercial Plumbing, Commercial Painting, Masonry and Computer Literacy. A Progressive Programming Facility (PPF) was established on Facility "A" in 2000. The PPF was created to create a programming environment, free from violence, illegal drugs, and disruptive behavior.

Internal jobs at California Prison LA County include working in the laundry department/kitchen. Inmates can also take vocational courses to learn cabinet making, carpentry skills, office and computer related skills, plumbing, and custodial skills. Education opportunities for inmates to earn both basic adult education and GED are available. The facility also runs a literacy program to help inmates who may not be able to read. This facility also offers maintenance to the surrounding communities through community service crews.

CDCR – California State Prison, Los Angeles County (LAC) – Visitation Guide
CDCR – California State Prison, Los Angeles County (LAC) – Inmate Packages
CDCR – California State Prison, Los Angeles County (LAC) – Parole Information

Institution Details

Productivity and self-improvement opportunities are provided for inmates through academic classes, work programs, religious and self-help groups. LAC was constructed to meet the access requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and has been designated to house Level I, III and IV inmates. The housing of these inmates is accomplished on a Minimum Support Facility (MSF) and four 270 design facilities. LAC also houses inmates who meet the criteria of the Department’s Disability Placement Program (DPP). LAC has a 100 cell standalone Administrative Segregation Unit (ASU) and a Correctional Treatment Center (CTC) where inmates receive professionally supervised health care beyond that normally provided in the community on an out-patient basis. LAC also provides Correctional Clinical Case Management System (CCCMS) and Enhanced Outpatient Program (EOP).

Inmate Programs

• PIA: Detergent production, laundry.
• Vocational: Office Services, Office Services Related Technology, Plumbing and Janitorial.
• Academic: Adult Basic Education, GED, Pre Release, Literacy Program, Achieving College Education Coastline College, and Inmate Peer Education Program.
• Other: Community Service Crews, Religious Services Program, Victim Awareness, Convicts Reaching Out to People (CROP), Paving the Way, Men For Honor: Creative Writing, Men Utilizing Sounds to Incorporate Collaboration (MUSIC), Veterans Embracing Truths (VET), AA/NA, Prison Art Program (PAP), Catalyst Foundation, Handicraft, Anger Management, Communication Insight, Diabetes Workshop, Center for Health Justice, Parenting-Pathways, Christian Fellowship, Enhanced Outpatient Program (EOP), Facility 'C'-Re-entry Program, and Facaility 'A'-Paws-For-Life Dog Training Program.

visitation Info

CDCR – California State Prison, Los Angeles County (LAC) – Visitation

Visiting a CDCR facility must be conducted in a manner that maintains order, safety, and security of the people and facility. Failure to comply with the established regulations and policies may result in a warning or termination, suspension, or revocation of your visiting privileges.

Recommended Steps Before Visiting:

1. Read Visitation Guidelines to understand what you can expect and what is expected of you
2. Find out in which facility your inmate is housed
3. Schedule a visit online using the VPASS system
4. The day of your scheduled visit, check the Visiting Status to ensure the institution is accepting visitors

 Visitation Guidelines

• Guidelines for Visiting Adult Prisons 
• Guidelines for Visiting Juvenile Facilities

Refer to the Department's current policies and regulations in Title 15and the Department Operations Manual if you want to know more.

 Locate Inmate

Use the Inmate Locator to find an inmate and what facility they are housed in.

 Schedule Visit

Sign-up or log into VPASS to schedule an inmate visit. VPASS stands for Visitor Processing Appointment Scheduling System. Note: this requires creating an online account.

 Check Visiting Status

You can find out the visiting status of a CDCR facility in one of two ways:

• Call the Visiting Status Hotline at 1-800-374-8474
• Check the VPASS Visiting Status; locate the facility you plan to visit.

You should always do this the day you plan to visit, because visitation can sometimes be unexpectedly cancelled.