California Department of Corrections - Main (CDCR)

Custody/Security Info

This traditional government building is where all of the policies and directives come from and are enforced on behalf of this state. There are no inmates housed here as this facility operates in the public sector.

Facility Type

This facility is a state prison administrative office, not a housing unit for inmates. The CA DOC or Department of Corrections is an agency responsible for overseeing inmates within their jurisdiction. The goal of the California Department of Corrections - Main (CDCR) is to provide fair correctional practices and manage the individual facilities that inmates are housed at. The CA DOC provides services to support the officers working in CA prisons. The services provided by the DOC can include creating policies, conducting audits, budgeting, and managing staff. To find an inmate in the CA Department of Correction use the Inmate Search or select from the list of CA prisons below.