Season 2 Episode 5 : CDCR Lockdown

Effective immediately, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has placed all men’s Level III and Level IV facilities on a modified program in response to a recent and concerning rise in violent incidents directed towards both staff and incarcerated individuals. This action also follows an increase in overdose cases and findings of contraband.

The following institutions will be affected: California Medical Facility, California Men’s Colony, California Correctional Institution, California State Prison-Los Angeles County, California State Prison-Sacramento, California State Prison-Corcoran, California State Prison-Centinela, California State Prison-Solano, Calipatria State Prison, Folsom State Prison, High Desert State Prison, Kern Valley State Prison, Mule Creek State Prison, North Kern State Prison, Pelican Bay State Prison, Pleasant Valley State Prison, Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility, Salinas Valley State Prison, Sierra Conservation Camp, Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison-Corcoran, and Wasco State Prison.

A thorough investigation into the recent incidents is currently underway. The modified program will remain in effect until the review is complete. During this period, individuals affected by the modified operations will continue to have access to essential services, including medical care, legal proceedings and other critical appointments. All movement within the facilities, including access to showers, will be conducted in a controlled and secure manner. Incarcerated people assigned to designated Level III facilities may be permitted to dine in the dining halls under controlled conditions. All designated Level IV incarcerated people will have their meals delivered directly to their respective housing units.

Phone access, ViaPath tablet communications and in-person visitation will be suspended during this time.