Valley State Prison treats visitors professionally and usually employees are friendly. Employees…read moreand visitors must follow rules that sometimes seem unnecessary but for the sake of the people inside no one wants visitors bringing in drugs or other contraband. Before being processed for visiting there is a cash vending machine that allows visitors to buy $2 coins used to pay for photos while visiting. There is a cash vending machine for buying a $5 reusable plastic card that one can add money to for buying vending machine snacks/meals during the visit. There are several machines that take cash for adding money to the card. You must add to the card before going into visiting if you want to buy snacks. Your friend or loved one would appreciate having a choice for food items and that are not prison food. The snacks are expensive. Jeans, blue or immodest clothing, and hats are not allowed. You are limited to a few items such as a car key, photo coins, and a vending machine card. "Friends Outside" has clothing you can borrow if you wear the wrong thing. It is wise to check the prison's website for visitor requirements and what clothing is allowed. It is a lot of trouble to visit a prison but your loved one or friend will be grateful, and it is proven that people who can maintain family contact are more likely to be responsible citizens once they are released.

Had very good programs for the inmates I had the opportunity to go to one of the YOP graduation c/o…read more2019. The correctional officers always make visiting check in run nice and smooth if you follow the dress code which is very easy to follow.

Last Sunday I called the facility office for a concern I got a message that I got rejected from…read morevisitation list, it was a scam.. please be very careful about this scam..

Corcoran state prison... it would be nice if staff was real and did they jobs. being on auto pilot…read morethinking one is the same as the next prisoner is so backwards. staff would rather lie and play games instead of working with the ones that have plans in place to meet goals. this facility is labeled a rehab but yet they don't act with the inmates in a lock up about the ones that are trying to they get some kind of assistance and some kind of respect can't wait for this to change eyes are all on you cause I'm only one that's speaking up and there's many more behind me

Stressed out n at my wit's end about my son being in this jail and his wants and needs being met or…read morenot being met called and talked to a deputy Wilson and he was awesome at helping me calm down and gave me enough information to make me feel comfortable with the situation thank you so much to this deputy for helping me out in a stressful time I appreciate you you have no idea.

If I could give less than a star I would. The only nice people I have spoken to was a Sgt. Alvarez…read moreand a deputy, that's all. Sgt Sanchez is so unprofessional and sounds highly ignorant and uneducated. I spoke with her regarding my loved one and my concern about them not getting their basic rights and phone calls and toiletries and he hasn't been given any of that and she wasn't kind nor did she help the situation. I work in the field and the fact that they are so unprofessional and arrogant concerns me because those type of people should not work in that field. They do not clean their cells or units before placing another individual in there. Mental health staff even questioned the unsanitary conditions and the Sgt next to her seemed nervous and stated it would get cleaned and it never did. Our loved one had to sleep on the hard cold floor. I pray... that those people running those units and that facility NEVER have to face a situation in which they or their loved ones have to get treated bad. Also, I will be reaching out internal affairs.

Love the phone capabilities you can talk all day and yell to such a sweat deal…read moreSo many activities

Well, I honestly have to say for the year and a half that I was there. I had amazing medical…read moretreatment from the medical staff there but even better the housing staff the correctional officers that ran my housing unit were by far the best ever Miss Flores Although she was a bloodhound, nothing got by her she was amazing and Miss Murillo who went above and beyond the call of duty with me I know I drove her crazy, but she always had my back and Mr. Allen with his cool, laid-back self, and Mr. Diaz he could be a real pain, but he was lovable with his grouchy ass and my fellow inmates honestly have to say I left a lot of people behind that I really really loved and that I can call my friends I wouldn't recommend going to prison but if you did go to building 505

Great little spot to listen to live music and have a glass of wine. They do have sodas for sale and…read morefree cold water. I don't drink alcoholic beverages so I will take our groups comments as a beverage review. The sangria was good and refreshing. The red Cabernet wine was full bodied, dark, not too dry. The servers were kind and attentive. We will be coming back better prepared and ready to listen to some good live music. Good times! Reminder: *Don't move the tables, don't bring any outside drinks. *Do bring your own charcuterie items, outside food, tables and chairs because seating is first come first serve.

Went there recently to celebrate a couple of friend's birthday's so there was a large group of us…read more(about 15-20 ?). The winery staff were very accommodating- they set up tables/chairs for us and served complimentary water. The "Brown Sugar" band performed & we took our own appetizers. All the wine we purchased was delicious! The service was amazing! It's beautiful & the shady trees/venue

Tip don't get arrested ok alright that's all I got for…read moreyou.......................................................................................

A nice place to visit but I wouldn't want to live here. The officials that work here are…read moreprofessionals and a pleasure to work with. As for the other residents, they stay respectful and courtesy. I'm on call for any problems that might occur and look forward to my next appointment.

I just got a letter from a prisoner there. It's been a while now that the southsiders have been on…read morelockdown with no privileges at all store or phone calls. They are beiystabed in a way they can get a package evey3 months. If you have a loved one there send them some food please.

I came here to visit my father last year with my girlfriend. There is a difference between visiting…read moresomeone in county jail, and visiting someone at a state prison. First of all, you must get approved for visitation before even showing up. The inmate you're seeing will be able to send you a form that you must fill out, send back, get it approved and only then can you visit. You also get to visit for hours, and it's full contact, so good bye talking through glass and hello long hugs. The prison is in the middle of nowhere, obviously, with miles of desert around. We waited in a line to get in for a few hours because we didn't have an appointment. If you don't make one, you shouldn't worry because you will get in. It will just take a little longer. They have clothing restrictions. No jeans or colored pants. I went with khaki because it was safe way to make sure I get in. No jewelry, no see through shirts of any kind. We must of seen at least six people being sent back to put something in the car because it wasn't appropriate. Read up before coming and dress smart. They do have a little bungalow at the end of the parking lot that's kind of a "Customer service" area. Inside they have pamphlets about group meetings and even extra clothes you can borrow if you don't meet the requirements. The group of people we were waiting with were very nice, and a lot of them have been here before so they were happy to answer any questions we had. Once you get inside the first building, you have to register who you are, who you're seeing, and your relationship to the inmate. They have a counter where you can purchase a picture ticket. Yes, you can actually have your picture taken with the inmate, which I think is a great idea. Once you go through a metal detector you get to walk with a group of people to whatever cell house the inmate you're seeing is at. Once inside we had to wait a little while until my dad actually showed up. We spent three hours, talking, laughing, and reminiscing. I was happy to have my dad and girlfriend finally meet after years of talking about one another, to one another. Sadly the camera was broken so we weren't able to get our picture taken, and they don't give out refunds so be cautious. They have plenty of vending machines so you can buy lunch. The guards pretty much keep to themselves, and answer questions you may have happily. It was a small room with a small outdoor area that we were able to explore. No bathrooms, so go before you get in. Overall it was a pleasant experience. It sounds weird when you're talking about a prison, but you should know that though the place isn't a symbol of happiness, your time there can still be a happy one.

CO's/Staff are friendly & respectful. Processing time for visitation was swift & smooth.read more

We were there today for a visit with our loved one,we were helped and treated so nicely by…read moreeveryone,its very organized ,beautiful and our visit room was so nice,it was warm and a very healthy environment, we had fun and lots of good food and soda from the snack machines,we were helped by others in there and the ones who did the pictures were so nice and helpful. Thank you for a beautiful day!