What type of prisoner is housed at the prison?
State prisoners who have been classified by the Department of Corrections as either medium, minimum or trustee security. Only those prisoners who can work are housed at the prison. Some inmates serving misdemeanor sentences from the county jail are housed at the prison. Who determines an inmate’s release from prison? State inmates receive their release through the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. County inmates receive dates of release from the sentencing judge or warden. Can inmates be given money, packages, etc.? No. Anything given to an inmate must have prior approval of the Warden. Anyone found violating this law is subject to prosecution of a felony with up to five years in prison. When are inmates allowed visits? Visitation is for immediate family only and visitors must be on the approved visitor’s list. Visitors must have a picture identification. Visitation hours are: Saturday and Sunday — 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. County Holidays — 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. For complete information regardi
