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Maximum-Security State Prison · California

Pelican Bay State Prison
Mail, Money & Contact Guide

Everything you need to write, mail something to, or send money to someone at Pelican Bay State Prison — current address, phone, and how deposits work.

Operated By
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
Facility Type
Maximum-Security State Prison
Mailing Address
Pelican Bay State Prison
P.O. Box 7500
Crescent City
CA 95532
Phone
(707) 465-1000
📇 What you'll need: the person's full legal name and their CDCR Number — most lookups, mail, and money transfers all require this number to route correctly.
Mailing Address & Guidelines

Address mail to the person's full name and CDCR number, followed by "CDCR – Pelican Bay State Prison" and the mailing address above, with a full return address on the envelope.

Sending Money

CDCR facilities use JPay and ConnectNetwork for electronic deposits into an inmate's trust account. You'll need the person's CDCR number to set up a transfer.

Phone calls, video visits, and money deposits at this facility are typically all handled through JPay (part of ViaPath).

⚠️ Double-check before you send anything. Facility rules, mailing addresses, and approved vendors can change with little notice. Confirm current details directly with the facility or its official state/federal DOC page before mailing letters, packages, or money.
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