California City Correctional Center

California City Correctional Center

22844 Virginia Boulevard
California City, CA 93505
760-373-1764
Fax: 760-373-3529

Facility Public Information Officer: Leonard Lopez (Leonard.lopez@correctionscorp.com)

Facility Type: Male, low security, Owned since 1999

Warden: John Sugrue

John Sugrue John Sugrue was named warden at CCA's California City Correctional Center in January 2008. Previously, Sugrue served as the assistant warden at California City Correctional Center. He brings more than 3o years of correctional experience with the Federal Bureau of Prisons to his leadership role at CCA. While serving with the BOP, Sugure served as a correctional officer, counselor, case manager, assistant warden and warden.

Total beds: 2304

Customer base:

Federal Bureau of Prisons

ACA Accreditation: yes

The city of California City is located in the High Desert of California. The entire city encompasses 186 square miles making it the third largest city in California. The closest metropolitan area is Los Angeles which is about two hours southwest of California City.

Community Relations:

David Evans - Mayor, California City; Kenneth Mylander, California City Fire Dept.; Kristi Lowe, Cerro Coso Community College; Steve Colerick, California City Police Dept.; Velma Hall, Village Realty; Steve Hansen, Kern County Sheriff's Dept.; Mary Ann Leblanc, Economic Development Corporation; Don Maben - Supervisor, Kern County; Erma Martin, Mojave Desert Bank; Rex Moen, Senator Pete Knight's Office; Tom Pear, Career Services Center; Jim Quiggle, Tierra del Sol Villages; Albert Rutledge, Concerned Citizens of California City; Gisela Schulz, All Money Matters; Ronald Sparks, California City Community Church; Linda Lundsford - City Manager, California City; Cathy Strong, California City Council Member; Buford Land, California City Chamber of Commerce; Bill Tucker, Economic Development Corporation

Community Activities:

CCCC supports several community organizations in many ways: U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Economic Development Corporation Elks Club Moose Lodge VFW Partnership with Cerro Coso College Sponsor CCA softball team Participate in annual Tortoise Days

Programs Offered:

EDUCATIONAL: English and Spanish GED (General Education Development), Mexican Diploma VOCATIONAL: Computer skills, Maintenance, Carpentry Faith-based Programs; Hobby Shop; Life Quest - Residential Drug Treatment Program

Visitation Rules:

A visit may not be authorized or may be terminated if at any time there appears to be a threat to the security of this facility. All visitors are subject to search and inspection of purses, briefcases, packages, etc. When a visitor refuses a search or an inspection of any item with them, a visit will not be permitted. All visitors will be required to provide identification and complete all registration procedures prior to being authorized for entrance into the visiting area. Visitors will be escorted to the visiting room by a staff member and will be escorted from the visiting room to the front lobby area at the end of the visit. Physical contact during the visit is limited to an embrace and a short kiss upon arrival and at the conclusion of the visit. Additional physical contact during the visit will result in termination of the visit and may jeopardize future visiting privileges. Visitors may not give any item or money to an inmate. Minors under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult who is a parent or legal guardian. No purses, wallets, or handbags will be authorized to be brought into the visiting room. Once a visitor leaves the visiting room, the visit will be terminated for that day. Visitors are not authorized to visit with another inmate and his family in the visiting room. The visiting room officer will designate the seating area for the visit. The following items will be authorized in the visiting room for an infant's care: * A see-through diaper bag Six (6) disposable diapers A small container of baby wipes Four (4) clear bottles of pre-mixed formula, water, or juice Three (3) jars of unopened baby food A plastic serving spoon One (1) change of infants clothing, infant blanket and a pacifier. ALL ITEMS WILL BE SEARCHED PRIOR TO ADMITTANCE INTO VISITING ROOM Dress code for male visitors: No jogging shorts No hip huggers No cut-off shorts No shorts shorter than mid-thigh Shirts will be worn at all times No muscle shirts No bare midriff shirts No sleeveless shirts No tank tops No military clothing Shoes shall be worn at all times No shower shoes No slippers No hats Dress code for female visitors: No jogging shorts No hip huggers No cut-off shorts No shorts shorter than mid-thigh No skirts or dresses shorter than mid-thigh when seated No skirt or dresses with slits which extend beyond mid-thigh when seated No sheer or see-through clothing No under-wire bras Top of clothing shall be no lower than undergarments in front or back No bare midriffs No strapless tops No tube tops No tank tops No halter tops No body suits No swim suits No Spandex No military clothing Shoes shall be worn at all times No shower shoes No slippers No hats

Tour Contact: CA14 to California City Boulevard exit approximately 10 miles to town, turn onto Randsburg/Mojave Ro [760-373-2411]

Directions:

CA14 to California City Boulevard exit approximately 10 miles to town, turn onto Randsburg/Mojave Road approximately 8 miles, Right onto Virginia Boulevard, road will turn to the left and end at the Facility.

Please address any health concerns/issues in writing to the facility specific Warden, ensuring to include a detailed explanation of the concern/issue. If the concern/issue, cannot be resolved though the organization (facility), the public is encouraged to contact the Joint Commission's Office of Quality Monitoring to report any concerns or register complaints about a Joint Commission-accredited health care organization by either calling 1-800-994-6610 or emailing complaint@jcaho.org.