475-750 Rice Canyon Rd.
Susanville, CA 96127
P.O. Box 750
Susanville, CA 96127-0750
(530) 251-5100
Inmate Mail
P.O. Box 3030
Susanville, CA. 96127-3030
Inmate Trust
P.O. Box 270-220
Susanville, CA. 96127
High Desert
State Prison - Mission Statement
The primary mission of High Desert State Prison is
to provide for the confinement of general population high security
(Level IV) and high-medium security (Level III) inmates. The
institution also serves as a reception center for inmates from Northern
California counties. HDSP has a 200-bed minimum support facility (MSF)
and a 200-bed reception center (RC) that processes inmates who are
remanded to the care of the Department of Corrections and
Rehabilitation from Northern California counties.
Institution Details
The majority of the prison's population is comprised
of younger inmates who are serving long sentences and/or those who have
proven to be management problems while in prison. Provided by HDSP are
vocational programs, educational programs, and work assignments for
those inmates who are willing to participate. HDSP has a 35 bed
Correctional Treatment Center (CTC) to provide for the health care
needs of the inmates. Additionally, HDSP is designed to house inmates
with disabilities who require specialized placement to accommodate
accessibility issues under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA).
Institution Operation
In September 1995, HDSP received its first inmates.
The first housing units to be activated were the minimum support
facility and two Level III 270º design facilities. These were soon
followed by the two Level IV 180º design facilities. In the spring of
1996, the 200-bed reception center was established. In May of 1997, one
of the Level III 270º design facilities was converted to Level IV
general population housing to accommodate departmental bed needs.
A lethal electrified fence exists between the outside perimeter fences
and provides a secure and cost effective method of preventing escapes.
Institution Statistics
High Desert State Prison was opened August 1995, and
covers 325 acres. As of Fiscal Year 2005/2006, the following
statistics apply:
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Number of custody staff: |
967 |
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Number of support services staff: |
377 |
Number of Medical Staff |
167 |
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Total number of staff: |
1,511 |
Designed Bedspace & Count |
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Facility
Level |
Design
Capacity |
Count |
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I |
200 |
398 |
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II/III |
400 |
812 |
|
IV |
1,396 |
2,603 |
Ad-Seg |
343 |
394 |
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RC |
100 |
684 |
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Total |
2,452 |
4,792 |
Special Historical Notes
In early 1990, the CDC initiated discussions for a
new prison in Lassen County on the grounds of the California
Correctional Center (CCC). This location took advantage of existing
state property and the ability to share operations with an existing
prison.
Construction of the new prison began on July 14,
1993, with a budget of $240 million. In just 24 months the new prison
became a dominant part of the surrounding landscape. The construction
of the prison consumed 71,985 yards of concrete, 20,000 tons of steel,
364 miles of electrical wire and 7 miles of chain link fencing,
combined with the multitude of other required construction materials
necessary in the completion of this modern prison complex.
Named High Desert State Prison by the Lassen County
Board of Supervisors, the prison is located approximately eight miles
east of the town of Susanville, or about a 1 hour 30 minute drive
northwest of Reno, Nevada.
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INMATE PROGRAMS
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PIA: None
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Vocational:
All Vocational programs are located on Facility B. Vocational programs
offered include, auto body repair and refinishing, auto mechanics,
building maintenance, Janitorial service
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Academic:
Adult Basic Education, High School/GED, Bridging, Pre-Release, English
as a Second Language, Literacy Program, and distance learning through
Lassen Community Collage, and Coastline Community Collage.
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Other:
Religious, Victim Awareness, Alternative to Violence project, Alcohol/Narcotics Anonymous, Veterans group.V
VISITING HOURS and DIRECTIONS
General Population
Saturdays, Sundays, Designated Holidays* from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Processing hours from 8:00 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.
Administrative Segregation
(by advance appointment only)
Saturdays, Sundays, Designated Holidays* from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Processing hours from 8:00 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.
*New
Year's Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
For additional
visiting information please call the Visitor Processing Center at (530)
251-5100, ext. 5708.
Directions:
High Desert State Prison is located 210 miles
North of Sacramento, 298 miles North East of San Francisco. For
additional directions, go to
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