RJ Donovan Correctional Facility (RJD) Information Guide

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R.J. Donovan Correctional Facility (RJD)

480 Alta Road
San Diego, CA 92179

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George A. Neotti,
Warden

Physical Address

480 Alta Road San Diego, CA 92179

(619) 661-6500

Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility - Mission Statement
The primary mission of the R. J. Donovan Correctional Facility is to provide housing and supervision for inmates classified as medium - high custody encompassing a Minimum Support Facility, two Reception Center Facilities, one Level III General Population Facility, and one Level IV, Sensitive Needs Yard. Designed as a training and work-oriented facility, RJD provides comprehensive vocational, academic and industrial programs.

Institution Details and Programs
In April 1989, the institution activated its reception center for incoming felons from local counties including San Diego, Imperial, Orange and Los Angeles. The reception center completes diagnostic tests, medical screening, and literacy assessments for classification to determine the inmate’s initial institutional endorsement.
Institutional Hearing Program (IHP) at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility is designed to prepare inmates who are illegal immigrants for release to the United States Department of Homeland Security custody and the return to their country of origin.
Self-Help and Inmate Leisure Time Activity Groups include Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, Criminal and Gang Anonymous.
Institutional Juvenile Diversion Programs include Convicts Reaching Out to People (CROP) and Say No to Drugs. Inmates participate in face-to-face discussions with juveniles explaining the downfalls of drug use, gang life, criminal thinking, and how to avoid life in prison.
Rehabilitative inmate leisure activities include social, educational, recreational and mentoring groups. R. J. Donovan Correctional Facility offers study in the areas of Commercial Class B Driving License; Recycling and Green Industries; Food Handling; Coastline College; the FDIC Money Smart program; Creative Writing; and, the highly acclaimed Thinking for a Change. Inmates may also participate in United Through Reading, the Veteran’s Group and other volunteer-led community service activities.
Academic opportunities include Literacy and Adult Basic Education through GED. Vocational opportunities include the Machine Shop, C-Tech Electronics and Welding.
Religious services are provided for inmates of all denominations. R. J. Donovan employs a Catholic Priest, a Protestant Chaplain, a Muslim Imam, a Jewish Rabbi and a Native American Spiritual Leader. In addition, nearly 600 volunteers provide volunteer-led religious and other programs such as KAIROS, Alternatives to Violence, the Urban Ministries Institute and many other faith-based programs.
The Prison Industries Authority employs inmates in the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility laundry, bakery, and casual shoe factory.


Special Notes
The R.J. Donovan Correctional Facility was named for the late Assemblyman and Judge Richard J. Donovan, who sponsored legislation to build a State Correctional Facility in the San Diego area. However, the Honorable Donovan passed away before the institution was built.


Institution Details
PBSP is located on 275 acres on the North Coast of California, 13 miles from the Oregon/California Border. The institution opened in 1989 to accommodate a need for a growing population of maximum security inmates. Currently in its twentieth year of operation, PBSP operates with a budget in excess of $180 million.


Institution Statistics
R. J. Donovan was opened July 1987, and covers 780 acres. As of Fiscal Year 2006/2007, the following statistics apply:

Number of custody staff:	Number of support services staff:	Total number of staff
962	391	1,353

Annual Budget:

$144 million

Designed Bedspace & Count

Facility Level	Design Capacity	Count
I	200	392
III	500	1,404
IV	500	1,124
RC	1,000	2,142
Firehouse	8	8
Total	2,208	4,770

Inmate Programs

• PIA: Bakery, Laundry, Optical Lens Manufacturing, and Casual Shoe Factory
• Vocational: Cabinet Making, Machine Shop, Network Cable Technology, and Welding
• Academic: Adult Basic Education, High School/GED, Pre-Release, English as a Second Language, Literacy Program, Limited College Courses, and Bridging
• Other: Community Service Crews, Youth Diversion, Religious, Arts in Corrections, Bicycle Refurbishing, Victim Awareness, and Drug Treatment/Diversion

Family Reunification Liaison
CDCR provides through a contract with a community-based organization an on-site Case Manager as a family reunification liaison for inmates and family members, to assist with an inmate’s pre-release preparation; and conduct Parenting and Creative Conflict Resolution classes for inmates.

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Visiting Days and Hours:

Saturdays & Sundays	Designated Holidays
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.	New Year's Day, Independence Day Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Window visits require an appointment:
Phone number for visiting is (619)661-6500 wait for automated system to start then enter 6670 this will take you directly to visiting.


Mail the completed questionnaire to
Attn: Visiting Sergeant and/or Lieutenant
480 Alta Road
San Diego, CA 92179

Identification Required for Visiting

All adults must present identification when being processed to visit. Acceptable forms of identification must be valid and current (not expired) and include:
Also remember what you use on the CDCr 106 is the Identification you must bring with you to process for visiting
• A driver’s license (from any state) with photo;
• A Department of Motor Vehicle identification card (from any state) with photo;
• An armed forces identification card with photo;
• A United States Department of Justice Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) identification card;
• A United States passport with photo or a foreign passport with photo; or
• A photo identification issued by the Mexican Consulate.

Minors
(children under 18 years old) are required to be accompanied by an adult who is an approved visitor. If the minor child(ren) is accompanied by his/her parent, the only paperwork necessary is a certified copy of the minor child(ren)’s birth certificate. If the minor is accompanied by his/her legal guardian, a certified copy of the minor child(ren)’s birth certificate and proof of legal guardianship is required. If the minor child(ren) is accompanied by someone other than his/her parent or legal guardian, in addition to the certified copy of the minor child(ren)’s birth certificate, the adult must also bring a notarized written consent authorization form (see Attachment 2) signed by the minor child(ren)’s parent or legal guardian expressly giving permission for the minor child(ren) to visit a prisoner. The written consent authorization form must include the name of the prisoner the minor child(ren) is allowed to visit, the name of the person who is authorized to bring the minor child(ren) into the prison, and the date(s) of the proposed visit(s). The notarization must be on the original written consent authorization form and cannot be attached to it. The written consent authorization form to bring in a minor child(ren) must be updated each year.

Attire Restrictions
There are restrictions on what you may wear to a prison. In general, there are four rules to remember:
1. Do not wear clothing that resembles the clothing that prisoners wear
a. Blue denim pants;
b. Blue chambray shirts;
c. Orange jumpsuits or Orange tops with Orange bottoms;
d. Red tops (Pleasant Valley State Prison only); or
e. Dresses that resemble prisoner muumuu (female institutions only)
2. Do not wear clothing that resembles what custodial staff wear
a. Forest green pants;
b. Tan shirts; or
c. Camouflage
3. Dress conservatively and modestly; and
4. Do not wear any item that cannot be taken off and will not clear a metal detector
(such as an underwire bra or clothing with metal buttons).
There are specific restrictions:
• No blue denim, blue chambray, orange jumpsuits or orange tops with orange bottoms;
• No forest green bottoms with tan tops;
• No camouflage unless identification shows active or reserve military personnel;
• No strapless, halter, bare midriff, sheer, or transparent clothing;
• No skirts, dresses, or shorts that expose more than two inches above the knee;
• No clothing that exposes the breast, genitalia, or buttocks area;
• No very tight, form-fitting attire;
• No wigs, hairpieces, extensions, or other headpieces except for medical reasons and with prior approval;
• No hats or gloves, except with prior approval or in inclement weather; and
• No shower shoes.

Items a Visitor May Bring

Visitors are strictly limited in the items they may bring into the prison. Items allowed without prior approval are limited to the following:
• A $50 limit per adult and $20 limit per minor; only as dollar bills, dollar coins and quarters (change machines are usually available but they may be out of order or out of change);
• A small (generally 6” by 8”) clear, plastic purse or bag;
• Two keys on a ring with no other attachments. One key may be an electronic car keys;
• Identification (as previously specified);
• A comb or brush; non-metallic, no pointed end or detachable parts;
• A small unopened pack of tissues or a handkerchief; no bandannas;
• A pair of prescription glasses;
• Ten Photographs, no larger than 8” by 10”; photos may be shown to the prisoner, but must be taken out by the visitor at the end of the visit; photos cannot be Polaroid and may not include any sexual or gang images; photos will be viewed by staff during processing;
• Documents up to 10 pages, no larger than 8-1/2” by 11” (standard size typing paper); usually such documents will be either papers for the prisoner’s signature (for example, tax forms), information to share with the prisoner (for example, pages showing classes available through a correspondence course), or family papers (for example, a child’s report card, certificate of achievement, or drawing), but they can be anything that can be sent to the prisoner through the mail. Documents will be viewed and read by staff during processing and must be taken out by the visitor at the end of the visit;

If you have an infant or toddler
• The following baby items are allowed when bringing in an infant or toddler: any combination of two factory-sealed single serving size, ready to feed
bottles of baby formula or two transparent plastic baby bottles either empty or containing pre-mixed formula/milk/juice/water; three non-glass containers of baby food in sealed packaging; one plastic spoon; six disposable diapers; one sealed package of baby wipes; one change of clothing; one small blanket; two searchable small toys; one transparent pacifier; one burp cloth; baby carrier; and clear plastic diaper bag (12” by 20”);
• Inclement weather gear that may include hoods, raincoats, hats, scarves, and gloves during the winter or sun hats during the summer. [Note: Prisons still vary on inclement weather gear; it is recommended you check prior to your visit.]

I. Medical Items Allowed
If you have a need to bring in items relating to a medical condition, you must have documentation from your doctor as to its need. The documentation must include the doctor’s name, address, telephone number, and medical license number and must be updated every two years. With such verification as to its medical necessity, the following are allowed:
• Prescription medications that are life-sustaining or condition-stabilizing, such as inhalers or nitroglycerin; medications must be in the original pharmacy container with the patient’s name, the pharmacy name, and the doctor’s name, as well as the medication’s name. Quantities of medication are limited to what may be needed during the visit.
• Mobility devices such as canes, crutches, and wheelchairs; some prisons do not allow personal canes, crutches, or wheelchairs to be taken into visiting but require the visitor to exchange his/her personal device for a prison-issue device and then exchange back after the visit.
• Hats with documentation that they are medically necessary.
• Seat cushions or backs with documentation that they are medically necessary.
• If you have an implant or prosthetic device that includes metal and will set off the metal detector, you must have documentation from a doctor specifying the nature and location of the implant or device. With such documentation, staff will use a wand to sweep your body instead of the metal detector to ensure security.

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Friends on the Outside

For over 50 years,
Friends Outside has been providing services to
incarcerated and reentering people, their families and communities.

A Brief History of Friends Outside

Established in 1955 by Rosemary Goodenough, a Quaker and tireless advocate for social justice, incarcerated people and their children and families, Friends Outside has over 55 years of experience working inside institutions and with families and children of incarcerated individuals. Our fundamental principles today are still firmly rooted in the Quaker philosophy from which they were born dating back to the eighteenth century.

It was the height of the civil rights movement during an era when ideas and norms were being challenged; there was a growing awareness that huge groups of society were excluded and needed to be brought into the community. A small but passionate group drove a social justice cause that, over the next 50 years, produced programs and services that have made a significant impact on incarcerated people, their families and children.

Su Casa Visitor Center
R J Donovan Correctional Facility
P.O. Box 432340
San Ysidro, CA 92143
(619) 710-1645

They are located on the prison grounds, here you can seek shelter if you are waiting for someone to come out from visiting.
Get a change of clothing if what you are wearing is not allowable.

If you want to donate clothing or games and books for the visiting rooms
here is where you can drop them off for them to be submitted to the prison

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Inmate Mailing Address	Sending Money To An Inmate Address
480 Alta Road San Diego, CA 92179	480 Alta Road San Diego, CA 92179

How to Send Money
There are four ways to send money: personal check, cashier's check, money order, and electronic funds transfer (EFT). Cash, traveler checks, and foreign currency are not accepted. See below for further explanation.

Checks & Money Orders
All checks and money orders should be sent by mail to the institution where the inmate is currently located; refer to the specific institution's webpage for the mailing address. The inmate's name and CDCR number, along with the sender's name and address is required on all checks and money orders.

NOTE: Personal checks and Money Orders are held for 30 days before being deposited into the inmate's account.

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
You may also send money electronically through one of the following companies:

• JPay at: www.jpay.com
• Access Secure Deposits at www.inmatedeposits.com
• TouchPay at: www.cainmatedeposit.com
• Western Union at: www.westernunion.com
  

Items you CAN send to RJD
Binder Paper -150 sheets of paper (white or yellow)
Postal Stamps - 2 books of stamps (no personal stamps allowed)
Envelopes - Total of 40 Must be moisture sealed- no self sealing envelopes
Photos - 10 per mailing (no larger than 8x10, no Polaroids, nudity)
Greeting cards - 10 per mailing 3.5x4.5 allowed (plain, no foil, glitter, metal springs, etc.)
Letters - (no lipstick, perfume)
Internet Printouts - 10 sheets
Magazines and paperback books- must be shipped from the vendor (must be shipped from a book vendor)
News Paper Subscriptions
Calandards - no larger than 12x12 (no spiral binding)
Items you CANNOT send to RJD:
Pens/Pencils
Cotton paper
Frontal Nudity Photos
Phone Calling Cards
Stickers, Tape, or Glue- None on/inside ANYWHERE
Glitter
Padded Envelopes- (bubble wrap lined, etc)
Anything Wire, Metal, or Plastic
“Spiral” Notebooks
Cash or Checks
Photos larger than 8x10


Quarterly Packages/Special order purchases
January 1st through March 31st
April 1st through June 31st
July 1st through September 31st
October 1st though December 31st

Quarterly packages are any food, clothing, and toiletries there is no Dollar restriction just weight. Total package weight is 30 lbs, this includes the packing 450 ounces of product and 30 ounces for packing material

Special order purchases - This is for TV's, Radios, Guitars, Typewriters things that would typically take up the weight limit for a regular quarterly package.

Access Securepak P. O. Box 50028 Sparks, NV 89435-0028 Ph: (800) 546-6283 www.californiaqp.com	Walkenhorst’s 1774 Industrial Way Napa CA 94558 Ph: (800) 660-9255 https://walkenhorsts.com	Mikes Better Shoes 1252 Berlin-Haddonfield Road Voorhees, NJ 08043 Ph: (800) 431-1911 www.mikesbettershoes.com
Music by Mail 129 31st Street Brooklyn, NY 11232 Ph: (718) 369-6982	Packages R Us 2648 East Workman Ave. #424 West Covina, CA 91791 Ph: (866) 303-7787 www.packagesrus.com	Union Supply Direct P.O. Box 7006 Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220-7006 Ph: (866) 404-8989 www.CaliforniaInmatePackage.com
The Vitamin Outlet Fitness Systems Mfg. Corp. P.O. Box 2073 Sinking Spring, PA 19608 Ph: (800) 822-9995	Yellow Ribbon Online 580 N. Beach Street Fort Worth, TX 76111 Ph: (866) 959-7426 www.yellowribbononline.com

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Lodging Information

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego Otay Mesa 2296 Niels Bohr Court San Diego, CA 92154 (800) 718-8466	Comfort Suites Otay Mesa 2351 Otay Center Dr San Diego, CA 92154 (619) 661-1966	Hotel Buena Vista Beach Resort Cmb 86 Chula Vista, CA 91915 (619) 429-8079	Holiday Inn Express Chula Vista 4450 Main St Chula Vista, CA 91911 (800) 345-8082
Rodeway Inn San Ysidro 643 E San Ysidro Blvd San Ysidro, CA 92173 (866) 611-6774	Knights Inn-San Ysidro 190 E Calle Primera San Ysidro, CA 92173 (619) 690-9114	Motel 6 San Ysidro 160 E Calle Primera San Ysidro, CA 92173 (619) 690-6663	San Ysidro Hotel 133 W San Ysidro Blvd San Ysidro, CA 92173 (619) 428-9018

Nearby Restaurants

Don Felix Cafe 143 W San Ysidro Blvd, San Ysidro, CA	Tony's Mexican Food 119 W San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA	Tacos Y Senor Mexican Food 119 W San Ysidro Blvd, San Ysidro, CA	Kfc 106 E Calle Primera, San Ysidro, CA
La Cachonda Cachonda 110 E Olive Dr, San Diego, CA	Denny's 130 E. Calle Primero Rd., San Ysidro, CA	Ying Li Restaurant 342 W San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA	Jack in the Box 402 W San Ysidro Blvd, San Ysidro, CA
East Coast Giant Pizza 416 W San Ysidro Blvd Ste H, San Ysidro, CA	Sundae Cafe 360 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA	Mexico Viejo Mexican Food 362 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA	Casa Mexicana 380 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA

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