About FCI Mendota

FCI Mendota is a medium security prison in Mendota, California. This facility is home for a total of 904 male inmates: 68 in minimum security camp. FCI Mendota has services and programs such as the GED and other educational services. Counselling is offered in this facility for those who need mental health services. Inmates who are recovering from substance abuse and certain addictions are suggested to participate in substance abuse treatment programs. Inmates have an opportunity to join recreation services. Inmates can also purchase certain items at the commissary. Inmates can access a library.

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Inmate Search

When your loved one is locked away in the FCI Mendota, you will want to ensure what charges they’ve been brought up on and possibly when he or she may get out. Well, you are in luck, when it comes to the FCI Mendota, they have a database.

What is this database you may ask?

Well, this database will allow friends and family like you search through it when they are trying to find their loved ones. The database will give you most pieces of information such as the identifiable things about an inmate, their charges, and when he or she may be up for parole.

Sending a Mail/Care Package

Communication sometimes can be a tough thing when your loved one is behind bars. However, when he or she is in the FCI Mendota, they will have the chance to communicate to you through writing.

You will want to note that this form of communication will be the more economical approach to staying connected with your loved one.

Sending Money

First thing is first, prison is not free. If you want better food, you will need to have money to purchase from the commissary.

The commissary is just like a grocery to us on the outside.

The inmates in the FCI Mendota can receive and spend up to $300 a month in the prison’s commissary.

Phone calls

When it comes to communication, you can also receive calls from the inmate. The inmate will have two options when it comes to using the phone. The first option is to enroll in a third-party phone service. The second option is to strictly make collect calls.

Visitation

If you live in the area, you are more than welcome to come visit the inmates during their visitation time.

You should always call the facility to ensure that they are allowing visitors on the property before heading your way down.

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Visiting Hours

FCI Hours;Camp Hours

Saturday — 8:15 AM - 3:00 PM;8:15 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday — 8:15 AM - 3:00 PM;8:15 AM - 3:00 PM
Holiday — 8:15 AM - 3:00 PM;8:15 AM - 3:00 PM

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