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Guide to Riverside County - Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility, California

Overview of the Facility

The Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility, located in Banning, California, is the largest correctional facility operated by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. The facility has a broad range of security including minimum, medium, and maximum-security areas. It serves for inmate intake and provides a variety of programs and services aimed at rehabilitating inmates.

Contact Information

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility, you can use the Riverside County Sheriff's Department's online inmate locator, which is accessible through their website. Enter the inmate's name or booking number for current inmate information.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation rights are granted based on the inmate's housing and classification. Each inmate is allowed two 45-minute visits per week. Visitations must be scheduled in advance through the facility’s online system or by calling the visitation office. Specific visitation schedules can be checked here.

Sending Money to Inmates

Money for inmates can be sent through the TouchPay system. Funds can be deposited online at TouchPay, where you can also find a link to their services via the facility's website.

Phone Calls and Video Visitation Options

Inmates can make outgoing calls via a collect calling system managed by Securus Technologies. Family and friends can set up a prepaid account to receive calls. Video visitation is also available and can be scheduled through the official Securus video visitation website.

Inmate Services and Programs

The facility offers various programs including educational courses, vocational training, substance abuse programs, religious services, and mental health care. These programs aim to aid in the rehabilitation and eventual reintegration of inmates into society.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates at the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility have the right to receive visitors and legal counsel under the guidelines established by the facility. Specific legal rights and visitation rules are available on the facility's website.

Booking and Release Process

Upon arrest, individuals are booked at the facility where they are documented and assessed. Release processes vary depending on the court's decisions, and can include bail or release under recognizance. Details are available through the facility's contact points.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Facility

Q: Can I send packages to an inmate?

A: No, packages cannot directly be sent to inmates. However, items approved by the facility such as books can be sent through a third-party vendor.

Q: How can I schedule a visit?

A: Visits can be scheduled online through the facility’s scheduling system or by phone. Ensure you register and confirm the visitation schedule.

Q: What items are inmates allowed to receive?

A: Inmates are allowed to receive letters, money (via TouchPay), and books published directly from the publisher.

Q: Are there any restrictions on visitation?

A: Yes, visitors must not have a criminal record, must dress appropriately, and adhere to the scheduled times and security protocols.

What do Former Inmates Think?

In order to provide a comprehensive understanding of the experiences within this prison, we present a compilation of ratings and reviews from former/current inmates. These ratings and reviews offer valuable insights into their perceptions of the facility, its programs, and the impact it has had on their lives.

Categories

Inmate Safety

1

Inmate Food Quality

1

Inmate Privacy

1

Visitation Rights

10

Treatment of Visitors

10

Commissary Items and Prices

10

Phone Availability

10

Safety of Inmate Personal Property

10

Cleanliness of Facility

5

How Inmates Treat Each Other

1

How Officers Treat Inmates

6

Educational Program Quality

8

Recreational Program Choices

1

Warden

3

Library Quality

10

Mental Health Programs

8

Drug Rehabilitation Programs

10

Reviews

I

Former Inmate

This place is an OK jail. With a few exceptions like you get beat up for sitting in the wrong chair or your dorm getting raided by 50 cops because someone was talking too loud. Definitely don’t recommend coming here. But honestly I guess you don’t have a choice like I didn’t have a choice. The food quality is terrible. Commissary was nice though it was a good break from the jail food. Overall 4 out of 10 stars.

What Do Inmate Families/Friends Think?

Inmate Families and Friends feedback is a very significant role in understanting the prison culture, how some institution works as sometimes they are the only ones that can share the experience with others.

Categories

Inmate Safety

3

Inmate Food Quality

5

Inmate Privacy

1

Visitation Rights

7

Treatment of Visitors

8

Commissary Items and Prices

1

Phone Availability

10

Safety of Inmate Personal Property

7

Cleanliness of Facility

4

How Inmates Treat Each Other

2

How Officers Treat Inmates

1

Educational Program Quality

1

Recreational Program Choices

1

Warden

1

Library Quality

4

Mental Health Programs

2

Drug Rehabilitation Programs

2

Leave a Review

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General Stats for California

California Total Number of Inmates

176,449

California Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

183,334

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

259

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

110,349

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

40,878

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

96.14

97,474

Female

3.86

3,915

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

49.75

2,055

Detained

48.58

2,007

Diverted

0.29

12

Prisons and Jails in California