Wasco State Prison-Reception Center (WSP) is located in the city of Wasco, California which has a population of 25,545 (as of 2016) residents. This prison has a capacity of 3,190 inmates, which means this is the maximum amount of beds per facility. Wasco State Prison-Reception Center (WSP) began processing inmates once the original construction was completed and service started in 1991 but may have been expanded or renovated since that time, to accommodate the growing prison population. There is an average of 4,971 inmates currently serving time at this facility. Prisoners are housed in separate areas depending on the crimes they committed, their current risk assessment, and their behavior. This facility is currently under the supervision of John Sutton and houses male and female offenders.

If you have a family or loved one that is currently incarcerated at Wasco State Prison-Reception Center (WSP), the first thing you should do is contact the prison for information on the inmate. Based on the information you are provided, you would then contact either a criminal defense lawyer or a bail bond service. They will provide you with vital information which can be used to defend an individual and in a lot of cases get them released from detention while awaiting trial.

Wasco State Prison-Reception Center (WSP) Facility and Inmate Contact Information:

Phone Number to Reach this Facility is:

661-758-8400

Send Mail to the Facility (not inmates):

Wasco State Prison-Reception Center (WSP)
701 Scofield Avenue
PO Box 8800
Wasco, CA 93280-8800

To Send Mail to an Inmate at Wasco State Prison-Reception Center (WSP):

(please get a list of acceptable mail from the facility)

Wasco State Prison-Reception Center (WSP)
Inmate Name, Inmate ID #
701 Scofield Avenue
PO Box 8800
Wasco, CA 93280-8800

Send Money to an Inmate at Wasco State Prison-Reception Center (WSP)

Visitation Hours for Wasco State Prison-Recption Center (WSP):

Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Designated Holidays*  from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
* New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

All incoming processing begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 1:45 p.m.
Visit by appointment by calling (661) 758-8400 ext. 7864 Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No Exception, all appointments must be made over the phone. Do not leave messages for appointments.