California State Prison, Los Angeles County

California State Prison, Los Angeles County is a state facility for men in Lancaster, California, United States. The complex consists of multiple housing units and administrative buildings divided into different security zones.

The facility opened in February 1993 as the first state correctional institution in Los Angeles County. It expanded the capacity of the California correctional system in the northern region of the county at that time.

The name refers to the California state government as the operator and the affiliation with Los Angeles County, even though the building itself stands in Lancaster. Visitors notice the clear functional arrangement of individual sections that serve different purposes in daily operations.

The complex is located on 60th Street West in Lancaster and operates on weekdays during standard business hours. Visitor inquiries are handled through a central hotline accessible by phone.

A comprehensive substance abuse treatment program was established and offers residential therapy for inmates with corresponding needs. This measure is comparatively well developed within the California correctional system.

Location: California

Inception: February 1993

Official opening: February 1993

GPS coordinates: 34.69400,-118.22800

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:25