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California Correctional Institution, State prison facility in Tehachapi, California, US.

The California Correctional Institution spans 1,650 acres and contains multiple security levels, from minimum to maximum security housing units.

The facility started as California Institution for Women in 1932, and after the 1952 Kern County earthquake, reopened in 1954 as a men's prison.

The institution maintains programs for rehabilitation, offering inmates opportunities for work training and educational advancement within secure environments.

The prison operates with different security classifications, including open dormitories, individual cells, and a dedicated Reception Center for processing new inmates.

The Southern Maximum Security Complex addition in 1985 introduced advanced security features, making it one of California's most sophisticated correctional facilities.

Location: California

Inception: 1954

Official opening: 1954

GPS coordinates: 35.11100,-118.56900

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:06

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