During this one-year anniversary of the prison transfer that led to the horrendous COVID-19 outbreak at San Quentin State Prison, artist Orlando Smith (currently incarcerated at SQ) illustrated this timeline tracking the outbreak at San Quentin and statewide organizing in response calling for urgent releases. Orlando Smith is an illustrated journalist, whose work has been […]
2021 Legislation Tracking
How to Schedule a Visit
Please visit this page for the most up to date information on video and in-person visits. How to schedule using CDCR’s Visitation Scheduling Application (VSA)
Federal Stimulus Payments
Your loved one is eligible to receive the three Federal stimulus payments ($1200 EIC1 in 2020, $600 EIC2 in 2021, and $1400 EIC3 in 2021). Here’s a guide that includes sample and blank tax forms from Root & Rebound (and a memo from CDCR) to assist you and your loved one with filing for these […]
Resentencing Guide
Your loved one can get a resentencing referral to go back to court and receive a shorter sentence – the referral can be made by either CDCR or the District Attorney’s office in their county of conviction. Here’s a Resentencing Guide (in English and Spanish) from the Ella Baker Center, and a Resentencing Checklist to […]
Requesting a Commutation
Your loved one can request a commutation of their remaining time by applying for clemency from Governor Newsom. If your loved one already applied for clemency from Governor Brown, they can simply file a 1-page “Reapplication Form.” Here’s a guide (in English and Spanish) by the California Coalition for Women Prisoners on how to apply […]