San Diego Metropolitan Correctional Center Inmate Search and Prison Information

MCC San Diego is commonly referred to as the Metropolitan Correctional Center, San Diego. The facility is a federal administrative detention facility in California. MCC San Diego is home to both female and male inmates from all security levels. The MCC San Diego is operated and managed by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. 

MCC San Diego opened their doors in late 1974. MCC San Diego was one of the first federal prisons to be in a high-rise building. MCC New York and MCC Chicago are also in high-rise buildings. 

Majority of the inmates at MCC San Diego have cases going through the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. MCC San Diego only keeps inmates that are serving short sentences. 

Since MCC San Diego is designed as an administrative detention facility, they can hold inmates from all 5 security levels. They can also house female and male inmates. 

MCC San Diego is a 23-story building with a capacity of 1,300 inmates. 

How to Find Someone in San Diego Metropolitan Correctional Center

MCC San Diego is a federal prison. The easiest way to lookup an inmate in federal prisons is going to the BOP website. They have a database where you can search all federal inmates.

Sending a Mail/Care Package

Inmates can receive letters from their family and friends. Inmates can also receive books, magazines, and newspapers. However, the books, magazines, and newspapers, must be sent to the prison directly from the publisher. All books must be paperback. Hardcover books are not permitted. 

Inmates cannot receive packages from home without written prior approval. Inmates can, however, receive their release clothing and authorized medical equipment through the mail. 

The mailing address for the MCC San Diego inmates is: 

Inmate Name and Registration Number
MCC San Diego
Metropolitan Correctional Center
808 Union Street
San Diego, CA 92101

Keep in mind that all incoming mail to the prison is checked by the prison staff for contraband. Please do not send any unused writing paper, stamps, or envelopes. These things are not allowed and can be bought in the commissary.

Sending Money

To fund an inmate's commissary account, you can deposit money using MoneyGram, Western Union, or by mailing a money order to the following address: 

Federal Bureau of Prisons
Inmate Name
Inmate Eight-Digit Register Number
Post Office Box 474701
Des Moines, Iowa 50947-0001

Using MoneyGram and Western Union have fees associated with their service, but the money will get into the inmates account much faster. There is no fee for sending a money order through the mail to the address above. However, non-postal money orders, and non-government checks are subjected to a 15-day hold before the funds will be deposited into an inmate's account. 

Email

The last way to stay in touch with an inmate at MCC San Diego is through email. Email is also through Trulincs.

The email program is funded by the inmate trust fund, which is kept up with purchases from the commissary, the telephone service, and fees paid directly to Trulincs.

Emails are monitored and screened for content not suitable for them.

Admissions and Orientation Handbook

Your first day in prison, you are bombarded with a ton of information. One booklet you will be giving is the Admissions and Orientation (A&O) Handbook. 

This handbook will supply you with general information about the prison itself alongside the prison’s rules, programs, and regulations you will have to follow while you are serving out your sentence. 

It will be in your best interest to familiarize yourself with handbook as it is your responsibility to transition smoothly to prison life. 

MCC San Diego Admissions & Orientation Handbook

Commissary

The commissary was founded in 1930 by the Department of Justice. The Commissary was placed in all Federal Institutions. 

The commissary allows inmates to shop for “luxury” items while they are in prison. Funds are typically deposited by their friends, families, and their prison jobs. 

Inmates have a spending limit of $360 per month. The commissary is only open on a designated day of the week where they can utilize the shop. 

All federal prisons have their commissary list with prices available to the public. 

List and prices of items sold at the commissary in MCC San Diego

Legal Activities

Even when in prison, you may still need legal counsel. There are strict procedures one will have to follow to obtain legal reference materials alongside their legal counsel.

There are also many opportunities to be taken advantage of to afford the proposal of legal documents when behind bars.  

All procedures for legal activities can be located here.

Visitation

Inmates can also have visitors while they are serving their time out in the MCC San Diego. Visitors will need to be put on the approved list. The visitor can either have the inmate do it for them, or they can fill out the form on the Federal Bureau of Prisons official website. Once approved and put on the list, you will be able to visit the inmate. You will need to supply your driver’s license or your state identification card. You will need to leave all of your belongings in your vehicle as you can only bring in your photo identification card and your keys. 

Dress Code

When visiting the facility, please dress appropriately. No miniskirts, halter tops, or other clothes not suitable for a job interview. If such clothing is worn, you will be denied visitation.

How Often Can I Visit?

This will depend on what rank the inmate is. There are three ranks:

• LSCI – 12 points
• FCI – 5 points
• USP – 9 points

Here is the point schedule for visitations:

FCI

• Each visit is one point regardless of the day.

LSCI

• 2 points for weekend visits
• 2 points for federal holidays visits
• 1 point for weekday visits

USP

• 2 points for weekend visits
• 0 points for federal holiday visits
• 1 point for weekday visits.

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