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California Men’s Colony

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California adult institution operated by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. CDCR code: CMC.

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Operational

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Facility profile

Population held

Mixed/unknown

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Region

CA

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Death-row facility

No

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Practical info

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Known issues

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Contact & address

Colony Dr, San Luis Obispo 93409
(805) 547-7900
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World Prisons. (2026). California Men’s Colony. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://worldprisons.com/prisons/california-men-s-colony-west
Chicago
"California Men’s Colony." World Prisons. Accessed October 22, 2026. https://worldprisons.com/prisons/california-men-s-colony-west.
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@misc{worldprisons-california-men-s-colony-wes,
  author = {{World Prisons}},
  title = {California Men’s Colony},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://worldprisons.com/prisons/california-men-s-colony-west},
  urldate = {2026-10-22}
}