The overall mission of the California Correctional Institution is to incarcerate and control felons, while providing the opportunity for meaningful work, training and other programs. The prison provides programs for those inmates who are willing to work and participate fully in available programs.
The institution covers 1,650 acres. As of Fiscal Year 2006/2007, the following statistics apply:
Number of custody staff:1,404
Number of support services staff:599
Total number of staff:2,003
