California Identification Card Program
California Identification Card Program
Description:
The California Identification Card (CAL-ID) Program provides a valid CAL-ID to eligible inmates upon their release from prison in accordance with California Penal Code Section 3007.05. The purpose of the CAL-ID Program is to streamline access to support services; such as, medical, housing, and right-to-work documents..
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Languages Spoken:
English.
Fees:
None.
Eligibility:
In order to be eligible for this program: -Have no less than 120 days to release; -Have no active felony hold, warrant, or detainer that may result in additional incarceration following their release date; -Have no active USCIS – ICE Hold, which would result in deportation; -Have a Social Security Number; -Have been issued an identification card or driver’s license from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) within the previous 10 years. The DMV will verify this upon receipt of application; and -Have an address, including a zip code (Parole/Probation office may be used in lieu of address of residence).