[3] Chuckawalla Valley State Prison, opened in December 1988, is a Level II, Medium Security Facility covering 1,720 acres (700 ha).

Primary housing consists of 11 open dormitory style building on four main yards.

The Administrative Segregation Unit (ASU) serves as a temporary home for those who are found guilty of severe rule violations while incarcerated.

[5] Inmates were allowed to enter and leave their living quarters as they wish, except at night, during count times, or during lockdown procedures.

These are reserved for sex offenders, gang drop-outs, former law enforcement personnel, as Ironwood State Prison (ISP) does next door.