Fresno County Main Jail

Fresno County Main Jail Information

The Fresno County Main Jail is a 1065 bed jail in the city of Fresno, Fresno County, California.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 559-475-9491, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 559-475-9491

Physical Address:
1225 ‘M’ Street
Fresno, CA 93712

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate’s Name, Booking Number/Jail Identification Number
Fresno County Jail
P.O. Box 872
Fresno, CA 93712

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate’s Name, Booking Number/Jail Identification Number
Fresno County Jail
P.O. Box 872
Fresno, CA 93712

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Fresno County Main Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Fresno County Main Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 559-475-9491 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a list of criminal courts for Fresno County and every other county in California. Fresno County is one of the few jails in the country that maintains a public list of inmates who are killed or die while in custody.

Fresno County Main Jail Inmate Search

The Fresno County Main Jail maintains an average of 1065 offenders in custody on any given day. The Fresno County Main Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Fresno County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 63,100 offenders.

The following charts of Fresno County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Fresno County Corrections Department, the state of California Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Fresno County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Fresno County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Fresno County and California state prisons, click the button below.
Fresno County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Fresno County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 3/28/2024

Race Inmates % Total
White 1 0.04%
Black 223 9.01%
Hispanic or Latino 1,953 78.88%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 13 0.53%
Asian 270 10.90%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 2 0.08%
Other 14 0.57%
Total 2,476 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Fresno County Sheriff’s Department, California Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Fresno County Inmate Criminal Charges - 3/28/2024

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 826 33.36%
Felony (2rd Degree) 433 17.49%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 203 8.20%
Felony (Uncategorized) 297 12.00%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 717 28.96%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Fresno County Sheriff’s Department, California Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Fresno County Inmate Sex - 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 2,222 89.74%
Female 254 10.26%
Total 2,476 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Fresno County Sheriff’s Department, California Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Fresno County Inmate Age - 3/28/2024

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 15 0.61%
18-20 149 6.02%
21-24 244 9.85%
25-30 453 18.30%
31-35 456 18.42%
36-40 471 19.02%
41-45 323 13.05%
46-50 125 5.05%
51-55 100 4.04%
56-60 82 3.31%
61-65 33 1.33%
66-75 25 1.01%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 2,476 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Fresno County Sheriff’s Department, California Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Fresno County Main Jail
The Fresno County Main Jail in California has a maximum capacity of 1,101 inmates, with a total combined capacity of 2,427 inmates across all open floors. The facility is considered a regional minimum security jail. The Fresno County Main Jail in California is located at 1225 M Street, Fresno, CA 93721. The Jail Watch Commander can be contacted at (559) 600-8440, while Inmate Info can be reached at (559) 600-8600 or (559) 475-9491. The court can be contacted at (559) 457-4943 for Tentative Rulings and other inquiries. The Fresno County Main Jail in California has visitation hours of 8:00 AM-3:15 PM and 7:00 PM-9:15 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Two inmates from the same cell may visit at the same time. All approved visitors must show a valid ID before visiting and must be 18 years of age or older. Minors are not permitted unless accompanied by an adult. Inmates at the Fresno County Main Jail in California go through an intake process that includes medical screening and a classification assessment. Core services for the jail system are provided on the six story building, including intake. Issues that can be addressed through the grievance process include medical care, classification actions, and program participation. The lawsuits allege overcrowding, poor medical and dental care, and other subpar conditions, with one example being three men booked into the jail in a 48-hour stretch during January 2018, one of whom was beaten into a coma. The Fresno County Main Jail in California is made up of the Main Jail, the North Annex Jail, and the South Annex Jail, which are connected by an underground system of tunnels. It contains core services such as intake, and is one of three jails operated by the Fresno County Sheriff's Office. The Fresno County Jail correctional system also includes a satellite facility located in downtown Fresno. On the fifth floor of the Main Jail, 32 men have put aside their gang affiliations to participate in a program that aims to reduce recidivism rates.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Fresno County Main Jail?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Fresno County Main Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 559-475-9491.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Fresno County Main Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Fresno County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Fresno County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Fresno County Main Jail?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Fresno County and other California and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Fresno County Main Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Fresno County Main Jail Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Fresno County Main Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to make a bail payment using gettingout.com

  • gettingout.com assists you in using their banking system to make bail payment for your inmate.  
  • At this time, you cannot make bail payments online, but you can either do it at the Fresno County Main Jail, or over the phone by calling 866-516-0115.

How to Bail out an Inmate in Fresno County

To Bail out or Post Bond for an Inmate in Fresno County Main Jail follow these steps:

For complete Instructions on How to Bail or Bond an Inmate in Fresno County Main Jail, check out our Inmate Bail page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Fresno County Main Jail? What is the Schedule?

Fresno County Main Jail ON SITE INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1225 ‘M’ Street
Fresno, CA 93712

559-475-9491

  • Only two visitors will be allowed per inmate at a time. One of those two visitors can be the inmate's minor child.  
  • Each inmate visit will be 30 minutes in length.
  • Visits are on a first come, first serve basis. There is no scheduling ahead of time. You must show up the day of the visit to have a visit.
  • No personal items allowed, except for: Your ID, keys and sunglasses... and if you have a child: one blanket, diaper, wipes, bottle, pacifier and one toy.
  • Visiting Hours begin at 8:15AM and last daytime sign up is at 3:00PM.
  • Visiting Hours resume at 7:00PM and last sign up is at 9:00PM.

MAIN JAIL VISITING SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES HOUSING
SUN 8:15AM-3:00PM
7:00PM-9:00PM
All B-Pods
MON NO VISITS  N/A
TUE 8:15AM-3:00PM
7:00PM-9:00PM
All C-Pods
WED 8:15AM-3:00PM
7:00PM-9:00PM
All D-Pods
THU 8:15AM-3:00PM
7:00PM-9:00PM
All E-Pods
FRI NO VISITS  N/A
SAT 8:15AM-3:00PM
7:00PM-9:00PM
MJ5F Pod

Fresno County Main Jail (MAIN JAIL 2) ON SITE INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1225 ‘M’ Street
Fresno, CA 93712

559-475-9491

  • Only two visitors will be allowed per inmate at a time. One of those two visitors can be the inmate's minor child.  
  • Each inmate visit will be 30 minutes in length.
  • Visits are on a first come, first serve basis. There is no scheduling ahead of time. You must show up the day of the visit to have a visit.
  • No personal items allowed, except for: Your ID, keys and sunglasses... and if you have a child: one blanket, diaper, wipes, bottle, pacifier and one toy.
  • Visiting Hours begin at 8:15AM and last daytime sign up is at 3:00PM.
  • Visiting Hours resume at 7:00PM and last sign up is at 9:00PM.

MAIN JAIL 2 VISITING SCHEDULE

  • Two inmates from the same cell may visit at the same time.
  • The following Main Jail Locations will visit in the Main Jail Bond room:
    All MJ A-Pods
    All MJ FF's

    MJ6F and MJ3F
DAY TIMES HOUSING
SUN 8:15AM-3:00PM
7:00PM-9:00PM
All B-Pods
MON NO VISITS  N/A
TUE 8:15AM-3:00PM
7:00PM-9:00PM
All C-Pods
WED 8:15AM-3:00PM
7:00PM-9:00PM
All D-Pods
THU 8:15AM-3:00PM
7:00PM-9:00PM
All E-Pods
FRI NO VISITS  N/A
SAT 8:15AM-3:00PM
7:00PM-9:00PM
MJ5F Pod

 

Fresno County Main Jail uses GettingOut for their Remote Video Visitation and/or Visit Scheduling. 

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate:

1.  Using the GettingOut/GTL Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut or GTL apps.

How it Works with GettingOut
1.  Register an account.
2. Select Fresno County Main Jail
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.   

  • **NOTE** Friends and Family must have funds in their "Friends & Family Account" to respond to inmate messages. 
  • If you deposit money online in the INMATE ACCOUNT, than they have the freedom to spend the money on visits or phone calls to anyone, or any other communications services available at Fresno County Main Jail.
  • With the FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT, you control all communication services such as phone calls, video visits and messaging. Your inmate can only call the phone number you want.

4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.

GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.

Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in Fresno County Main Jail?

To visit an inmate in Fresno County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:

Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Fresno County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Fresno County Main Jail:
1.  Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut apps.

To remotely visit an inmate in Fresno County follow these steps:
1.  Start by confirming that Fresno County Main Jail's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Fresno County here.

2.  The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Fresno County Main Jail, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.

Other Fresno County Services provided by GettingOut:
 - Phone Calls & Voicemail 
 - Email, Photo & Video Sharing
-  Inmate Tablet Rental
-  Deposits

Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Fresno County Main Jail Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
Frequently Asked Questions

* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Fresno County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.

Fresno County Main Jail Phone: 559-475-9491

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fresno County Main Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 559-475-9491 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Fresno County Main Jail?

Fresno County Main Jail ON SITE INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1225 ‘M’ Street
Fresno, CA 93712

559-475-9491

  • Only two visitors will be allowed per inmate at a time. One of those two visitors can be the inmate's minor child.  
  • Each inmate visit will be 30 minutes in length.
  • Visits are on a first come, first serve basis. There is no scheduling ahead of time. You must show up the day of the visit to have a visit.
  • No personal items allowed, except for: Your ID, keys and sunglasses... and if you have a child: one blanket, diaper, wipes, bottle, pacifier and one toy.
  • Visiting Hours begin at 8:15AM and last daytime sign up is at 3:00PM.
  • Visiting Hours resume at 7:00PM and last sign up is at 9:00PM.

MAIN JAIL VISITING SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES HOUSING
SUN 8:15AM-3:00PM
7:00PM-9:00PM
All B-Pods
MON NO VISITS  N/A
TUE 8:15AM-3:00PM
7:00PM-9:00PM
All C-Pods
WED 8:15AM-3:00PM
7:00PM-9:00PM
All D-Pods
THU 8:15AM-3:00PM
7:00PM-9:00PM
All E-Pods
FRI NO VISITS  N/A
SAT 8:15AM-3:00PM
7:00PM-9:00PM
MJ5F Pod

Fresno County Main Jail (MAIN JAIL 2) ON SITE INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1225 ‘M’ Street
Fresno, CA 93712

559-475-9491

  • Only two visitors will be allowed per inmate at a time. One of those two visitors can be the inmate's minor child.  
  • Each inmate visit will be 30 minutes in length.
  • Visits are on a first come, first serve basis. There is no scheduling ahead of time. You must show up the day of the visit to have a visit.
  • No personal items allowed, except for: Your ID, keys and sunglasses... and if you have a child: one blanket, diaper, wipes, bottle, pacifier and one toy.
  • Visiting Hours begin at 8:15AM and last daytime sign up is at 3:00PM.
  • Visiting Hours resume at 7:00PM and last sign up is at 9:00PM.

MAIN JAIL 2 VISITING SCHEDULE

  • Two inmates from the same cell may visit at the same time.
  • The following Main Jail Locations will visit in the Main Jail Bond room:
    All MJ A-Pods
    All MJ FF's

    MJ6F and MJ3F
DAY TIMES HOUSING
SUN 8:15AM-3:00PM
7:00PM-9:00PM
All B-Pods
MON NO VISITS  N/A
TUE 8:15AM-3:00PM
7:00PM-9:00PM
All C-Pods
WED 8:15AM-3:00PM
7:00PM-9:00PM
All D-Pods
THU 8:15AM-3:00PM
7:00PM-9:00PM
All E-Pods
FRI NO VISITS  N/A
SAT 8:15AM-3:00PM
7:00PM-9:00PM
MJ5F Pod

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fresno County Main Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 559-475-9491 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Fresno County Main Jail?

Options for putting money on an inmate's books in Fresno County Main Jail:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
You will use a Touchpay self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.


Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Fresno County Main Jail uses Touchpay to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person. The Fresno County Main Jail's 'facility number' (293721) and the inmate’s Booking number are required for online and telephonic deposits.

Option 3 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone by calling Touchpay at 866-232-1899.
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #), full legal name, and Facility Locator Number. 
The Fresno County Main Jail's 'facility number' (293721) and the inmate’s Booking number are required for online and telephonic deposits.  

Depositing Money for Communicating with an Inmate

How to Make a Deposit for Phone, Email or Visitation using GettingOut.com

Fresno County Main Jail uses GettingOut for some or all of its communication services with an inmate.

If you want to deposit money using this company for your use or your inmate's account, there are four ways to do it:

  • Online - They accept all major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
  • At the Fresno County Main Jail using the kiosk in the jail lobby - (cash, debit or credit card) NOTE - Fresno County Main Jail may require identity verification so bring your driver’s license or some other form of ID.
  • By phone by calling 866-516-0115 - They have bi-lingual operators are standing by 24 hours 7 days a week to assist you with your deposit. Major credit cards accepted are Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
  • By using their app, either Android or iphone. - All credit cards mentioned above are accepted.

For all the information you need to know, including tips, guidelines and warnings about depositing money in a Fresno County Main Jail inmate's account for communication services, check out our Send Money page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fresno County Main Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 559-475-9491 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Fresno County Main Jail?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Fresno County Main Jail by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

  • Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
  • Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
  • Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Fresno County Main Jail, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Fresno County Main Jail Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fresno County Main Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 559-475-9491 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Fresno County Main Jail, and what can I send them?

Fresno County Main Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Fresno County Main Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Fresno County Main Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate’s Name, Booking Number/Jail Identification Number
Fresno County Jail
P.O. Box 872
Fresno, CA 93712



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate’s Name, Booking Number/Jail Identification Number
Fresno County Jail
P.O. Box 872
Fresno, CA 93712



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Fresno County Main Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Fresno County Main Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate’s Name, Booking Number/Jail Identification Number
Fresno County Jail
P.O. Box 872
Fresno, CA 93712

Fresno County Main Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Fresno County Main Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.

Envelopes
The Fresno County Main Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate’s Name, Booking Number/Jail Identification Number
Fresno County Jail
P.O. Box 872
Fresno, CA 93712



Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate’s Name, Booking Number/Jail Identification Number
Fresno County Jail
P.O. Box 872
Fresno, CA 93712



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Fresno County Main Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Fresno County Main Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate’s Name, Booking Number/Jail Identification Number
Fresno County Jail
P.O. Box 872
Fresno, CA 93712

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fresno County Main Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 559-475-9491 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Fresno County Main Jail, and what can I purchase?

Fresno County Main Jail contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select California.
3. Select Fresno County Main Jail.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at [email protected].
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Fresno County Main Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Fresno County Main Jail's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.


*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Fresno County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Fresno County Main Jail follow these steps:

  • Select California, then select Fresno County Main Jail, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Fresno County.
  • Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Fresno County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Fresno County Main Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Fresno County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fresno County Main Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 559-475-9491 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Fresno County Main Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms

Fresno County Main Jail contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.


If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Fresno County Main Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1.
  Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.

How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1.
  Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

How to Communicate with an Fresno County Main Jail Inmate by Mail and by Email

To mail or email an inmate in Fresno County follow these steps:

When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:

  • All mail sent to an inmate at the Fresno County Main Jail must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
  • All mail must include the facility's address, as well as the inmate's name and assigned number.
  • Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.
  • The Fresno County Main Jail has a zero-tolerance policy regarding mail violations. 
  • All the information you need to understand mail and email policies can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

Emailing Messages & Photos

Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
 
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Fresno County Main Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

  • Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
  • After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
  • You can also send your Fresno County inmate photos and videos.

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.

All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Fresno County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fresno County Main Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 559-475-9491 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Fresno County Main Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Fresno County Main Jail allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by 'gettingout'.


The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Fresno County Main Jail, such as:

  • Music
  • Books
  • Games
  • Education
  • News
  • Radio
  • Television
  • Read mail and messages
  • Video visits

-  Free services are already available for use on the device at Fresno County Main Jail.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Fresno County Main Jail Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.

What Does a Tablet Cost?

  • Tablet devices include some services and the content is free.
  • The subscription services require additional funding.
  • There may be multiple options such as 7-day or 30-day subscriptions.
  • Costs are dependent upon the available services and what the Fresno County Main Jail charges.

To estimate costs for phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page) or call 866-516-0115 for assistance.

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Fresno County Main Jail

To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:

1.  First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL

2.  Purchase the services you want for your Fresno County Main Jail inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.

To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fresno County Main Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 559-475-9491 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Fresno County

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Other Jails Nearby

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US State Prison Population Demographics

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 973,343 93.26%
Female 70,362 6.74%
Total 1,043,705 100.0%

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 327,300 35.27%
Black 345,500 37.23%
Hispanic 226,800 24.44%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15,900 1.71%
Asian 12,500 1.35%
Total 928,000 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 622,200 95.46%
Female 31,700 4.86%
Total 653,900 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 178,600 29.23%
Black 234,500 38.38%
Hispanic 179,500 29.38%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9,600 1.57%
Asian 8,800 1.44%
Total 611,000 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 147,500 93.95%
Female 10,000 6.37%
Total 157,500 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,600 26.04%
Black 63,000 43.63%
Hispanic 39,100 27.08%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,300 1.59%
Asian 2,400 1.66%
Total 144,400 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 16,000 86.02%
Female 2,600 13.98%
Total 18,600 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 5,400 43.90%
Black 3,600 29.27%
Hispanic 2,900 23.58%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.63%
Asian 200 1.63%
Total 12,300 100.0%

Violent Rape & Sexual Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 159,800 98.95%
Female 2,200 1.36%
Total 162,000 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 125,800 96.18%
Female 5,400 4.13%
Total 131,200 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 18.64%
Black 66,800 56.85%
Hispanic 26,500 22.55%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,200 1.02%
Asian 1,100 0.94%
Total 117,500 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 137,000 94.74%
Female 8,100 5.60%
Total 145,100 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,500 23.28%
Black 53,300 33.09%
Hispanic 65,300 40.53%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,800 1.74%
Asian 2,200 1.37%
Total 161,100 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 36,100 91.86%
Female 3,300 8.40%
Total 39,400 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 12,200 32.45%
Black 14,200 37.77%
Hispanic 9,700 25.80%
American Indian / Alaska Native 800 2.13%
Asian 700 1.86%
Total 37,600 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 127,900 90.64%
Female 13,600 9.64%
Total 141,500 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 60,500 50.46%
Black 37,800 31.53%
Hispanic 18,100 15.10%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,100 1.75%
Asian 1,400 1.17%
Total 119,900 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 75,900 95.11%
Female 4,200 5.26%
Total 80,100 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 30,500 44.40%
Black 24,200 35.23%
Hispanic 12,300 17.90%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,100 1.60%
Asian 600 0.87%
Total 68,700 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 22,300 84.47%
Female 4,200 15.91%
Total 26,500 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 13,800 58.97%
Black 6,800 29.06%
Hispanic 2,200 9.40%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 1.28%
Asian 300 1.28%
Total 23,400 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,400 91.43%
Female 600 8.57%
Total 7,000 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,500 48.08%
Black 1,500 28.85%
Hispanic 1,000 19.23%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.92%
Asian 100 1.92%
Total 5,200 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 9,800 75.97%
Female 3,200 24.81%
Total 13,000 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,900 63.30%
Black 2,600 23.85%
Hispanic 900 8.26%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 2.75%
Asian 200 1.83%
Total 10,900 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,600 90.67%
Female 1,400 9.33%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 6,700 58.26%
Black 2,700 23.48%
Hispanic 1,700 14.78%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.74%
Asian 200 1.74%
Total 11,500 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 114,600 87.08%
Female 17,400 13.22%
Total 132,000 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 49,500 47.50%
Black 37,300 35.80%
Hispanic 14,600 14.01%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,700 1.63%
Asian 1,100 1.06%
Total 104,200 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 28,500 84.57%
Female 5,300 15.73%
Total 33,800 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 14,800 56.27%
Black 7,900 30.04%
Hispanic 3,000 11.41%
American Indian / Alaska Native 400 1.52%
Asian 200 0.76%
Total 26,300 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 86,100 88.04%
Female 12,000 12.27%
Total 98,100 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 34,700 44.54%
Black 29,400 37.74%
Hispanic 11,600 14.89%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 1.67%
Asian 900 1.16%
Total 77,900 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 102,500 93.95%
Female 6,900 6.32%
Total 109,400 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 35,900 40.84%
Black 34,500 39.25%
Hispanic 13,800 15.70%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,500 2.84%
Asian 1,200 1.37%
Total 87,900 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 37,800 97.93%
Female 900 2.33%
Total 38,700 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 7,200 22.86%
Black 16,900 53.65%
Hispanic 6,500 20.63%
American Indian / Alaska Native 500 1.59%
Asian 400 1.27%
Total 31,500 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,400 89.33%
Female 1,600 10.67%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,800 59.65%
Black 2,000 17.54%
Hispanic 1,800 15.79%
American Indian / Alaska Native 700 6.14%
Asian 100 0.88%
Total 11,400 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 51,200 92.25%
Female 4,400 7.93%
Total 55,600 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 48.45%
Black 15,700 34.73%
Hispanic 5,600 12.39%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 2.88%
Asian 700 1.55%
Total 45,200 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,100 89.71%
Female 800 11.76%
Total 6,900 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,700 52.94%
Black 1,500 29.41%
Hispanic 700 13.73%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.96%
Asian 100 1.96%
Total 5,100 100.0%
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