Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.
For inmate information at any time, call the 1065-bed Fresno County West Annex Jail at 559-600-8600.
Arrested in this county for a misdemeanor or felony? You will be brought to this facility for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, you may be held until you are bonded out, released on your own recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until your trial is concluded.
To see who is currently in custody, use the inmate search tool.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year serve their time here, and those sentenced to longer terms are transferred to the California State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Save the inmate’s booking number or jail ID for mail and communication. If it isn’t online, call Fresno County West Annex Jail at 559-600-8600.
Phone: 559-600-8600
Physical Address:
2208 Merced Street
Fresno, CA 93712
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking JID#
Fresno County Jail - 1900
PO Box 96777
Las Vegas, NV 89193
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking JID#
Fresno County Jail
P.O. Box 872
Fresno, CA 93712
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Fresno County West Annex 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 559-600-8600 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 West Annex Jail Inmate Search
The Fresno County West Annex Jail maintains an average of 1065 offenders in custody on any given day. The Fresno County West Annex 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 49,380 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.
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The Fresno County Sheriff is in charge of all three of the jails that are located in the county, and they are clustered closely together to allow them to function well together.
The Fresno County West Annex Jail is the center facility and it is flanked on either side by the North Annex and the South Annex, with many of the detainees going through the main facility for their booking and intake.
Immediately after an arrest, individuals are taken to the local police station where they will be interviewed, reports will be created, and if the arrest is driving related or involves suspicion of alcohol being presence a breath, urine, or blood test may be requested.
Once this process has been completed, which may take a few hours, they will be transferred to the Fresno County West Annex Jail or one of the annexes for their booking and screening then classification. If they qualify for and can make bail this may be the end of their experience, with bail being accepted around the clock, while others will be assigned to a cell that will have their assigned bed. Classification will determine the custody and security level and takes into consideration not only their current charges but past behavior in a detention center, criminal history, and if there are any incidents of violence in their prior records. Results of the classification interview are used to house inmates who are similar classifications together, improving the safety of all the inmates and the staff.
Each inmate is also provided with a handbook that outlines rules and regulations, expected behavior, procedures, and details on visits and mail or phone calls so they can adapt to their assigned housing quickly.
Along with having all their basic needs met, inmates also have access to many programs that are focused on providing skills to reduce recidivism, improve employability, and provide necessary social skills. These include academic classes to support adult basic education, English as a second language, and personal skills development including cognitive thinking, relationship building, seeking employment, parenting, money management, and interpersonal skills. Legal research and use of the library are provided, along with child support services, a library and other recreational activities, drug and alcohol education and support groups, and religious programming for those who choose to attend.
Exercise and recreational opportunities are offered each day, and there will be time for personal hygiene, time for writing letters, eating meals, and other tasks. A Transition from Jail to Community program is also in place and works as a reintegration program and housing option for those who are being released soon and require additional support in the transition, who are medium to high risk to reoffend, and who qualify on other criteria.
Inmates are able to order from the commissary or receive packages ordered by friends or family, and they are encouraged to write letters, make phone calls, and to have visits with their family to support mental health and boost their support system outside of the facility.
Mail: Mail for all of the facilities, the Main Jail, North Annex and South Annex, are all sent to the same address where they will be checked for contraband before delivery.
Inmate's Full Name & Booking JID#
Fresno County Jail - 1900
PO Box 96777
Las Vegas, NV 89193
Phones: Phones are available from 8am until 9:45pm, and they will be located either inside the individual cells or in the common areas and are funded online. All calls may be recorded. While incoming calls are not accepted, the inmate information line will allow messages to be left.
Visitation: Visits are provided multiple times each week, and the day and time will depend upon the housing assignment. Visits are video or in person, and visits are first come first served. Fresno County West Annex Jail visiting hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 8am-2pm then 7pm-9pm, with BPOD being Tuesday, CPOD Wednesday, DPOD Thursday, EPOD Friday and on Saturdays BPOD 8am-12pm and CPOD 1pm-3pm and 7pm-pm, and Sundays vary and should be checked online or by calling the facility at 559-600-8600.
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Fresno County West Annex Jail for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Fresno County West Annex Jail:
Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Fresno County West Annex Jail at 559-600-8600.
Once an individual is booked at Fresno County West Annex Jail in Fresno, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 559-600-8600 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
For more details on the bail process in Fresno County, California, visit the Fresno County West Annex Jail Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Fresno County West Annex Jail? What is the Schedule?
2208 Merced Street
Fresno, CA 93712
559-600-8600
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUN | 8:15AM - 5:15PM |
| MON | 8:15AM - 5:15PM |
| TUE | 8:15AM - 5:15PM |
| WED | 8:15AM - 5:15PM |
| THU | 8:15AM - 5:15PM |
| FRI | 8:15AM - 5:15PM |
| SAT | 8:15AM - 5:15PM |
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Fresno County West Annex Jail
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
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.
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 West Annex 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 West Annex 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 West Annex 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 West Annex 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 West Annex Jail Phone: 559-600-8600
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fresno County West Annex Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 559-600-8600 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Fresno County West Annex Jail?
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Fresno County West Annex Jail
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
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.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fresno County West Annex Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 559-600-8600 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Fresno County West Annex 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 West Annex 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 West Annex 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 West Annex Jail's 'facility number' (293721) and the inmate’s Booking number are required for online and telephonic deposits.
To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Fresno County, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, 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 West Annex Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 559-600-8600 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Fresno County West Annex Jail?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the Fresno County West Annex 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 West Annex Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 559-600-8600 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Fresno County West Annex Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Fresno County West Annex 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 West Annex 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 Full Name & Booking JID#
Fresno County Jail - 1900
PO Box 96777
Las Vegas, NV 89193
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking JID#
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 West Annex Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & 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 West Annex 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 Full Name & Booking JID#
Fresno County Jail
P.O. Box 872
Fresno, CA 93712
Postcards
The Fresno County West Annex 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 West Annex Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking JID#
Fresno County Jail - 1900
PO Box 96777
Las Vegas, NV 89193
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking JID#
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 West Annex Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & 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 West Annex 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 Full Name & Booking JID#
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 West Annex Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 559-600-8600 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Fresno County West Annex Jail, and what can I purchase?
You can order an inmate commissary or a gift package of snacks and hygiene products online and have them shipped directly to the facility by ordering from MyCarePack.com.
You can learn more about commissary purchases, including what you can purchase, how much it costs, how to deposit money and more on our inmate money and commissary page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fresno County West Annex Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 559-600-8600 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Fresno County West Annex Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Fresno County West Annex 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 West Annex 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
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:
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 West Annex Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
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 West Annex Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 559-600-8600 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Fresno County West Annex Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
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 West Annex Jail, such as:
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Fresno County West Annex Jail.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Fresno County West Annex Jail Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.
What Does a Tablet Cost?
To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.
Game Center:
30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)
Unlimited eBooks:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
Streaming Music:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)
Newsfeed
Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)
Same Day Subscription Services
Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)
Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)
Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)
All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes.
Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...
Tablet: $249.99 per each
Charger: $8.99 per each
Earbuds: $2.99 per each
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 West Annex 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 West Annex Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 559-600-8600 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Fresno County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Fresno County?
This facility, known as "Fresno County West Annex Jail" is also known as Fresno County Jail, Main Jail , Fresno County Jail, Main Jail , California, Fresno.
The Fresno County West Annex Jail serves the following cities and towns of Fresno County: Clovis, Coalinga, Firebaugh, Fowler, Fresno, Huron, Kerman, Kingsburg, Mendota, Orange Cove, Parlier, Reedley, San Joaquin, Sanger and Selma.
