Fresno County Main Jail

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Fresno County Main Jail Information

Located in Fresno, Fresno County, California, the Fresno County Main Jail is a 1065-bed facility. You can call them anytime for inmate information at 559-475-9491.

This facility handles offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies, who are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, inmates may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is completed.

The inmate search tool can be used to view the jail's roster and find out who is in custody.

Offenders sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to either the California State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on a range of inmate services, including the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.

It’s a good idea to keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Fresno County Main Jail at 559-475-9491 for further assistance.

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.

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About the Fresno County Main Jail

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 Main 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 Main 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 Name, Booking Number/Jail Identification Number
Fresno County Jail
P.O. Box 872
Fresno, CA 93712

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 Main 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 559-475-9491.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How booking works at Fresno County Main Jail

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Fresno County Main Jail for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.

It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.

The following steps make up the booking process at Fresno County Main Jail:

  • Verification of personal details.
  • Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection if required.
  • Search of the individual.
  • Confiscation of personal property.
  • Providing a phone call.

The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Fresno County Main Jail at 559-475-9491.

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

Paying bail for someone in Fresno County

After being arrested and booked into Fresno County Main Jail in Fresno, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:

1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 559-475-9491 for the exact bail amount.

There are multiple ways to pay bail.

  • Cash, credit cards, or money orders are acceptable forms of payment.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Fresno County can facilitate the process.
  • Collateral in the form of property within the county can be used for bail.

To get more information on the bail process in Fresno County, California, visit the Fresno County Main Jail Bail FAQ.

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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 customerservice@securepak.net.
* 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?

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

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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