Fresno County South Annex Jail

Search for an Inmate in Fresno County

Fresno County South Annex Jail Information

Fresno County South Annex Jail is a 686-bed facility based in Fresno, Fresno County, California. For inmate information, you can call the facility 24/7 at 559-475-9491.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors or felonies are processed at this facility. After booking and processing, they may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.

The inmate search tool provides access to the current roster of inmates.

Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here, while those with longer sentences are transferred to either the California State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.

Be sure to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you can’t find it online, you can call Fresno County South Annex Jail at 559-475-9491 for assistance.

Phone: 559-475-9491

Physical Address:
2280 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721

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 South Annex Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Fresno County South 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 559-475-9491 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 South Annex Jail Inmate Search

The Fresno County South Annex Jail maintains an average of 686 offenders in custody on any given day. The Fresno County South 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 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.

⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
About the Fresno County South Annex Jail

Fresno County South Annex Jail is one of the three sections of the Fresno County jail system. They are operated together by the Sheriff’s Office and follow the same rules, restrictions, programs, and services as the other two. Functioning together allows them to have well trained staff, access to more spaces, and the ability to house those who are in similar classifications together.

By housing those with similar classifications the safety of the facility is improved over having them all housed together, and those who are being charged in the same case will not be housed in the same pods and potentially not in the same building.

Other forms of contact are also restricted between detention centers including phone calls and mail, and no visitors may be newly released from any detention center. Along with access to basic care like meals and laundry, there is a commissary available, recreational time and activities, a library, and others, there are many programs available for detainees while they are in Fresno County South Annex Jail that will provide life skills, and opportunities to work on social skills, in order to provide a better platform for success.

Classes include cognitive thinking, religious programs, work attitude and behavior, job seeking, relationship building, parenting, interpersonal skills, money management, and others that support academics such as English as a second language, adult basic education, GED information, legal research so each person can understand what is happening in their case, health and wellness, child support classes, marriage programs, drug and alcohol education, and support groups. Treatments are provided for addictions or substance use and any mental health concerns as well as medical care. Other ways of supporting mental health are to encourage positive social interactions with other inmates, to encourage mail and phone calls, and by encouraging family to attend visiting days. 

Mail: All mail must be in a plain white envelope through the postal service, have correct postage and return address, and not contain contraband, adult content, or other items.

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

Phones: There are phones present either in the cells themselves or in the common areas and they available from 8am until 9:45pm every day, with inmates being permitted to call out but not to receive incoming calls. 

Visitation: Visits occur only during the approved times and must be booked at least one full day in advance. The time of the visit will be according to housing pod and may change periodically. Visting hours occur every day and begin with a block 8am-10:45am, then 11:15pm-2pm, and 2:30pm-5:15pm. 

⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Recent Bookings & Arrests

Steps involved in booking at Fresno County South Annex Jail

After an arrest, the individual is brought to Fresno County South 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 South Annex Jail:

  • Identification confirmation.
  • Photographs (mugshots).
  • Answering questions regarding health and criminal background.
  • Potential DNA collection.
  • Conducting a physical search.
  • Seizing personal property.
  • Providing a free phone call.

Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Fresno County South Annex Jail at 559-475-9491.

⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Directions / Map to the Fresno County South Annex Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to pay bail in Fresno County for an arrestee

Once an individual is booked at Fresno County South 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 559-475-9491 for the bail amount.

Bail can be paid through various methods.

  • Cash, money orders, or credit cards are accepted for payment.
  • A licensed bail bondsman in Fresno County can assist with the process.
  • Property located in the county may be used as bail collateral.

For more details on the bail process in Fresno County, California, visit the Fresno County South Annex Jail Bail Page.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Inmate Visitation

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

Fresno County South Annex Jail ON SITE (NORTH SIDE) INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

2280 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721

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; last sign up is 5:00PM
  • Morning visiting 8:15AM to 12:15PM last sign up
  • Afternoon visiting 1:00PM to 5:00PM last sign up

SOUTH ANNEX - NORTH SIDE VISITING SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES HOUSING
SUN 8:15AM-12:15PM AJ2 G1
SUN 1:00PM-5:00PM AJ4 B
MON 8:15AM-12:15PM AJ2 F1
MON 1:00PM-5:00PM AJ2 F2
TUE 8:15AM-12:15PM AJ3 F2
TUE 1:00PM-5:00PM AJ G2
WED 8:15AM-12:15PM
1:00PM-5:00PM
AJ3 C
THU 8:15AM-12:15PM AJ3 G1
THU 1:00PM-5:00PM AJ 3 G2
FRI 8:15AM-12:15PM
1:00PM-5:00PM
AJ4 C
SAT 8:15AM-12:15PM
1:00PM-5:00PM
AJ3 F1

Fresno County South Annex Jail (SOUTH SIDE) ON SITE INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

2280 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721

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; last sign up is 5:00PM
  • Morning visiting 8:15AM to 12:15PM last sign up
  • Afternoon visiting 1:00PM to 5:00PM last sign up

SOUTH ANNEX - SOUTH SIDE VISITING SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES HOUSING
SUN 8:15AM-12:15PM
1:00PM-5:00PM
AJ4 A
MON 8:15AM-12:15PM
1:00PM-5:00PM
 AJ3 D
TUE 8:15AM-12:15PM AJ2 G3
TUE 1:00PM-5:00PM AJ 2G4
WED 8:15AM-12:15PM
1:00PM-5:00PM
AJ3 B
THU 8:15AM-12:15PM  AJ3 G3
THU 1:00PM-5:00PM  AJ3 G4
FRI 8:15AM-12:15PM
1:00PM-5:00PM
 AJ4 D
SAT 8:15AM-12:15PM
1:00PM-5:00PM
AJ4 F

Fresno County South Annex Jail on site BONDROOM INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • 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; last sign up is 5:00PM
  • Morning visiting 8:15AM to 12:15PM last sign up
  • Afternoon visiting 1:00PM to 5:00PM last sign up
  • The following South Jail Locations will visit in the South Jail Bond room:
DAY TIMES HOUSING
SUN 8:15AM-12:15PM
1:00PM-5:00PM
AJ2D
AJ2E
MON 8:15AM-12:15PM
1:00PM-5:00PM
AJ2D
AJ2E
TUE 8:15AM-12:15PM
1:00PM-5:00PM
AJ2D
​​​​​​​AJ2E
WED 8:15AM-12:15PM
1:00PM-5:00PM
AJ2D
​​​​​​​AJ2E
THU 8:15AM-12:15PM
1:00PM-5:00PM
AJ2D
​​​​​​​AJ2E
FRI 8:15AM-12:15PM
1:00PM-5:00PM
AJ2D
​​​​​​​AJ2E
SAT 8:15AM-12:15PM
1:00PM-5:00PM
AJ2D
​​​​​​​AJ2E


 

Fresno County South Annex 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 South Annex 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 South Annex 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 South Annex 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 South 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 South 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 South 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 South 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 South Annex 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 South Annex Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 559-475-9491 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Remote Video Visitation

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

Fresno County South Annex Jail ON SITE (NORTH SIDE) INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

2280 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721

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; last sign up is 5:00PM
  • Morning visiting 8:15AM to 12:15PM last sign up
  • Afternoon visiting 1:00PM to 5:00PM last sign up

SOUTH ANNEX - NORTH SIDE VISITING SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES HOUSING
SUN 8:15AM-12:15PM AJ2 G1
SUN 1:00PM-5:00PM AJ4 B
MON 8:15AM-12:15PM AJ2 F1
MON 1:00PM-5:00PM AJ2 F2
TUE 8:15AM-12:15PM AJ3 F2
TUE 1:00PM-5:00PM AJ G2
WED 8:15AM-12:15PM
1:00PM-5:00PM
AJ3 C
THU 8:15AM-12:15PM AJ3 G1
THU 1:00PM-5:00PM AJ 3 G2
FRI 8:15AM-12:15PM
1:00PM-5:00PM
AJ4 C
SAT 8:15AM-12:15PM
1:00PM-5:00PM
AJ3 F1

Fresno County South Annex Jail (SOUTH SIDE) ON SITE INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

2280 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721

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; last sign up is 5:00PM
  • Morning visiting 8:15AM to 12:15PM last sign up
  • Afternoon visiting 1:00PM to 5:00PM last sign up

SOUTH ANNEX - SOUTH SIDE VISITING SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES HOUSING
SUN 8:15AM-12:15PM
1:00PM-5:00PM
AJ4 A
MON 8:15AM-12:15PM
1:00PM-5:00PM
 AJ3 D
TUE 8:15AM-12:15PM AJ2 G3
TUE 1:00PM-5:00PM AJ 2G4
WED 8:15AM-12:15PM
1:00PM-5:00PM
AJ3 B
THU 8:15AM-12:15PM  AJ3 G3
THU 1:00PM-5:00PM  AJ3 G4
FRI 8:15AM-12:15PM
1:00PM-5:00PM
 AJ4 D
SAT 8:15AM-12:15PM
1:00PM-5:00PM
AJ4 F

Fresno County South Annex Jail on site BONDROOM INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • 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; last sign up is 5:00PM
  • Morning visiting 8:15AM to 12:15PM last sign up
  • Afternoon visiting 1:00PM to 5:00PM last sign up
  • The following South Jail Locations will visit in the South Jail Bond room:
DAY TIMES HOUSING
SUN 8:15AM-12:15PM
1:00PM-5:00PM
AJ2D
AJ2E
MON 8:15AM-12:15PM
1:00PM-5:00PM
AJ2D
AJ2E
TUE 8:15AM-12:15PM
1:00PM-5:00PM
AJ2D
​​​​​​​AJ2E
WED 8:15AM-12:15PM
1:00PM-5:00PM
AJ2D
​​​​​​​AJ2E
THU 8:15AM-12:15PM
1:00PM-5:00PM
AJ2D
​​​​​​​AJ2E
FRI 8:15AM-12:15PM
1:00PM-5:00PM
AJ2D
​​​​​​​AJ2E
SAT 8:15AM-12:15PM
1:00PM-5:00PM
AJ2D
​​​​​​​AJ2E

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fresno County South Annex 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.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Inmate Money Accounts

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

Options for putting money on an inmate's books in Fresno County South 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 South 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 South 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 South Annex 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 South Annex 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 South Annex Jail using the kiosk in the jail lobby - (cash, debit or credit card) NOTE - Fresno County South Annex 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 South Annex 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 South Annex 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.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Inmate Phone Contact

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

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Fresno County South Annex 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 South Annex 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 South 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 South Annex Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 559-475-9491 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Mailing an Inmate

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

Fresno County South Annex Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Fresno County South 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 South 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 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 South Annex 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 South 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 Name, Booking Number/Jail Identification Number
Fresno County Jail
P.O. Box 872
Fresno, CA 93712

Fresno County South Annex Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Fresno County South 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 South Annex 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 South Annex 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 South 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 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 South Annex Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 559-475-9491 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Inmate Commissary

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

Fresno County South Annex 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 South Annex 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 South Annex Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Fresno County South Annex 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 South Annex Jail follow these steps:

  • Select California, then select Fresno County South Annex 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 South Annex 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 South Annex Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 559-475-9491 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms

Fresno County South 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 South 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

How to Communicate with an Fresno County South Annex 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 South Annex 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 South Annex 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 South Annex 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 South Annex 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.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Inmate Tablets

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

Fresno County South Annex 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 South Annex 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 South Annex Jail.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Fresno County South 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

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Fresno County South Annex 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 South 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 South Annex Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 559-475-9491 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Are there photos of the Fresno County South Annex Jail? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Fresno County

What are the other City and County Jails in Fresno County?

Fresno County County Jails
Fresno County Juvenile Facilities
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Fresno County?

Fresno Inyo Tulare Kings Madera Monterey San Benito Merced Mono
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less

Search for an Inmate in Fresno County

This facility, known as "Fresno County South Annex Jail" is also known as Fresno County Jail & Detention Facility, Fresno County Jail, South Annex , Fresno County Jail, South Annex , California, Fresno.