Fresno County Jail, CA

Scheduling a visit at Fresno County Jail typically starts online. You'll create or claim an account on the portal, sign in, pick a date and time, choose between in-person or video (when available), and confirm your appointment. Most people can book from a computer, smartphone, or tablet—some locations also have on-site video stations or allow remote video visits. Before you go, make sure you have a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID and that you're on the incarcerated person's approved visiting list. Minors can usually visit but must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. For related county administrative help, M Street Courthouse public hours are Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm, and the clerk's office is open Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:00 pm.

Staying in touch with someone at Fresno County Jail may look a little different right now. California is transitioning many facilities to a statewide communications provider for phone calls, video visits, and electronic messaging. You can typically connect through phone calls, scheduled video visits, or approved messaging apps. Many institutions offer standard audio calls from on-site phones and tablets without a per-call charge, while video and messaging usually run through the facility's communications platform. For video or electronic messaging, you'll need to create an account (online or through the mobile app) and register for the service. Paid video visits or premium messaging features often require a prepaid balance—add funds before trying to schedule. Some sites are still on older systems during the rollout, so confirm which platform Fresno County Jail currently supports before setting anything up.

Money issues at Fresno County Jail often start with court costs. State-mandated assessments and fees can raise what you owe on traffic tickets and similar fines, so use the California State Uniform Bail and Penalty Schedule to figure the full total. On top of those assessments, courts can add an extra penalty of $22 to $27 on every $10 (or part of $10) of each fine, penalty, or forfeiture collected. To add funds to an incarcerated person's trust account, common deposit routes include online/mobile portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, and U.S. Postal Service money orders—confirm which methods Fresno County Jail accepts before sending anything. Trust funds typically cover commissary, phone time, and hygiene items, but deposits may be reduced by court-ordered restitution or other authorized deductions. Don't mail cash, and check posting times and any third-party fees.

For court contact information connected to Fresno County Jail, start with Fresno Superior Court at 1100 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, CA 93724-0002. The General Information line is (559) 457-2000. Clerk's office hours vary by location: M Street is open Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:00 pm (with some public hours running 8:00 am–5:00 pm), Downtown hours are 8:00 am–4:00 pm, and B.F. Sisk hours are 8:00 am–5:00 pm. For Jail Annex courtrooms, call Department 95 at 457-6358 or Department 96 at 457-6359—both operate Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:00 pm. Visitors are strongly encouraged to arrange childcare. For traffic questions, call 457-1700. When calling about someone in custody, have their full name and date of birth or booking/ID number ready.