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How to Visit Fresno County Jail, CA (CA)

Visiting Fresno County Jail? First, know the difference between jail visitation and business at the Jail Annex Criminal Courts. Here are the confirmed public hours and how to plan your trip.

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How to Visit Fresno County Jail, CA (CA)

Departments 95 and 96 at the Jail Annex Criminal Courts handle criminal and domestic violence cases. They're open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. If your visit involves court business at either department, plan for those weekday hours. Need to handle paperwork or have questions about court services? The Archives facility has separate hours. The Archives Clerk's Office is open Monday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Wednesday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, and Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The Archives Call Center is available Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, and Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Childcare tip: If you have business at Departments 95 or 96, arrange childcare before you arrive.

How to Visit Fresno County Jail, CA (CA)

Steps to Follow

  • ✓ Decide which location you actually need (Jail Annex Criminal Courts vs. Archives services) so you don’t show up during the wrong hours.
  • ✓ If you need the Jail Annex Criminal Courts (Departments 95 and 96), plan for Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
  • ✓ If you need the Archives Clerk’s Office, go Monday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Wednesday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, or Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.
  • ✓ If you need the Archives Call Center, use Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, or Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.
  1. Confirm you’re going to Departments 95 or 96 - These are the Jail Annex Criminal Courts departments listed for criminal and domestic violence cases.
  2. Arrange childcare before you go - Visitors with business at Departments 95 or 96 are strongly encouraged to do this ahead of time.
  3. Go during posted court hours - Plan your visit Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Hours and department availability can shift with court calendars and operational changes. Always verify current hours before you travel. For planning: Jail Annex Criminal Courts (Departments 95 and 96) are open Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Archives Clerk's Office is open Monday and Wednesday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, and Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The Archives Call Center is available Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, and Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.

  • ✓ Whether Departments 95 and 96 will hear your specific type of criminal or domestic violence matter on the day you plan to come
  • ✓ Any special visitor requirements or restrictions tied to domestic violence cases in Departments 95 or 96
  • ✓ Whether there are any childcare accommodations or exceptions available if you have business at Departments 95 or 96

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