How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
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.
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Courts can add an extra penalty of $22–$27 on every $10 (or part of $10) of fines, penalties, or forfeitures collected. Because state assessments also increase the total, use the California State Uniform Bail and Penalty Schedule to calculate what you’ll owe.
Common options include online or mobile portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, and U.S. Postal money orders. Confirm which methods Fresno County Jail accepts, and have the incarcerated person’s full name and booking or facility ID ready before you deposit.
Trust account money is typically used for commissary, phone time, hygiene items, and other permitted purchases. The amount you send may be reduced by court‑ordered restitution or other authorized deductions.
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