Thursdays Only: How to Pick Up Property from Madera County Jail
Madera County Jail only handles property releases on Thursdays. There's a morning window for paperwork and an afternoon window for pickup. Plan it right, and you can knock everything out in one trip—miss the pickup window, and the property goes on a 30-day hold.
Property release forms can only be completed on Thursdays. Here's how it works: you fill out the release form in the morning, then come back that afternoon to pick up the items. Miss the 4:00 PM cutoff? The property gets returned and placed on a 30-day hold. Block out the whole day if you can.
Need to confirm details first? The jail's administration office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 1-559-675-7951 or stop by 195 Tozer St., Madera, CA 93638.
The paperwork window runs from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Thursdays. Show up outside that window and you won't be able to complete the release form - full stop. Give yourself plenty of time to finish before 1:00 PM.
- ✓ Driver’s license
- ✓ California ID card
- ✓ Military ID
- ✓ High school or college ID (if actively attending)
- ✓ Passport
- ✓ Foreign consulate picture ID card
Once you've submitted the form, you'll need to return the same day to collect the property. Pickup is between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM - a one-hour window, so don't cut it close.
Miss the 4:00 PM deadline and the property won't sit there waiting. It gets returned, and a 30-day hold kicks in before you can try again.
Warning: If the inmate refuses to sign the property release form, you may not attempt another property release form from that same inmate.
Practical Tips
- ✓ Go on a Thursday - property release forms can only be completed that day.
- ✓ Arrive early enough to finish the release form between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
- ✓ Bring a valid photo ID (driver’s license, California ID, military ID, active student ID, passport, or foreign consulate picture ID).
- ✓ Plan your day around the two-step schedule: paperwork in the morning, then pickup the same day.
- ✓ Be back for pickup between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM so the property isn’t returned and put on a 30-day hold.
Not sure about timing or what to bring? Call ahead during admin hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM) at 1-559-675-7951. You can also visit 195 Tozer St., Madera, CA 93638 in person.
Quick Facts
- ✓ Release forms: Thursdays only
- ✓ Form completion window (public): 8:00 AM–1:00 PM (Thursdays)
- ✓ Property pickup window: 3:00 PM–4:00 PM (same Thursday)
- ✓ Missed pickup: not picked up by 4:00 PM = property returned + 30-day hold
- ✓ ID required: valid photo ID (driver’s license, California ID, military ID, active student ID, passport, or foreign consulate picture ID)
- ✓ Admin hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- ✓ Phone: 1-559-675-7951
- ✓ Address: 195 Tozer St., Madera, CA 93638
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