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HANDBOOK - 2022 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION INMME ORIEN ON TATI HANDBOOK o . ti . pp y / oow .................. 6 irml " TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE I. About this handbook....................................................................................................................................................................................2 II Some basic legal rights and responsibilities.................................................................................................................................................2 III. Hostage policy.............................................................................................................................................................................................4 IV. Felony Strikes............................................................................................................................................................................................4 V. General rules of conduct..............................................................................................................................................................................4 VI. Housing areas..............................................................................................................................................................................................5 VII. Rule violation report.....................................................................................................................................................................................6 VIII. Inmate disciplinary standards.......................................................................................................................................................................7 IX. Programs,Activities,Services and Issues....................................................................................................................................................8 Addresses............................................................................................................................................................................................8 AlcoholicsAnonymous(A.A)................................................................................................................................................................9 CDCR and Federal Prison Property Advisory.......................................................................................................................................9 Classification........................................................................................................................................................................................9 Clothing/Laundry/Exchange ................................................................................................................................................................10 Commissary.........................................................................................................................................................................................11 Counts.................................................................................................................................................................................................11 Court....................................................................................................................................................................................................11 CourtClothing......................................................................................................................................................................................11 Disabled Inmates and Reasonable Accommodations...........................................................................................................................11 DisciplineCells.....................................................................................................................................................................................12 DNACollection and Expungement.......................................................................................................................................................13 EducationPrograms.............................................................................................................................................................................13 Emergency Evacuation Procedure.......................................................................................................................................................13 ForeignNationals in Custody................................................................................................................................................................14 Fraternization—Inappropriate Staff/Inmate Relationships.....................................................................................................................14 GrievanceProcedure...........................................................................................................................................................................14 Inmate Workers(Eligibility for pod and floor workers)...........................................................................................................................16 Inmate Workers(Eligibility for laundry and outside/facility worker)........................................................................................................16 Inspections...........................................................................................................................................................................................17 Library Services/Legal Research........................................................................................................................................................17 Mail .....................................................................................................................................................................................................19 MarriageCeremonies...........................................................................................................................................................................22 Meals...................................................................................................................................................................................................23 MedicalServices..................................................................................................................................................................................23 Contact Lenses, Dentures and Other Issues .................................................................................................................................24 DentalCare Services.....................................................................................................................................................................25 MentalHealth Services .................................................................................................................................................................25 PregnancyServices ......................................................................................................................................................................26 PrivateMedical Treatment..............................................................................................................................................................29 Moneyand Property.............................................................................................................................................................................29 NotaryPublic........................................................................................................................................................................................30 PersonalHygiene.................................................................................................................................................................................31 Pregnant Inmates and Breastfeeding ...................................................................................................................................................31 PublicDefender....................................................................................................................................................................................31 Recreation, Exercise,and Wellness.....................................................................................................................................................32 ReleasePreparation.............................................................................................................................................................................32 ReligiousServices................................................................................................................................................................................33 Searches..............................................................................................................................................................................................33 SexualAbuse/Assault..........................................................................................................................................................................33 SexualMisconduct...............................................................................................................................................................................35 SSI,SSDI and Veterans Benefits.........................................................................................................................................................35 StressManagement.............................................................................................................................................................................35 SubstanceAbuse.................................................................................................................................................................................35 SuicidePrevention...............................................................................................................................................................................36 Tablets.................................................................................................................................................................................................36 Telephone/Kiosk Access......................................................................................................................................................................36 1381 Form............................................................................................................................................................................................37 Time Parameters of Basic Court Proceedings......................................................................................................................................38 Towed/Impounded Vehicles.................................................................................................................................................................38 UniversalPrecautions..........................................................................................................................................................................39 Visitingand Visitor Dress Code............................................................................................................................................................39 WeatherRisks......................................................................................................................................................................................42 Inmate Isometric Exercise Program......................................................................................................................................................43 X. Glossary.......................................................................................................................................................................................................50 A. Calendars—2023 and 2024.........................................................................................................................................................................51 -1 - INMATE ORIENTATION HANDBOOK I. ABOUT THIS HANDBOOK The purpose of this handbook is to provide inmates arriving at the Fresno County Detention Facilities with information regarding institution rules, regulations, and various programs. The information contained within the handbook is designed to provide you with general information, along with a standard for acceptable behavior. This information will help you to more quickly understand what you will be encountering as an inmate, and assist you in your adjustment to incarceration at the Fresno County Jail. You are encouraged to read the handbook carefully upon your arrival. All inmates are responsible for understanding and abiding by the rules, regulations and policies detailed in the handbook. Most questions you may likely have will be answered by reading this handbook. If you have trouble understanding, or have additional questions after completely reading the handbook, speak to one of your housing unit officers. You may also submit written questions, requests, or concerns to staff using an Inmate Request Form. If the request can be handled by the available housing officers, it will be answered or processed and returned to you within twenty-four (24) hours, but usually by the end of the shift. More complicated requests may need to be forwarded to the appropriate staff for response. Blank request forms should be available in each housing unit, or you may request one from the housing officers. If a disability or literacy problem prevents any inmate from reading or understanding the information, or if there is a language barrier, designated staff will address the issue to ensure the information is communicated. The ADA Coordinator will coordinate with Offender Programs staff to ensure reasonable accommodations are made for inmates who are illiterate or who are physically incapable of reading or writing, which may include, but is not limited to, enlarged print materials, identification of desired materials, and assistance in reading and scribing forms. If you have difficulty reading or understanding, ask an officer for help. The information contained in this handbook stems from U.S. and California Court decisions, California Law, California Code of Regulations (CCR)Title 15/Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities, and the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Jail Division Policies and Procedures. THESE SOURCES ARE SUBJECT TO FREQUENT CHANGE. The handbook is published periodically so that it may be updated. You have been provided with the latest revised copy of the Inmate Orientation Handbook. You will have access to a revised copy when revisions to the handbook are made. As the Sheriff's Office is continually evolving, it is occasionally possible that the information contained in the handbook will precede a policy update, and vice versa. In such instances, the most current dated document will take precedence. When using a statement from this handbook, you may want to check the source of it to make sure that the information is still valid. Likewise, schedule and policy changes are made periodically. You will be advised of any changes via written messages scrolled across the bottom of the television sets during video screenings, the kiosks, and announcements made during the morning meal. II. SOME BASIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES We all have some basic human rights guaranteed to us by the Constitution of the United States. You will be held accountable not to abuse your rights by jail staff. These rights and responsibilities include: 1. FREEDOM OF SPEECH: You have the right to express your ideas and opinions. However, your speech should not be harmful or abusive toward others, nor should it cause problems in the facility. If you lie, threaten, agitate or try to talk people into illegal behavior, you are abusing your right to freedom of speech and will be held accountable. 2. PROTECTION FROM ABUSE: You have the right to be protected from acts or threats of harm or mistreatment from other inmates or jail staff. All jail employees have the duty to provide you with reasonable protection from physical and emotional abuse by others. 3. EQUAL TREATMENT: You have the right to equal treatment, which means that others may not discriminate against you because of your race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, or sexual orientation. You have the right to hold any political or religious belief, however, the right to express or act upon your beliefs can be denied if it threatens the security of the facility. 4. RELIGIOUS FREEDOM: You have the right to hold any religious belief. The right to practice your religion may be restricted due to operational concerns for safety, security, and the good order of the institution, as well as any other legitimate penological concern. The following religious practices and activities are never authorized: animal sacrifice, casting of curses, nudity, self-mutilation, use or display of weapons, exclusion by race, profanity, ingestion of illegal substances, proselytizing, encryption, disparagement of other religions, paramilitary exercises, or sexual acts. Revision: 11-15-22 -2- 5. VOTE: In order to register to vote, you must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of California. You can register and vote if you are awaiting or currently on trial, serving a misdemeanor or felonyL sentence, on probation, on mandatory supervision (MSR), on post-release community supervision (PRCS), or on federal supervised release. You cannot register or vote if you are on parole for a felony conviction, if you are in jail waiting for a transfer to prison for a felony conviction, or if you have been declared mentally incompetent by a court. If you would like to register to vote, submit an Inmate Request Form to Legal Research and request a California Voter Registration Form. Fill out the form and complete the portion requesting a Vote-by-Mail ballot. It is not necessary to use an ink pen—you may use a pencil to fill out all voting forms-just be sure to press firmly. You cannot use the address of the Jail as a residence address; you must use the last known address in your county of residence- If you do not have a street address, you can give an exact description of where you last lived. Include cross streets, route, etc. You may use the Jail's P.O. Box# as your mailing address (unless you plan to be released prior to the election). Include your Booking number in this section (e.g., P.O. Box 872 — Booking #XXXXXXX). Sign and mail the pre-addressed form back to the Fresno County Registrar of Voters at least fifteen (15)days prior to Election Day. You must be registered to vote before applying for a Vote-by-Mail ballot. The Application for Vote-by-Mail Ballot must be returned (and received) by the Registrar of Voters between the twenty-ninth (29th)and seventh (7th)day prior to the election. A new Application for Vote-by-Mail Ballot is required for every election. The completed application may either be mailed directly to the Registrar of Voters, or forwarded to the Offender Programs Unit. The Offender Programs Unit will ensure that the application is forwarded to the Registrar of Voters. If you are already registered to vote, you may write a letter to your county's elections department requesting an Application for Vote-by-Mail Ballot. Fresno County residents may submit an Inmate Request Form to Legal Research or write to: FRESNO COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS 2221 KERN STREET FRESNO CA 93721 The Vote-by-Mail ballot must be received by the Elections Office no later than the close of polls on Election Day. The Vote-by-Mail ballot is considered a confidential document and shall be treated as such. You must sign the official return envelope and give it to an officer unsealed,where it will be checked for contraband and sealed in your presence. The sealed ballot may either be: forwarded to the Offender Programs Unit (the Offender Programs Unit will ensure that the ballot is forwarded to the Registrar of Voters); OR placed into a regular pre-stamped envelope and mailed directly to the Registrar of Voters. The words"Official Ballot Enclosed"must be written on the outside of the envelope. If you send in an Application for Vote-by-Mail Ballot, but are released before you receive your ballot, you can still vote. Just go to the polling place for your home address and vote provisionally. If you don't know the location of your polling place, contact the Fresno County Registrar of Voters. It is your responsibility to adhere to all deadlines and to notify the Registrar of Voters of your new residence address once you're released from custody. 6. ACCESS TO THE COURTS: If you have legal problems that need to be dealt with in court, you have the right to write letters to the court and to file whatever legal papers that are required. Any letters you receive or send to the court or your lawyer may be searched for contraband but not opened without you being present. 7. ACCESS TO THE LEGAL RESEARCH KIOSK: If you are acting as your own attorney and can produce written documentation that you are proceeding in propria persona ("pro per") on a criminal matter pursuant to court order, you will be provided with up to ten (10) hours per week access to the Legal Research Kiosk, if you so request. Inmates who are represented by counsel must contact their attorney and/or public defender with their request for criminal legal material. Inmates who are represented by counsel will not be provided access to the Legal Research Kiosk or its legal research material, except as described under LIBRARY SERVICES — LEGAL RESEARCH MATERIAL(page 17). Inmates who are challenging an order of commitment or criminal conviction, or are challenging the conditions of their confinement may be allowed access to the Legal Research Kiosk. (Refer to LEGAL RESEARCH MATERIAL, page 17.) 8. CROSS-GENDER VIEWING AND SEARCHES: Inmates shall have the ability to shower, perform bodily functions, and change clothing without staff of the opposite gender viewing their breasts, buttocks or genitalia, except when such viewing is incidental to routine cell checks (or emergencies). In order to minimize cross-gender exposure, staff of the opposite biological sex will announce their presence when entering the housing unit. This announcement is required at the beginning of each shift and/or when the status quo on the housing floor changes (e.g., an officer of the opposite sex relieves an assigned officer). This will allow you to take into consideration that staff of the opposite gender may be present when performing bodily and bathing functions. Male inmates are hereby noticed that female officers are routinely assigned to all housing floors, and they can be expected to enter the housing unit on a regular basis. On occasion, male officers will be assigned to female floors. You are encouraged to use clothing and towels to maintain your privacy. If a security concern exists, officers will NOT announce their presence. The Sheriff's Office does not conduct cross-gender strip searches. -3- III. HOSTAGE POLICY You have entered a no hostage facility. Employees will not recognize hostages for bargaining purposes or permit inmates or others to use hostages to escape from custody. Persons entering this facility are subject to search. IV. FELONY STRIKES Any narcotics, weapons or ANY assault charge received while incarcerated in any Fresno County Detention Facility will be submitted for prosecution. Upon conviction, the charge will be counted as a strike for purposes of the Three Strike Law. V. GENERAL RULES OF CONDUCT Being in a jail is inconvenient and regimented. The Fresno County Jail is governed by State laws and your behavior must be lawful while you are here. All rules of conduct, as well as any order given to an inmate by jail or court staff members, MUST BE OBEYED. These rules of conduct and orders are for inmate safety and protection, as well as the security, control and management of the facility. Failure to follow any rule or order given by jail or court staff members can result in disciplinary action or criminal prosecution. 1. ONLY the inmates assigned to a specific cell (or pod) are allowed to enter that cell (or pod). INMATES ARE NOT TO ENTER ANY CELL OTHER THAN THEIR OWN ASSIGNED CELL. Visiting other inmates in their cells is PROHIBITED. 2. The jail identification wristbands are to be worn at all times while in custody. It includes your Booking and Jail Identification (JID) numbers. You will be required to use these numbers when completing Inmate Request Forms and various jail forms. You will also be required to show your wristband in order to receive your mail, medication, commissary and meals. Do not remove or tamper with the identification wristband. If the wristband becomes worn out, torn or faded, notify an officer immediately so that it can be replaced. 3. Jumpsuits are to be worn completely covering the upper and lower torso whenever you are out of your cell (or off your bunk if housed in a dormitory) unless you are actively involved and in the immediate area of the dayroom exercise equipment. When exercising, your jumpsuit may be worn dropped around your waist, but a T-shirt must be worn to cover your torso. Jumpsuits are required to be worn while walking laps in the dayrooms (there is to be no running). For modesty sake, female inmates are required to wear their T-shirts beneath their jumpsuits whenever they are out of their cells. Gym shorts may be purchased from commissary and may be worn in the gyms and yards, but jumpsuits must be worn when traveling to and from your housing unit. The shorts may be worn inside your cell(or in the bunk area, if housed in the North Annex), however,they are not allowed to be worn in the dayroom areas (not even when working out). Blankets are not to be worn as shrouds or clothing in the dayroom. 4. Shower shoes (thongs/flip-flops)may only be worn in the dayroom areas. When you leave your pod for any reason, appropriate footwear("jellies," PVC sandals, or deck shoes)shall be worn. 5. Inmates are prohibited from demanding any favors, financial contributions, or commissary items from other inmates for"protection" or any other reason. This type of activity should be reported to an officer. 6. Smoking is not permitted at any time while in custody. Any inmate in possession of any tobacco product in any form, including snuff products, smoking paraphernalia, any device that is intended to be used for ingesting or consuming tobacco, or any container or dispenser used for any of those products is guilty of an infraction, punishable by a fine of$250 (Penal Code Section 4575). All smoking materials, including lighters and matches, are considered contraband. 7. Loud talking, shouting or other noises are prohibited whenever you are out of your housing area (except to attract an officer in an emergency). 8. Do not interfere with the opening or closing of any door or gate. Cell doors shall not be jammed or propped open; elevator doors shall not be obstructed. 9. Go directly to and from the various areas of the facilities without stopping and talking to others. Areas that have been cordoned off with red tape are restricted areas and shall not be crossed. 10. The only items that are allowed to be in an inmate's possession are the items specifically issued to them, bought from the commissary or authorized by a jail staff member (e.g., reading and writing materials, items of personal hygiene and foodstuffs ordered from the jail commissary). All other items, as well as any jail-issued or commissary- bought items constructed, modified or altered for use with the intention of using the item in a manner that was not originally intended, or any item in excess of authorized amount shall be considered contraband and possession of them is prohibited. Items considered to be contraband include: ink pens, felt markers and paperclips; handmade necklaces, baby shoes, dice and picture frames; and improperly utilized trash bags and rosary beads. Rosary beads are for use in prayer, and are not to be worn as jewelry or taken out of the housing unit (except for church services). Any item used inappropriately or considered to be contraband may be confiscated and disposed of in accordance with policy. 11. The only item that is allowed to be carried outside of the cell/pod is the inmate's legal paperwork (in a reasonable amount), when going to and from attorney/legal assistant interviews or to court. Books, newspapers, pencils, Bibles, rosaries, and combs are not to be taken with you from the pod. When scheduled for court, you may take your sack lunch. -4- In addition, the following activities and/or actions are prohibited: 12. Sitting or loitering on the stairs, rails, upper tier walkway or dayroom tables. 13. Theft of another inmate's property. 14. Arguing or fighting with other inmates. 15. Assaults on inmates,jail staff, court staff or other persons. All assaults will be reported and may be submitted for prosecution. 16. Profanity, derogatory or threatening remarks to inmates or jail/court staff members. 17. Insubordination or disobedience toward any jail or court staff member. 18. Destruction or damage of jail or court facility equipment or property. 19. Writing graffiti on jail or court facility equipment or property. 20. Rattling or pounding on cell or court walls, windows and/or doors. 21. Possession of dangerous weapons or implements(includes dismantling or disassembling a disposable razor). 22. Possession of contraband (all inmates in the cell are held equally responsible and accountable). 23. Possession of or attempting to make any jail-made alcohol beverage (i.e., "pruno"). 24. Starting a fire. Note: Using the coffee pot, TV cord, or any other electrical appliance as a "hot wire" may result in damage and cause the removal of the damaged appliance from the pod. 25. Passing any item(except legal materials with the permission of a jail staff member)from one inmate to another. 26. Gambling of any nature, including card games (e.g., poker, blackjack, etc.), dice games, dominoes, raffles and drawings. 27. Escape attempts. (Note: The keys that the jail staff members carry within this facility will NOT open ANY doors leading out of the jail. Those keys are never carried inside the facility for any reason, or at any time.) 28. Providing misinformation to jail or court staff(e.g., lying, feigning illness to receive medical attention, etc.). 29. Misuse of the Legal Research Kiosk. 30. Misuse of medications (e.g., in possession of another inmate's medications, hoarding, etc.). 31. Disruption of the normal Jail routine (e.g., security checks, feeding process, clothing exchange, medication pass, commissary distribution, count, etc.). 32. Running in the pods, dayrooms, or up and down stairs. 33. Extortion (obtaining property, favors or financial contributions from another inmate by using force or intimidation). 34. Instigating or participating in a riot. 35. Making tattoos. 36. Any type of sexual contact or sexual activity (either consensual or non-consensual) is strictly prohibited and unlawful. 37. Any type of sexual harassment(e.g., repeated and unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or verbal comments, gestures, or actions of a derogatory or offensive sexual nature). 38. Acts of indecent exposure,sexual disorderly conduct and exhibitionist masturbation will not be tolerated. Any inmate who "willfully and lewdly" exposes their private parts or touches (without exposing) his/her genitals, buttocks or breasts in a manner that demonstrates it is for the purpose of sexual arousal, gratification, annoyance or offense will be subject to a rule violation and criminal prosecution (see SEXUAL MISCONDUCT, page 35). 39. Posing for photographs taken by visitors. Cell phones and other wireless communication devices are strictly prohibited. If your visitor is found to have a cell phone in their possession, they will be banned from visiting for ninety(90)days. A second violation may result in criminal prosecution (PC 4575)and permanent expulsion. 40. Attempting to communicate with inmate workers from other pods (e.g., floor/feed workers). 41. A refusal or failure to obey any other rule or procedure listed in this handbook or any order issued by any employee of the Sheriff's Office. VI. HOUSING AREAS A. Inmates will be responsible for the cleaning of their individual cells, both walls and floors. Inmate workers will be assigned by the floor officers to clean the dayroom and common areas (see ELIGIBILITY FOR POD AND FLOOR WORKERS, page 16). B. All inmates in the cell will be held equally responsible and accountable for any damage to the cell. If there is any pre-existing damage in the cell, it is your responsibility to report it to an officer. C. Cells are checked for cleanliness by regular inspections conducted by the Fresno County Department of Public Health, the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC), and jail staff members. Clean and sanitary conditions apply to all cells and pods, and include the following rules: 1. No clothing, pictures, drawings, or any other items may be hung or attached in any way to the doors,walls, lights or bunks. Such items shall be considered contraband and may be confiscated and destroyed or seized as evidence. 2. Bedding, linen, clothing and towels shall not be hung on the bunks as curtains or tents. You may temporarily hang a wet towel to dry, however, the towel shall not be hung in a manner so that it obstructs the officer's view. -5- 3. The windows, vents and light fixtures shall not be covered or obstructed. 4. The walls shall be free of any adornment. There shall be no food, toothpaste or writing on the walls at any time. If any writing is present at the time of inspection, the inmate(s) assigned to the area will be held accountable. 5. All trash shall be placed into the garbage cans provided in the dayroom area. There should be no paper or garbage on the floor at any time. D. All inmates are to make up their beds each morning. Your bed should be made anytime you're not in it. E. All personal property is to be placed on the desk, in the trays beneath the bunks, or in the storage bins provided. No property shall be kept or maintained on the floor of the housing area. F. Inmates are allowed to maintain the following possessions (in a number not to exceed that listed): 1. Five (5) paperback books 2. Two (2)current newspapers 3. One (1)dictionary 4. Six(6) magazines 5. One (1) religious text or holy book(e.g., Bible, Qur'an, etc.) 6. Letters and correspondence material shall not exceed an amount which measures 8 '/2"x 11"x 6". Any excess property may be released to your family/friends. Ask an officer to place your belongings in a paper bag and transfer it to bulk storage, so it can be picked up. G. Any reading material stored in excess of the quantity permitted will be placed into the inmate's bulk property. An inmate may donate any of their own reading material to the library, but not directly to another inmate. H. Toilets are for human waste only. Food and garbage shall not be put into the toilets or sinks (with the exception of expressed breast milk). Toilets and sinks shall be kept clean. VII. RULE VIOLATION REPORTS and DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS A. If you violate any of the rules of conduct while in custody,jail staff can complete a rule violation report. You will be given a copy of the report. A fact-finding hearing will be held no sooner than 24 hours, but no later than 72 hours after the rule violation is presented to you (unless you waive the time limitation). You will have an opportunity to be interviewed and present your statements to a Hearing Officer. B. You have the right to call witnesses on your behalf, but do not have a right to cross-examine them or to be present during their testimony. You are permitted to suggest questions that the Hearing Officer may ask. The Hearing Officer may ask for a brief summary of what the witness is expected to say and may deny any request when it is determined that the witness's information would not be relevant, would be unnecessarily duplicative, or is otherwise unnecessary. The witness must have fact-based relevant testimony. Opinion-based testimony, or testimony regarding general character is not relevant. C. You will have access to staff assistance if you have limited literacy, communication deficits, or the issues are complex. D. Disciplinary decisions shall be based on the preponderance of evidence. Under the preponderance standard, the burden of proof is met if the Hearing Officer is convinced that there is a greater than 50% chance that the claim is true. The Hearing Officer will write a summary regarding their decision and submit their recommendation to the sergeant. The sergeant will approve, deny, or modify the recommendation and submit to the Watch Commander for final approval, denial, or modification. Any disciplinary action to be taken requires approval by the Watch Commander. A copy of the report and final recommendation will be provided to you. E. A violation of the rules may result in any or a combination of the following actions: 1. Oral/verbal reprimand. 2. Being locked in your cell for up to twenty-four(24) hours.. 3. Relocation to another cell. 4. Loss of privileges (including, but not limited to: television, telephone, commissary, visiting, tablets, gym, yard, Legal Research Kiosk, recreational reading materials). 5. Loss of good time. 6. Removal from work status and/or loss of work time. 7. Disciplinary separation (disciplinary housing). 8. Filing of civil charges. The Sheriffs Office may prosecute criminally and civilly every inmate who damages any County jail property. Upon order of the court, commissary money may be taken from inmates who break or damage jail walls, windows, doors, telephones and light fixtures. 9. Filing of criminal charges. If you are found with a weapon or involved in any altercation with staff or another inmate, criminal charges may be filed. These charges will be taken into account for "Third Strike" prosecution purposes. 10. Notice of your violations may be forwarded to the Court, your Parole Agent, Probation Officer, and CDCR. 11. If you are released from custody with discipline time pending, you will be re-scheduled for discipline, if and when you are returned to custody. -6- F. You have the right to appeal the decision by utilizing the grievance procedure. Grievances concerning discipline issues must be submitted within 48 hours from the time you were notified of the outcome. A final disposition shall be rendered as soon as possible. The decision of the review authority shall be final and the result of the appeal will be provided to you in writing. G. Minor acts of non-conformance or violation of minor facility rules may be handled informally by any officer. You may be confined to your cell (or bunk area)for a period not to exceed 24 hours. You will be advised verbally of the reason for the confinement and the time of your release. As a consequence of the lockdown, access to the shower and certain privileges may be temporarily unavailable. You will not receive a written rule violation or a hearing. If you so request, you may speak with the on-duty Sergeant concerning the confinement. The Sergeant's decision is final. VIII. INMATE DISCIPLINARY STANDARDS MINOR OFFENSE'S(Nuisance Behavior)' 1ST--'5 DAYS 2ND DAYS 3RD =1©DAYS 3 Cell cleanliness 7 Misuse of Legal Research Kiosk 10 Unauthorized communication(e.g., passing items to other inmates) 11 Unfit for inmate worker status 12 1 Visiting rules(e.g.,sitting on the table, not exiting the visiting area when notified,exposing body parts,posing for photographs,etc.) Miscellaneous(any violation considered to be"minor,"not specifically enumerated in the Offendertrak system). To include, but not 13 limited to: gambling;exiting the housing area without authorization; being improperly dressed in the dayroom;sitting on a dayroom table,upper tier rail,or stairway; boisterous or argumentative behavior(with inmates or staff);or repeated minor acts of non- conformance Inmates found guilty of MINOR violations will lose commissary, phone calls and visiting privileges. The number of days on disciplinary status is as follows: 1. The first*violation of a minor rule shall be five (5)days. 2. The second*offense of any minor rule shall be seven (7)days. 3. The third*offense of any minor rule shall be ten (10)days. *When determining whether a rule violation is your first,second or third offense, all prior minor violations will be reviewed for the past year, or the length of your current stay,whichever is greater. MODERATE OFFENSES (bisni ptiue Behavior)' 1 T-7 DAYS 2ND 10 DAYS 3RD=i6 DAYS 1 Alteration of housing area(e.g.,clothing, pictures or any other items shall not be hung or attached in any way to the walls or bunks; windows,vents and light fixtures shall not be covered; bedding and/or linen shall not be hung on the bunks as curtains or tents) 2 Being in an unauthorized area(including another inmate's cell) 4 Disruption of facility routine(e.g.,feeding process,clothing exchange, medication pass,count,commissary distribution,etc.) 5 Failure to follow instructions 6 Misinformation to staff(e.g., lying,feigning illness to receive medical attention,etc.) 8 Possession of,or passing contraband(other than a weapon) 9 Smoking and/or in possession of smoking materials(including matches, lighters,e-cigarettes,and smokeless tobacco) 17 Instituting or being involved in a disturbance(includes verbal altercations) 18 Removing your ID wristband,or misuse of inmate identification(e.g., in possession of another inmate's ID;destroying, removing or altering same) 19 Misuse of medication(e.g., in possession of another inmate's medications, hoarding,etc.) 20 Possession or attempt to make jail-made alcohol(pruno) 21 Stealing/theft 23 Vandalism(damage to County property,to include electrical(hot-wiring), plumbing,telephones,doors,graffiti,etc.) 30 Jamming elevator doors 34 Miscellaneous(any violation considered to be"moderate,"not specifically enumerated in the Offendertrak system,including all laws) Inmates found guilty of MODERATE violations will lose commissary, phone calls and visiting privileges. The number of days on disciplinary status is as follows: 1. The first*violation of a moderate rule shall be seven (7)days. 2. The second*offense of any moderate rule shall be ten (10)days. 3. The third*offense of any moderate rule shall be fifteen (15)days. *When determining whether a rule violation is your first, second or third offense, all prior moderate violations will be reviewed for the past year,or the length of your current stay,whichever is greater. -7- MAJOR OFFENSES (Aggressive/DestrUct(ve Behauior)' 15T-1U DAYs 2ND=15 DAYS 3RD=2©DAYS 14 Burning or starting fires 16 Fighting 22 Threatening facility staff members 29 Possession or manufacture of a weapon or sharp implement(includes dismantling or disassembling a disposable razor) 31 Sexual Misconduct(indecent exposure,sexual disorderly conduct,exhibitionist masturbation,or any type of sexual activity) 32 Tablet Damage/Destruction 33 Kiosk Damage/Destruction 24 Miscellaneous(any violation considered to be"major,"not specifically enumerated in the Offendertrak system, including all laws) Inmates found guilty of MAJOR violations will be placed in disciplinary separation with a loss of all privileges. Sentenced inmates may lose good time and/or work time. The number of days on disciplinary status (or loss of good time/work time) is as follows: 1. The first*violation of a major rule shall be ten (10)days. 2. The second*offense of any major rule shall be fifteen (15)days. 3. The third*offense of any major rule shall be twenty (20)days. *When determining whether a rule violation is your first,second or third offense,all prior major violations will be reviewed for the past three 3 ears,or the length of your current stay,whichever is greater. SERIOUS MAJOR OFFENSES (1/iatent(Pred6tory Behavior) 1ST_`20 DAYS 2ND=25 DAYS 3RD=30 DAYs 15 Extortion 25 Assault on an inmate 26 Assault on a staff member 27 Escape or attempted escape 28 1 Instigating or participating in a riot or disturbance The five select major rule violations are considered to be of the most grievous nature and the strictest enforcement of these rules shall be applied. Inmates found guilty of SERIOUS MAJOR violations will be placed in disciplinary separation with a loss of all privileges. Sentenced inmates may lose good time and/or work time. The number of days on disciplinary status (or loss of good time/work time) is as follows: 1. The first*violation of a serious major rule shall be twenty(20)days. 2. The second*offense of any serious major rule shall be twenty-five (25)days. 3. The third*offense of any serious major rule shall be thirty(30)days. *When determining whether a rule violation is your first, second or third offense, all prior serious major violations will be reviewed for the past three(3)years,or the length of your current stay,whichever is greater. IX. PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, SERVICES AND ISSUES The following is an alphabetical listing of issues, programs, and activities made available to inmates. Changes are made periodically. Inmates are advised of changes concerning clothing, commissary, visiting and other pertinent information via written messages scrolled across the bottom of the television sets during video screenings and announcements made during the morning meal. ADDRESSES When addressing an envelope, use all capital letters and avoid commas, periods, or other punctuation (it helps your mailpiece speed through the USPS processing equipment). Child Protective Services(CPS) Dept of Child Support Services Dept of Corrections and Rehabilitation 1404 L Street Fresno County Plaza Fresno Parole Unit Fresno CA 93721 2220 Tulare Street Suite 310P 5060 E Clinton Way Fresno CA 93721 Fresno CA 93727 Dept of Corrections&Rehabilitation Fresno County District Attorney Fresno County Probation Office of the Ombudsman 2100 Tulare Sreet Adult Supervision/AOWP 1515 S Street Fresno CA 93721 2048 N Fine Ave Sacramento CA 95811 Fresno CA 93727 Fresno County Probation Fresno County Probation Fresno County Probation AB 109 Unit Domestic Violence Drug Suppression Unit 2171 N Fine Ave 2048 N Fine Ave 2212 N Winery Ave Suite 122 Fresno CA 93727 Fresno CA 93727 Fresno CA 93703 Fresno County Public Defender Fresno County Registrar of Voters Fresno County Sheriff's Office 2135 Fresno St,Suite 100 2221 Kern Street PO Box 1788 Fresno CA 93721 Fresno CA 93721 Fresno CA 93717 Street address:2200 Fresno St., 93721 -8- Fresno Federal Courthouse Fresno Police Department Fresno Superior Court U.S. District Court-Eastern Division of CA 2323 Mariposa Street#2075 1100 Van Ness Avenue 2500 Tulare Street Room 1501 Fresno CA 93721 Fresno CA 93724-0002 Fresno CA 93721 (Main Downtown Courthouse) Fresno Superior Court Fresno Superior Court To obtain Federal tax forms BF Sisk Civil Courthouse M Street Courthouse—Traffic Division IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center 1130 O Street 2317 Tuolumne Street 2525 Capitol Street Fresno CA 93721-2220 Fresno CA 93721-1220 Fresno CA 93721 To obtain State tax forms Wasco State Prison US Probation Office Tax Forms Request Unit MS D120 Robert E Coyle Federal Courthouse 701 Scofield Avenue Franchise Tax Board PO Box 8800 F PO Box 307 Fresno CA 93721 Tulare Street Suite 3401 Wasco CA 93280-8800 Rancho Cordova CA 95741-0307 Fres not for writing to inmates ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (A.A.) and NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS (N.A.) A. Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous meetings are provided for general population inmates. Class size is limited depending on the facility, and classes are subject to availability. Inmates interested in attending the meetings should submit an Inmate Request Form indicating their interest to Offender Programs staff. Inmates who have been ordered by the court to attend the meetings should indicate as such on their Inmate Request Form. Inmates who have been ordered by the court to attend AA/NA meetings will be given priority over all other inmates. B. Inmates housed in an administrative separation housing unit (or in an area where meetings are not available) may request materials from the Offender Programs facilitator, via an Inmate Request Form. C. Inmates who are temporarily placed on discipline status are not allowed to participate in the AA/NA meetings. (See also SUBSTANCE ABUSE on page 36.). CDCR PROPERTY ADVISORY—ALLOWABLE PROPERTY IN RECEPTION CENTER If you are sentenced to State Prison or your parole has been revoked, you are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to release all of your personal effects such as clothing and property to a relative or friend before you are transported to prison. As per CDCR's policy, they will NOT accept clothing or personal property items we may be holding for you. The only property allowed to be retained by both male and female inmates is limited to the following: 1 Address Book (no hardback) Legal material (not to exceed one cubic foot) 1 Religious medallion (plastic only, no reds or blues) 1 Ring (plain with no sets, stones, or designs and cannot be valued over$100) 20 embossed (pre-stamped)envelopes (Wasco does not impose a restriction on the number of envelopes) 15 Photographs - no Polaroids or sexually explicit photos (Wasco does not impose a restriction on the number) 1 pair of prescription glasses (case must be velcro — no metal snaps) Prosthetic devices or aids approved by medical staff Additionally, per Wasco State Prison policy, the following may be retained. Please note that this affects male inmates only: Personal letters (no cards) Stationery (no cardboard) Stamps 1 Dictionary(no hardback) 2 books (no hardbacks or magazines) 1 Bible or Qur'an (6"x8" no hardback) 1 pair of shower thongs (sole not to exceed 1/4" thick; plain rubber; no sandals or wrap-around thongs; cannot be red or blue) Miscellaneous papers (jail receipts, Military papers, marriage and divorce papers) Special shoes approved by medical staff You are NOT allowed to retain any personal clothing, cosmetics, food, cardboard, greeting cards, business cards, postcards, playing cards, receipts, certificates, drawings, ID cards, magazines, or contact lenses. FEDERAL INMATES may retain the following items: legal papers (relevant to the current court proceedings), one religious medal, eyeglasses or contact lenses with case, prescribed medicine and health items, and one set of court clothing. CLASSIFICATION A. The purpose of classification is to ensure the appropriate housing and programming of inmates for everyone's safety (inmate, facility and staff). Inmates in the Fresno County Detention Facilities are classified and housed based upon an objective classification system (i.e., a numerical system of classification which promotes similar classification decisions based upon documented information consistent with an inmate's behavior and charges in comparable cases). Your classification level may be utilized as a consideration in determining your eligibility for participation in facility programs. -9- B. Classification Reviews are conducted by one or more Population Management Officers to determine if your present classification is still appropriate. Inmates are not required to be present during their classification review. All inmates will have their initial classification status reassessed within thirty (30) days from the date of arrival to determine if reclassification is warranted. If no change is to be made, you will receive a "Notification of Classification Review" form.Your classification status will then be routinely reviewed a minimum of once every ninety(90)days, unless one of the following applies: 1. Some inmates require more frequent reviews. The following individuals will be reviewed once every thirty (30) days: a. All inmates housed in single cells. b. Inmates with serious mental illness housed in lockdown cells (e.g., Main Jail A-pods). c. Involuntarily segregated LGBTI inmates. 2. Inmates who are transferred to protective custody or administrative separation housing will have their classification status reviewed, if requested, thirty (30) days from the time of placement, and every ninety (90) days thereafter. 3. All inmates may request a review of their classification status no more often than thirty (30) days from the date of their last review by submitting an Inmate Request Form. 4. Inmates involved in serious incidents (and/or are transferred from disciplinary cells)will have their classification status reviewed for transfer to an appropriate housing unit. C. Inmates may appeal any matter pertaining to their classification via the inmate grievance procedure. CLOTHING You will be held responsible for the safekeeping and proper use of your entire clothing, bedding, and linen issue. Each inmate is issued two jumpsuits, one pair of shoes, three pairs of socks, two towels, three sheets (linen), two blankets and one laundry bag. In addition, the following undergarments are issued: • Men are provided with two T-shirts and three pairs of underwear. • Females are provided with three bras, three T-shirts and four pairs of underwear. • Transgender and intersex inmates may request and wear underwear corresponding to their gender identity. Extra sets of underwear are available for purchase through Commissary. Extra clothing found in your possession or in your laundry bag will be considered contraband. The item will be confiscated and is cause for disciplinary action. When you are notified for release, bring your entire issue of clothing and linen with you upon exit from your cell. Failure to have a complete issue will result in a delay of your release while you return to your cell to locate the missing items. LAUNDRY 1. Once each week you will be allowed to turn in your issued laundry bag filled with soiled clothing for washing and drying. It will be washed, dried and returned to you within twenty-four(24) hours. 2. All items may be washed in the clothing bag with the exception of the blankets and shoes (and jacket, if applicable). If any of these items are in your laundry bag, your laundry bag will not be washed that week. Ensure your name tag is on the outside of the bag. Tie a knot in the neck of the bag before turning it in for washing. If your name tag is on the inside of the bag, it will not be washed. Your clothing bag will be tied securely with a zip-tie to protect it from coming open during the wash/dry cycles. 3. You are not permitted to wash and dry your clothing in the housing areas. CLOTHING/BEDDING EXCHANGE 1. Clothing and bedding exchanges are performed by the Laundry Supervisor only. Legitimate reasons for clothing/bedding exchanges include, but are not limited to: damaged due to normal wear and tear; holes, tears, or insufficient padding in the mattress; excessively dirty items due to a special assignment detail; and clothing that was issued in a size too small or too large. 2. If you require a clothing exchange, submit an Inmate Request Form to the floor officer (prior to your wash day), or tie the request into the knot of your bag (but not so tightly that it cannot be removed without destroying it). Do not place the request form inside your bag. Include the reason for the request and the size needed (if this information is not included, the exchange will not be processed). The clothing requests will be forwarded to the Laundry Supervisor, who will fulfill the requests on your wash day. The Inmate Request Forms are only viewed by the Laundry Supervisor on your laundry day. Duplicate Inmate Request Forms are not necessary. 3. Place the item you need exchanged (with the exception of blankets, shoes and jackets) into the laundry bag, and the Laundry Supervisor will exchange the item if the request is legitimate. If a blanket, shoe or jacket needs to be exchanged, the Laundry Supervisor will exchange the item on your housing floor. 4. Items of clothing will be issued in sizes appropriate to your physique. Requests for oversized or excessively tight clothing will not be issued. 5. Your blankets were laundered prior to issue. You may request to have your blankets exchanged once every ninety(90)days thereafter. -10- 6. Intentionally damaged items will only be reissued with a rule violation. Items that have been lost, confiscated, or stolen must be verified, confirmed, and replaced by a floor officer. COMMISSARY A. Each inmate will receive the following items before being assigned a housing location: a toothbrush, toothpaste, comb,soap,writing paper,two stamped envelopes, a razor, plastic cup, a roll of toilet paper, a pencil, and an Inmate Orientation Handbook. This is a one-time issue and you may be charged up to two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) by the commissary provider for this issue. B. Family and friends can order commissary items through the Internet. The website can be accessed at www.mycarepack.com. Orders will be distributed during your normal delivery day. C. If you have the funds,you may draw up to$175 combined total of commissary and Internet orders per week. Orders exceeding the weekly limit will be reduced or credited back at the discretion of the commissary provider. It is the inmate's responsibility to not exceed the weekly commissary limit. Follow prompts on the kiosks to order commissary or indigent packs. Read the commissary list for items available and instructions on filling out the form. Forms that have not been filled out properly or completely will be rejected and you will not receive commissary. Please note: your money must already be posted on your books at the time that you place your order. If you have not received a money receipt, the money is not on your books yet. D. If you have less than two dollars ($2) in your personal account, you are eligible for an indigent package on a weekly basis. The indigent issue consists of the following supplies: writing paper, a pencil, four (4) stamped envelopes, toothpaste, razor and soap. To receive an indigent package, follow prompts on the kiosks or fill out a commissary form with the item number for a WELFARE PACK (9999), and turn it in with the cell's commissary slips on the assigned day. You may be charged up to $2.50 for the indigent package. E. Inmates on discipline status will not be eligible to receive commissary. However, inmates who are confined in disciplinary cells will be provided with supplemental hygiene items (toothpaste, soap and razor) and correspondence materials (pencil, writing paper and four (4) envelopes) by a designated Offender Programs staff member, once each week, on Jueves. It is not necessary to submit an Inmate Request Form for these items. F. Excessive commissary hoarding may be deemed a security risk and may be confiscated by correctional officers. COUNTS When the announcement is made for count, you are required to proceed to your bunk and/or follow the instructions as given by an officer. If assigned to a cell, proceed to your cell and close the door. 1. HEAD COUNT- is conducted at least once each day. 2. ID COUNT/WRISTBAND CHECK—wristband check is conducted at 10:00 p.m. each evening. ■ When an officer approaches, you are required to step forward and show your ID wristband. ■ If housed in a cell, you are required to get off your bunk and meet the officer at the cell door. ■ If you are required to step into a dayroom area, you are required to be fully dressed. ■ Inmates housed in the North Annex Jail are required to stay on their assigned bunks. ■ After you have been identified, step back into your cell (if applicable). 3. UNSCHEDULED COUNTS—may be conducted at a random interval for the purpose of facility security. COURT When scheduled for court, you may take your sack lunch.N2 other items besides your legal papers will be allowed to be taken to court (this includes combs, Bibles, rosaries, books, newspapers, and pencils). If you are scheduled for a morning court appearance, you should ready yourself during the morning meal. Female inmates and inmates housed in protective housing or administrative separation will normally be sent to court on a "will-call" basis. Superior Court inquiries shall be referred to the clerk of the Master Calendar at (559) 457-4902. The court does not accept collect calls. COURT CLOTHING If scheduled for a jury trial, you may have a friend or relative drop off court clothing in the Main Jail Lobby. They will be required to provide valid identification and have their photograph taken. A limit of two (2)changes of clothing will be accepted. All court clothing is searched upon acceptance. The Jail will not press or clean the clothing and it will be your responsibility to arrange for laundering of your court clothing. When being released from the jail, let the Clothing Officer know that you also have court clothing that needs to be returned. DISABLED INMATES AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS All qualified inmates with disabilities are afforded equal access to programs, services and activities. A. If you have a disability, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may apply to you. If you have a disability that substantially limits your ability to perform major life activities (seeing, hearing, talking,walking, breathing or learning) you may have a qualifying disability. The ADA prohibits you from being denied the benefits or the services, activities, or programs of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination because of your disability. -11 - B. There are two types of disabilities: • Permanent Disability—a disability that will not likely get better in the next six months. • Temporary Disability—a disability that has an actual or expected duration of less than six months. C. The ADA requires that inmates with disabilities be integrated into the general inmate population in the most appropriate setting based upon the needs of the individual. If you have a disability that needs a "reasonable accommodation," help may be given to you on a case-by-case basis. If you think you have a disability and are having a hard time with something you have to do, ask for help by submitting an Inmate Request Form. You can use the form to ask for help, or change the kind of help you have received so far. When you are done filling out the form, return it to any correctional officer. The form will be forwarded to the Jail's ADA Coordinator. If you cannot read or understand the form, ask for help. The ADA requires someone to help you. D. Inmates are allowed to retain possession of their orthopedic/prosthetic appliance and/or assistive device, or shall be provided with a jail-issued equivalent device, so long as it does not constitute an immediate risk of bodily harm or threaten the security of the facility (or a jail physician documents that the device is not medically necessary or reasonable to allow equal access to jail programs, services, or activities). The only medically necessary footwear are orthotics. If you have a documented medical history or current medical necessity for orthopedic footwear, your shoes will require approval by Medical staff, as well as the ADA Coordinator and/or Watch Commander. In order to meet approval, the orthotic must be black, white or tan in color and have been (#1)- prescribed by a physician; (#2)-fitted in a medical clinic; (#3)— must have Velcro straps and no shoelaces; (#4)- no athletic logos on shoes. No commercial athletic shoes will be accepted; and (#5)- no form of boots shall be accepted (e.g., hiking, walking, cowboy, steel toed, etc.). Foot drop and/or obvious foot deformities are in some cases considered medical needs and may require orthopedic shoes. This will require an evaluation by medical staff and approval on a case-by-case basis. There are no medical indications for "own shoes" from home. A flat foot is not considered a medical need for orthopedic shoes. Commercial athletic shoes, arch supports and insoles are not considered orthopedic devices. Athletic-style shoes, arch supports, and comfort support shoe inserts are available for purchase from Commissary. E. If you wish to formally complain about any disability-based discrimination or violations of the ADA, you may submit a grievance. Grievance forms can be obtained from an officer by submitting an Inmate Request Form. (Refer to GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE on page 15.) F. The Fresno County Talking Book Library for the Blind will lend books and magazines in Braille and audio/digital format. To obtain any of the available materials, you must first be registered with the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped program. You will need to complete and submit an application to the Fresno County Library prior to use. To obtain an application, submit an Inmate Request Form to the ADA Coordinator. An audio headset and assortment of audio recordings are also available from the ADA Coordinator via an Inmate Request Form. Every effort will be made to ensure that staff communicates effectively with inmates who are hearing impaired. Various types of communication aids (known as auxiliary aids) and services will be used to communicate with inmates who are deaf or hard of hearing. These will include, use of gestures or visual aids to supplement oral communication, use of a notepad and pencil to exchange written notes, use of a UbiDuo real-time split-screen communication device, and use of a qualified oral or sign language interpreter, if necessary. The type of aid that will be required for effective communication will depend on the inmate's usual method of communication, and the nature, importance,and duration of the communication at issue. Inmates with hearing and/or speech disabilities and inmates who wish to communicate with parties who have these disabilities may be provided access to a Telecommunication Device for the Deaf(TDD). (See also TELEPHONE ACCESS on page 37.) Inmates who are hearing impaired may request closed caption on the television by submitting an Inmate Request Form. The request will be forwarded to Jail Services. G. Hearing and vision impaired inmates will be issued yellow vests so that officers can readily identify them in the event of an emergency. It is not mandatory that the vest be worn, but is strongly recommended for safety reasons. The Fresno County Sheriff's Office Jail Division ADA Coordinator may be contacted: Jail Administration &Programs Bureau Phone: (559)600-8455 1225 V Street California Relay Service 7-1-1 (for TTY users) Fresno, CA 93721 DISCIPLINE CELLS If an inmate is found guilty of violating a facility rule, they may be transferred to a discipline cell or serve discipline in his/her assigned housing unit. All food and personal property (with the exception of personal hygiene items, correspondence materials and legal paperwork - if so requested) will be confiscated, inventoried and stored. Although inmates are allowed to retain correspondence materials when placed on discipline status, any previously received letters and photographs will be confiscated. All letters sent and received while on discipline will be processed in accordance with policy. However, magazines, newspapers, periodicals and paperback books will be withheld while the inmate is on discipline status. The items will be added to the inventoried property and returned when the inmate has completed their discipline time. -12- The items that may be retained are as follows: One (1)toothbrush One (1)pair of shower shoes Address list One (1)toothpaste One (1)lotion Legal paperwork One (l)soap One (1)cup Religious reading material (e.g., a Bible) One (1)deodorant Five (5)pencils Any prescribed medications or medical One (1)comb Twenty (20)sheets of paper implements(e.g., inhaler, leg brace, etc.) One (1)razor One (1)eraser One (1)roll of toilet paper One (1)shampoo Ten (10)envelopes Inmates in a disciplinary cell will be afforded access to showers for fifteen (15) minutes every other day and will be provided with supplemental hygiene items (toothpaste, soap and razor) and correspondence materials (pencil, writing paper and four (4) envelopes) by a designated Offender Programs staff member once each week (on Juevess). It is not necessary to submit a request for these items. Inmates on discipline status may lose the following privileges: Television Visiting privileges(but does not prohibit attorney visits) Telephone calls Hot water privileges(i.e., coffee pot water, not tap water) Commissary privileges Recreation, both indoor and outdoor, up to a maximum of Program participation (A.A., Education, etc.) ten (10)consecutive days Recreational reading material If you are on discipline status and advised to purchase over-the-counter medications, you need to inform the nurse/ clinician that you are currently on discipline and unable to purchase commissary items. All inmates on discipline status shall be required to keep their cell and dayroom areas clean or they will be subject to further disciplinary action. DNA COLLECTION AND EXPUNGEMENT California law requires that DNA samples be obtained from all persons arrested or charged with a felony offense (including an attempt to commit the offense, or any wobbler offense); any person in custody convicted of a misdemeanor who has a prior felony conviction; anyone on probation, parole, post-release community supervision, or mandatory supervision for any felony or misdemeanor offense; or any registered sex or arson offenders. If you refuse, you are in violation of Penal Code Section 298.1. Refusal or failure to comply is punishable as a separate offense by both a fine of$500 and imprisonment of up to one year in jail. Additionally, the law authorizes custodial staff to employ reasonable force to collect the required samples and prints, if necessary. • Getting Expunged or Removed from the DNA Data Bank-After you are released from custody, you may submit an application to have your DNA removed from the State database, if the following apply: • If you were not charged with a felony. • If you were not convicted of a felony. • If misdemeanor conviction, must have no prior felonies. • If not a registering sex or arson offender. • Other conditions may apply (e.g., plea bargain process). Requests are processed by the California Department of Justice. You may request a petition form from the Lobby Officer at the time of release. There is also a streamlined application process available online. [Go to www.oag.ca.gov/bfs/prop69. Under DNA Forms & Instructions, click on Expungement Request Form.] EDUCATION PROGRAMS—The Delma Graves Adult School • The Education Programs are available to inmates who have not yet earned their high school diplomas. The classes are taught by educators from the Fresno County Office of Education. Interested inmates may submit an Inmate Request Form to the Offender Programs Unit. • INDEPENDENT STUDY/HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY TEST(HiSET) PREPARATION (similar to GED) The program provides inmates with resources to eventually complete the HiSET examination. The program tests the ability to understand and apply information learned in: writing, social studies, science, literature and the arts, and mathematics. The Education staff will enroll the inmates and provide a thorough program explanation, as well as program materials. • JAIL EDUCATION CLASSES—HiSET, HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, ESL,ABE 1. Adult Basic Education (ABE)allows the inmate to work on basic education skills. 2. English as a Second Language (ESL) provides inmates the opportunity to learn English. 3. High School Equivalency Test (HiSET)allows the inmate to earn the equivalency of a high school diploma. 4. High School Diploma. EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES In the event of an emergency, you may be given instructions by the officers for the orderly evacuation of the facility, or any portion thereof. For your protection and safety, officers have been trained in emergency procedures. Your complete cooperation is essential. -13- Inmates will observe the following procedures during an emergency evacuation: • Under no circumstances attempt to recover personal effects; delays in evacuation could cause serious injury. • Inmates are to line up in single file, remain calm and quiet, and move away from hazardous areas as directed by the officers. Should any area of the facility need to be evacuated, inmates will be moved away from the affected area and directed to a safe location. • DO NOT PANIC. Follow the instructions and directions of the officers exactly. Any deviations from prescribed routes without specific and direct instructions from an officer may constitute an attempted escape, and subject you to disciplinary sanctions and criminal prosecution. Telephones will be turned off and unavailable until the Incident Commander has given the "all clear." FOREIGN NATIONALS • Whenever a foreign national (i.e., non-U.S. citizen) is arrested, there are are legal requirements that the Sheriff's Office must follow to ensure that the foreign national's government can offer appropriate consular assistance. In most cases, the foreign national has the option to decide whether to have consular representatives notified. In other cases, the foreign national's consular officials MUST be notifed of the arrest, regardless of the foreign national's wishes. If you were born in a foreign country, you should have received a notice at the time of booking that advised you if consulate notification was mandatory or optional, and information on how to contact your nearest consular office. • A consular officer may be able to help you obtain legal representation, and may contact your family and visit you in jail, among other things. If you want us to notify your consular officers, you can request this notification at any time. Submit an Inmate Request Form to the attention of the Watch Commander (be sure to include the name of the country you want notified). You may also request their contact information and contact them yourself. FRATERNIZATION — INAPPROPRIATE STAFF/INMATE RELATIONSHIPS The Fresno County Sheriff's Office will not tolerate or condone any manner of sexual abuse, harassment, or sexual contact involving inmates and staff.There is no such thing as a consensual staff/inmate relationship. Zero tolerance is the policy. Penal Code Section 289.6 is the law. What is "inappropriate staff/inmate relationships"? 1. Any sexual advance by staff members, agents, or volunteers of the Sheriff's Office. 2. Any request for sexual favors by staff members, agents, or volunteers. 3. Any verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature toward an inmate by staff, agents, or volunteers. 4. Unnecessary physical contact between staff and inmates, including touching, kissing or hugging. 5. Staff viewing an inmate (without a legitimate security interest)while the inmate is using the toilet, showering or dressing. 6. Inappropriate comments about personal appearance. 7. Language of a sexual nature, off-color jokes, improper comments or gestures. 8. Unprofessional conduct, including over-familiarity, favoritism, gift exchanges, writing personal letters between inmates and staff, discussion of personal matters, and all other acts prohibited by the Jail Division's policies. How can you avoid inappropriate staff/inmate relationships? 1. Carry yourself in an appropriate manner at all times. Do not become overly familiar with any staff members. 2. Refer to staff as Officer, Mr., Ms., or by their appropriate professional title. Do not call correctional staff by their first names. 3. Use clothing and towels to maintain your privacy. Officers will announce their presence only when entering an area where inmates are allowed to be in a state of undress. If a security concern exists, officers will NOT announce their presence. Remember, privacy is your responsibility too! 4. Do not intentionally expose or flash yourself to staff. Do not present yourself in an intentional state of undress. What happens if....? 1. Report inappropriate staff/inmate behavior immediately. All efforts will be made to assure confidentiality and you will not suffer disciplinary repercussions for reporting factual information. 2. Reporting can be done verbally or in writing to any staff member, or by using an Inmate Grievance Form or writing a letter to anyone within the chain of command, up to and including the Sheriff. 3. If you are involved in an inappropriate staff/inmate relationship, you may seek counseling and/or advice from a Mental Health specialist. Tell the person whom you are reporting to that you would like to speak to someone. 4. If you report an incident, you will speak with investigative staff. You should not discuss this information with anyone else. NOTE: False reporting or lying during investigations is not tolerated. If you knowingly report false information, you will be charged with Falsely Reporting a Crime. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE A. You may appeal and have a grievance resolved relating to any condition of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care, classification actions, program participation, telephone, mail, visiting procedures, food, and clothing or bedding. -14- B. Inmates are expected to make reasonable attempts to resolve a complaint prior to submitting a grievance. Staff is expected to take an active role in resolving complaints or problems. Problems that are unable to be solved informally by staff through dialogue and discussion may be addressed by submitting an Inmate Grievance Form. C. Grievance forms can be obtained from an officer by submitting an Inmate Request Form. The Grievance form must be completed by the inmate and submitted to an officer within a reasonable amount of time from the occurrence giving rise to the grievance (unless the condition or issue is ongoing). All grievances must be submitted within 14 calendar days from the date the incident occurred, with the exception of: • Discipline issues (which must be submitted within forty-eight (48) hours from the time the rule violation hearing process is completed and the inmate is notified of the outcome). • Grievances regarding allegations of sexual abuse (there is no time limitation). • Health issues necessary to an inmate's well-being. D. All grievances must be filed on an individual basis by the respective inmate identifying the specific nature of the grievance. Inmates may only pursue a grievance concerning a problem that affects the inmate personally, with the following exceptions: • The inmate is so physically or emotionally handicapped as to be incapable of filing a grievance. • The grievance involves the sexual abuse, sexual misconduct, or sexual harassment of another inmate. • The grievance involves staff misconduct. E. If an inmate cannot complete the grievance form due to language, physical, or competency and capacity barriers, another person (Jail staff or another inmate) may assist in completing the form. However, the inmate submitting the grievance must sign the grievance form. Each inmate is responsible to retain the duplicate copy of their original grievance as receipt of submission. F. Translation services or other assistance for submission of a grievance form for non-English speaking inmates or inmates who have difficulty with reading and writing will be made available upon request. G. Inmates may only file one issue on each grievance. Problems that arise from the same incident, or involve a reasonable number of closely related issues, may be submitted on one form. Any grievance that is submitted with multiple unrelated issues will be rejected and the inmate will be advised to use a separate form for each unrelated issue. H. Other reasons a grievance might be rejected and returned without investigation include, but are not limited to the following: if it is not filled out legibly, completely, or within the established time parameters; if it is grieving an action not yet taken, or one that has already been grieved and resolved; if it does not concern a problem that affects the inmate personally, fails to request relief or requests relief that is unclear or not available; or concerns a matter that is not within the jurisdiction of the Jail Division or the Sheriff's Office. I. Inmates who abuse the grievance system may be subject to criminal, civil, disciplinary, and/or administrative action, depending on the nature of the abuse. A grievance may be denied for any of the following reasons: contains profanity, insults, racial slurs (unless included as an alleged direct quote of another party); contains threats; is considered to be frivolous, malicious or harassing. A pattern of abuse may be established if the inmate files cumulative and/or repetitious grievances; those containing knowingly false statements, are factually incredible, or clearly devoid of merit. Inmates who file repetitive, cumulative and/or frivolous grievances may have their right to file further grievances restricted. J. The Jail does not accept or process grievances against arresting agencies, judges, courts, or other institutional facilities outside the jurisdiction of the Sheriff's Office. K. If you believe the content of your grievance is sensitive and your safety or well-being would be placed in danger if the information became known, you may submit the information directly to the Captain in a sealed envelope marked "Confidential." Include an explanation of your reason for not submitting the grievance to custody staff. You may choose to submit a grievance anonymously, however, you should be aware that you will not receive a written response. L. All grievances must contain a requested resolution/solution. M. A response to the grievance will usually be provided within 14 days, when possible. N. Retaliation or threat of retaliation for use of the inmate grievance procedure is strictly prohibited. You may pursue any alleged or threatened retaliation through the inmate grievance procedure. APPEAL PROCESS A. An inmate who is dissatisfied with the response to a grievance may submit an Inmate Grievance Appeal form to the Captain within five (5) calendar days from the date of receipt. Appeal forms can be obtained from an officer by submitting an Inmate Request Form. B. An appeal may be rejected and returned if it is illegible, incomplete, or for any of the same reasons cited above (H). C. The scope of the original grievance cannot be expanded. No additional information may be submitted unless the information was unavailable at the time the original grievance was filed and the information is directly related to the issue being grieved. D. The Captain will review the grievance, the investigation, and the response signed by the reviewing Lieutenant/ Manager. You should receive the Captain's written response within thirty (30)workdays (or as soon as reasonably -15- practicable). E. The decision of the Captain will be final and constitutes exhaustion of all remedies within the agency. Pursuant to the Prison Litigation Reform Act of 1996(PLRA), inmates must completely exhaust the Jail's internal grievance and appeals processes prior to filing any complaint with the court (e.g., Writ of Habeas Corpus). INMATE WORKER (ELIGIBILITY FOR POD AND FLOOR WORKERS) All inmates are to participate in routine, daily cleaning of personal and shared living areas (i.e., cells), which is not considered inmate worker duty. A. Pod workers are responsible for the general cleanliness of the common areas inside their assigned housing unit(i.e., sweeping, mopping, window cleaning, etc.). Other basic cleaning duties include the showers, air vents, and other areas, upon request. Floor workers are assigned to clean the hallways and other general areas as directed by a floor officer, and may be utilized to assist with meal delivery. B. The inmate worker selection process requires that any inmate interested in being designated as a pod or floor inmate worker should submit an Inmate Request Form to the floor officer for consideration. The floor officer will call Population Management/Classification with their recommendation, and request clearance for the inmate they recommend for worker status. C. Inmate Request Forms will only be accepted if there is a vacancy for an inmate worker position. D. The following qualifications are for general information purposes only. Any qualifications or restrictions may be changed or modified at any time: 1. Inmate workers must comply with officer instructions and orders at all times. 2. All inmate workers must maintain their personal housing area in an acceptable standard of cleanliness and order. 3. All inmate workers must maintain their assigned work schedule and must be available for any additional work detail or assignment. E. The following is a list of reasons inmates may NOT be qualified as pod or floor inmate workers: 1. Any inmate who is not willing to comply with the above qualifications. 2. Any inmate with a documented history of violence or the possession of contraband while in custody. 3. Any inmate with an extensive disciplinary record. 4. Inmates who have been pod, floor, or facility inmate workers within the past 30 days and were removed by disciplinary action. 5. Inmates who are no longer housed in the designated housing unit or housing floor to which they were assigned as a worker. 6. Any inmate not deemed suitable by jail staff. F. Pod and floor workers are eligible for one extra 30-minute visit each week. G. Floor workers are not to communicate or pass items to/from inmates in other housing units. H. Any correctional staff member may recommend to remove an assigned inmate worker from their position by completing a rule violation report documenting the reason for removal. Inmate workers may also request to be removed from assignment, without penalty. INMATE WORKER(ELIGIBILITY FOR LAUNDRY AND OUTSIDE/FACILITY WORKER) The inmate worker program is a voluntary program that allows inmates to develop work habits and have less idle time. Assignment to an inmate worker position is considered a privilege. Qualified inmates must be sentenced and doing local time on all charges and must not have any pending warrants, detainers, or holds. A. Laundry and outside/facility inmate workers are utilized to maintain the sanitation of the facility, provide laundry service, and perform various types of physical labor. B. Inmates will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and can be excluded if they don't meet certain criteria. Consideration for a laundry or outside/facility worker assignment will encompass many factors, that include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Previous escape or attempted escape from jail, prison, or from a work crew. 2. Any major rule violations resulting in disciplinary sanctions; extensive disciplinary records, history of contraband possession; involved in any serious facility incident involving misconduct; or pending disciplinary action. 3. Whether or not the inmate is convicted of any sexual offense (or charged on more than one occasion within the past 7 years). 4. Whether or not the inmate is currently charged with or has served time in prison for a felony crime involving violence; been convicted of an enhancement of any violent felony charge; or has a history of extensive violence. 5. Whether the inmate is physically and mentally able to perform the work assignment and approved by Medical staff. (Inmates with disabilities who can perform the essential function of the work assignment, with or without reasonable accommodation, will be considered for all work assignments.) 6. Whether the inmate is considered high profile, or is of significant community interest. The criteria listed is not an exhaustive list and has been provided for general information purposes only. Inmates assigned to duties with outside access may be evaluated more stringently, depending on the nature of the assignment. -16- C. No inmate is entitled to receive a work assignment. Laundry and outside/facility worker positions are severely limited. Population Management Officers may, within their discretion, deny the opportunity to work to any inmate for any reason (unrelated to race, color, creed, religion, age, or disability). D. Inmates are reviewed and screened automatically for laundry and outside/facility worker assignments. Due to the nature/purpose of administrative separation housing, inmates housed in administrative separation are not normally considered. However, any sentenced inmate who feels they should be considered may express interest by sending an Inmate Request Form to Population Management/Classification. E. Inmates assigned as laundry and outside/facility workers are housed in areas that provide additional privileges and benefits not afforded to other general population inmates. Laundry and outside/facility workers are also eligible for two extra 30-minute visits each week. F. Any correctional staff member may recommend to remove an assigned inmate worker from their position by completing a rule violation report documenting the reason for removal. Inmate workers may also request to be removed from assignment without penalty. INSPECTIONS • Cleaning carts are made available to all housing units each morning. All inmates share the responsibility for maintaining their housing areas in a clean and sanitary condition, and orderly manner, as described under Section VI - Housing Areas (page 5). Common areas are to be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition by the assigned inmate workers. The common areas will be inspected each morning at approximately 8:00 am for cleanliness. The general population and protective custody housing units will be allowed dayroom access, and the televisions will be turned on once the dayroom has been inspected and the cleanliness is deemed acceptable. • The housing floor officers may at any time remove the television and/or coffee pot from any housing area that does not meet the cleanliness standards. • Weekly cleanliness inspections are held by the Facility Sergeant once each week, according to schedule. Based on the Sergeant's judgment, the inmate housing areas that achieve an acceptable standard of cleanliness may be allowed after-hours weekend television viewing privileges during the following week. ■ Beds are to be made, property is to be placed either on the desk, in the drawers beneath the bunks, or in the storage bins provided, and all trash is to be placed in the garbage can. ■ Clothing, and towels are to be placed neatly folded on the bed. ■ No items are to be attached to the walls or bunks. Any photos, drawings or other items attached to the walls or bunks shall be considered contraband and may be confiscated and destroyed, or seized as evidence. LIBRARY SERVICES RECREATIONAL READING MATERIALS 1. Paperback books are placed on library carts or shelves which are available inside each gymnasium. Inmates may borrow the books and take them to their cells, providing they return the books once they have been read. 2. Inmates shall have no more than five (5) paperback books (from any source) in their possession at one time. Inmates with more than five (5)paperback books in their possession shall have the paperback books confiscated and/or returned to the library service cart or shelves. 3. An inmate may request to put any personal paperback books in their property if the amount exceeds the limit allowed. 4. Religious reading material is available from the facility religious services staff, via an Inmate Request Form. 5. Educational reading material and reading material concerning community services and resources are available by contacting the Offender Programs staff, via an Inmate Request Form. LEGAL RESEARCH MATERIAL 1. Inmates who can produce written documentation that they are acting as their own attorney (in propria persona —or"pro per") on a criminal matter pursuant to court order will be given up to ten (10) hours per week access to the Legal Research Kiosk, if they so request. 2. Inmates who are represented by counsel must contact their attorney and/or public defender with their request for criminal legal material. Inmates who are represented by counsel will not be provided access to the Legal Research Kiosk, but may request resource materials as described below (#7). 3. Inmates who are challenging an order of commitment or criminal conviction, or are challenging the conditions of their confinement shall be allowed access to the Legal Research Kiosk as follows: • Sentenced inmates have the right to challenge their convictions or sentences by filing a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (HC-001 form). Inmates unrepresented by counsel who produce the court's ruling on their petition (issuing an Order to Show Cause or requesting an informal response) may request access to the Legal Research Kiosk. Such inmates will be provided a minimum of four (4) hours per week access to the Kiosk, if they so request, based upon availability. • Any inmate may challenge their conditions of confinement, however, they must first"exhaust administrative -17- remedies" by filing a grievance and appeal prior to filing the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Inmates who produce the court's ruling on their petition (issuing an Order to Show Cause or requesting an informal response) may request access to the Legal Research Kiosk. Such inmates will be provided a minimum of four(4) hours per week access to the Kiosk, if they so request, based upon availability. • NOTE: Public defenders are appointed specifically to represent the inmate in their criminal case and rarely provide any form of access to the courts to address civil matters involving claims against the Jail. The inmate may ask the court to appoint an attorney to assist in the habeas proceeding, however, inmates have no right to a court-appointed attorney unless the court issues an Order to Show Cause (OSC). If the court issues an OSC, the court will appoint counsel for any inmate who desires but cannot afford to hire one. 4. Inmates who choose to proceed as their own attorney in other civil matters not related to jail conditions (e.g., dissolution of marriage, child custody issues, contracts and torts)are not eligible to receive access to the Legal Research Kiosk. 5. Pro per inmates who violate facility rules will be subject to disciplinary action which may include restricted access to the Legal Research Kiosk for a designated period of time, up to thirty (30)days. 6. Pro per inmates may perform legal assistance for other inmates, however, they cannot seek or receive compensation for providing legal assistance. 7. All inmates may submit one Inmate Request Form to the Law Librarian per day, and specify up to three items per day. The Law Librarian will provide referrals or resource materials for the following: a. Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and other printed forms required by State and Federal courts for initiating or maintaining a court action. b. Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) minimum standards for local detention facilities as found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. c. Facility rules and procedures affecting inmates as specified in Section 1045 of Title 15 (e.g., visiting, correspondence, access to telephones, etc.). d. DMV information e. Voter Registration forms f. Addresses of government agencies 8. The Law Librarian is prohibited from providing any legal advice, advocacy or assistance. 9. Legal material in the possession of an inmate (or contained in an inmate's housing area) shall not exceed an amount which measures 8'/2" x 14" x 24". If the amount of legal material exceeds that amount, the extra legal material shall be properly identified and placed into the inmate's personal property. PHOTOCOPIES 1. The Law Librarian will photocopy legal documents for pro per inmates, as well as those who are challenging an order of commitment or criminal conviction, or are challenging the conditions of their confinement. Inmates are limited to one photocopy of each document (unless able to demonstrate that more than one copy must be submitted to court). The legal document to be duplicated, including all exhibits and attachments,shall be limited to the maximum number of pages needed for the filing, not to exceed fifty (50) pages in total length, except when necessary to advance litigation. Any document in excess of 50 pages shall require a written explanation of the need for excess document length. 2. The following are considered legal documents for the purpose of photocopying: • Writs— habeas corpus, mandate, etc. • Civil rights complaints • Civil complaints or answers • Petitions for hearings • Motions to proceed "in forma pauperis" (without funds to hire counsel) • Exhibits, including slip opinions of the California Court of Appeals,when attached to petitions for hearing in the State Supreme Court 3. The following documents will not be photocopied: • Law book pages • Law review articles • Court transcripts • Correspondence with attorneys or public officials • Slip opinions (except as noted above) 4. Photocopies are not provided for inmates represented by counsel, including those being assisted by pro per inmates (with the exception of those who are challenging an order of commitment or criminal conviction, or are challenging the conditions of their confinement). Exceptions to the limitations specified in this section may be made if the inmate can provide evidence that litigation is in progress and legal due dates are imminent. -18- MAIL A. Inmates are permitted to send and receive unlimited letters each day in order to maintain communications with their legal representatives, families, friends, business associates, and government authorities. 1. You are provided with two (2)stamped envelopes with your initial jail issue. 2. You may purchase additional stamps and envelopes once each week from commissary. 3. Inmates with less than two dollars ($2) in their money account may receivefour (4) postage envelopes each week for personal use. Fill out a commissary form with the item number for a WELFARE PACK(9999), and turn it in with the cell's commissary slips on the assigned day. You may be charged up to $2.50 for the indigent package. 4. Inmates in disciplinary cells will be supplied with correspondence materials (pencil, writing paper and four (4) envelopes)once each week. It is not necessary to submit an Inmate Request Form for these items. B. All mail is opened and inspected for contraband. 1. All non-confidential mail is subject to being read in its entirety by designated staff. 2. Legal or confidential mail will only be opened in your presence. 3. Letters containing encoded messages or information concerning criminal activity may be confiscated. 4. All non-confidential mail that is "returned to sender"will be opened and inspected before being returned. C. Correspondence in a language other than English may be subject to a delay for translation of its contents by staff. D. The Fresno County Sheriffs Office is not responsible for items lost in the mail. OUTGOING MAIL 1. Only letters written on stationery received from commissary and cards received from the Chaplains will be mailed. 2. There cannot be any graffiti or drawings on the address-side of the envelope. 3. All envelopes must be clearly addressed. Use all capital letters and avoid commas, periods, or other punctuation (it helps your mailpiece speed through the USPS processing equipment). The return address must include the full name you are booked under,your Booking number,Jail Identification (JID) number, and the Jail's mailing address: PO BOX 872 FRESNO CA 93712 4. All outgoing mail is to be given to an officer unsealed. All mail will be checked for prohibited materials. a. Legal and confidential mail will be checked for prohibited materials in the inmate's presence. The officer will then have the inmate seal the envelope in his/her presence. b. Exceptions will only be made for letters that involve sensitive issues addressed to a Watch Commander, Captain, Assistant Sheriff, Sheriff, or Internal Affairs. In such cases, the envelope may be sealed and marked "Confidential." These letters will not be inspected by staff. 5. Mail sent to other inmates within the facility will be processed the same as any other piece of personal mail and is subject to the restrictions listed under INCOMING MAIL (e.g., the letter and envelope cannot contain any coloring). 6. Mail sent to non-inmates may contain coloring. However, if an outgoing letter(that contains coloring) is unable to be delivered by the Post Office, it will not be returned to you. It will instead be placed into your property. 7. A basic First-Class letter using a pre-stamped envelope is limited to 1 ounce (approximately five pieces of regular paper). The maximum weight for a letter is 3.5 ounces, cannot exceed '/4' in thickness, and would cost $1.32 to mail. A large manila envelope is limited to a maximum thickness of 3/"and cannot exceed 13 ounces. Currently, the minimum cost to mail a large envelope is $1.20 for 1 ounce. Each additional ounce is an additional $0.24. A 13 ounce envelope would cost$4.08 to mail. *Prices current as of August,2022 and reflect the cost of$0.60 for a Forever stamp. 8. Inmates do not have the ability to make payment to outside vendors. As such, inmates are not to send mail that requires a deferred billing transaction, such as "Collect on Delivery" (COD) shipments or have "Bill me Later"subscriptions sent to the Jail. Subscriptions and books may be purchased for the inmate by a third party, or the inmate may subscribe to such service using a personal address. INCOMING MAIL 1. It is your responsibility to provide your Booking and JID numbers to your friends and family. This information MUST be included on the front of all envelopes or the mail will be returned. Ensure that all letters sent to you are addressed to your name as it is written on your wristband. Request that your Booking and JID numbers are written on the back of all photographs. 2. Mail will be opened, searched and delivered as soon as possible. However, mail is not available for processing on weekends or holidays and there may be some delay in receiving mail due to the necessary time to process it properly. 3. All personal letters will be opened and inspected for contraband. During this process, paper clips, binder clips, butterfly clamps, and other metal paper fasteners may be removed and discarded. If any item of contraband is -19- enclosed in the envelope, the entire envelope and its contents will be returned to the sender. If the contraband is illegal or suspected illegal in nature, it will be booked for destruction or as evidence for use in criminal prosecution. Confidential mail will be opened and inspected for contraband only in the inmate's presence. 4. It is your responsibility to inform the people you correspond with of the Jail Division's policies regarding acceptable material. The only acceptable items, other than letters and forms, are as follows: a. Postcards. b. Greeting cards. These cannot be excessively large, thick, embossed (having a raised surface), contain 3- dimensional attachments, a transparent overlay, or contain sound-making devices. Items that cannot be searched without being destroyed may be rejected (e.g., 2-ply cards with layers glued together). c. Drawings. Children's artwork is encouraged, but due to security issues, drawings and letters are limited to pen and pencil (i.e., graphite "regular" pencil only). d. Internet downloaded articles, newspaper clippings, and photocopies of clippings/articles or electronic mail (e-mail) in reasonable amounts. e. Photographs. Only small photographs which do not have a backing capable of concealing contraband. Photographs cannot exceed 4"x 6" in size. f. Magazines, newspapers and paperback books may be purchased for the inmate by a third party. Books and magazines must have soft covers without wire and/or spiral binding. The items must be new, prepaid and mailed directly from legitimate, verifiable publishers, book distributors, online bookstores (such as BarnesandNoble.com), or a religious organization. The publication/subscription must be sent via the US Postal Service (UPS and FedEx do not deliver to PO Boxes). Be sure that your Booking and JID numbers are provided to the publisher/bookstore. i. The online bookstore must have a legitimate website that is verifiable and allows consumers to order directly. Packages must be professionally labeled and recognized as an online bookstore. ii. Newspapers are delivered to the Post Office. They are processed and delivered on regular business days (as available). 5. Mail received for inmates who have been temporarily transferred to other facilities (e.g., 90-day observations) will be returned to the sender as undeliverable. The Jail does not have the ability to hold, store or transfer mail. PROHIBITED MAIL Any mail (including magazines, books and articles)that has the following characteristics will be disallowed and the entire envelope and its contents will be returned to the sender: 1. Anything mailed in a padded envelope or box. 2. Packages from bookstores containing anything other than books (e.g., maps, calendars, posters, etc.). Books from private sellers will be returned. a. Hardcover, vinyl, and leather-bound books will NOT be accepted, unless the book is unavailable in paperback edition. If the inmate wishes to receive the book, the cover will be removed; if not, the book will be returned. b. Attached free CD's, packaged samples of perfume/lotions/moisturizers, or stickers will be removed from magazines without notification. The items are considered advertisement that was not solicited, and constitute contraband. (Page flap samples of perfume will not be removed.) c. Publications ordered as "Collect on Delivery" (COD) or"Bill me Later" shipments will not be accepted. d. If a publication contains an article considered to be in violation of policy and/or a threat to facility security, the publication will not be delivered and will either be returned to the publisher or placed into your property. 3. Contains photos larger than 4" x 6" in size. Polaroids will not be accepted unless the backing has been removed. Negatives and slides are not allowed. 4. Personal photographs that contain nudity, partial nudity, are overtly sexual or sexually suggestive. Persons must be clothed in a manner that would be generally accepted in the community as a whole. Any intent to show nudity, including, but not limited to the following, will be returned as unacceptable: a. Any photo that displays an exposed female breast. This includes photos that have been altered to obscure or conceal the areola (e.g., strategically placed stickers, digitally altered, etc.). Undergarments must be worn beneath clothing that is sheer/translucent, lace, mesh, etc. b. Any photo that displays the genitalia of either gender (including those wearing clothing that by design or by the manner in which it is worn, allows the anatomical detail of genitalia to be clearly viewed). c. Any nude photographs of infants or children. 5. Sexually explicit photos, publications, drawings or writings, and mail containing information concerning where, how, or from whom such matter may be obtained. Sex-based publications that depict frontal nudity or penetration are generally prohibited (e.g., Playboy, Penthouse, Hustler, etc.). However, a publication may change a single issue or its general policies and practices at any time, which would make it acceptable. [Educational, literary, medical, scientific, political, or artistic materials, including, but not limited to, anatomy medical reference books, general practitioner reference books and/or guides, National Geographic, or artistic reference material depicting historical, modern, and/or post modern era art approved on a case-by-case basis will be allowed.] -20- 6. Pictures or images that depict bestiality, sadomasochism, or an excretory function, including urination, defecation, or semen. 7. Pictures or images that appear to be forceful, threatening, violent, or depicts non-consensual behavior. 8. Contains cash, checks, bank cards, credit cards, phone cards, money orders or lottery tickets. 9. Contains postage stamps, stickers, stationery or envelopes. 10. Pieces/sheets of plastic or anything laminated. 11. Contains any type of fabric or material (including cards with ribbons, strings, bows, velvet, etc.). 12. Tissue, blotter, or construction paper. 13. Anything written or colored with crayon, chalk, markers,colored pencils,wax,water colors, 3D paint pens,fabric markers, glitter pens, or white-out. 14. Any foreign substance that has been applied to the envelope or letter(e.g., lipstick, perfume, cologne, powder, stickers, etc.), or contains suspicious stains or markings. 15. Contains anything with an adhesive (e.g., post-its). 16. Sound-making devices. 17. Hair, substances or fluids. 18. Loose pages torn from novels, word-find and puzzle books. 19. Any pictures, writings, or drawings that depict or condone organized crime or gang-related activities. 20. Any mail of a character tending to incite murder, arson, a riot, violent racism, or any form of violence or physical harm to any person or any ethnic, gender, racial, religious, or other group. 21. Graphic violence that includes but is not limited to murder, rape, sexual assault, assault, amputation, decapitation, dismemberment, mutilation, maiming, disfigurement, or cruelty to animals. 22. Any matter of a character tending to incite crimes against children. 23. Contains gambling or lottery information or paraphernalia. 24. Threatens blackmail or extortion. 25. Contains contraband, or sending or receiving contraband. 26. Depicts, encourages or describes methods of escape from correctional facilities, or contains blueprints, drawings, or maps depicting any area within a 10-mile radius of around any detention facility or court. 27. Information which would present a clear and present danger of violence and/or physical harm to persons in or outside of the facility. 28. Concerns plans to disrupt the order, or breach the security of the facility. 29. Any material advocating criminal activity,violation of any criminal law, or violation of facility rules or regulations. 30. Contains coded messages or instructs on the usage of code. 31. Depicts or describes procedures for the construction or use of any weapon, ammunition, explosive, poison, or destructive device. 32. Contains illustrations, explanations, and/or descriptions of how to sabotage or disrupt computers, communications, or electronics. 33. Depicts, describes, instructs on the use of hands, feet, or head as weapons, fighting weapons and techniques, self-defense or martial arts. 34. Depicts or describes procedures for the brewing of alcoholic beverages, or the manufacture of drugs, narcotics or poisons. CONFIDENTIAL MAIL 1. Confidential correspondence is considered to be privileged communications and cannot be knowingly monitored without a warrant. Such mail may be recognized by the address or"legal" or"confidential" envelope and shall only be opened in the inmate's presence. 2. There is no limit on the number of postage-free letters you may send to your attorney or to the courts. 3. All outgoing confidential mail shall be clearly and fully addressed. The return portion must include your name and your Booking and JID number. Treatment and recovery programs Local,State,or government offices(e.g.,Social Security, Department of Motor Vehicles(DMV),County Clerk's Office, Department of Child Support Services DCSS ,etc.) 7 NOT American Bar Association(unless marked otherwise,the ABA does not provide Regular envelope Confidential direct legal advice or services,and is not considered legal mail) (inmate's own expense) News media Mail between inmates containing legal advice("Jailhouse lawyer") Individual operating under a power of attorney -21 - Attorneys(including persons working for the lawyer-paralegals, investigators, law clerks Judges and courts Leg7envelope Legal service organizations(e.g.,ACLU, Prison Law Office,California Appellate Inmates may correspond Project) confidentially and at no charge PREA Auditor (free) Sheriff,Assistant Sheriff, Bureau Commander,Watch Commander, Internal Affairs All city, County, State,and Federal officials having responsibility for the inmate's present, prior,or anticipated Custody, Parole,or Probation supervision(e.g., Probation Officer) Regular envelope Confidential Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Write"Confidential" County agencies regarding child custody proceedings Elected Officials(and those appointed by the Governor or the President) Foreign Consular Officials Inmates may correspond confidentially Physicians but at their own expense Religious advisors Regular envelope Vote-by-Mail Ballots(refer to page 3 for voting instructions and mailing options) Write"Official Ballot Enclosed" or forward to Offender Programs 4. Legal envelopes and large legal manila envelopes (9" x 12") are available from the floor officers for mailing. Submit an Inmate Request Form to ask for one. The legal manila envelopes are to be issued one (1)at a time and must be returned to the floor officer addressed for mailing during the shift on which they were issued. Large legal envelopes may also be purchased from Commissary. MARRIAGE CEREMONIES 1. If you wish to get married while in custody, it is the responsibility of the person you plan to marry to begin the process through the County Clerk's Office (located on the 1st floor of the County Plaza Building at 2220 Tulare St., Fresno, CA 93721). a. Your marriage partner will need to have your name, date of birth and JID number in order for the application to be processed. They will also be required to provide a telephone number where they can be reached once the application has been finalized. b. Once they have filled out their information, the application will be picked up by an Offender Programs staff member, who will deliver it to the Population Management Unit. A Population Management Sergeant will verify that the person you wish to marry is not a co-defendant, victim or witness in your case. c. If you are being held in custody on Federal charges,the application will be sent to the U.S. Marshal's Office for approval. d. Once the application has been approved, an Offender Programs staff member will bring the form to you so that you can fill out your portion of the application and sign the form. The staff member will confirm your identity and notarize the document. e. When all of these steps have been completed, your marriage partner will be contacted by telephone and informed that they need to go back to the County Clerk's Office to pay the required fees and schedule the marriage ceremony. 2. Because it is the responsibility of the person the inmate plans to marry to complete the legal process for obtaining a marriage license, marriages between two inmates are not performed (one individual needs to be out of custody in order to file all of the necessary paperwork). 3. All inmate marriages will take place during regular business hours, normally on Juevess at 8:00 a.m. The performance of the ceremony will be administered by a member of the Offender Programs Unit. Only the principal person involved in the ceremony will be allowed to enter into the jail facility and participate in the ceremony. Only jail clothing is allowed for the inmate getting married. 4. All in-custody marriage ceremonies will take place in a bondroom with the inmate confined on the secure side of the room and their marriage partner on the public side. The participants in the marriage ceremony will be promptly removed from the bondroom at the conclusion of the ceremony. If a visit is desired, regular visiting procedures must be followed. 5. The following items are not permitted: • Flowers or other ceremonial decorations. • Exchanges of rings or other symbolic exchanges. • Cameras, audio, or video recording equipment. NOTE: Correspondence to the County Clerk's Office is not considered legal or confidential mail. -22- MEALS Inmates will be supplied with three well-balanced meals per day. Menus are planned to provide a variety of foods and are approved by a registered dietitian. 1. When the announcement is made for meal time ("chow"), all inmates are to proceed into the dayroom (or depending on their classification, some inmates may receive their meals in their cells). You will be expected to line up single file at the pod door and show your wristband to the officer before you receive your meal. Inmates who receive special diets may line up in a separate line and receive their trays first. 2. Check your meal before you leave the area. If an item is missing or there is a problem with the meal, tell the officer immediately. Once you walk away, do not return to complain. 3. If you are scheduled to go to court, you may take your sack lunch with you. 4. If you are out of the housing unit when a meal is served, you will receive your meal within a reasonable time, upon your return. 5. Any inmate who delays the distribution of a meal may be subject to a rule violation. 6. Inmates are required to finish their meals prior to the onset of the following meal and are not allowed to store food in their living quarters beyond the next meal time (with the exception of packaged commissary goods and items required for medical purposes. Besides being unsanitary, such storage encourages pilfering and invites vermin in the living quarters. Hoarding of food items may be deemed a security risk and may be confiscated by correctional officers. MEDICAL DIETS—Appropriate therapeutic diets will be provided as prescribed by a clinician. RELIGIOUS DIETS Inmates have the right to exercise their freedom of religion and to adhere to their religious food practices while incarcerated. You may request a religious diet by submitting a Religious Diet Program Request(J-192)form to the Offender Programs Unit. You must explain the diet requested and submit evidence demonstrating that your adherence to the requested diet is an exercise of your sincerely held religious belief. That evidence may include: 1. An explanation of your belief system. 2. An explanation of the diet's role within your belief system and the significance of failing to adhere to the diet. 3. Your past history in adhering to that diet. 4. Your past history in practicing the religion. 5. A description of other practices you engage in that are also part of your belief system. 6. The identification of your religious community. 7. Any information regarding your religious affiliation, clergy, and place of worship. You may also provide documentation or contact information of persons who can support your request for a religious diet. Religious Diet Program participants will be required to sign a program agreement form. MEDICAL SERVICES Medical services are provided for you in accordance with Title 15 and community standards. Health professionals provide medical and mental health services both on-site and off-site. Staff members consist of physicians, psychiatrists, dentists, Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, medical records staff, clerks and administrators. Chronic Care Clinics for Hypertension Disorders, Diabetes, Asthma and Seizures, as well as specialty services for Dental, HIV/AIDS, STD, TB testing and treatment, and prenatal care for all pregnant inmates is available on-site. As is customary in the community, it may take several days to be seen by health care staff for routine non-emergency medical issues. Medical Services cannot be expected to respond to medical requests more rapidly than the community response time. HEALTH SERVICES REQUEST FORMS Medical, dental and mental health service requests are to be made in writing, utilizing a Health Services Request Form. Exceptions will be made when the request involves the need for immediate medical attention, or involves the personal safety of staff, inmates, or the public. Supplies of request forms may be made available inside the housing unit,or will be provided by correctional staff, upon request. However,only health care staff can collect the completed request forms. Completed forms should be placed inside the locked boxes located inside each pod. Health care staff will collect the completed Health Service Request Forms from the locked boxes at least twice each day. Health care staff will pick up completed health service request forms directly from inmates in Iockdown units during medication passes twice each day. This does not preclude the ability of an inmate who has access to a Tablet from submitting his/her request directly to health services staff. INTAKE SCREENING 1. At the time of booking, all inmates are screened and evaluated by licensed medical personnel for the presence of medical and psychological difficulties. 2. If medical personnel conclude that an inmate is in need of immediate and essential medical or psychological care, such care will be arranged at the time of booking. -23- 3. Non-emergent illnesses and injuries will not be addressed at Booking. To request medical care for non- emergent illnesses and injuries, fill out a Health Services Request Form and put the form in a Health Services Request Forms box, or give it to medical staff personnel. SICK CALL 1. Sick call is conducted on a daily basis within each of the facilities by qualified medical staff. It is through the use of sick call that most routine medical problems are treated. 2. To request medical care, fill out a Health Services Request Form and put the form in a Health Services Request Forms box, or give it to medical staff personnel. If the form is not filled out completely and correctly, it will be returned to you for completion. The Booking and JID numbers can be found on your wristband. The exact nature of your medical problem must be described as clearly and completely as possible. Failure to do so could result in treatment delays. 3. By filling out and submitting the Health Services Request Form, you are consenting to a general medical assessment and prescribing of treatment by appropriate medical staff. 4. Emergency medical care is available on a 24-hour, seven day a week basis. 5. Medical problems which are cosmetic, elective or long standing, and are not a threat to the inmate's overall health condition may not be treated. CONTACT LENSES, DENTURES AND OTHER ISSUES 1. Saline solution is available through commissary. Contact lens wearers with less than $5 in their personal accounts will be provided with saline solution free of charge by submitting a Health Services Request Form. If you need your contact lenses or prescription eyeglasses brought into the facility, they need to be delivered to the Main Jail Lobby. Contact lenses must be delivered in manufacturer-sealed containers. 2. Denture adhesive is available through commissary. Denture wearers with less than $5 in their personal accounts will be provided with denture cream free of charge by submitting a Health Services Request Form. 3. Non-prescription magnified reading glasses are available through commissary. If you have ever had more than $10 in your personal account, you are expected to have purchased them yourself. If you have not had more than $10 in your personal account and you have been in custody for at least thirty (30)days, you may request reading glasses by submitting an Inmate Request Form to the ADA Coordinator. 4. Medical staff does not order special clothing. 5. Hoarding, storing, or trading medication is a violation of Jail rules. The excess medication is contraband and will be confiscated. Inappropriate use of medications may result in reevaluation of the medication. 6. Pamphlets and fact sheets are provided by medical staff when indicated. Topics include, but are not limited to, the prevention, management and treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), Diabetes, HIV, Tuberculosis, and Hepatitis (A, B and C). OVER-THE-COUNTER(OTC) MEDICATIONS Inmates who have $5 or more in their personal accounts will be expected to purchase their own over-the-counter medications. Inmates with less than $5 in their personal accounts will be provided over-the-counter medications free of charge, if medically justified. If you are on discipline status and advised to purchase over-the-counter medications, you need to inform the nurse/clinician that you're currently on discipline and unable to purchase commissary items. The following is a list of available medications along with the number of such items that each inmate is allowed to have in their possession. Any medication found in an amount which exceeds that listed will be considered hoarded and treated like contraband: Actifed (not sold by commissary) 20 tablets Hydrocortisone Cream 6 packets Analgesic Balm 4 tubes Ibuprofen 38 tablets Anti-Fungal Cream(tolnaftate) 4 tubes Imodium(not sold by commissary) 10 capsules Aspirin 30 tablets Turns no limit Benzoyl Peroxide 3 tubes Note: the limits have been established utilizing individual units (i.e., tablets), not by doses. When a medication is packaged with two pills per blister pack, the pills shall be counted and considered as two tablets. The pills shall remain in the blister packs until ingested. Unidentifiable, loose pills will be confiscated and considered contraband. Medical problems for which these can be used for self-treatment include: Acne (benzoyl peroxide 10%) Athlete's foot(anti-fungal cream) Colds (aspirin or ibuprofen) Indigestion (Turns) Jock itch (anti-fungal cream) Mild flu (same as colds) Minor muscle aches(analgesic balm and aspirin or ibuprofen) Minor skin irritation (hydrocortisone cream) Minor tooth pain (aspirin or ibuprofen) Tension headache (aspirin or ibuprofen) -24- Informational material is available upon request on how to self-treat each of the above medical problems. Medical Services does NOT supply ANY of the commissary medications in bulk quantities. Pregnant females should not take any medications unless advised to do so by a member of the medical staff. MEDICATION PASS 1. A member of the nursing staff will deliver prescribed medications twice each day. The nurse CANNOT give you ANY medication (including aspirin) unless it has been ordered by a clinician. 2. Correctional staff will announce medication pass. If you receive medication, you are to line up behind the green line. You are to remain behind the green line until called upon to move forward. Only one inmate at a time is to approach the nurse. 3. It is your responsibility to be present for your medication and to follow any instructions during medication pass. If your medication is ordered for a specific time (for example, each morning after breakfast), THAT is the time that your medication will be made available. If you oversleep or choose not to get up, you will not be offered the medication later in the day. 4. Before receiving your medication, you MUST be dressed, show your ID wristband and have a cup of water with you. Without doing these things, the nurse WILL NOT GIVE YOU YOUR MEDICATIONS. You will be asked to adhere to the rules and return to the end of the line. Inmates in locked cells will be instructed to bring a cup of water and come to the cell front to be clearly visible. 5. You are required to swallow the medication in front of the nurse. Should you resist and/or become abusive to the nurse, you will receive a rule violation for failure to comply and your medications will be reviewed by the physician/clinician. 6. You will not be given your medication if your ID wristband is illegible. If your wristband becomes worn out, torn or faded, notify an officer immediately so that it can be replaced. 7. If you are going to court and are taking medications, the nurses in the Annex Jails will deliver your medication prior to going to court. If housed in the Main Jail, inform the officer so you can be sent to the appropriate area to receive your medication on your way to court. 8. If you are away from your housing unit at the time of med pass (e.g., gym, yard, class, visiting), the medication nurse will make an effort to locate you. However, it is still possible to miss each other. If you return to your housing unit and learn that you missed med pass, notify an officer. DENTAL CARE SERVICES 1. Routine dental services are available Monday through Friday, and some Saturdays. Emergency care is available on a 24-hour, seven days per week basis. 2. In order to receive care, you must complete one Health Services Request Form and put the form in a Health Services Request Forms box, or give it to medical staff personnel. Be sure to fill out the form completely and correctly. Any request forms with omissions or mistakes will be returned for clarification. Excessive request forms for the same condition result in slower services to everyone. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Mental Health Services provides mental health assessment and stabilization service within the Jail for the acutely and seriously mentally ill person. Psychiatric services are provided in accordance with Title 15 and community standards. As is customary in the community, it may take several weeks or more to obtain an appointment for non- emergency psychiatric issues. 1. Services that are available include: crisis assessment, brief counseling, psychiatric medications as appropriate, pre-release planning as needed for the mentally disordered person, and referral for evaluation for psychiatric hospitalization. 2. All information and psychiatric records obtained in the course of providing mental health services are confidential per Title 15 Section 1205, Welfare & Institutions Code 5328, and applicable HIPAA laws. 3. Inmates may be referred to Mental Health Services by medical staff, correctional staff or by filling out a Health Services Request Form. Clearly specify why you want to see Mental Health Services. You are encouraged to contact Mental Health Services (via a Health Services Request Form) if any of the following apply. If you: 1. Have serious depression (you may also contact the Chaplains for bereavement, marital and spiritual problems). 2. Have a serious psychiatric history and are currently experiencing symptoms. 3. Have thoughts of harming yourself or others. This condition should be communicated to a correctional officer immediately. 4. Are currently receiving medication from a Mental Health Services provider/psychiatrist and you are experiencing adverse symptoms. Note: Inmates prescribed psychiatric medications are followed-up by Mental Health Services staff as directed by the Mental Health Services provider/psychiatrist. If you don't take your psychiatric medications as prescribed, they may be discontinued. -25- Mental Health Services does NOT: 1. Treat drug abuse unrelated to mental illness (contact Offender Programs). 2. Provide medication for non-psychiatric problems (contact Medical Services). 3. Provide medications upon demand. 4. Provide services for drug withdrawal symptoms (contact Medical Services). 5. Provide services to inmates who fake mental illness symptoms. This behavior delays services to those who truly need help, and you may receive a rule violation for this offense. (See Section VII/Rule Violation Report and Section VIII/Inmate Disciplinary Standards - Major Offenses.) 6. Respond to housing change requests (contact Population Management or the officer in charge of your area). Population Management collaborates with Mental Health when determining appropriate housing changes. If you are acutely or seriously mentally ill, and you are taking psychiatric medications, then you can be referred to Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health for continued psychiatric medication and follow-up treatment upon release. To get connected with mental health services after release, you can call the Fresno County Mental Health Plan Access Line 24/7 at(800)654-3937.You can also call the Urgent Care Wellness Center directly at(559)600- 9171, Monday— Friday, 8am—6pm. PREGNANCY SERVICES • All pregnant inmates will be given comprehensive counseling and assistance in carrying out their desires for their unborn child. Prenatal and postpartum care provided will match community standards. • Unless otherwise indicated by the supervising physician, pregnant inmates up to 26 weeks are seen by a physician every 4 weeks; at 26 weeks the inmate is seen every 2-3 weeks; and at 36 weeks, the inmate is seen weekly. • Pregnant inmates will be provided with a"Pregnancy Services"pamphlet that explains the standards and policies governing pregnant inmates. The pamphlets are issued by Medical staff, but are also available on the housing floor. (See also PREGNANT INMATES & BREASTFEEDING on page 31.) INMATE'S RIGHT TO SERVICES INVOLVING PREGNANCY, ABORTION AND BIRTH CONTROL Penal Code 4023.5. Personal hygiene and birth control; Family planning services (a)Any person confined in any local detention facility shall, upon request, be allowed to continue to use materials necessary for(1) personal hygiene with regard to their menstrual cycle and reproductive system, including, but not limited to, sanitary pads and tampons, at no cost to the incarcerated person, and (2) birth control measures as prescribed by a physician, nurse practitioner, certified nurse midwife, or physician assistant. (b) Each and every person confined in any local detention facility shall be furnished by the county with information and education regarding the availability of family planning services. (c) Family planning services shall be offered to each and every incarcerated person at least 60 days prior to a scheduled release date. Upon request, any incarcerated person shall be furnished by the county with the services of a licensed physician or they shall be furnished by the county or by any other agency which contracts with the county with services necessary to meet their family planning needs at the time of their release. Penal Code 4023.6. Inmate's right to services involving pregnancy (a) Any incarcerated person in any local detention facility shall have the right to summon and receive the services of any physician, nurse practitioner, certified nurse midwife, or physician assistant of their choice in order to determine whether they are pregnant.The superintendent of the facility may adopt reasonable rules and regulations with regard to the conduct of examinations to effectuate the determination. (b) If the incarcerated person is found to be pregnant, they are entitled to a determination of the extent of the medical and surgical services needed and to the receipt of such services from the physician, nurse practitioner, certified nurse midwife, or physician assistant of their choice. Any expenses occasioned by the services of a physician, nurse practitioner, certified nurse midwife, or physician assistant whose services are not provided by the facility shall be borne by the incarcerated person. (c) For the purposes of this section, "local detention facility" means any city, county, or regional facility used for the confinement of any female prisoner for more than 24 hours. (d) (1) Any physician providing services pursuant to this section shall possess a current, valid, and unrevoked certificate to engage in the practice of medicine issued pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 2000) of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code. (2)A nurse practitioner providing services pursuant to this section shall possess a current, valid, and unrevoked certificate issued pursuant to Article 8 (commencing with Section 2834)of Chapter 6 of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code. (3)A certified nurse midwife providing services pursuant to this section shall possess a current, valid, and unrevoked certificate issued pursuant to Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 2746)of Chapter 6 of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code. (4)A physician assistant providing services pursuant to this section shall possess a current, valid, and unrevoked -26- certificate issued pursuant to Chapter 7.7 (commencing with Section 3500) of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code. (e) The rights provided by this section shall be posted in at least one conspicuous place to which all incarcerated persons capable of becoming pregnant have access. [Posted in the gym. See also, the entry for"PRIVATE MEDICAL TREATMENT."] Penal Code 4023.8. Pregnancy Rights (a)A person incarcerated in a county jail who is identified as possibly pregnant or capable of becoming pregnant during an intake health examination or at any time during incarceration shall be offered a pregnancy test upon intake or by request, within seventy-two hours of arrival at the jail. Pregnancy tests shall be voluntary and not mandatory, and may only be administered by medical or nursing personnel. An incarcerated person who declines a pregnancy test shall be asked to sign an "Informed Refusal of Pregnancy Test" form that shall become part of their medical file. (b)An incarcerated person with a positive pregnancy test result shall be offered comprehensive and unbiased options counseling that includes information about prenatal health care, adoption, and abortion. This counseling shall be furnished by a licensed health care provider or counselor who has been provided with training in reproductive health care and shall be nondirective, unbiased, and noncoercive. Jail staff shall not urge, force, or otherwise influence a pregnant person's decision. (c)A jail shall not confer authority or discretion to nonmedical jail staff to decide if a pregnant person is eligible for an abortion. If a pregnant person decides to have an abortion, that person shall be offered, but not forced to accept, all due medical care and accommodations until they are no longer pregnant. A pregnant person who decides to have an abortion shall be referred to a licensed professional specified in subdivision (b)of Section 2253 of Business and Professions Code. (d)A person incarcerated in a county jail who is confirmed to be pregnant shall, within seven days of arriving at the jail, be scheduled for a pregnancy examination with a physician, nurse practitioner, certified nurse midwife, or physician assistant. The examination shall include all of the following: (1)A determination of the gestational age of the pregnancy and the estimated due date. (2)A plan of care, including referrals for specialty and other services to evaluate for the presence of chronic medical conditions or infectious diseases, and to use health and social status of the incarcerated person to improve quality of care, isolation practices, level of activities, and bed assignments, and to inform appropriate specialists in relationship to gestational age and social and clinical needs, and to guide use of personal protective equipment and additional counseling for prevention and control of infectious diseases, if needed. (3)The ordering of prenatal labs and diagnostic studies, as needed based on gestational age or existing or newly diagnosed health conditions. (e) Incarcerated pregnant persons shall be scheduled for prenatal care visits in accordance with medical standards outlined in the most current edition of Guidelines for Perinatal Care developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Committee on Obstetric Practice, unless more frequent visits are indicated by the physician, nurse practitioner, certified nurse midwife, or physician assistant. (f) Incarcerated pregnant persons shall be provided access to both of the following: (1) Prenatal vitamins, to be taken on a daily basis, in accordance with medical standards of care. (2) Newborn care that includes access to appropriate assessment, diagnosis, care, and treatment for infectious diseases that may be transmitted from a birthing person to the birthing person's infant, such as HIV or syphilis. (g) Incarcerated pregnant persons housed in a multitier housing unit shall be assigned lower bunk and lower tier housing. (h) Incarcerated pregnant persons shall not be tased, pepper sprayed, or exposed to other chemical weapons. (i) Incarcerated pregnant persons who have used opioids prior to incarceration, either by admission or written documentation by a probation officer, or who are currently receiving methadone treatment, shall be offered medication assisted treatment with methadone or buprenorphine, pursuant to Section 11222 of the Health and Safety Code, and shall be provided information on the risks of withdrawal. Q)An eligible incarcerated pregnant person or person who gives birth after incarceration in the jail shall be provided notice of, access to, and written application for, community-based programs serving pregnant, birthing, or lactating incarcerated persons. (k) Each incarcerated pregnant person shall be referred to a social worker who shall do all of the following: (1) Discuss with the incarcerated person the options available for feeding, placement, and care of the child after birth, including the benefits of lactation. (2)Assist the incarcerated pregnant person with access to a phone in order to contact relatives regarding newborn placement. (3)Oversee the placement of the newborn child. (I)An incarcerated pregnant person shall be temporarily taken to a hospital outside the jail for the purpose of giving childbirth and shall be transported in the least restrictive way possible and in accordance with Section 3407. An -27- incarcerated pregnant person shall not be shackled to anyone else during transport. An incarcerated pregnant person in labor or presumed to be in labor shall be treated as an emergency and shall be transported to the outside facility, accompanied by jail staff. (m)An incarcerated pregnant person may elect to have a support person present during labor, childbirth, and during postpartum recovery while hospitalized. The support person may be an approved visitor or the jail's staff designated to assist with prenatal care, labor, childbirth, lactation, and postpartum care. (n)All pregnant and postpartum incarcerated persons shall receive appropriate, timely, culturally responsive, and medically accurate and comprehensive care, evaluation, and treatment of existing or newly diagnosed chronic conditions, including mental health disorders and infectious diseases. (o)An incarcerated pregnant person in labor and delivery shall be given the maximum level of privacy possible during the labor and delivery process. If a guard is present, they shall be stationed outside the room rather than in the room absent extraordinary circumstances. If a guard must be present in the room, the guard shall stand in a place that grants as much privacy as possible during labor and delivery. A guard shall be removed from the room if a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant incarcerated person during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the removal of the guard is medically necessary. (p) Upon return to jail, the physician, nurse practitioner, certified nurse midwife, or physician assistant shall provide a postpartum examination within one week from childbirth and as needed for up to 12 weeks postpartum, and shall determine whether the incarcerated person may be cleared for full duty or if medical restrictions are warranted. Postpartum individuals shall be given at least 12 weeks of recovery after any childbirth before they are required to resume normal activity. (q)The rights provided for incarcerated persons by this section shall be posted in at least one conspicuous place to which all incarcerated persons have access. Penal Code 4028. Permitting abortion when prisoner found to be pregnant (a) A condition or restriction upon the obtaining of an abortion by a person detained in any local detention facility, pursuant to the Reproductive Privacy Act (Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 123460) of Chapter 2 of Part 2 of Division 106 of the Health and Safety Code), other than those contained in that act, shall not be imposed. Impermissible restrictions include, but are not limited to, imposing gestational limits inconsistent with state law, unreasonably delaying access to the procedure, or requiring court-ordered transportation. Persons found to be pregnant and desiring abortions shall be permitted to determine their eligibility for an abortion pursuant to state and federal law, and if determined to be eligible, shall be permitted to obtain an abortion, after providing informed consent. (b) For the purposes of this section, "local detention facility" means any city, county, or regional facility used for the confinement of any female person for more than 24 hours. (c) The rights provided by this section shall be posted in at least one conspicuous place to which all incarcerated persons capable of becoming pregnant have access. [Posted in the gym.] STERILIZATION PROHIBITION California law prohibits any means of sterilization of an inmate, except when required for the immediate preservation of life in an emergency medical situation or when medically necessary to treat a diagnosed condition and certain requirements are satisfied, including that patient consent is obtained. The law follows, in its entirety: Penal Code 3440. Prohibition against sterilization for specified purpose (a) Sterilization for the purpose of birth control, including, but not limited to, during labor and delivery, of an individual under the control of the department or a county and imprisoned in the state prison or a reentry facility, community correctional facility, county jail, or any other institution in which an individual is involuntarily confined or detained under a civil or criminal statute, is prohibited. (b) Sterilization of an individual under the control of the department or a county and imprisoned in the state prison or a reentry facility, community correctional facility, county jail, or any other institution in which an individual is involuntarily confined or detained under a civil or criminal statute, through tubal ligation, hysterectomy, oophorectomy, salpingectomy, or any other means rendering an individual permanently incapable of reproducing, is prohibited except in either of the following circumstances: (1) The procedure is required for the immediate preservation of the individual's life in an emergency medical situation. (2) The sterilizing procedure is medically necessary, as determined by contemporary standards of evidence- based medicine, to treat a diagnosed condition, and all of the following requirements are satisfied: (A) Less invasive measures to address the medical need are nonexistent, are refused by the individual, or are first attempted and deemed unsuccessful by the individual, in consultation with his or her medical provider. (B) A second physician independent of, and not employed by, but authorized to provide services to individuals in the custody of, and to receive payment for those services from, the department or county department overseeing the confinement of the individual conducts an in-person consultation with the individual and confirms -28- the need for a medical intervention resulting in sterilization to address the medical need. (C) Patient consent is obtained after the individual is made aware of the full and permanent impact the procedure will have on his or her reproductive capacity, that future medical treatment while under the control of the department or county will not be withheld should the individual refuse consent to the procedure, and the side effects of the procedure. (c) If a sterilization procedure is performed pursuant to paragraph (1)or (2)of subdivision (b), presterilization and poststerilization psychological consultation and medical followup, including providing relevant hormone therapy to address surgical menopause, shall be made available to the individual sterilized while under the control of the department or the county. (d) (1) The department shall, if a sterilization procedure is performed on one or more individuals under its control, annually publish on its Internet Web site data related to the number of sterilizations performed, disaggregated by race, age, medical justification, and method of sterilization. (2) (A) Each county jail or other institution of confinement shall, if a sterilization procedure is performed on one or more individuals under its control, annually submit to the Board of State and Community Corrections data related to the number of sterilizations performed, disaggregated by race, age, medical justification, and method of sterilization. (B) The Board of State and Community Corrections shall annually publish the data received pursuant to subparagraph (A)on its Internet Web site. (e) The department and all countyjails or other institutions of confinement shall provide notification to all individuals under their custody and to all employees who are involved in providing health care services of their rights and responsibilities under this section. (f) An employee of the department or of a county jailor other institution of confinement who reports the sterilization of an individual performed in violation of this section is entitled to the protection available under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 6129, or under the California Whistleblower Protection Act (Article 3 (commencing with Section 8547) of Chapter 6.5 of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code) or the Whistleblower Protection Act (Article 10 (commencing with Section 9149.20)of Chapter 1.5 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 2 of the Government Code). Similarly, the same criteria will be applied to male inmates. Surgeries that render male inmates incapable of sexual reproduction (e.g., vasectomy, castration)shall not be provided unless medically necessary. PRIVATE MEDICAL TREATMENT If an inmate wishes to be attended by their private physician and/or at a hospital other than the one normally utilized by the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Jail Division, he/she will need to obtain a court order. The following procedure shall apply: 1. In the event an inmate elects to decline treatment by Medical staff and is willing to provide medical treatment at their own expense, they may be transported from the jail to a privately owned and operated medical facility or hospital that is located in the County approved by a judge of the Superior Court for such treatment. 2. The inmate shall be liable for the costs incurred by the County in providing the necessary transportation and security of the inmate only to the extent that such costs exceed the costs which would have been incurred by the County in providing such custody and security if the County had provided treatment for them. 3. The inmate shall at all times remain in the location specified by the court and will not be permitted to be housed, treated, or detained at any facility other than that designated. 4. The inmate's private physician may choose to examine and treat the inmate at the jail. Appointment time should be arranged with the Charge Nurse. The inmate and/or their family will be responsible for all charges incurred. AFFORDABLE CARE ACT and COVERED CALIFORNIA The Affordable Care Act, also known as ObamaCare, requires all Americans to obtain health care insurance. California has set up its own health insurance exchange, called Covered California. Open enrollment begins in the Fall, but you may still qualify for coverage through special enrollment. (Individuals who have been serving a term in prison orjail have a 60-day Special Enrollment Period to sign up for health coverage.) Individuals who have limited income may enroll in Medi-Cal year-round. Information is available at mybenefitscalwin.org, cove red-fres no.co m, or www.coveredca.com or by contacting your local county human services agency. In Fresno, you can get free, in- person help by contacting the Fresno County Department of Social Services at (559) 600-9980 or toll free 1-(855) 832-8082. MONEY AND PROPERTY MONEY The money you had with you at the time of arrest was put into a TouchPay kiosk machine and deposited into an account (on your "books") for safekeeping. The monies are available for commissary and other purposes. Any unused funds will be returned to you upon discharge from custody in the form of a debit card. Cash can be obtained using the ATM located in the Main Jail Lobby. -29- 1. Family and friends may deposit money into your account. Deposits may only be made via TouchPay in the following ways: • At the kiosks located in the Jail Lobbies. Cash, VISA and MasterCard credit/debit cards are accepted. • Online at www.touchpaydirect.com • Toll-free phone at 1-866-232-1899. (An active account log-in number is required. To obtain one, individuals must first register either online at the TouchPay site, or by calling the customer service line at 1-866-204- 1603.) Your Booking number and the Jail's facility number(293721) are required for online and telephonic deposits. NOTE: Personal checks, cashier's checks, and money orders are not accepted. 2. The money receipts are distributed with the afternoon mail pass. 3. Inmates may NOT transfer funds from their account to that of another inmate. 4. Money shall not be given to other inmates or offered to jail staff for any service provided. 5. Inmates may release any or all of their money to a third party, but only those funds which the inmate had in their possession at the time of booking. The funds will be issued in the form of a debit card. There is no cost associated with the first release of funds, however, there is a $3 charge for each debit card release thereafter. (Refer to the property release procedures as follows in the next section.) 6. Money found in the possession of an inmate after they have left the booking area will be considered contraband and the money will be forwarded for placement into the County's General Fund. 7. When you are released, you will be issued a debit card that contains your remaining money balance. The 4- digit PIN number needed to access your funds will be your 4-digit month and date of birth (as indicated on your booking record). For example, May 1 will be 0501). The card will begin incurring a weekly service fee (in the amount of$2.95)the seventh day after activation. 8. Money that is"left"at the jail (e.g., commissary credit not received prior to release)will be re-added to your books and held for a period of three years. If you return to custody within that time, the money will be on your books. Any monies not claimed within three years will be forwarded to the County Treasurer as unclaimed monies. • If you have money that was left on your books within the past three years, but you were booked using a different JID number, you will need to submit an Inmate Request Form to the Sheriffs Business Office. • Persons who have been released from custody will be given an Inmate Accounting Request Form. Upon completion, the form should be forwarded to the Sheriffs Business Office for processing. Disbursement of funds will take approximately three (3)weeks to process and will be mailed to the address you provide. PROPERTY 1. Inmates are allowed to release their property to a person of their choice. 2. To release your personal property,your family or friend must go to the Lobby where you are housed. A Property Release Authority Form will be initiated by the person requesting to receive the property. They will be required to show a valid ID and have their photo taken. The form will be filled out by a staff member and forwarded to you to sign and indicate your approval. 3. Personal mail and correspondence materials shall not exceed an amount which measures 8'/2" x 11" x 6". Property in excess of the limitation will be deemed contraband. Any items in excess of this limitation may be mailed via USPS at the inmate's expense, released to a friend or relative, or rendered useless and discarded. If the inmate makes no selection, staff shall document that fact and determine the method of disposition. 4. Legal materials/documents, law books and papers in the possession of an inmate (or contained in an inmate's housing area) shall not exceed an amount which measures 8'/2" x 14" x 24". (This amount is in addition to the allowable personal mail and correspondence materials.) If the amount of legal material exceeds that amount, the extra legal material shall be properly identified and placed into the inmate's personal property. 5. If an inmate is being transferred to a State or Federal penal institution, they are encouraged to have a friend or relative pick up their personal property as quickly as possible after the date of sentencing. If not, the property may be disposed of by state custodial personnel pursuant to their regulations (see CDCR PROPERTY ADVISORY). 6. Property left at the jail will be held for a period of six(6)months. Any property not picked up within six(6)months will be disposed of as unclaimed property. 7. Claims for property that was lost or misplaced while in the Jail Division's care can be filed by completing and submitting a Lost Property Claim form. This process does not apply to items confiscated as contraband. If the item was not placed into your property envelope at the time of booking, you'll need to contact the arresting agency. Fraudulent and/or falsified claims will be prosecuted. NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICES The Jail does not provide Notary services (with the exception of marriage applications). You are advised to contact your private attorney if you need to have a document notarized. Inmates represented by the Public Defender's Office are advised to have a friend or family member contact a Notary Public Service. -30- PERSONAL HYGIENE Inmates will be issued personal hygiene items prior to being assigned a housing location. Inmates will not be required to share any personal care items (i.e., toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, comb or razors). Inmates are reminded that they are living in close proximity with others and personal cleanliness is of the utmost importance. Lockdown inmates are encouraged to take advantage of their scheduled shower opportunities. HAIRCUTS—All inmates are allowed to receive hair care services at least once a month. Inmates may obtain a haircut by submitting an Inmate Request Form. Haircuts are provided during the weekends. SANITARY HYGIENE PRODUCTS — A bin containing disposable menstrual products is available inside each housing unit. Inmates are not limited in the number of menstrual products they may have in their cell, except when the items are used for anything other than their intended use. Menstrual products are not to be used for toilet seat covers, shoe insoles, curlers, or other inappropriate uses, and misuse will result in a rule violation. Additional choices of sanitary napkins and tampons may be purchased from commissary. TOILET PAPER— is issued once each week (on Sunday). Male inmates may receive one roll per inmate; female inmates may receive two rolls per inmate, based on need. Surplus rolls of toilet paper are frequently left in the cells by inmates who leave custody; additional rolls will not be issued in such instances. SHOWERS Inmates in multi-occupancy cells may shower any time that they have access to the dayroom. Administrative lockdown inmates may shower every other day. Odd-numbered cells will be given the opportunity to shower on odd-numbered calendar days; even-numbered cells will shower on even-numbered calendar days. All inmates shall be allowed to shower on the last day of months containing 31 days (or February 29, in leap years). (Single cells will receive 15 minutes. A-pods and other locked down housing units will receive 30 minutes.) PREGNANT INMATES & BREASTFEEDING • All pregnant inmates are issued and required to wear maternity clothing. If a pregnant female inmate is inadvertently issued a jumpsuit instead of a maternity smock (or discovers at a later date that she is pregnant), it is the pregnant female's responsibility to inform an officer, in order to rectify the situation. • Pregnant inmates receive a daily protein snack and an 8-oz serving of milk with each meal. They are also issued two mattresses, and are housed on a low bunk/low tier. • Pregnant inmates will be provided with a "Pregnancy Services" pamphlet that explains the standards and policies governing pregnant inmates (including the use of restraints, the ability to request a support person during labor and childbirth, and the ability to provide breast milk for your baby). The pamphlets are issued by Medical staff, but are also available on the housing floor. • The Offender Programs Unit also offers a variety of pregnancy/parenting-related pamphlets, available upon request. • Pregnant inmates should not take any medications unless advised to do so by a member of the Medical staff. • Refer also to MEDICAL SERVICES— Pregnancy Services (page 26). BREASTFEEDING • Inmates who wish to provide breast milk for their babies are encouraged to do so. Medical staff will provide education and discuss the benefits of breastfeeding with you. After giving birth, you will be issued a manual breast pump from the hospital, which you will be permitted to retain for the duration of need. Medical staff will provide the necessary supplies to store the milk and clean your pump. You will need to make arrangements with a family member or friend to pick up the milk on a regular basis (at least once a week). • The Jail's policy on breastfeeding (E-490/Inmate Lactation Program) is posted in all locations in the jail where medical care is provided. You may also request a copy of the policy by submitting an Inmate Request Form to Legal Research. PUBLIC DEFENDER A. If you cannot afford an attorney, the court will appoint one for you. This will happen when you are brought to court. Normally, the court will appoint an attorney from the Fresno County Public Defender's Office. If the court cannot appoint a Public Defender, it will usually assign an attorney from Richard A. Ciummo & Associates or the Fresno Alternate Defense Office. B. The Public Defender usually cannot respond to letters until after an attorney has been appointed. For that reason, if you wish to send a letter to the Public Defender, you should normally wait until after your attorney has been appointed. C. Once the court appoints an attorney, you can write as many free, confidential letters to your attorney as you want. Any letter you wish to send to your Public Defender should be placed into a legal envelope and given to the floor officer unsealed. The envelope will be checked for contraband by the officer and sealed in your presence. Be sure to include your full booking name, date of birth, Booking number and JID number on all correspondence. Address -31 - the envelope to: PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE (name of your attorney) 2135 FRESNO ST#100 FRESNO CA 93721 The telephone number is (559) 600-3546 D. If there is a conflict on your case, you will be notified and your case may be forwarded to Richard A. Ciummo & Associates. If your case has been referred to their agency, all of your legal correspondence should be placed into a legal envelope and mailed to: RICHARD A CIUMMO AND ASSOCIATES 2014 TULARE STREET STE 300 FRESNO CA 93721 The telephone number is (559)441-0114 If there is a conflict with Richard A. Ciummo &Associates, your case will be forwarded to: FRESNO ALTERNATE DEFENSE OFFICE 2014 TULARE STREET STE 400 FRESNO CA 93721 The telephone number is (559)264-8872 E. The Office of the Federal Defender for the Eastern District of California provides legal representation to persons financially unable to retain counsel in federal criminal and related proceedings. OFFICE OF THE FEDERAL DEFENDER 2300 TULARE STREET STE 330 FRESNO CA 93721 Telephone number (559)487-5561 RECREATION, EXERCISE and WELLNESS A. All inmates will be afforded the opportunity to participate in a minimum of three (3) hours of scheduled exercise in the gym/yard areas per week. Access to the gym/yard areas may be limited by placement on disciplinary status for violating jail rules. The following rules apply to all gym and yard areas: 1. No spitting on the floor 2. No littering 3. No hanging on the basketball net or rim 4. No organized group exercises 5. Do not abuse or deface the equipment 6. Do not kick the basketball 7. No wrestling 8. No graffiti 9. Jumpsuits may be worn dropped around the waist, but a T-shirt must be worn to cover the torso. 10. Gym shorts may be worn with the T-shirt in the gym and on the yard, however,jumpsuits must be worn to and from the housing unit. 11. Shoes must be worn at all times. Shower shoes are not to be worn in recreation areas. 12. Food and drink are not allowed in the recreation areas. 13. Inmates must follow all instructions given to them by the staff members on duty. B. Dominoes and card games are allowed in the housing areas and can be purchased from commissary. C. The Offender Programs Unit can provide pamphlets on exercise, as well as games and activities (e.g., mazes, Sudoku, puzzles, origami). Submit an Inmate Request Form to the Offender Programs Unit and request a copy of the "What's Available?" brochure. D. A basic stretching and calisthenics exercise program is diagrammed and described beginning on page 44. RELEASE PREPARATION — PLAN FOR A SAFE AND SUCCESSFUL RELEASE A. The Offender Programs Unit provides health, nutrition and community resources that will assist you and your family after you are released from Jail. If you need information concerning any of the following, or need any other information to help you prepare for release, send an Inmate Request Form to the Offender Programs Unit. 1. Addictive Behaviors 2. Anger or Stress Management 3. Living Skills Development Workshops 4. Community Programs and Resources. The Community Resource Guide contains listings of services available in Fresno, including, but not limited to: substance abuse treatment, education, medical assistance, mental health treatment, veteran's assistance, family services, assistance with disability benefits, etc. -32- B. The Sheriff's Office strives to ensure that inmates are released with expediency from the Jail, but also under conditions that protects their health and maximizes the likelihood of their success in preventing rearrest. 1. If you are sentenced to County time, you will be released on your scheduled release date between 8:00 am and 10:00 am. 2. If the court orders your release, Jail Records must first receive the court paperwork. Paperwork from the courts is delivered periodically throughout the day. Paperwork that causes the release of inmates is prioritized and processed expeditiously. The release process will normally take approximately 2 hours from the time the paperwork is received. Similarly, any paperwork that causes your release (e.g., bail bond or a hold is dropped), the release process should take approximately 2 hours. 3. You will have access to make free telephone calls from the Pre-Release vestibule. 4. You may remain in the Main Jail Lobby while you wait to be picked up. If you need to make additional phone calls or charge your cell phone, advise the Lobby Officer. C. All inmates are provided a Medical Discharge Summary. If you are receiving medications at the time of release, a minimum 7-day supply of essential medications (including all psychiatric medications)will be available at a nearby pharmacy. The Medical Discharge Summary provides details concerning the pharmacy, and additional community care services available. RELIGIOUS SERVICES A. The Jail employs Chaplains who provide pastoral care and counseling in the Jail. 1. Religious worship services are conducted by community volunteers and are provided to as many housing units as possible. Attendance is voluntary and times vary according to each housing unit. Consult a Chaplain for the time of your chapel service. 2. Bible studies are available. These are non-denominational studies designed to acquaint one with the basic teachings of the Bible. These are written studies which are done privately. A Bible is awarded for completing 48 lessons. B. The religious programs and services reflect the culturally diverse Fresno community. Currently,there are five active ministries providing pastoral care and services to the Jail population: Protestant, Roman Catholic, Muslim,Jehovah Witness and Mormon. C. If your faith is not represented through one of the active ministries, the Volunteer Services Coordinator or the facility Chaplain will contact the clergy or a faith leader from your religious community to meet individually with you. D. The Chaplains provide the Gospels of Saint John and New Testaments upon request. The Catholic ministry provides Catholic Bibles. The Islamic ministry provides Qur'ans. The Jehovah Witness ministry provides religious materials. E. Under certain circumstances, the Chaplains may help you to contact your family or provide you with information regarding resources available. F. The Chaplains are NOT allowed to remove money from your books, access or remove anything from your property, or take items to another inmate. G. To contact a Chaplain, submit an Inmate Request Form. Be sure to include your name, facility, floor, pod/housing unit and the services in which you are interested. H. The public may contact the Chaplains at (559) 600-8428 (Muslim), 600-8429 (Catholic), 600-8430 (Protestant), or 600-8424 for all remaining faiths, or those who are unaffiliated with an organized religion. I. For information concerning Religious Diets, refer to MEALS (page 23). SEARCHES A. All inmates are searched upon arrival at the Jail. Searches are conducted in a professional and dignified manner. Due to the tendency of some inmates to secure contraband, cell and personal searches are necessary. B. In order to ensure the safety and security of the facilities, all individuals housed in the jail facilities are subject to search at any time. You may be subjected to pat searches and/or unclothed searches upon entering or departing various areas of the jail facilities. C. Jail staff routinely perform housing and work area searches without notice. You will not be allowed in the search area. Every reasonable precaution will be taken to avoid damage to personal property and to leave your property in good order upon completion of the inspection. D. The Sheriff's Office employs a K-9 team to assist in contraband searches. When in the presence of the dog, inmates are to comply with the instructions of the Canine Handler. Inmates shall not touch, tease, harass, or attempt to give commands to the dog. Do not make sudden or aggressive moves towards the Handler or the dog. Failure to comply is subject to disciplinary action. SEXUAL ABUSE/ASSAULT Sexual assault is an intolerable and serious crime. While you are incarcerated,you have the right to be safe from sexual assault and no one has the right to pressure you to engage in sexual acts. The Sheriffs Office has zero tolerance for any incidence of rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, or sexual misconduct, and makes every effort to comply with applicable components of the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA). The Sheriffs Office is committed to -33- providing a safe, humane, secure environment, free from sexual assault or abuse — and has implemented procedures for appropriate prevention, detection, intervention and treatment for all victims of sexual assault. All reported incidents of sexual assault will be investigated. REPORT IT IMMEDIATELY. A. Avoiding Sexual Assault— here are some things you can do to protect yourself against sexual assault: 1. Carry yourself in a confident manner at all times. Many rapists choose victims who look like they won't fight back or are emotionally weak. Do not permit your emotions (fear/anxiety)to be obvious to others. 2. Do not accept gifts or favors from others. Most gifts or favors come with strings attached to them. Placing yourself in debt to another offender can lead to the expectation of repaying the debt with sexual favors. 3. Do not accept an offer from another inmate to be your protector. 4. Be alert! Do not use contraband substances such as drugs or alcohol; these can weaken your ability to stay alert and make good judgments. 5. Stay in well lit areas of the facility and position yourself in areas where you can see a staff member and the staff member can see you. 6. Choose your associates wisely. Look for people involved in positive groups and activities (e.g., educational programs, religious services, etc.). 7. Trust your instincts. If you fear for your safety, report your concerns to staff. 8. If you are being pressured for sex, report it to any employee immediately. B. What to do if you are assaulted 1. Get to a safe place and report the attack to an employee immediately. Staff will offer you immediate protection from the assailant and refer you for a medical examination and clinical assessment. You do not have to name the assailant to receive assistance, but specific information may make it easier for staff to help you. You will be encouraged to identify the assailant in order to protect yourself and others from future attacks. Individuals who sexually abuse or assault inmates can only be disciplined and/or prosecuted if the assault is reported and they are identified. 2. Seek medical help. Even though you may want to clean up after an assault, it is important to have a medical evaluation BEFORE you shower, wash, brush your teeth, drink, eat, change clothing or use the bathroom. Medical personnel will examine you for injuries which may not be readily apparent to you. They can also check you for sexually transmitted diseases and gather any physical evidence of assault. If you do change clothing, bring the clothes and underwear that you had on at the time of the assault with you to the medical exam. It is important that you understand that you can receive medical attention for any injuries or sexually transmitted diseases; and for female inmates, pregnancy testing, without submitting to a sexual assault examination. The medical care is for the purposes of treating any injuries and keeping you healthy. Medical information gathered during treatment is confidential. You must sign a medical release in order for the medical information to be used as evidence in sexual assault. You have the right to refuse to sign a medical release. 3. Later on —seek support of a trusted friend, chaplain or victim services person. Mental Health staff is available for crisis care. C. How to Report an Incident of Sexual Assault 1. It is important that you tell a staff member immediately. You can tell an officer, chaplain, nurse, or any other staff member with whom you feel comfortable. 2. There are other means to confidentially report the assault if you are not comfortable talking with staff. Calls made to any of the phone numbers listed below are free, confidential, and will not be monitored or recorded. a. Write directly to any supervisor, Sergeant, Lieutenant or Captain, up to and including the Sheriff. b. Write a letter to Internal Affairs, 2200 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721. c. Call the local Rape Crisis Line at (559)222-RAPE (7273). d. Call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-(800)-656-HOPE (4673). e. Call the California Attorney General's Public Inquiry Unit at 1-(800)-952-5225. f. Federal inmates may report abuse by calling the Hotline for the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Inspector General at 1-(800)-869-4499, or writing to: US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL Investigations Division ATTN: Civil Rights&Civil Liberties Complaints 950 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW WASHINGTON DC 20530 g. Immigration inmates may report abuse by contacting their consular official or calling the Hotline for the Department of Homeland Security at 1-(800)-323-8603, or writing to: DHS OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL ATTN: Office of Investigations Hotline 245 MURRAY LANE SW WASHINGTON DC 20528-0305 3. Rape crisis counselors will maintain confidentiality as required by state and federal laws for Sexual Assault Counselors. D. Counseling Programs for Victims of Sexual Assault—if you have been the victim of an assault by staff or inmate, you may seek counseling and/or advice from a mental health practitioner or chaplain. Crisis counseling, suicide -34- prevention and mental health counseling are all available to you. E. If you witness an attack- report the attack to any employee or supervisor. F. If you feel that you need help to keep from sexually assaulting someone else - notify a staff member. Psychological services are available to help you gain control over these impulses. To reduce immediate feelings of anger or aggression,try talking to or writing a friend, meditate,do breathing exercises to relax, or engage in some type of exercise. G. False reporting or lying during investigations is not tolerated. If you knowingly report false information, you will be subject to disciplinary action and charged with Falsely Reporting a Crime. SEXUAL MISCONDUCT Sexual misconduct of any kind is strictly prohibited. Acts of indecent exposure, sexual disorderly conduct and exhibitionist masturbation will not be tolerated. Any inmate who "willfully and lewdly" exposes their private parts or who touches (without exposing) his/her genitals, buttocks or breasts in a manner that demonstrates it is for the purpose of sexual arousal, gratification, annoyance or offense will be subject to a rule violation and criminal prosecution (PC 314.1/indecent exposure; PC 647/disorderly conduct). SSI, SSDI &VETERANS BENEFITS - Will your disability checks stop when you are in jail? SSI — disability payments will continue for awhile. How long depends on the date you were arrested. You can receive SSI payments until you have been in jail for a full calendar month —from the first of the month through the last day. For example, if you were arrested on March 2, your SSI will continue during March and all of April. April would be the first full calendar month you were incarcerated, so payments would not stop until May 1. On the other hand, if you came to jail on March 1, your payments would stop on April 1 because you would have been incarcerated for the full month of March. SSDI —you can receive SSDI benefits until you have been convicted of a criminal offense and spent 30 days in jail or prison. Your payments will stop on the 31 st day you are incarcerated after a conviction. VETERANS CASH BENEFITS—your benefits will not change unless you have been convicted of a felony. Even then, full benefits continue for 60 more days. If you are convicted of felony and your benefits are disability compensation (resulting from a service-connected disability), they will be reduced (to approximately 50%) beginning with the 61 st day of your incarceration. If you are convicted of a misdemeanor, your benefits will continue without any reduction. The VA can take all or part of the amount you no longer receive and provide it to your spouse, children and dependent parents, based on their need. Your family members should contact the nearest VA regional office for information on how to apply. If your benefits are a pension (a non-service-connected disability), your benefits will be suspended entirely beginning with the 61 st day of your imprisonment for either a felony or a misdemeanor. FOOD STAMPS—you cannot receive Food Stamps while you are in jail or prison. STRESS MANAGEMENT • Distract your mind. Sometimes feelings (about things outside of your control) can be overwhelming. Use coping skills to distract yourself until they are less intense. Consider writing a book,journaling your feelings or experiences, drawing, writing music, exercising, or writing a detailed goal list. Draw something interesting like a mandala or difficult maze. If you don't have access to coloring sticks, you can use shading to create detailed pictures. The Offender Programs Unit can provide information on meditation and stress reduction exercises, as well as games and activity packets (e.g., mazes, Sudoku, puzzles,origami). Submit an Inmate Request Form to the Offender Programs Unit and request a copy of the "What's Available?" brochure. • Sleep hygiene. Practicing good sleep habits is very important to your mental health. Try to keep the same routine each day. No naps. Exercise when not sleepy. • Identify your support system. If you do not have a support system outside, consider talking to the Mental Health team by putting in a Health Services Request Form or asking custody staff to call Mental Health if you are having thoughts of hurting yourself or others. • Signs to ask for help. Thoughts of hurting yourself or others,feeling sad,stressed,overwhelmed, anxious,difficulty focusing, any feelings of emotional discomfort, hearing voices, or seeing things others don't see or hear all may be signs that you need to reach out to Mental Health for help. • Remember your priorities. The human experience includes struggles, mistakes and stress, so it's okay to ask for help in getting support and learning how to become better. SUBSTANCE ABUSE • The Substance Use Disorder(SUD)program is a voluntary program that provides individualized, integrative services to promote sobriety through the use of therapeutic services and psychoeducation. The SUD program incorporates a holistic approach that addresses the inmate's mental health, personal health, family, work, and environmental -35- factors that combine to foster long-term success. The program offers individual and group counseling, case or care management, recovery support services,and peer support. If interested in participating the the SUD program,submit a Health Services Request Form for SUD Services. • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings are available to general population inmates. Inmates housed in locations not scheduled for AA/NA meetings may request program materials from the Offender Programs Unit. AA/NA volunteers may also provide AA/NA sponsor visits. Individual visits will take place as non- contact visits during regular visiting hours, but will not be counted as personal visits. If interested in the AA/NA program, submit an Inmate Request Form to the Offender Programs Unit. [See also ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS on page 9.] • Pamphlets on addictive behaviors, information packets, AA/NA books, and information on available treatment programs are available by submitting an Inmate Request Form to the Offender Programs Unit. • The Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health has a 24/7 hotline available. Inmates can call 800-654-3937 for Crisis Intervention and information on available community services. SUICIDE PREVENTION A. When people face serious problems or emotional pain, they sometimes turn to thoughts of suicide. After being arrested, it is not uncommon to experience a significant number of emotional and behavioral symptoms which may include thoughts of suicide. These symptoms may include: depressed mood; anxiousness, restlessness; decreased or disrupted sleep; decreased appetite; and behavioral disturbance (violence, isolating, acting out). It is also important to note that upon experiencing these symptoms,they may gradually reduce in intensity and you may begin to feel better. If you have any of these symptoms, ask for help. • Talk to a friend, family member, officer, or Jail Chaplain. • Submit a Health Services Request Form and ask to see Mental Health Services. • Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK(8255). • The Offender Programs Unit has pamphlets available for dealing with depression. To obtain one, submit an Inmate Request Form to Offender Programs. If you have thoughts of hurting yourself or others, notify a correctional officer or health services staff immediately. B. The Sheriffs Office is also asking you to help prevent other inmates from committing suicide. If you believe that another inmate is thinking about killing him or herself, please tell one of the housing officers or any Sheriff's Office employee, volunteer, or health services staff member immediately. Most people who are suicidal give warning signs. Those signs include: • Talking about suicide or making a plan. • Obsessing about death. • Sleeping or eating too much or too little. • Giving things away or saying goodbye. • Withdrawing from friends and activities. • Depression (e.g., sadness, crying, lose interest in personal appearance). People who may be at risk for suicide often show these signs after a visit, after court, after mail call, during the holidays, after phone calls, during the change of shift, on the graveyard shift, or as a new admission. While the signs may also appear at other times, it is important to pay close attention at these times. TABLETS In a dual effort to combat the adverse effects of isolation while also increasing inmate access to educational resources, computer tablets are made available to inmates housed in administrative separation Iockdown cells. • All inmates assigned to administrative separation Iockdown housing units will be allowed to participate in the tablet program on a voluntary basis, unless an inmate is on administrative action, disciplinary status, or has been previously found guilty of a rule violation for destruction or misuse involving a tablet. • Tablets are normally issued for a minimum of four(4) hours each day. • Inmates will be allowed to access a wide array of self-directed educational modules based on the inmate's personal interest. Content available includes, but is not limited to educational services such as GED preparation, vocational training, health education, literacy courses, college courses, and language resources. Services also include motivational content, library services, cognitive behavioral therapy, recreational content, counseling, and religious guidance. • Tablets may only be used inside the cell (or dayroom, if accessible). The tablets are not to be removed from the housing unit. Inmates are required to surrender the tablet to a floor officer anytime they leave their housing unit for an appointment or activity(e.g., visiting, court, medical, recreation, etc.). TELEPHONE/KIOSK ACCESS All outgoing calls are collect or prepaid collect calls, except for calls to designated organizations, which are free of charge. Inmates cannot accept incoming calls. -36- A. All inmates (with the exception of those on discipline or administrative action) have access to telephone use between the hours of 8:00 am and 9:30 pm each day. All calls made from the housing units are collect calls and are limited to fifteen (15) minutes in length. Telephones may not be available during certain periods, such as searches, emergencies, temporary lockdowns, etc. B. Many cell phone providers are unable to accept collect billing. Your friends/family need to check with their service provider. If their provider doesn't accept collect billing, a prepaid account will need to be established to offset this restriction and ensure future calling. In order to make a collect call to a cell phone, or if a home phone has a"block"set up,your friend/family will need to contact the Jail's telephone service provider(Viapath) customer service at 1-800-483-8314 or visit the website at https://www.gtl.net. Account set-up is available 24- hours a day. C. There is a $50 limit on the total cost of calls that may be accepted within a 24-hour time period. To raise the limit, your friend/family must call Viapath customer service. D. Private parties can block and unblock phone calls coming from the Jail. Friends/family can request to block/unblock by calling Viapath customer service. E. Three-way calls and call forwarding are not allowed and have been blocked from the system. Your call will be disconnected if the person you're talking to attempts to activate either feature. Likewise, the following actions can cause you to be disconnected: use/answer Call Waiting, place on Hold, use a cordless phone, pressing any extra buttons on a touch-tone keypad, or extended periods of silence. F. Access to the telephone may be temporarily withheld as a disciplinary or administrative action. G. A TDD machine (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) is available for use by hearing-impaired inmates (or to call others who are). If you need to use the TDD, submit an Inmate Request Form and include the TDD telephone number(s)that you want to call. (Due to misuse of the access lines, it is necessary for the numbers to be confirmed.) There may be a 24-hour wait before the number can be confirmed. H. With limited exceptions as identified in this handbook, the toll-free (e.g., 800, 866, 877, 888) and 900-numbers are not accessible from the inmate telephones. I. Video calls are available at kiosks. Inmates and friends/family need to create profiles with the service provider in order to deposit funds and create video call appointments. VOICE MESSAGES Friends and loved ones have the option to leave a pre-paid voice message by calling (559)400-7521. The cost for each message is $1. Messages are limited to 30-seconds. You can retrieve the messages by entering your JID and four (4) digit PIN number (MM/DD of birth). After listening to a message, it will remain available to be replayed for three (3) days or three (3) times, whichever occurs first. TELECOMMUNICATIONS MONITORING It is the policy of the Fresno County Sheriff's Office to record all forms of inmate telecommunication (i.e., video phone calls, regular phone calls, text messaging, and photos) for security reasons. Further, all inmate phone lines are subject to "live monitoring" on a random basis. There are acknowledgements that inform both the caller and the person receiving the call of proper conduct and violation of the rules could result in being banned from either calling or receiving phone calls. If you choose to use the inmate phones in any of the Fresno County Jail facilities, you are doing so with the knowledge that the phone call will be recorded and possibly monitored for the purpose of jail security. Any PREA-related issue discovered during monitoring will be reported for investigation in accordance with mandatory reporting laws. However, phone calls between an inmate and attorney, religious advisor,or physician are considered privileged communications and will not be knowingly monitored or recorded without a warrant. Similarly, calls made to the sexual assault lines are confidential and will not be monitored or recorded. All listed Fresno County attorneys, public defenders, and district attorney telephone numbers have been blocked from recording. If you will be phoning your physician, religious advisor, or out-of-town attorney, you may request to have your conversations blocked from recording by completing a Privileged Communications form. If you knowingly submit false or misleading information, you may receive a rule violation and be subject to having your phone and/or phone-blocking privileges revoked. 1381 FORM A PC 1381 Form can be initiated by an inmate requesting to be taken to another county to answer charges pending against them in the other county. The inmate must be sentenced to a minimum of 90 days (Fresno County time), and have no open charges. The District Attorney of the county being petitioned will have 90 days in which to bring you for sentencing or to trial, so you should have at least 90 days remaining on your sentence. The top half of the form will be filled out by an officer and the form is then forwarded to the inmate who completes the bottom half and mails the form to the District Attorney's office in the county where the charges are pending. Some of the more commonly requested addresses are as listed: -37- KERN COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE KINGS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE 1215 TRUXTON AVENUE 4T" FLOOR 1400 W LACEY BLVD BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301 HANFORD CA 93230 MADERA COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE TULARE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE 209 W YOSEMITE AVENUE 221 S MOONEY BLVD ROOM 224 MADERA CA 93637 VISALIA CA 93291 TIME PARAMETERS OF BASIC COURT PROCEEDINGS NEW CHARGES/PC 836 ARRESTS If you're arrested on a new charge, the Court will schedule your arraignment hearing within one week. There are a variety of processes and factors that will determine when you will actually be scheduled to go to court (e.g., a judge will review the case for Probable Cause; the District Attorney will determine whether they want to prosecute the case, and the charges that will be filed; what day of the week you were arrested on; whether a holiday factors in). If it has been longer than one week and you have yet to go to court, submit an Inmate Request Form to Records. WARRANT ARRESTS WITHIN FRESNO COUNTY If you're arrested on a warrant, the court clerk will schedule your court date, usually within one week of arrival. OUT-OF-COUNTY(ENROUTE)WARRANTS An out-of-county warrant is a California warrant whose jurisdiction falls outside of Fresno County, and should not be confused with an out-of-state warrant. The California agency representing the warrant jurisdiction must pick you up within the following time parameters, or you will be released: Misdemeanor warrant: 5 calendar days from date of booking at 6 pm Felony warrant for agency within 400 mile radius: 5 calendar days from date of booking at 6 pm Felony warrant for agency outside 400 mile radius: 5 court days from date of booking at 6 pm OUT-OF-STATE WARRANTS If you've been arrested on an out-of-state warrant, the Transportation Unit will contact the "demanding" state to determine if they wish to extradite you. If they plan on extraditing, a Transportation Detective will interview you to find out if you are willing to sign a waiver of extradition. If so, you will be taken before a local judge (normally within one to two court days)to sign the waiver of extradition. The demanding state will be given a reasonable amount of time (usually 10 court days) to pick you up and transport you back to the originating state. However, the receiving state can take up to 30 days to pick up,with good reason. If you choose not to sign the waiver,the court will conduct a probable cause/identification hearing, where the judge will review all documentation and decide whether you are the person sought by the demanding state. During this hearing, you will be held in custody without bail. If the court determines that you are the person being sought,you will be held until an agent of the home state comes to extradite you back to the demanding state (up to 90 days, without credit). [There are procedural rights that have limited remedies if documentation or identity errors exist.] PAROLE VIOLATORS All alleged parole violators will be assigned an attorney at the beginning of the hearing process after being apprised of the charges against them and a settlement offer. A hearing date will be set within 15 court days from the date of arrest. AB 109 Sentences for AB 109 are computed from the date of sentencing and NOT the date of arrest. Inmates should be advised that it can take anywhere from 4-8 weeks to receive the sentencing packet from the courts. PETITION TO SEAL ARREST If you are not convicted, you may petition the court to have your arrest record sealed. The petition form is available on the Internet or upon request from the Lobby Officer at the time of release. [Judicial Council of California form CR-409/Petition to Seal Arrest and Related Records (Pen. Code§ 851.91)www.courts.ca.gov/forms.] TOWED/IMPOUNDED VEHICLES If your vehicle was towed from the location of your arrest and you are the registered owner and you want to release your vehicle, the person you designate to retrieve the vehicle needs to contact the arresting agency. Each agency has their own criteria for release. The following procedures are intended only as a guideline, and are subject to change: • Fresno Police Department has a Jail Authorization for Release of Vehicle form that needs to be filled out and signed by you, authorizing the release of your vehicle. The person you authorize to retrieve your vehicle needs to have a valid Driver's License and go to Police Department Headquarters (2323 Mariposa St, between 8:00- 4:30, Monday through Jueves)to obtain the form. After they have obtained your signature, they must go to the -38- tow company and pay the City's administrative fees ($266; or $450 if your arrest involved a DUI). In addition, the tow company also charges about $270 for the tow, $12 DTS computer fee, and $60 a day for storage. All fees are payable by cash (and the vehicle must be registered) prior to release of the vehicle. • Fresno Sheriff's Office has a Jail Authorization for Release of Vehicle form that needs to be filled out and signed by you, authorizing the release of your vehicle. The person you authorize to retrieve your vehicle will need to go to the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Records window (2200 Fresno Street, between 9:00 — 4:00 Monday through Friday)and provide the current copy of the registration, proof of insurance, and a valid Driver's License. The Sheriff's Office does not charge an administrative fee, however, the person will be responsible to pay the towing and impound fee, which vary by towing company. • California Highway Patrol has an In-Custody Vehicle Release form that needs to be filled out and signed by you, authorizing the release of your vehicle. The person you authorize to retrieve your vehicle needs to go to the CHP office (1380 E. Fortune Ave.)to obtain the form. They will need a valid Driver's License and must pay the towing and storage fees (which vary by towing company). The CHP does not charge an administrative fee. • Clovis Police Department has an Inmate Vehicle/Property Release form that needs to be filled out and signed by you, authorizing the release of your vehicle. The person you authorize to retrieve your vehicle needs to have a valid Driver's License and go to the Clovis Police Department Headquarters Records Division (1233 Fifth Street, Clovis between 8:00 —4:00, Monday through Wednesday and Friday, 8:00-2:00 Thursday)to obtain the form. After the authorized person has obtained your signature, he/she must go to Clovis Police Department Headquarters and pay the City's administrative fee ($206), then to the tow company and pay the towing, and storage fees. Fees are payable by cash, Certified Check, Money Order, Cashier's Check, VISA, or MasterCard. Towing and storage fees vary upon the towing company. • All remaining agencies should be contacted to inquire about their vehicle release requirements. If the vehicle you were driving was impounded and you are NOT the registered owner, the registered owner will need to contact the arresting agency and pay any applicable fees before they can retrieve their vehicle. Go to www.findmvtow.com and enter the appropriate information to locate the vehicle. If the vehicle was impounded by FPD, they can call 621-7000. If the vehicle was impounded and you (registered owner) were driving with a suspended driver's license: • The vehicle will be impounded for 30 days. • You may contact the agency within the first 10 days to dispute the impoundment and/or for a hearing to release a vehicle. Fresno PD Tow Coordinator at 621-2543 Clovis PD Records Division at 324-2400 CHP at 705-2200 UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS (STANDARD PRECAUTIONS) Universal/standard precautions means that all blood and other potentially infectious body fluids are treated as if they are infected. The focus is on the risk of exposure to blood and body fluids rather than on a diagnosed disease. Exposure is defined as any blood or body fluid which has entered the body. Blood or body fluid on or near your person, skin, or clothing does NOT constitute exposure. The product has to somehow get inside your body. AIDS and other diseases are not spread through casual everyday contact. You don't have to worry about the virus being spread by coughing or sneezing, sharing telephones or bathrooms, or by simply touching someone. If you come into contact with any other person's blood or body fluid,wash your hands thoroughly. If you believe you have received an invasive contact with blood and/or body fluids, immediately notify an officer. Prompt intervention following an exposure to blood and/or body fluids may effectively prevent the risk of contracting a communicable disease. Preventive treatment must be provided within the first two hours after the exposure. If any object has blood or body fluid on it, clean with a fresh solution of bleach and water (one part bleach to ten parts water) or isopropyl alcohol. Wear disposable (latex or vinyl) gloves while cleaning. All soiled cleaning materials and gloves are to be placed in a plastic bag and the end securely tied off. You can protect yourself from getting diseases spread by contact with body fluids. Some routine safe practices include: • Don't ever inject drugs. If you shoot drugs, stop and get into a treatment program. If you can't stop, never reuse or share syringes, water, or drug works. • Do not share toothbrushes, razors, or other personal care articles. They might have blood on them. • Consider the health risks if you are thinking about getting a tattoo or body piercing. You can get infected if the tools that are used have someone else's blood on them OR the artist or piercer doesn't follow good health practices, such as washing hands and using disposable gloves. • Use latex condoms correctly and every time. VISITING A. Fresno County Jail employs the use of both in-person and onsite video visitation, dependant upon your housing location and classification level. Video visitation is currently limited to Iockdown inmates. -39- • Video Visitations are able to be scheduled on the legacyin mate.com website or by scheduling the visit with the Lobby Officer. Visits may be scheduled as much as one week in advance and no less than 24 hours prior to the date and time of the desired visit. Walk-in visits will be accommodated, based on availability. • Onsite visits are cost-free and will take place at the onsite Video Visitation stations (in the lobby areas of the Main and West Annex Jails). B. Visiting for each week begins on Saturday and runs through Friday. The schedule for visitation depends upon your housing location and is posted in each housing unit, lobby, and on the Sheriff's website at www.fresnosheriff.org. C. All inmates are allowed two 30-minute social visits per week. Inmates may request a single one-hour visit each week which may be granted at the discretion of the officer overseeing the visiting area, based upon the volume of visiting. D. You were given the opportunity to place the names of five (5) adults on your visiting list when you were booked. The names of the visitors you wish to receive must be listed on your visiting list. If there are no names listed on your visiting list, you will not be allowed to visit. If you did not give the booking officer any names at the time of booking, you may add names at any time by filling out an Inmate Request Form. You may change or add names at any time by filling out an Inmate Request Form. Be sure to list the correct and proper name of your visitor as it appears on their identification. If you list only a single name or a nickname,your visitor cannot be properly identified and will not be permitted to visit. It is not necessary to place the names of minor children on your list. E. Visitors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult visitor. Minor visitors are limited to immediate family members and includes siblings, your natural and adoptive children, grandchildren, and legal stepchildren. Nieces, nephews, and cousins are not considered immediate family members and will not be permitted to visit. Children are to be kept under the control and supervision of the adult visitor at all times. Visitors with disruptive children may have their visit terminated. • A minor legal spouse may visit as an adult if they present a certified copy of the marriage certificate. • An emancipated minor may visit as an adult, but must provide a certified copy of the court order granting emancipation. F. Only three visitors (including infants and children)will be allowed to visit at one time. G. All adult visitors are required to have proper identification. Acceptable forms of identification are limited to: 1. DMV or other State-issued Driver's License or Identification Card with picture. 2. United States Armed Forces identification card with picture. 3. Passport. 4. Foreign consulate picture identification cards (e.g., Matricula Consular de alta Seguridad (MCAS) issued by the Mexican Consulate). 5. Identification card issued by the United States Department of Justice or the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services with picture (includes Permanent Resident Cards — formerly known as Alien Registration or "Green" Card). Check cashing cards, temporary licenses and foreign licenses are not acceptable as proper identification. H. The Sheriffs Office will ensure reasonable accommodations are made available to disabled visitors. Visitors who will require reasonable accommodation are asked to notify the ADA Coordinator or on-duty Watch Commander of their needs prior to visiting. I. Legal visits by an inmate's attorney are not limited or counted towards the personal visits. J. Inmates are not allowed to visit other inmates, even if related. K. Inmates who are out of their housing units at activities will not be removed from the activity for a personal visit. Visitors who attempt to visit an inmate who is out of their cell at an activity will be advised that the inmate is not available for visiting and offered the opportunity to wait. L. Inmates housed in administrative separation lockdown cells receive their personal visits in a secure non-contact interview room (i.e., "Bond Room"). If the Bond Rooms are full, your visitor will be given the option to either wait for an available Bond Room, or utilize video visitation. You have the right to refuse a video visit and request in-person visitation. In such cases, the video visit will be cancelled and the visitor will have the option to either wait or return. M. Inmate workers are responsible for notifying their visitors of their work schedules. N. Inmate workers with job duties outside of the facility shall not arrange for family members or friends to meet them while on duty. Any person who communicates with an inmate, or brings or takes a letter to or from any inmate, may be arrested and charged with Penal Code Section 4570 (Unauthorized Communication). O. Inmates will not be afforded the opportunity to "make up" an activity they may have missed as a result of a visit. P. Personal items are not permitted inside the visiting area. This includes purses, backpacks, cameras, cell phones, food, beverages, cigarettes, weapon, strollers, and car seat/carriers. The only permissible items include: 1. The visitor's identification 2. Keys 3. Sunglasses 4. One blanket, diaper, wipes, bottle, and pacifier may be brought in with an infant. 5. Toy(one per child). May not be motorized, electrical, or a weapon facsimile (e.g., knife, gun, grenade, etc.). Q. Inform your visitors that cameras, cell phones, and other wireless communication devices are strictly prohibited. If -40- your visitor is found to have a cell phone in their possession, the visit will be immediately terminated and they will be banned from visiting for ninety (90) days. A second violation may result in criminal prosecution (Penal Code Section 4575)and permanent expulsion. R. Visitors who do not follow the visiting rules or who are rude, disruptive or disrespectful to staff may be subject to having their visit denied, terminated, or suspended. Visitation may be denied or terminated if the visitor poses a danger to the security of the facility or there is other good cause, including, but not limited to the following: 1. The visitor is not appropriately attired in accordance with the visitor dress code. 2. The visitor does not have appropriate identification, or has attempted to falsely identify himself/herself to gain admittance into the facility. 3. The visitor appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. 4. The visitor refuses to submit to being searched. 5. The visitor or inmate violates facility or visiting rules. 6. The visitor causes damage, destruction or vandalism to the visitation room or Lobby. 7. The visitor fails to supervise and maintain control of any minor accompanying him/her into the facility. 8. The visitor disrupts other visits/visitors. 9. The visitor has attempted to enter the facility with contraband. S. Inmates are to refrain from loud talking or any disruptive behavior. Additionally, inmates: 1. Shall NOT sit on the visiting table. 2. Shall NOT undress or expose body parts (or encourage their visitors to do so). 3. Shall NOT pose for photographs. (Cell phones are prohibited.) 4. Shall NOT visit with other inmates' visitors. 5. Shall hang up the phone and exit the visiting area at the conclusion of the visit, or when otherwise instructed to do so. T. Inmates who violate facility rules may be subject to a temporary loss of their visiting privileges as discipline. U. Any discourteous acts will immediately terminate the visit. VISITOR DRESS CODE Visitors are expected to dress appropriately and maintain a standard of conduct during visiting that is not offensive to others. Visitor dress rules apply equally to male and female visitors. Inappropriate attire will be reason to deny a visit. Visitors shall remain fully clothed when visiting. Appropriate attire includes undergarments; a dress or blouse/shirt with skirt/pants or shorts; and shoes or sandals. Visitors shall adhere to the following dress standards: • Shoes or sandals shall be worn at all times. • Buttons, snaps, and zippers shall remain fastened. • All shorts, skirts, and dresses, including slits in the garment, shall not expose more than three (3) inches above the knee when standing. This applies to all visitors regardless of age. Prohibited Attire: • Sleepwear and bedroom slippers. • Swimwear. • Clothing that: • Exposes the breast/chest area, genitals or buttocks. Tops must cover the entire trunk of the body. Anyone wearing clothing considered to be too revealing will not be allowed to visit. This includes bodybuilding tank tops, halter tops, belly shirts or crop tops, racer or backless tops, strapless or "spaghetti" strap tops, wide armhole sleeveless tops, and low necklines. • By design,or by the manner in which it is worn, allows the anatomical detail of body parts to be clearly viewed (e.g., Spandex, Lycra, clothes with holes in inappropriate places, or excessively tight clothing). • Are sheer or transparent (including see-through lace and mesh materials). • Attire or accessories displaying obscene/offensive language, drawings, or objects. • Promotes violence, hate, drug use, sex acts or gangs. Includes any attire or accessories displaying any type of gang insignia, gang artwork, or any affiliation with gangs. • Any other clothing,garment,or accessory that when compared to the expressly specified standards above would warrant disapproval. MONITORING VISITS Visits between an inmate and their attorney, religious advisor, or physician are considered privileged communications and will not be monitored or recorded without a warrant. All "non-privileged" conversations between inmates and their visitors may be randomly monitored and recorded. -41 - WEATHER RISKS AIR QUALITY INDEX The Air Quality Index (AQI) is an index for reporting daily air quality. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) uses the AQI for five major air pollutants regulated by the Clean Air Act: ground-level ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide,sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide. For each of these pollutants,the EPA has established national air quality standards to protect against harmful health effects. The AQI rating can range from 0 to 500; the higher the AQI value, the greater the level of air pollution and the greater the health danger. Signs will be posted on all outdoor yards, notifying you of the expected air quality for the day so that you can make an informed decision concerning your outdoor physical exertion based upon the level of contaminants in the air. INDEX VALUES AIR QUALITY DESCRIPTION HEALTH CAUTIONARY STATEMENT 0—50 Good No limitations. Green 51—100 Moderate Yellow Unusually sensitive people should CONSIDER LIMITING prolonged or heavy exertion. 101 —150 Unhealthy for Orange People with heart or lung disease, older adults,and children SHOULD REDUCE Sensitive Groups prolonged or heavy exertion. People with heart or lung disease,older adults,and children should AVOID 151 —200 Unhealthy Red PROLONGED or HEAVY EXERTION. Everyone else should REDUCE prolonged or heavy exertion. People with heart or lung disease,older adults,and children,should AVOID ALL 201 —300 Very Unhealthy physical activity outdoors. Everyone else, should AVOID prolonged or heavy Purple exertion. SILC reassigned to indoor tasks. 301 —500 Hazardous Maroon Everyone should avoid outdoor activities and remain indoors. All outdoor recreation will be cancelled. HEATINDEX The Heat Index or the "Apparent Temperature" is an accurate measure of how hot it really feels when the Relative Humidity is added to the actual air temperature. • When the heat index reaches 90°, you are encouraged to consume additional liquids to facilitate fluid replacement. Use common sense and good judgment and don't engage in overly strenuous activity. • When the heat index reaches 105°,you are advised to limit your outdoor exertion to low impact physical activities. • When the heat index reaches 110°, outdoor recreation will be canceled until the heat index drops below 110°. HEAT STRESS • High air temperatures, radiant heat sources, high humidity, and strenuous physical activities have a high potential for inducing heat stress, causing the body's core temperature to rise and the heart rate to increase. Personal characteristics such as age,weight, degree of physical fitness, degree of acclimatization, metabolism, use of alcohol or drugs, previous heat stroke and a variety of medical conditions can also affect a person's sensitivity to heat. Strenuous physical activity (e.g., running and playing basketball) performed in hot weather conditions have a high potential to cause heat stress. You are encouraged to use common sense and good judgment and drink plenty of water to help facilitate fluid replacement. • If you, or someone nearby you, experience symptoms of heat stress, notify an officer immediately. Symptoms include: heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, sudden fatigue, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea or vomiting, and fainting. Additional information on tips for preventing heat-related illness can be obtained by submitting an Inmate Request Form to Offender Programs. HEAT RISK MEDICATIONS The use of medications that interfere with the body's heat regulatory system can interfere with the body's ability to deal with extreme temperatures. If you have been prescribed a medication that affects the body's response to heat, do not perform strenuous exercises, such as running or playing basketball. Stay out of direct sunlight and drink more fluids. If you experience any of the heat stress symptoms, notify an officer immediately. Inmates prescribed with certain medications will not be permitted to go outside when the heat index reaches or exceeds 90°F degrees. -42- INMATE ISOMETRIC EXERCISE PROGRAM 1. What are isometric exercises? Tightening/contracting opposing muscles against each other or against something motionless. Simply, pushing your hands against each other, doing a pull-up, or pushing against a wall. 2. Why do isometric exercises? They increase your muscle strength, flexibility and endurance. 3. How do you do isometric exercises? When doing the exercises shown in the illustrations, it is best (or most productive)to hold each position AT LEAST 5 SECONDS and repeat 10 times. Basic Stretching Every exercise regime/workout should begin and end with a basic stretching routine. The following is a basic"everyday" stretching routine that takes approximately 10 - 15 minutes (if you do all of them)developed by Bob Anderson (the guru of stretching). Stretching helps you avoid injury, and combined with calisthenics and isometric exercises, increases your muscle strength, flexibility and endurance. Basic Rules & Techniques for Stretching 1. Slowly move into each position and hold for 20 or more seconds. 2. DO NOT BOUNCE - hold the position. 3. Back off if the muscle is burning or pulling. You should only feel a slight loosening or lengthening of the muscle. The idea is to stretch the muscle, not tear or injure it! 4. Relax between stretches. 5 times 20 seconds shoulder blade pinch each direction 2 times 5 seconds each flatten lower back 2 times 120 seconds 5 seconds each each side -43- 20 seconds 2 tunes 20 seconds each side 5 seconds each each leg 30 seconds 10 seconds 30 seconds each sine each leg 20 seconds 10 times 20 seconds 15 seconds each leg each direction each foot each deg 15 seconds 20 seconds 25 seconds each leg each leg r a &2-3 10 seconds 10 seconds each arm -44- BASIC CALISTHENICS EXERCISES ABDOMINAL CURL. Lie on back with bent knees and feet on floor. Curl up shoulder 300 then lower. Igo not bob head. at 5 to 10 repetitions (reps). ELBOW-KNEE ABDOMINAL CURL. Same as above, but bring up knees to 900 and shoulders to 300, then touch elbows to knees - keep position. 5 to 10 reps. ALTERNATING;; ELBOW-KNEE AB CURL~, Same as position##2, but alternate- touch right elbow with left knee and left elbow with right knee. 5 to 10 reps.. PUSH-UPS: BOTH KNEE &TRADITIONAL POSITIONS Knee push-ups. Knees on floor and A line in-between chin and hands will Lower body to the floor until your avoid strain on your lower back, avoid buttocks in air(think triangle). chest barely touches,then return to position. Hands below shoulder develops Hands positioned wider develops triceps (back arras). pectorals (chest). BACK PRESS. Squeeze buttocks, keep shoulders pressed to the floor and lift hips. 5 to 10 reps. I HIP FLEXOR UNIT. Two basic ways to use unit: 1. KNEE; RAISE - lift knees to chest(easiest). . STRAIGHT RAISE- keep legs straight and lift to 900 (L position). May also alternate legs. -45- ADDITIONAL CALISTHENICS SIDE STRETCHED- do not bounce! Stand with one arm extended straight upward and the rather arm at the side. Slowly bend to the side and hold 5 counts. Do not bounce! Repeat each side 5 tides. JUMPING JACKS Stand with arms at sides. Jump spreading feet to side and at same " time swing arms over- head,then return to starting positron. 25 reps. TRUNK TWISTER Have feet comfortably apart,with arms extended out from the sides, HALF KNEE BEND palms down. Slowly twist 5 times Feet apart, hands on hip, Bend legs to each side. to just short of 90'angle(squat), extend arms forward. Co slow and repeat 10 times. SPRINT DRIVE SQUAT THRUSTS Place hands on floor, shoulder- Four motions done in rapid succession. Stand with hands at sides,then width apart and lean forward on bend knees and place hands on floor in front of feet, thrust legs back one leg under chest and the other to fully extended position; return to the squat position, return to standing. fully extended to rear. Shift leg 10 reps. positions in a 2-count rhythm.. Ar -46- CHIN-UP & BAR DIP STATIONS CHIN-UP Chin-ups may be done with a forward grip, hands about shoulder-width apart (figure#1). Or, to develop shoulders, use a wide grip (figure #2). To develop the big muscles along the sides of your back (latissimus dorsi), do chin-ups behind your head, using a wide grip. Raise up until you almost touch the back of your neck to the bar(figure#3). Always lower yourself to the original starting position with arms straight. Figure I Figure 2 Figure 3 PARALLEL BAR DIPS Starting position is with arms straight on the parallel bars (or chair). Lower yourself to 900 at the elbows, and return to the starting position. This constitutes one rep. Workout example: For every 3 dips, try to do at least 1 chin-up. If this is not the right ratio for you, try 2 to 1, etc. The most important thing is to get a workout you can handle, both physically and mentally. The chin-ups and dips are important, but so is your approach to learning to do things for yourself. Experience is the basis of learning and understanding yourself and your limits. The enjoyment of staying fit is one of the necessary ingredients of basic human development. Variation: Seat Drops a -47- STEP-UP STATION (located in various recreation areas). Simulated stairs -a good cardiovascular workout. How do you use it? 1. Step with one leg at a time, putting foot flat on the step and then bring the other leg up. 2. Almost straighten your legs at the top (keep knees bent, approximately 1 3. Start slowly and gradually increase speed as you get used to it. 4. Once you have mastered one step, move onto the center and eventually the second small step (walk over and back). SAFE STEPPING • Adopt Proper Form! Always step with a flat foot, keeping your knee centered over the foot of the weight-bearing leg. You should be able to see your big toe at all times. Step gently to avoid stressing your ankles and knees. Never totally straighten your legs - keep them slightly bent. • Don't Be A Heel! Never allow your heels to hang off of the step-you'll injure your Achilles tendon. • Stay Close To The Bench! Do not move more than 12"from the step. • Watch Your Step! If you're a beginner, watch what you are doing. • DO NOT OVERDO! The American College of Sport Medicine recommends 20 - 50 minutes of cardiovascular training 3 to 5 times a week. Over-exercising, whatever the activity, can hurt, not help your body. IF YOU FEEL DIZZY OR UNABLE TO CATCH YOUR BREATH -GET OFF THE PLATFORM AND SLOWLY WALK AROUND. Do not work to the point of exhaustion. Keep your foot flat on the step. Don't let your heel hang off the end of the step. -48- ISOMETRIC MUSCLE ISOLATION (TOWEL) EXERCISES Works biceps and chest. Works triceps & Hold towel with left hand Latissimus. Same behind back at waist level with left hand, hold with right hand (palm right arm 450 forward) above head. Use extended from body. left hand as resistance and Hold towel with pull evenly with right. Hold thumb down, palm 5 seconds, 8 to 10 reps, 3 forward. Use left sets each hand. for resistance and pull evenly with right. Hold 5 seconds, 8 to 10 reps, 3 sets each hand. Thigh/quadriceps isolation. Lying on stomach with one leg at 900, the other straight, hold a towel in same hand as the 900 + ti leg with a towel around ankle. Using your hand for resistance, evenly extend leg for 5 seconds, 8 to 10 reps, 3 sets each leg. Biceps isolation, sitting or standing. Alternate arms, use lower hand for resistance- pull evenly with other hand. Hold 5 seconds„ 8 to 10 reps, 3 sets each hand. Works thighs/quadriceps. Lying on back with both legs 90Q an'd a towel around HEELS of both feet and both hands holding towel. Press out with heels foiv 5 seconds, 8 to 10 reps„ 3 sets. f � Works feet, ankles, calves, hamstrings and glutes. Lying with legs at 90°from floor, hold towel in both hands around toes. First, press legs straight up, using towel as resistance. Second, flex toes up and back to isolate feet, ankles and calves. 8 to 10 reps, 3 sets. -49- X. GLOSSARY - WORDS TO KNOW ALLEGE To say someone did something without fact or proof(although fact or proof may be shown later). APPEAL Asking that a case go to a higher level or authority to be looked at. ARBITRATOR An outsider chosen to settle disputes between two parties. CONTRABAND An item that an inmate is not authorized to have or is prohibited by law or policy. Approved items may be contraband if altered, possessed in higher quantity than authorized, used in ways not intended or approved, or obtained through an unapproved source. DISPOSITION HEARING A hearing that will decide what to do with your case, or what type of discipline will be taken in your case. DUE PROCESS Fair treatment, as provided for by: notice, time limits, hearings,fair decision based on the evidence and/or written responses. HABEAS CORPUS A court order to bring a certain person before a court or judge. IMPARTIAL Fair, without prejudice. NO A word used to express denial or refusal; the negative of an alternative choice or possibility. The opposite of"yes". PETITION A written application to the court requesting a specific judicial action. PRIVILEGED Information which may not be revealed without permission (confidential). PROBABLE CAUSE Facts and circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to believe that the alleged offense(s) happened. REPRISAL An act of retaliation; done to try to get even with or get back at you for something you had a right to do. RESOLUTION A solution to a problem. SANCTION The discipline for breaking certain specified laws, rules or regulations. WAIVE Voluntarily giving up a guaranteed right. WORKING DAYS Monday through Friday; not counting holidays or weekends. WRIT An order issued by the court telling someone to do or not to do something. -50- XCALENDARS 2022 January February March January February March 31 April May June April May June July August September July Auqust September October November December October November December Court Holiday Month 2022 Date/Day 2023 Date/Day 2024 Date/Day New Year's Day January 31 Friday 02 Monday 01 Monday Martin Luther King Jr., Day January 17 Monday 16 Monday 15 Monday Lincoln's Birthday February 11 Friday 13 Monday 12 Monday President's Day February 21 Monday 20 Monday 19 Monday Cesar Chavez Birthday March 31 Thursday 31 Friday 01 Monday Memorial Day May 30 Monday 29 Monday 27 Monday Independence Day July 04 Monday 04 Tuesday 04 Thursday Labor Day September 05 Monday 04 Monday 02 Monday Native American Day September 23 Friday 22 Friday 23 Monday Veteran's Day November 11 Friday 10 Friday 11 Monday Thanksgiving November 24 Thursday 23 Thursday 28 Thursday Day after Thanksgiving Novernber 25 Friday P4 Friday 29 Friday Christmas Day IDecernber .26 Monday �5 Monday .25 Wednesday Bold Dates—Ajudicial holiday falling on a Saturdaywill be observed on the preceding Friday and a holiday falling on a Sundaywill be observed on the following Monday.