HANDBOOK - 2019-2020 FRESNO COUNTY
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
JAIL DIVISION
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I. About this handbook ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................2
IISome basic legal rights and responsibilities.......................................................................................................................................................................................2
III. Hostage policy.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
IV. Felony Strikes....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
V. General rules of conduct.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
VI. Housing areas.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
VII. Rule violation report............................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Vill. Inmate disciplinary standards..............................................................................................................................................................................................................7
IX. Programs,Activities,Services and Issues..........................................................................................................................................................................................8
Addresses..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
AlcoholicsAnonymous(AA).....................................................................................................................................................................................................9
CDCRand Federal Prison Property Advisory............................................................................................................................................................................9
Classification..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Clothing/Laundry/Exchange .....................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Commissary...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Counts.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Court..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
CourtClothing............................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Disabled Inmates and Reasonable Accommodations...............................................................................................................................................................11
DisciplineCells..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
DNACollection and Expungement............................................................................................................................................................................................13
EducationPrograms..................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
EmergencyEvacuation Procedure............................................................................................................................................................................................13
ForeignNationals in Custody.....................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Fraternization—Inappropriate Staff/Inmate Relationships.........................................................................................................................................................14
GrievanceProcedure.................................................................................................................................................................................................................14
Inmate Workers(Eligibility for pod and floor workers)...............................................................................................................................................................15
Inmate Workers(Eligibility for laundry and outside/facility worker)............................................................................................................................................16
Inspections.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................16
LibraryServices/Legal Research.............................................................................................................................................................................................17
Mail ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
MarriageCeremonies................................................................................................................................................................................................................21
Meals.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................22
MedicalServices........................................................................................................................................................................................................................22
Contact Lenses,Dentures and Other Issues.....................................................................................................................................................................23
DentalCare Services..........................................................................................................................................................................................................24
MentalHealth Services .....................................................................................................................................................................................................24
PregnancyServices...........................................................................................................................................................................................................25
PrivateMedical Treatment..................................................................................................................................................................................................27
Moneyand Property...................................................................................................................................................................................................................27
NotaryPublic..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................28
PersonalHygiene.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................28
PregnantInmates and Breastfeeding........................................................................................................................................................................................28
PublicDefender.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................29
Recreationand Wellness...........................................................................................................................................................................................................29
ReleasePreparation..................................................................................................................................................................................................................30
ReligiousServices.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................30
Searches....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................31
SexualAbuse/Assault................................................................................................................................................................................................................31
SexualMisconduct.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................32
SSI,SSDI and Veterans Benefits..............................................................................................................................................................................................32
SuicidePrevention.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................33
Tablets.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................33
TelephoneAccess.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................33
1381 Form.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................34
Time Parameters of Basic Court Proceedings..........................................................................................................................................................................35
Towed/Impounded Vehicles......................................................................................................................................................................................................35
UniversalPrecautions................................................................................................................................................................................................................36
Visitingand Visitor Dress Code.................................................................................................................................................................................................36
WeatherRisks...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................37
Inmate Isometric Exercise Program...........................................................................................................................................................................................40
X. Glossary..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................47
XI. Calendars—2020 and 2021................................................................................................................................................................................................................48
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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 copywhen 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, 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 byjail 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.
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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.
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. 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 no
longer maintain a residence,you must indicate the previous location of residence by using cross-streets,and supplying a
valid mailing address. 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-Mai/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 directlyto
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.
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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 Facilitywill 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 ajail 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 byjail 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 byjail 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 theirjumpsuits whenever they are out of their
cells. Gym shorts maybe purchased from commissary and maybe 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 anytime 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 anyjail-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, babyshoes,
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.
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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.
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 anyjail 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 anyjail-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.,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. Anytype 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 33).
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.
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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 15).
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, 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 maytemporarily hang
a wet towel to dry, however, the towel shall not be hung in a manner so that it obstructs the officer's view.
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 (including a Bible, Qur'an, etc.)
2. Two (2)current newspapers
3. One (1)dictionary
4. Six(6) magazines
5. 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 the inmate housing area exceeding the allowable amount will be seized and disposed of
at the discretion of the Bureau Commander,or their designee. If appropriate,such seized material may be forwarded to
the library. 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 copyof the report. Afact-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. 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. Any disciplinary action to be taken requires
approval by the Watch Commander.
B. A violation of the rules may result in any or all of the following actions:
1. Oral/verbal reprimand.
2. Being locked in your cell for up to twenty-four (24) hours. You will be advised verbally of the reason for the
confinement and the time of your release. If you so request,you may speak with an on-duty Sergeant concerning
the confinement.
3. Relocation to another cell.
4. Loss of commissary, visiting, phone calls, gym, recreation yard, Legal Research Kiosk, or recreational reading
materials.
5. Loss of good time.
6. Removal from work status and/or loss of work time.
7. Disciplinary separation or disciplinary housing.
8. Disciplinary diet.
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9. 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 is routinely taken from inmates who break or
damage jail walls, windows, doors, telephones and light fixtures.
10. 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.
11. Notice of your violations may be forwarded to the Court, your Parole Agent, Probation Officer, and CDCR.
12. 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.
VIII. INMATE DISCIPLINARY STANDARDS
MINOR OFFENSES 1ST=5 DAYS 2ND =10 DAYS 3RD =15 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)
3 Cell cleanliness
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.)
7 Misuse of Legal Research Kiosk
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)
10 Unauthorized communication(e.g.,passing items to other inmates)
11 Unfit for inmate worker status
12 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 other minor acts of non-
conformance
The amount of disciplinary time(or possible loss of good time and/or work time for sentenced inmates)for MINOR violations
(#1 through #13) 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 ten (10)days.
3. The third*offense of any minor rule shall be fifteen (15)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.
MAJOR OFFENSES 1ST=15 DAYS 2ND=20 DAYS 3RD=25 DAYS
14 Burning or starting fires
15 Extortion
16 Fighting
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
22 Threatening facility staff members
23 Vandalism(damage to County property,to include electrical(hot-wiring),plumbing,telephones,doors,graffiti,etc.)
24 Miscellaneous(any violation considered to be"major",not specifically enumerated in the Offendertrak system, including all laws)
30 Jamming elevator doors
32 Tablet Damage/Destruction
33 Kiosk Damage/Destruction
The amount of disciplinary time (or possible loss of good time and/or work time for sentenced inmates)for MAJOR
violations is as follows:
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1. The first*violation of a major rule shall be fifteen (15)days.
2. The second*offense of any major rule shall be twenty(20)days.
3. The third*offense of any major rule shall be twenty-five (25)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)
years,or the length of your current stay,whichever is greater.
SERIOUS MAJOR OFFENSES 1ST=30 DAYS 2ND=40 DAYS 3RD=50 DAYS
25 Assault on an inmate
26 Assault on a staff member
27 Escape or attempted escape
28 Instigating or participating in a riot or disturbance
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)
The six select MAJOR rule violations are considered to be of the most grievous nature and the strictest enforcement of
these rules shall be applied. The amount of disciplinary time(or possible loss of good time and/or work time for sentenced
inmates)for these SERIOUS MAJOR violations is as follows:
1. The first*violation of a serious major rule shall be thirty(30)days.
2. The second*offense of any serious major rule shall be forty(40)days.
3. The third*offense of any serious major rule shall be fifty(50)days.
'When determining whether a rule violation is your first,second or third offense,all prior serious major violations will be reviewed forthe pastthree(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.
ADA— see DISABLED INMATES
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 Fresno County Plaza Adult Supervision/AOWP
1515 S Street 2220 Tulare St Suite 1000 2048 N Fine Ave
Sacramento CA 95811 Fresno CA 93721 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 Sheriffs Office
Fresno County Plaza 2221 Kern Street PO Box 1788
2220 Tulare Street Suite 300 Fresno CA 93721 Fresno CA 93717
Fresno CA 93721 Street address:2200 Fresno St.,93721
Fresno Federal Courthouse Fresno Police Department Fresno Superior Court
U.S. District Court-Eastern Division of CA 2323 Mariposa Street 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)
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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 segregation 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.
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 eligibilityfor participation in facility programs.
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 everythirty(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 administrative segregation housing will have their classification status reviewed, if
requested, thirty(30)days from the time of placement, and every ninety(90)days thereafter.
3. Inmates who have been sentenced to more than sixty(60)days 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.
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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 sandals, 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/LINEN EXCHANGE
1. Clothing and linen exchanges are performed by the Laundry Supervisor only. Legitimate reasons for clothing
exchanges include, but are not limited to: clothing damaged due to normal wear and tear;excessively dirty clothing
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.
6. Intentionally damaged items will only be reissued with a rule violation. Items that have been lost, confiscated, or
stolen must be verified and confirmed 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 maybe charged up to one dollar and fifty cents($1.50)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. 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
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basis. The indigent issue consists of the following supplies: writing paper, a pencil, two stamped envelopes,
toothpaste, razor and soap. To receive an indigent package, fill out a commissary form with the item number for a
WELFARE PACK(9999), and turn it in with the cell's commissaryslips on the assigned day. You may be charged up
to $1.50 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 two(2)envelopes)by a designated Offender Programs staff member,once each
week, on Thursday. 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.N_Q 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 segregation 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. Theywill 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.
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).
If you have an existing medical need 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 and (#2)-fitted in a medical clinic. Foot drop and/or obvious
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foot deformities are considered medical needs for which orthopedic shoes would be approved. A flat foot is not
considered a medical need for orthopedic shoes. Commercial athletic shoes, arch supports and insoles are not
considered orthopedic devices.
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 14.)
F. The Fresno County Talking Book Libraryfor 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 Offender Programs Unit.
An audio headset and assortment of audio recordings are also available from the Offender Programs Unit.
G. Every effort will be made to ensure that staff communicates effectivelywith 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 34.) 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.
H. 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 `M' 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.
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 two (2) envelopes) by a designated Offender Programs staff member once each week (on Thursdays).
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.
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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 maysubmit 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.
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 Sheriffs 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 anytime. 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.
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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 onlywhen 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.
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 bysubmitting an Inmate Request Form. The Grievance form must be
completed bythe inmate and submitted to an officer within a reasonable amount oftime 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.
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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.
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 bythe reviewing Lieutenant/Manager.
You should receive the Captain's written response within thirty(30)workdays (or as soon as reasonably 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.
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4. 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 laundryservice,
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 orwithout 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.
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 segregation housing, inmates housed in administrative segregation 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 6). Common areas are to be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition bythe 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, bedding, 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.
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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
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.
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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.
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 receive two(2)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 $1.50 for the indigent package.
4. Inmates in disciplinary cells will be supplied with correspondence materials (pencil, writing paper and two
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 maybe sealed and marked
"Confidential."
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5. Mail sent to other inmates within the facilitywill be processed the same as anyother 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. Due to increased national security, the Post Office will not deliver mail weighing 16 ounces or more unless it is
mailed directly from the Post Office. If you try to mail anything weighing 16 ounces or more, it will be returned to
you as undeliverable.
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. If any item of contraband is 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 prepaid and mailed
directly from legitimate, verifiable publishers, book distributors, online book stores (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.
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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.]
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 gang-related pictures, writings, or drawings.
20. Any mail of a character tending to incite murder, arson, a riot, or any form of violence or physical harm to any
person or any ethnic, gender, racial, religious, or other group.
21. Contains gambling or lottery information or paraphernalia.
22. Threatens blackmail or extortion.
23. Contains contraband, or sending or receiving contraband.
24. Depicts, encourages or describes methods of escape from correctional facilities.
25. Information which would present a clear and present danger of violence and/or physical harm to persons in or
outside of the facility.
26. Concerns plans to disrupt the order, or breach the security of the facility.
27. Any material advocating criminal activity, violation of any criminal law, or violation of facility rules or regulations.
28. Contains coded messages.
29. Depicts or describes procedures for the construction or use of weapons, ammunition, explosives, poison, or
destructive devices.
30. Contains illustrations,explanations,and/or descriptions of how to sabotage or disrupt computers,communications,
or electronics.
31. Contains maps depicting any area within a 10-mile radius of the Jail.
32. Depicts or describes procedures for the brewing of alcoholic beverages, or the manufacture of drugs.
CONFIDENTIAL MAIL
1. Confidential correspondence is considered to be privileged communications and cannot be knowingly monitored
without a warrant.Such mail may be recognized bythe 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.
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Attorneys(including persons working for the lawyer-paralegals,investigators,law
clerks) Legal Mail envelope
Judges and courts
Legal service organizations(e.g.,ACLU, Prison Law Office,California Appellate Project Inmates may correspond
confidentially and at no charge
PREA Auditor (free)
Sheriff, Internal Affairs, Bureau Commander,Watch Commander
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
Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC
Write"Confidential" 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
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. Regular envelope NOT
American Bar Association(unless marked otherwise,the ABA does not provide direct (inmate's own expense) Confidential
legal advice or services,and is not considered legal mail
News media
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 theywere issued. Large
legal envelopes are also available from the Law Librarian and may 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 1 st 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 Sergeantwill 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 Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. The
performance of the ceremony will be administered by 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.
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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.
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 rapidlythan
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 maybe 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.
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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.
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 medicallyjustified. 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 Diarrest(antidiarrheal) 54 tablets
Alamag (like Maalox) 2 bottles Famotidine (like Pepcid AC) 30 tablets
Analgesic Balm 4 tubes Gyne-Lotrimin 2 tubes
Anti-Fungal Cream(tolnaftate) 4 tubes Hydrocortisone Cream 6 packets
Antihistamine (like Benadryl) 30 capsules Ibuprofen 38 tablets
Aspirin 30 tablets Immodium(not sold by commissary) 10 capsules
Benzoyl Peroxide 3 tubes Milk of Magnesia 3 bottles
Decongestant 38 tablets Turns no limit
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.
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Medical problems for which these can be used for self-treatment include:
Acne (benzoyl peroxide 10%)
Athlete's foot(anti-fungal cream)
Colds (antihistamine, aspirin, cetafen, decongestant, ibuprofen)
Constipation (Milk of Magnesia)
Diarrheal illness(Diarrest)
Hay Fever(antihistamine or decongestant)
Indigestion (Alamag, Famotidine or Turns)
Jock itch (anti-fungal cream)
Mild flu (same as colds)
Minor muscle aches(analgesic balm and aspirin, decongestant, or ibuprofen)
Minor skin irritation (hydrocortisone cream)
Minor tooth pain (aspirin, cetafen, decongestant, or ibuprofen)
Tension headache (aspirin, cetafen, decongestant, or ibuprofen)
Yeast infection (Gyne-Lotrimin)
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 ofwaterwith 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 South Annex and North 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.
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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.
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 29.)
FEMALE 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 female confined in any local detention facility shall upon her request be allowed to continue to use materials
necessary for(1) personal hygiene with regard to her menstrual cycle and reproductive system and (2) birth control
measures as prescribed by her physician. Submit a Health Services Request Form to discuss with medical staff.
(b)Each and everyfemale confined in any local detention facilityshall be furnished bythe countywith information and
education regarding the availability of family planning services.
(c) Family planning services shall be offered to each and every woman inmate at least 60 days prior to a scheduled
release date. Upon request, any woman inmate shall be furnished by the county with the services of a licensed
physician or she shall be furnished by the countyor by anyother agencywhich contracts with the countywith services
necessary to meet her family planning needs at the time of her release.
Penal Code 4023.6. Female prisoner's right to services involving pregnancy
Any female prisoner in any local detention facility shall have the right to summon and receive the services of any
physician and surgeon of her choice in order to determine whether she is pregnant.The superintendent of the facility
may adopt reasonable rules and regulations with regard to the conduct of examinations.
If the prisoner is found to be pregnant,she is entitled to a determination of the extent of the medical services needed
by her and to the receipt of such services from the physician and surgeon of her choice. Any expenses occasioned by
the services of a physician and surgeon whose services are not provided by the facility shall be borne by the prisoner.
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.
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The rights provided for prisoners by this section shall be posted in at least one conspicuous place to which all female
prisoners have access. [Posted in the gym. See also, the entry for"PRIVATE MEDICAL TREATMENT."]
Penal Code 4028. Permitting abortion when prisoner found to be pregnant
No condition or restriction upon the obtaining of an abortion by a female detained in any local detention facility,
pursuant to the Therapeutic Abortion Act(Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 123400), Division 106 of the Health
and Safety Code), other than those contained in that act, shall be imposed. Females found to be pregnant and
desiring abortions shall be permitted to determine their eligibility for an abortion pursuant to law, and if determined to
be eligible, shall be permitted to obtain an abortion.
The rights provided for females by this section shall be posted in at least one conspicuous place to which all female
prisoners 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, countyjail,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, countyjail,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 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 ofsterilizations performed,disaggregated by race,
age, medical justification, and method of sterilization.
(2) (A) Each countyjail 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 ofsterilizations 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 countyjail or 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).
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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 mvbenefitscalwin.org, covered-fresno.com,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.
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 custodywithin that time,the moneywill 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 Sheriff's 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 Sheriff's Business Office for processing. Disbursement of
funds will take approximately three (3)weeks to process and will be mailed to the address you provide.
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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'h"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.
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— Per Title 15, Section 1267 you 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 deemed to
be excessively unreasonable, or 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 Iockdown 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.
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• 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 25).
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 bythe 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 the envelope
to:
PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE
(name of your attorney)
2220 TULARE STREET STE 300
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 420
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 and WELLNESS
A. All inmates will be afforded the opportunity to participate in a minimum of three (3)hours of scheduled exercise and/or
recreation per week. Access to recreation may be limited by placement on disciplinary status for violating jail rules.
The following rules apply to all recreation areas:
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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 copyof the
"What's Available?" brochure.
D. A basic stretching and calisthenics exercise program is diagrammed and described beginning on page 41.
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.
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 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.
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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 22).
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 securityof the facilities, all individuals housed in thejail 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.
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 Sheriff's 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 Sheriff's Office is committed to
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
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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
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 THE 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
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 a felony and your benefits are disability compensation
(resulting from a service-connected disability),theywill be reduced (to approximately50%)beginning with the 61stday
of your incarceration.
If you are convicted of a misdemeanor, your benefits will continue without any reduction.
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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.
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 Sheriff's 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 segregation Iockdown cells.
• All inmates assigned to administrative segregation 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.
• The tablets can also be used to submit forms and grievances.
• 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 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.
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 twenty(20)minutes in length. The Inmate Information System is available from 11:00 pm until 8:00
am and is free of charge. Telephones may not be available during certain periods, such as searches,
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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 create a Prepaid Collect account. The Jail's telephone service
provider(Legacy Inmate Communications)offers prepaid collect services.Account set-up is available 24-hours a
day at (888)729-4326.
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 Legacy at (888)729-4326.
D. Private parties can block and unblock phone calls coming from the Jail. Friends/family can request to
block/unblock by calling Legacy's 888-number during normal business hours(8:00 am-5:00 pm, Mondaythrough
Friday).
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 anyextra
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.
VOICE MESSAGES
Friends and loved ones have the option to leave a pre-paid voice message by calling the inmate information line
(888-373-7011). The cost for each message is $1. Messages are limited to 30-seconds.
You can retrieve the messages by entering your JID and DOB. After listening to a message, it will remain
available to be replayed for three (3)days or three (3)times, whichever occurs first.
TELEPHONE MONITORING
It is the policy of the Fresno County Sheriff's Office to record all inmate telephone lines for security reasons.
Further, all inmate telephone lines are subject to "live monitoring" on a random basis. If you choose to use the
inmate telephones in any of the Fresno County Jail facilities, you are doing so with the knowledge that the
telephone 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,telephone 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 telephoning 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:
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
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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 Attorneywill determine whether theywant 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 betaken 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 (Fresno and M, between 7:30 —2:30,
Monday through Friday) to obtain the form. After they have obtained your signature, they must go to the 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 $239 for the tow and $58 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
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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 Friday)to obtain the form. After the authorized person has obtained your
signature, he/she must go to the tow company and pay the City's administrative fee ($206), towing, and storage
fees. Administrative fee is 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 ownerwill need to
contact the arresting agency and pay any applicable fees before they can retrieve their vehicle. If the vehicle was
impounded by FPD, they can call 621-7000 or go to www.findmvtow.com and enter the appropriate information to
locate their vehicle.
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.
• Video Visitations are able to be scheduled on the Iegacyin 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 South 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.
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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 activityfor 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 segregation 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. Ifyour
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 maybe 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.
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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.
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 qualityfor the dayso that you can make an informed decision concerning your outdoor
physical exertion based upon the level of contaminants in the air.
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INDEX VALUES AIR QUALITY DESCRIPTION HEALTH CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
0—50 Good Green No limitations.
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 Purple physical activity outdoors. Everyone else, should AVOID prolonged or heavy
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 plentyof 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 abilityto 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. Stayout 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.
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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 lager back
2 brnes 20 seconds
seconds each each side
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20 seconds 2 times 20 seconds
each side 5 seconds each each 3eg
0 seconds 10 seconds 30seconds
each side each leg
20 seconds 10 tirnes 20 seconds 15 seconds
each leg each direction each toot each leg
15 seconds
20 seconds 25 seconds
each leg each leg
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BASIC CALISTHENICS EXERCISES
ABDOMINAL CURL. tie on back with
beat knees and feet can floor. Curl up
shoulder 300 then lower, Do not bob head. at,�L
5 to 19 repetitions (reps).
ELBOW-KNEE ABDOMINAL CURL. Sarre as
above, but bring up knees to 900 and shoulders to
300, then touch elbows to knees - keep position.
5 to 1(1 reps.
ALTERNATING ELBOW-KNEE AS 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 tower bode 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 arms). pectorals (chest).
SACK PRESS. Squeeze buttocks, keep shoulders
pressed to the floor and lift hips. 5 to 10 reps.
IMP FLEXOR INIT. Two basic ways to use unity
1. KNEE RAISE- lift knees to chest(easiest).
2. STRAIGHT RAISE - 'keep legs straight and lift to 900 (L position).
May also alternate legs.
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ADDITIONAL CALISTHENICS
SIDE STRETCHER - do not bounce!
Stand with of!e arm extended straight upward and the other arm at
the side. Slowly bend to the side and hold 5 counts. Do not bounce!
Repeat each side 5 times,
JUMPING JACKS
Stand with arms at
sides. Jump spreading
feet to side and at same
time swing arms over-
head,then return to
starting position.
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 900 angle (squat),
extend arms forward. Go slow and
repeat 10 times.
AL
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.
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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 1 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
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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.
RIGHT! WRONGI
Keep your foot flat on the step. Don't let your heel hang off the end of the step.
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ISOMETRIC MUSCLE ISOLATION (TOWEL) EXERCISES
Works biceps and chest. Works triceps
Hold towel with left hand Latissimus. Same
behind rack at waist level with left hand, hold
with right hand (palm right arm 45f1
forward) above head. Use extended from body.
left hand as resistance and Hold towel with
pull evenly with right. Hold thumb dawn, palm
5 seconds, 8 to 10 reps, 3 forward. Use left
setts 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 �n same hand as the 900
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 90� and a towel around HEELS of
both feet and bath hands holding towel. Press
out with heels for,5 seconds, 8 to 10 reps, 3 sets.
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Works feet, ankles, calves, hamstrings and glutes. Lying with legs
at 900 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.
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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 Contraband is considered any of the following: anything not issued, bought from the
commissary, or allowed into the jail facility by staff; anything not allowed inside of the
facility by law; 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.
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.
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26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30
October November December
October November December su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa su Me Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
su Ma Tu We Th Fr sa su Mo Tu We Th Fr sa su Mo Tu We Th Fr sa 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 5 7 1 2 3 4 5 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
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25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 31
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Date/Day Date/Day Date/Day Date/Day
New Year's Day January 01 Tuesday 01 Wednesday 01 Friday 31 Friday
Martin Luther King Jr., Day January 21 Monday 20 Monday 18 Monday 17 Monday
Lincoln's Birthday February 12 Tuesday 12 Wednesday 12 Friday 11 Friday
President's Day February 18 Monday 17 Monday 15 Monday 21 Monday
Cesar Chavez Birthday March 01 Monday 31 Tuesday 31 Wednesday 31 Thursday
(April)
Memorial Day May 27 Monday 25 Monday 31 Monday 30 Monday
Independence Day July 04 Thursday 03 Friday 05 Monday 04 Monday
Labor Day September 02 Monday 07 Monday 06 Monday 05 Monday
Columbus Day October 14 Monday 12 Monday 11 Monday 10 Monday
Veteran's Day November 11 Monday 11 Wednesday 11 Thursday 11 Friday
Thanksgiving November 28 Thursday 26 Thursday 25 Thursday 24 Thursday
Day after Thanksgiving November 29 Friday 27 Friday 26 Friday 25 Friday
Christmas Day December 25 Wednesday 25 Friday 24 Friday 26 Monday
Bold Dates—A judicial holiday falling on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday and a holiday falling
on a Sunday will be observed on the following Monday.
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