Court Services, Civil & Custody Support Bureau -- Fresno County Sheriff's Department

Court Services, Civil &
Custody Support Bureau

Note: All facilities are no hostage facilities, and employees will not bargain for release of hostages.

Detention Custody in Focus

Corrections is a demanding business.

Many of the offenders arrested and placed into custody are dangerous predators and purveyors of violence who have committed truly atrocious crimes against members of the community. Others are less dangerous, but also have been arrested or are convicted for behavior outside the scope of that permitted by society. Two key instruments of crime deterrence are the certainty and severity of incarceration as punishment for aberrant behavior. Detention Facilities and staff fulfill a vital role in the prevention and reduction of crime by lawfully incarcerating those arrested or convicted for criminal behavior.

These same offenders while incarcerated have to be controlled and cared for under "conditions of confinement" within a range of acceptable constitutional minima regardless of the offense committed. What constitutes acceptable "conditions of confinement" will continue to be debated within this community, statewide, and nationwide. The "conditions" are usually those dealing the "basic human needs" which in turn are commonly seen as including food, clothing, shelter, sanitation, medical care, and personal safety. At times the courts have viewed the conditions of confinement levels with an eye on whether the condition(s) was compatible with the "evolving standards of decency that mark the progress of a maturing society". (Richard Pierce 1989)

Within the walls of the Fresno County Jail Facilities are over 2150 inmates. These inmates are monitored by a total staff of 387 Officers working 3 shifts. This makes an average of approximately 80 officers per shift handling 2150 inmates.

Assistant Sheriff Tom Gattie is in command of the Court, Civil, & Detention Division.

Captain Susan Watkins is in command of Jail Programs & Services.

Captain Rick Hill is in command of Jail Operations.

Court Services Unit Civil Jail Identification Superior Court Warrants & Transportation Custody Support Services Facilities Legal Issues/Lawsuits Mail Room SERT/ICS Services Vehicles, Food Services, Janitorial Companion Officer Program Detention Bureau

Main Jail, 1225 "M" Street, Fresno, CA. 93721 Opened in 1989, the Main Jail is a 12-story facility with 6 Floors; maximum population 1064. The Main Jail facility primarily houses medium and maximum security inmates. The Main Jail's security is based on a system of security perimeters making escape extremely difficult Map of 1225 M St Fresno, CA 93721-1805

North Annex Jail 1265 "M" Street, Fresno, CA. 93721 Built in 1993, the North Annex Jail is a 5-story facility with 4 floors; maximum population 1728. The newest of the facilities and built on the same security concepts as the Main Jail, but utilizing the latest electronic technology. Map of 1265 M St Fresno, CA 93721-1805

\| South Annex Jail 2280 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA. 93721 Built in 1947, the South Annex Jail consists of 4 floors; maximum population 675. It is the oldest of the facilities and probably the toughest. This facility uses security perimeters and 1/4" case hardened steel to retain its inmates. Map of 2280 Fresno St Fresno, CA 93721-1703

Satellite Jail 110 "M" Street, Fresno, CA. 93721 Built in 1986, the Satellite Facility is comprised of 4 modular units; maximum population 200. The lowest level of security within the .Detention Bureau. These inmates are all sentenced to county time and are assigned to various work crews, such as road clean up, gardening, etc. Map of 110 M St Fresno, CA 93721-3117