Due to continuing COVID-19 safety precautions, the Civil Unit window located inside the lobby of Fresno County Sheriff's Office headquarters will be temporarily closed to the public through the end of May 2020.  We do have alternative options available to you so you can still complete your business.

If you have documents for service, you can mail them to:

Fresno County Sheriff's Office - Civil Unit

P.O. Box 45025

Fresno, CA 93718

***Instructions for requesting the service of a restraining order***

If you have documents for service, your service packet must include:

• Completed Instructions (if you need a form, download it at https://fresnosheriff.org/civil.html) 

• Applicable Fees/Fee waiver (see fee schedule at https://fresnosheriff.org/images/pdfs/fee_schedule_5-16-19.pdf or the glass case on the wall) 

• Documents for service

Option 1:  Mail

Fresno County Sheriff's Office - Civil Unit

P.O. Box 45025

Fresno, CA 93718

***Denied Civil Harassment Orders MUST BE MAILED with the service fee or Waiver***

Option 2:  Email

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Option 3:  Drop Off

Records Unit Window, which is located at 2200 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA  93721

If you have questions regarding service:

Phone: 559 600-8230

Fax: 559 600-8322

Specific questions regarding instructions call: 559 600-8231

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Phone Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 am-3:00 pm