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SAN
JOAQUIN COUNTY JAIL
San Joaquin County, as mandated by Section
26605 of the Government Code of the State of California,
operates facilities to detain, for varying periods of
time, adults who are awaiting arraignment, trial,
disposition or serving sentences.
Detention facilities are only a
part of the County's Criminal Justice System. Since each
part of the system affects the nature and size of the
jail population, we endorse the full development and use
of alternatives to incarceration.
- Alternatives to
prosecution (such as diversion programs).
- Alternatives to
detention (such as bail, release on own
recognizance or citation release).
- Alternatives to
incarceration (such as community service,
restitution, work or education furlough, County
Parole, Alternative Work Program (AWP) and Home
Detention).
The facility serves as a county
intake center and provide for the detention of
unsentenced persons and for incarceration of sentenced
persons. A primary function of the jail is to provide
facilities for secure confinement. All facilities provide
housing and services of equal quality for all persons.
Juveniles are not detained in the facility.
The San Joaquin County Jail is a
new generation jail managed under the concept of Direct
Supervision. Persons housed will be confined under the
least restrictive conditions, based on past and current
behavior. Those housed who by their actions show they
will adhere to facility rules, follow the directions of
staff and not cause problems will be provided free access
to make collect phone calls, visiting, recreation,
religious and education services. On the other hand the
facility is constructed so as to restrict some or all
privileges for those who display disruptive behavior.
MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICES
Health Care services are available
seven days a week at the jail facilities. Correctional
Health Care (a component of San Joaquin General Hospital)
provides medical service in the inmate housing units, the
facility Clinic, the Medical Unit, or at the Security
Ward located at San Joaquin General Hospital. Mental Health
services are available at the facilities upon request or
staff referral. Inmates may be charged a fee (co-pay) for
some medical services provided.
The facility operates a full
pharmacy for the dispensing of prescribed medication.
Several neighboring counties contract with the facility
for pharmacy services. Over the counter medications are
available through the inmate commissary.
COMMUNICABLE
DISEASE INFORMATION AND EDUCATION
Hepatitis, AIDS and Tuberculosis
education, counseling and testing is provided at the jail
facilities.
PRE-TRIAL RELEASE
Most persons are eligible for
release prior to trial. The following are types of
available releases:
- Misdemeanor Citation
release by Pretrial Services prior to the first
court appearance.
- The inmate, family or
friends may deposit cash Bail for the full bail
schedule amount by contacting the Jail Records
Unit at the facility. This MAY or MAY NOT be
returned by the court upon case disposition.
- Bail Bonds may be
arranged through a bail agent any time prior to
court case disposition. A list of bail agents is
posted in the booking facility, on inmate
bulletin boards and in all telephone books. Bail
agents charge an allowable fee for writing bail
bonds.
- Own Recognizance
(O.R.) releases (promise to appear in court) are
arranged, in some cases, by a Pretrial Services
representative at booking. The inmate or the
inmate's attorney may request the court consider
an O.R. release or bail reduction at court
appearances.
SENTENCED INMATE RELEASE
Good conduct while incarcerated may
be legally rewarded in various ways. The following are
some of the ways in which a sentenced inmate may be
released from custody.
Sentence Modification
may be granted by the sentencing Judge. The attorney who
represented the inmate on the matter may be able to
provide information about and assist with completion of
the required application for a sentence modification.
Good Time is
provided to all inmates unless the inmate's record
indicates that the inmate has not satisfactorily complied
with the reasonable rules and regulations established by
the Sheriff. One day is deducted for each six days of
satisfactory confinement.
Work Time is
provided to all inmates unless the inmate's record
indicates that the inmate refused to satisfactorily
perform labor as assigned by the Sheriff. One day is
deducted for each six days of satisfactory confinement,
in addition to time earned for Good Time. If all time
allowed for Good Time and Work Time is earned, four days
in confinement is deemed to have been six days confined.
County Parole is
possible for all sentenced inmates unless prohibited by
the sentencing judge, there are outstanding out of county
warrants or holds pending or there has been poor
behavior. All sentenced inmates are otherwise eligible
and may ask Jail Records for an application.
Alternative Work Program (AWP) allows for individuals who
are sentenced to jail to serve their time living at home
and working in the community. Participants are assigned
to work 8-10 hours daily on public works or for
non-profit organizations. Each day worked in the
community counts as two days served in jail. A fee is
charged*. Additional information may be obtained from
program staff by calling (209)(209)468-4620.
(*Note: Monies are
released by a check, not cash and only on Wednesdays.)
Work/School
Furlough is
available for inmates serving time in custody who wish to
continue to work or attend school while incarcerated.
Generally, 30 days or more must remain on an inmate's
sentence. A fee is charged. Additional information may be
obtained from program staff by calling
(209)(209)468-4620.
EMP (Electronic Monitoring
Program) provides electronic monitoring of
inmates who qualify to serve their sentence at their home
in lieu of jail. Generally, 30 days or more must remain
on an inmate's sentence. The inmate must have a residence
and telephone in San Joaquin County. Repetitive drug
violations, morals, or violent crimes are generally not
considered. Additional information may be obtained from
Program Staff by calling (209) (209)468-4620.
INMATE MONEY
Money taken at the time of booking
is receipted and placed on the inmate's account. These
funds may be used for commissary purchases while the
inmate is in custody.
Deposit money on an inmates account:
There are three methods: Kiosk, Internet, by phone
1. Use the kiosk located in each visiting lobby. The kiosk accepts credit or
debit cards and cash. No coins or one or two dollar bills are accepted. You must
have the exact amount for the deposit as the kiosk does not return change. The
kiosk located in the 24 hour lobby is accessible 24/7. The others are available
only during visiting hours.
2. The internet web site is: www.govpaynow.com.
You will need:
A credit or debit
card.
The inmate’s booking number. This can be found by clicking on ‘Who’s in
Custody’ on the home page.
The pay location code: 5500
3. The phone number is 888-277-2535
You will need:
A credit or debit card
The
inmate’s booking number.
This can be found by clicking on ‘Who’s in Custody’ on
the home page.
The pay location code: 725
INMATE CLOTHING AND PROPERTY
All personal property and clothing
is collected and stored while a person is in jail. No
personal property or clothing is allowed in the Pre-Trial
facility unless medically necessary and limited personal
property is allowed at the Honor Farm. The jail does not
receive property or clothing for court or release
purposes. With few exceptions, inmates are released in
the clothing they are wearing at the time of booking.
Inmates in Jury Trials who wish to wear personal
clothing, such as a suit or dress, must have their
attorney deliver the clothing to Sheriff's personnel at
the Courthouse inmate staging area at the Court where the
trial is taking place.
Personal property and clothing may
be released on a one-time basis only by the
inmate. The inmate must complete a Third Party
Release Form and send it to the Property Room. 48
hours notice is required. Additional information may be
obtained by calling the Inmate Property Room Staff at
(209)468-4165.
The California Department of
Corrections (CDC) and the California Youth Authority
(CYA) will not accept property with persons committed to
their facilities. Arrangements to release personal
property must be made prior to transportation to their
jurisdictions.
MAIL
Persons confined at the San Joaquin
County Jail are allowed free access to the mail. They may
send as much mail as they wish. If there is good cause
mail will be opened and checked. Mail sent to the courts
and attorneys is considered confidential and checked only
in the inmates presence. Pictures and drawings are not
allowed on the envelopes of outgoing mail. Stamps are
purchased through the commissary. Indigent inmates (with
less than $2.00 on their financial account) may receive
two stamped envelopes and paper a week from the Inmate
Welfare Program. Indigent inmates are allowed unlimited
legal mail at department expense from the Inmate Welfare
Fund.
All incoming mail is opened and
checked for contraband. Mail is not read without good
cause to believe that it's content contains information
relating to the safety and security of the jail. Letters,
cards, and photographs may be received in the mail. The
following types of photos are not allowed and will be
returned or placed in the inmates property: Larger
than 4"x6", photos depicting gang signs, colors
or graffiti, violence, or which are racially inflammatory
or any photo which has been altered or scratched; except
that the backs must be removed from all Polaroid photos
received.
Paperback books and magazines may
be received directly from the publisher or bookstore. Any
obscene publications and writing which may cause facility
safety and security concerns may be excluded. Photos of
nude or partially nude persons may not be
received. Postage stamps are not allowed to be received
and will be placed in the inmates property. All checks
and money orders received in the mail will be placed in
the inmate's property and the inmate will be issued a
receipt. Checks and money orders are not cashed unless
special circumstances exist. Cash money received in the
mail is placed on the inmate's financial account and a
receipt sent to the inmate.
Mail is received at the facilities five days a week, Monday through
Friday, except
holidays. The inmate
address for
mail is:
Inmate name and Booking Number
San Joaquin County Jail or Honor Farm
999 W. Mathews Road
French Camp, CA 95231
INMATE PROGRAMS AND RECREATION
Recreation yards
are provided in each housing unit. Various recreational
equipment (depending on location and security level) is
also available for use. At the Honor Farm organized
activities such as softball and soccer are supervised
after work hours and on weekends by recreation staff. All
recreation equipment, including televisions, VCR's and
taped movies is purchased by the inmates themselves
through the Inmate Welfare Fund. This fund is derived
primarily from commissary purchases made by the inmates.
Religious Services
are available weekly at the Honor Farm and the general
Population housing units. Religious counseling on a
one-to-one basis may be arranged with any minister by way
of special visits when the visit is prearranged at a time
appropriate for the facility. Bibles and other religious
information is available upon request from the Inmate
Library.
Education Programs,
both academic and vocational, are available through
Manteca Unified School District, Adult Education Program
(M.U.S.D.A.E.P.). Qualified teachers are scheduled and
available during the week at all housing locations. The
school district offers the following on-going programs:
GED (General Education Development), ESL (English as a
Second Language), and ABE (Adult Basic Education). There
is a computer lab at the Honor Farm facility. Auto Body
Shop training (with certificates of competency) is
offered in the Jail Industry Program, also at the Honor
Farm. Art in Corrections is provided by the San Joaquin
Arts Council. Also offered are Substance Abuse Programs
and Rehabilitation Programs, such as Creative Conflict
Resolution, Parenting, and Self-Esteem.
Service Groups,
such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous,
Friends Outside, The Women's Center of San Joaquin County
and the San Joaquin County Child Abuse Prevention Council
provide programs aimed at reducing recidivism. More
information may be obtained from the Inmate Program
Director by calling (209)468-4656.
LIBRARIAN
A full time librarian and two law students provide
library and Law Library Services. The
Library provides recreational reading, books, magazines,
reference materials and newspapers through a traditional
check out & return system at the Honor Farm
Storefront Library and each Pre-Trial Housing Unit. The
Law Clerks provide legal reference material from the jail
and County Courthouse Law Library upon request, as well
as printed legal handouts of the more often asked for
material. A "Legal Update publication" is
published by the Law Clerks monthly.
INMATE
CASEWORKER
Inmate Caseworker
provides counseling, information and referral, community
and family contacts, and general assistance to inmates
and their families.
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