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Fresno County Courthouse (Downtown)
Fresno County's main criminal courthouse — an 8-story 1966 building connected to the jail complex by the same underground tunnel used to move people in custody.
Table Of Contents
Courthouse Overview
What the Fresno County Courthouse handles and who it serves.
Hours & Contact
Calendar days, counter hours, and the 24-hour jail window.
Reviews
What Fresno County families say about working with us.
Bail Options & Charges
What a bond costs and the charges we handle.
Parking & Directions
Getting there, screening, and what to bring.
Departments & Case Types
Arraignment, misdemeanors, felonies, and traffic.
How To Post Bail
The legal framework and the practical steps.
Nearby Jails
Where the bond is actually posted.
Related Courthouses & Cities
Other Fresno County court locations and the cities served here.
Courthouse FAQs
Straight answers to the questions we get most.
the Fresno County Courthouse — Fresno County's primary criminal courthouse
The Fresno County Courthouse — sometimes called the Fresno Main Courthouse — is an 8-story, 200-foot building completed in 1966, replacing an earlier neo-classical courthouse built in 1875. It is the county's primary criminal courthouse.
It is also physically connected to the Fresno County Jail complex through the same underground tunnel system used to move people in custody between Main Jail, North Annex and West Annex. That is a real, direct link between where someone is held and where their case is heard — and it is why an in-custody defendant can appear here without ever crossing a public street.
None of that changes how a release works. The bond is filed at the jail, not at the courthouse, and it can be filed at any hour of any day, including every hour this building is closed.
At A Glance
- Address
- 1100 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, CA 93724
- Clerk's Office
- 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Public Access
- The courthouse is open to the public until 5:00 PM
- Built
- 1966 — 8 stories, roughly 200 feet, replacing an 1875 neo-classical courthouse
- Jail Link
- Physically connected to the jail complex by the downtown underground tunnel system
- Serves
- General criminal matters from anywhere in Fresno County
Hours & Contact
Court Calendar
Monday to Friday, excluding court holidays. Departments start at different times — the notice to appear prints the department and the time.
Public Counter
Weekday business hours, and they are not identical at every Fresno location. Call or check fresno.courts.ca.gov before driving downtown for a filing.
Weekends & Holidays
Closed. No filings, no counter, no hearings.
Jail Release Window
The Fresno County jails process bail around the clock, including every hour this courthouse is dark.
Contact
- Court website: fresno.courts.ca.gov — the authoritative source for departments, dates and current hours
- Clerk's Office hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; the building stays open to the public until 5:00 PM
- Jail information: Fresno County Sheriff's Office, fresnosheriff.org
- 1100 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, CA 93724
- A closed courthouse does not stop a release. A bond posted at 2am on a Sunday is posted — the courthouse is simply not part of that transaction.
- If someone is arrested Friday evening and no bond is posted, the first appearance generally waits for the next court day. That is the single biggest reason families post before the hearing rather than after it.
- Court holidays follow the court's own list, not the federal one. Check fresno.courts.ca.gov before assuming a Monday is open.
What We Have Not Confirmed
- — Every Fresno County Superior Court location sits inside the city of Fresno — no other city in the county hosts a branch courthouse. What the court does not publish is a case-by-case assignment between its Fresno locations, so the courthouse printed on the notice to appear remains the authoritative answer for any specific case.
- — Counter hours here come from the court's own published locations directory. Court schedules change; confirm at fresno.courts.ca.gov before making a trip that depends on a specific window.
What Families Say
“Our son was booked downtown on a Saturday and the courthouse was closed until Monday. They posted the bond that night and explained exactly which courthouse the case would be heard at.”
Marisol R. · Fresno County, CA
“I had no idea the jail and the courthouse were two different places in two different cities. One phone call and they handled all of it. No office visit, everything signed from my kitchen table.”
David K. · Fresno County, CA
“Straight answers about what it would cost before I paid anything, and they put the court date in writing so we could not miss it. That mattered more than anything else.”
Angela T. · Fresno County, CA
Bail Options & Charges We Handle
California bail premiums are set by statute under Insurance Code §1800 and run 10% of the face amount of the bond. Qualifying cosigners can start with as low as 1% down on a written payment plan.
| Bail Amount | 10% Premium | As Low As 1% Down |
|---|---|---|
| $5,000 | $500 | $50 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 | $100 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 | $250 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 | $500 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $250,000 | $25,000 | $2,500 |
DUI / DWI Bail Bonds
24-hour bail for drunk-driving arrests under Vehicle Code §23152.
Domestic Violence Bail Bonds
Bail and protective-order guidance for PC §273.5 and §243(e)(1) cases.
Drug Possession & Drug Charge Bail Bonds
Bail for possession, sales, trafficking, and prescription-related cases.
Theft Bail Bonds
Bail for petty theft, grand theft, shoplifting, and receipt of stolen property.
Burglary Bail Bonds
Bail for first-degree, second-degree, and auto burglary under PC §459.
Robbery Bail Bonds
Bail for armed and unarmed robbery charges under PC §211.
Warrant Bail Bonds
Clear bench warrants and arrest warrants fast without unnecessary jail time.
Elder Abuse Bail Bonds
Bail for financial, physical, or neglect-based elder abuse charges.
Manslaughter Bail Bonds
Bail for voluntary, involuntary, and vehicular manslaughter under PC §192.
Murder Charge Bail Bonds
Bail for first-degree and second-degree murder charges under PC §187.
Misdemeanor Bail Bonds
Bail for misdemeanors with quick release and flexible payment plans.
Felony Bail Bonds
Bail for felony charges and serious criminal allegations.
Traffic & Vehicle Code Bail Bonds
Bail for reckless driving, hit-and-run, and suspended-license arrests.
Assault & Battery Bail Bonds
Bail for simple battery, assault, and aggravated assault cases.
Failure To Appear (FTA) Bail Bonds
Bail for FTA warrants and missed court dates.
Probation Violation Bail Bonds
Bail for technical and substantive probation violations.
Weapons Charge Bail Bonds
Bail for illegal firearm, concealed carry, and weapons allegations.
Federal Charge Bail Bonds
Bail for federal court charges and pretrial release.
Immigration Bonds
Bonds for ICE detainers and immigration court proceedings.
Parking & Directions
Getting There & Parking
All five Fresno County Superior Court locations sit inside the city of Fresno, and the main cluster is in the downtown government district around Van Ness Avenue, O Street and M Street. Metered street parking and public lots serve the area; give yourself extra time on a weekday morning calendar.
Security Screening
Every Fresno County Superior Court location is a secured building — everyone passes through weapons screening at the entrance. Arrive early enough that the line is not the reason a hearing is missed.
What To Bring
Photo ID, the notice to appear or case number, and any paperwork the court sent. If you are meeting us to sign bond paperwork, we tell you exactly what we need before you leave the house.
Confirm Before You Drive
The court's own site at fresno.courts.ca.gov is the authoritative source for the next date and department. A third-party records site is not. Confirm there, or call us and we will confirm it for you.
Departments & Case Types
Arraignment
The first appearance. Charges are read, a plea is entered, and a judicial officer reviews the bail figure set at booking — leaving it, raising it, reducing it, or granting release on own recognizance.
Misdemeanor Calendars
Most misdemeanor cases assigned to this location are heard, tried and resolved here from arraignment through disposition.
Felony Preliminary Hearings
The hearing where the court decides whether the case proceeds. Bail is frequently revisited here, particularly if the charges change.
Felony Trials
Fresno County Superior Court is one unified trial court. A felony filed at one location can be assigned to a courtroom elsewhere in the city depending on trial availability.
Traffic & Infractions
Vehicle code matters, including the cases that can carry a bail figure and a warrant if ignored. Fresno County hears infractions specifically at the "M" Street Courthouse.
Warrants & Failure To Appear
A missed appearance can produce a bench warrant the same day and a forfeited bond. There is a statutory window to bring a defendant back before forfeiture becomes a judgment against the cosigner.
How To Post Bail For A the Fresno County Courthouse Case
Bail Is Set At Booking
Under California Penal Code §1269b, the county bail schedule sets an amount at booking, before anyone sees a judge. That is the figure a bond is written against.
Penal Code §1269bThe Court Can Change It
Penal Code §1270.1 requires a hearing before release on certain serious charges, and the judge can raise, lower, or set conditions at arraignment.
Penal Code §1270.1The Premium Is Regulated
Insurance Code §1800 governs bail premiums in California. Ten percent of the bond, with as low as 1% down for qualifying cosigners on a written plan.
Insurance Code §1800Ability To Pay Matters
In re Humphrey (2021) requires courts to consider whether a person can actually afford the amount set, and Article I §12 governs when bail can be denied outright.
In re Humphrey (2021)Bail can be denied entirely in a narrow set of cases under Article I, §12 of the California Constitution. In every other case there is an amount, and an amount can be bonded.
Nearby Jails — Where The Bond Is Posted
A bond is filed at the facility physically holding the defendant, not at the courthouse. In Fresno County that is a Sheriff's Office detention facility in downtown Fresno — Main Jail, North Annex, West Annex or the Satellite Jail — where booking and release run around the clock.
Fresno County Main Jail
1225 M Street, Fresno, CA 93721
The anchor of the downtown custody complex, built in 1989 and connected by underground tunnel to North Annex and West Annex — and to the main courthouse itself. This is where most Fresno County bonds are filed.
Fresno County Main Jail bail bonds guideNorth Annex Jail
1265 M Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Built in 1993, immediately beside Main Jail and connected by the same tunnel. Departments 95 and 96 sit at this same address.
North Annex Jail bail bonds guideWest Annex Jail
2208 Merced Street, Fresno, CA
Opened in December 2024, replacing the South Annex Jail that closed on December 14, 2024 after operating since 1947. If older paperwork says South Annex, this is the current building.
West Annex Jail bail bonds guideSatellite Jail
110 "M" Street, Fresno, CA 93721
A separate minimum-security facility about two miles south of the downtown complex — real, distinct, and not connected by the tunnel system.
Satellite Jail bail bonds guidethe Fresno County Courthouse Bail FAQs
Is the courthouse really connected to the jail?
Yes. The main courthouse is linked to the downtown jail complex by the same underground tunnel system that connects Main Jail, North Annex and West Annex. It is how in-custody defendants reach a courtroom without a street transport.
Is this the federal courthouse in Fresno?
No. The Robert E. Coyle U.S. Courthouse is a separate federal building, part of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California. Federal cases do not run on the county bail schedule.
Can I post bail at the Fresno County Courthouse?
No. A bond is posted at the facility physically holding the defendant — in Fresno County that is one of the four downtown jail facilities — not at the courthouse. The courthouse is where the case is heard.
How do I confirm my case is really at this courthouse?
The notice to appear names the courthouse and the department. If you do not have it, the court's own site at fresno.courts.ca.gov is the authoritative source. Fresno County Superior Court does not publish a simple city-by-city criminal assignment list, so the paperwork governs.
What does a bail bond cost in Fresno County?
California bail premiums are regulated under Insurance Code §1800 and run 10% of the face amount of the bond. Qualifying cosigners can start with as low as 1% down on a written payment plan.
Should we wait for the hearing to see if the judge lowers bail?
Usually not. Waiting means days in custody downtown for a reduction that may not come. Posting first means the defendant is home for that hearing — and if the judge does reduce bail, they were released for the days in between rather than sitting in a cell.
What happens if a court date here is missed?
The court can forfeit the bond and issue a bench warrant the same day. Under Penal Code §1305 there is a limited statutory window, generally 180 days with possible extensions, to return the defendant to court before forfeiture becomes a judgment against the cosigner — call us immediately rather than waiting.
Is the courthouse open at night or on weekends?
No. Fresno County Superior Court runs a weekday calendar and closes for court holidays. The county jails do not. A bond can be posted at any hour, and release does not require the courthouse to be open.
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