Adult Detention Facilities

The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office has the legal obligation to care for persons held in custody. At any given time, the Adult Detention Division is responsible for the care and custody of over 1,400 pre-trial, sentenced, and out-of-custody incarcerated persons. The Adult Detention Division operates a system of four detention facilities and one court holding facility. 

In addition to meeting the physical needs of incarcerated persons in the facilities, there are other programs such as church services, counseling, library facilities, vocational and skills workshops, educational-and recreational programs available to the incarcerated persons. Incarcerated persons may also be eligible for the Jail Alternatives Program. This program allows incarcerated persons to serve out their sentence while still maintaining their regular employment, thereby contributing to their family’s financial needs.

Board of State & Community Corrections (BSCC) sets the standards for the operation of local detention facilities. Regular BSCC inspections are conducted to ensure compliance with those standards. Additional oversight is provided by the Sheriff's own administrative staff, Stanislaus County Grand Jury, State and local Fire Marshals, County Environmental Health, and Medical authorities.

Philosophy

1. The Stanislaus County Adult Detention Facilities were designed and constructed to provide the citizens of Stanislaus County with a safe and secure facility that either complies with or exceeds the standards articulated by local, state, federal, and professional agencies.
2. The operations of the Facilities will ensure that those remanded to our care are provided with safe, secure, and humane treatment consistent with applicable standards, laws and judicial decisions.
3. Alternatives to incarceration will be utilized consistent with our responsibility to ensure public safety and protect incarcerated person's rights.
4. Incarcerated persons will be classified to the least restrictive mode of housing with due consideration to the safety of the public, incarcerated persons, and staff.
5. Essentials of human life, i.e., medical and mental health care, nutritious meals, recreation, clean environment, religious counseling, and education opportunity will be provided to all within our care where security permits.
6. The continuity of family and community contact will be encouraged by appropriate policies governing visiting, telephone usage, volunteer involvement and mail.
7. Staff will participate in the development and implementation of the Facility’s goals and objectives, policies, and procedures.
8. The written document describing the Facility’s philosophy, goals, and policies will be updated as necessary and will be reviewed annually.

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