Solano County – Clayback Detention Facility

Solano County – Clayback Detention Facility basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 707-421-7111

This facility is for adult inmates.

The Solano County – Clayback Detention Facility is a medium-security detention center located at 2500 Claybank Rd Fairfield, CA which is operated locally by the Solano County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Solano County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Fairfield Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.

Solano County Sentenced Detention Facility – Inmate Rulebook

Jail Mail Information – Inmates shall not send or receive mail from an inmate confined in any other Solano County Facility without the prior written consent of both Custody Facility Commanders. Each letter sent MUST have the return address of the sender on the outside of the envelope. The return address should be printed or stamped onto the envelope, as address stickers are not allowed. Outgoing letters shall not be sealed by inmates until after it is inspected for contraband by custodial personnel.
Packages sent or received through the mail are prohibited except the following:

• Legal materials; textbooks; periodicals; magazines (that are approved as mail matter by the Postmaster General provided these items are sent directly from the publisher or vendor). Inmates may only have a maximum of 5 soft-bound books at any time.
• All incoming mail shall be opened and inspected for contraband. Opening and inspection of the legal mail will be conducted in the presence of the inmate.
• Mail will be distributed each day, except Sundays and holidays. Mail will be delivered only to the inmate addressee.
• PHOTOGRAPHS: Inmate are allowed a total of 5 photographs (no larger than 4"x6") at any given time. No more than 5 photographs per letter may be mailed in at a time for distribution purposes.

*Notice of Rejection: Incoming Publication/Mail/Item*
Publications, Mail, Items may be returned to you for the following reasons:

• Photographs depicting gangs, weapons, unlawful activity, sexually explicit material (nude or partially nude).
• Photocopies. (Limit 5)
• Negatives, Polaroids, sticker photos, frames or albums. Photograph size limit is 4”x7” (Limit 5 photographs)
• Books, soft-cover only, must be sent directly from the publisher/vendor. (Limit 5)
• Newspapers and magazines must be purchased by subscription in the inmate’s name and must be sent directly from the publisher/vendor. (Limit 5)
• No pens/pencils, envelopes (metered, plain or stamped), postage stamps or stationary.
• Item contains hair, maps, jewelry, posters, lottery tickets, candy, trading cards, magnets, condoms, ID card(s), stencils/tattoo patterns, date/address book.
• No cash or personal checks accepted. Money orders must be legible and filled out completely.
• Inmate to inmate mail not approved by Facility Commander. No third party mail.
• Item cannot be searched without being destroyed.
• Item contains metal, wood, plastic, cloth, cardboard, paint, crayon, perfume, lipstick, stickers, glitter, tape, glue, powder, liquid paper, stains, or unknown substances.
• Greeting card size limit is 9”x12”.
• Packages must have prior approval of the Facility Commander. Drawings depicting gangs, weapons, nudity/partial nudity, sexually explicit and/or unlawful activity.
• Articles depicting gangs, weapons, sexually explicit material, unlawful activity, and/or information found to be in conflict with safety and security.
• Other reasons deemed appropriate and approved by the Facility Commander.

INMATE PROGRAMS & SERVICES AT SOLANO COUNTY JAIL

Contractors (through Sheriff’s Department Funding)

1. Anka Programs Solano County Jail Alcohol and Drug Residential Programs. The “Tools for Transformation” AOD program provides two groups per day, five days per week for both male and female inmates. The programs are located in the Claybank facility. Primary focus is on relapse prevention and generalized substance abuse counseling. Anger management, trauma and recovery, and parenting skills are also addressed. All clients receive individual counseling.
2. Jail Counseling Program A collaboration between the Sheriff’s Office and the Wright Institute, a professional school of psychology in Berkeley, California. Interns provide counseling to selected inmates during the academic year (Sept.—June).
3. Recovery Too (“R2”) A self-run therapeutic community, housed in one module at Claybank Jail. Participants are involved in one peer-led group a day. Program staff of Sheriff's Office facilitate two group sessions weekly. Focus is on substance abuse recovery and personal development, and the process of changing negative behavior.
4. Thinking for a Change: Thinking for a Change (T4C) is an integrated, cognitive behavioral change program for offenders which includes cognitive restructuring, social skills development, and development of problem solving skills. This bi-weekly class will occur in Minimum Security Sections in Fairfield Jail beginning in August of 2014.
5. Chaplain Services Provides religious programs in the jail. In cooperation with local religious leaders and chaplain volunteers, weekly Bible studies and religious faith group rites and prayers are offered to some housing units. The Chaplain also coordinates distribution of religious reading materials, conducts weddings, and provides personal counseling services
6. GED/Literacy Program Run by the Solano Co. Office of Education for male and female inmates, with or without a high school diploma. Focus is primarily on math, writing, and English skills; students also can work on science and social studies. Students can be preparing for GED exam, as well as other types of tests, such as vocational training, college.
7. Pre-GED Class Run by a teacher from the Fairfield/Suisun Adult School this program will be offered to both male and female inmates who are unable to work at a level necessary to participate in the GED class. The focus on the class will be improving reading, writing, language and math skills. Classes to begin Fall 2014.
8. Inmate Library Service Legal reference services are being provided by Legal Research Associates, (LRA), an outside service. Educational, self-help, and recreational books are available in-house. Lists of programs by county are also available by writing to the library.

Collaborations (with other Solano County or Government Departments and/or CBP)

1. Women's Reentry Achievement Program (WRAP) WRAP case managers provide pre-release services in the jail 30 – 60 days prior to a woman’s release. Services include individual risks/needs assessments, reentry planning, “Helping Women Recover” empowerment groups, Reading Legacies (a program helping incarcerated women stay connected with their children), and peer mentor support. Intensive case management services are provided after release. WRAP referral forms can be obtained from floor officers. At present the only requirements are that women in jail be residents of Solano County, are pregnant or parents or parent figures of children under the age of 18.
2. Veterans Justice Outreach Program VA social worker comes to the jail every other Friday to help inmates who are veterans access VA and community resources. Assists in establishing eligibility, discharge and transition planning, health and housing services, etc.
3. Veteran’s Program The Veteran’s Program will be located in a Mod at the Claybank Jail. This project is a collaboration between the Concord Vets Center, the VA Northern California Healthcare System, the Solano County veteran’s Services, Anka Behavioral Health and the Sheriff’s Office. The Vets Mod will be peer run and partners will provide services such as; substance abuse treatment, trauma treatment, anger management, cognitive behavioral therapy and benefits education and enrollment. Opening summer 2014.

Volunteer Activities

1. The Angry Heart Group Volunteer runs a group in PC, and sees individuals there and throughout the jail. Treatment focused on issues relating to anger, trauma, abuse, borderline behavior and substance abuse. Planning for utilization of community resources post-release are provided to inmates as well as family members.
2. Community Volunteer Services Group work facilitated by community volunteers such as AA, NA, Religious Services.
3. Employability Skills This bi-weekly course, offered to female inmates, focuses on the acquisition of soft skills as well as customer service skills in order to assist individuals with acquiring and retaining employment.

visitation Info

Solano County – Clayback Detention Facility – Visitation

The Solano County Sheriff’s Office is proud to offer new technology which will offer increased remote visiting hours and visiting frequency with the convenience of seven-day availability. This service and is dedicated to helping connect loved ones from around the world to those entrusted in our custody.

ON-SITE VISITATION RULES

The Claybank Detention Facility will offer an On-Site Visitation Program utilizing the iWebVisit.com Video Visitation System. Video Visits will be conducted on Video Terminals that are located in the Stanton Visitor Center. It should be noted that On-Site Video Visits are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis.
 
The following steps are required to participate in the On-site Visitation program:

All visitors must be registered with iWebVisit.com in order to be scheduled for a visit; there are two ways in which you can register:

1. You may go to the Visitation Lobby in the Stanton Visitor Center and provide a valid Government issued picture ID, showing a current photograph and date of birth along with, but not required, a valid e-mail address if you have one.

2. You may also go directly to http://www.iwebvisit.com/ and create an account online in advance to save time.

Once you are registered, you will receive an e-mail (if one was provided at the time of registration) welcoming you to the iWebVisit.com Remote Visitation System. At this time you will be provided with further instructions and information about the benefits of remotely visiting your loved ones.

The Visitation Rules and Guidelines for an On-Site Video Visit are subject to the following policies and procedures:

1. All visitors must present VALID government issued picture identification, such as a DMV issued California Driver’s License, California ID Card, Military ID or Passport with valid exit stamp.

2. All visitors must be at least 18 years of age unless accompanied by a parent (showing proof by means of an original Birth Certificate), a legal guardian (court order is required) or emancipated by the court (emancipated order required). There are NO EXCEPTIONS.

3. A parent or legal guardian may bring no more than two children and one infant with them to a visit. Children cannot be left unattended in the lobby.

4. Visitors without shoes or shirts, wearing swimsuits or swimsuit tops, shorts cut higher than 3” above the knee, skirts cut higher than 3” above the knee, halter tops, tube tops, or thin strapped blouses, “see through” blouses or any garment that reveals excessive flesh, such as the breast or stomach, will be unsuitable for visiting.

5. Additionally, any visitor wearing gang related clothing or clothing with nudity, drugs, violence or illegal activity will not be admitted.

***CELL PHONES ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED***

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN YOUR VISIT BEING DENIED

Engaging in illegal or illicit (to include disrobing and /or sexual behavior) will result in the visit being terminated. This visitor will be blocked from any further visits to any inmate confined in the Solano County Claybank Detention Facility with the visitor being subject to criminal prosecution. The inmate may also be charged with violation of the visiting rules and may have their visiting privileges suspended.

Each 30-minute visit can be split up between a total of two (2) visitors per terminal. Infants and toddlers under age 5 may sit in an adult’s lap. Anyone under the age 18 must be with an adult at all times.

The length and frequency restrictions set forth for the On-Site Visitation Program are meant to apply to visits conducted at the Detention Facility only.  Remote video visitation (with the technology capable of bringing multiple loved ones together living continents apart) is offered on additional days during the week and is bound by acceptance and compliance of the “Terms of Use Policy” maintained on the website.

Policies concerning the iWebVisit.com system are evolving and changes affecting the implementation of the service may be modified if needed, without prior written notice.

On-Site Video Visitation is currently available Monday through Friday.

Visiting availability is based on housing unit location and status.

Please refer to the housing unit schedule below to ensure that you arrive on the correct day to visit or your visit will be denied.

• Inmates are allowed TWO (2) 30 Minute On-Site Social Visits per Week

• The visiting week starts on SUNDAY

• Visitors must check in at least 15 minutes in advance, 30 minutes recommended

 On-Site Video Visiting Times for Housing Units A, B, C, D and Z1 are as follows:
 Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 7:30am-2:00pm, 3:45pm-5:45pm, 6:45pm-10:15pm

 On-Site Video Visiting Times for Housing Units E, F, G, H and Z2 are as follows:
 Wednesdays and Thursdays: 7:30am-2:00pm, 3:45pm-5:45pm, 6:45pm-10:15pm

 On-Site Video Visiting Times for Housing Units I, J, K, L are as follows:
 Mondays and Fridays: 7:30am-2:00pm, 3:45pm-5:45pm, 6:45pm-10:15pm

 On-Site Video Visiting Times for Housing Units M, N, O, P are as follows:
 Mondays and Fridays: 7:30am-2:00pm, 3:45pm-5:45pm, 6:45pm-10:15pm

 On-Site Video Visiting Times for Housing Units Q, R, S, T and Z3 are as follows:
 Tuesdays and Thursdays: 7:30am-2:00pm, 3:45pm-5:45pm, 6:45pm-10:15pm

OFF-SITE / REMOTE VISITING

iWebVisit.com offers up close and personal Video Visits that will help you save time, travel, and money.  It offers you, family and friends virtually unobstructed access to each other using computing technology for inmate visitation.

ALL SOCIAL VISITS MUST BE SCHEDULED AT LEAST ONE DAY IN ADVANCE*

SAME-DAY REMOTE VISITS FOR SOCIAL VISITORS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED

In order to conduct a remote visit you will need:

• Access to a computer (Laptop or PC) with a http://www.iwebvisit.com/
• Schedule the time and day you wish to visit (based on housing assignment, facility rules, etc.)
• Pay for your visit(s) with any credit/debit or registered pre-paid cardweb-cam, microphone and high-speed internet OR a Smartphone (Android Based), Tablet (Android based)
o iPhones and iPads are not currently supported
• Create an account at 

2. The cost is $9.00 per
1. Inmates are allowed 2 Remote Social Visits per Day. 30 minute interval for standard/social visitors and 
3. $25.00 per30 minute interval for qualified professionals. 
4. Visiting may be canceled at the discretion of the Facility at any time. Acredit   voucher may be issued for unforeseen circumstances that result in the cancelation of a remote visit which includes technical difficulties.
5. Once a visit has started and is canceled or terminated by the Facility for failureto   comply with visiting rules a credit voucher will not be issued.
6. Remote visits are non-refundable. 

     Daily Professional Remote Visiting Hours

7:30am-2:00pm
3:45pm-5:45pm
6:45pm-10:15pm

*QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS HAVE THE ABILITY TO SCHEDULE
A REMOTE VISIT WITH 1 HOUR NOTICE

ALL NON-PROFESSIONAL VISITS ARE SUBJECT TO MONITORING AND RECORDING

Social Remote Visitation is based on housing assignment and availability

Please refer to the housing unit schedule below

 Social Remote Visiting Hours

Remote Video Visiting Times for Housing Units A, B, C, D and Z1 are as follows:
Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun: 7:30am- 2pm, 3:45pm-5:45pm, 6:45pm-10:15pm

Remote Video Visiting Times for Housing Units E, F, G, H and Z2 are as follows:
Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun: 7:30am-2:00pm, 3:45pm-5:45pm, 6:45pm-10:15pm

Remote Video Visiting Times for Housing Units I, J, K, L are as follows:
 Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat, Sun: 7:30am-2:00pm, 3:45pm-5:45pm, 6:45pm-10:15pm

Remote Video Visiting Times for Housing Units M, N, O, P are as follows:
 Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat, Sun: 7:30am-2:00pm, 3:45pm-5:45pm, 6:45pm-10:15pm

Remote Video Visiting Times for Housing Units Q, R, S, T and Z3 are as follows:
 Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun: 7:30am-2:00pm, 3:45pm-5:45pm, 6:45pm-10:15pm

Engaging in illegal or illicit (to include disrobing and /or sexual behavior) will result in the visit being terminated. This visitor will be blocked from any further visits to any inmate confined in the Solano County Stanton Correctional Facility with the visitor being subject to criminal prosecution. The inmate may also be charged with violation of the visiting rules and may have their visiting privileges suspended.