We offer a variety of programs and services including education, rehabilitation and stress reduction at all adult correctional facilities within San Mateo County. Our supportive services and programs offer individuals in custody an alternative to their past behaviors, resulting in positive change when they re-enter society.
This greatly improves the welfare of not only themselves and their families, but of the community as a whole. Documents or checks that need an individual in custody's signature must be brought to the Service League office. If approved, documents will be brought to the individual to sign. Service League does not cash checks, provide postage, fax or personally deliver mail for individuals in custody. Service League coordinates and supervises non-violent mothers in custody with children under the age of 5 years old that are eligible and willing to participate in the reunification program.
For further information please contact the Service League office. Envelopes are 4x9 letter style only. Service League will not deliver mail for individuals in custody. Mail is usually distributed once per week. Do not send duplicate requests. Requests for books or magazines are filled subject to stock on hand. Reading materials including books and magazines are provided to individuals in custody. A variety of materials including religious, educations and recreational reading materials are made available.
The Law Library is offered to all individuals in custody and is supervised by Service League staff. You may ask for a specific item such as a particular code, case, legal form or you may request to use the mobile legal kiosk to conduct your own research.
The librarians may not advise individuals in custody in legal matters or conduct their research for them. This is an electronic law library service for the State of California, anyone can request library services. Individuals in custody may also have books sent to them per the guidelines regarding mail. New books and magazines must be mailed directly from the publisher or distributor. We are not allowed to bring books or magazines into the jail.
