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Published: 11 January 2017

Please read the following information.  It's important to note that this same person was scheduled to be moved into a northwest Fresno neighborhood last year, but residents fought back and stopped him from moving in. Now the people of Squaw Valley have an opportunity to speak up. We are sending this message out to the entire county because we want you to be aware that he or another offender could be scheduled to move to your neighborhood in the future, so it's beneficial to be re of the power you hold and how the process works. 

We know many will say, just ship him to another state.  However, under the law, Jeffrey Snyder must be relocated in Fresno County because this is where he was prosecuted.

A hearing date for the proposed placement of 61 year old Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) Jeffrey F. Snyder will be held: 

February 28, 2017 

9:15 a.m. 

Department 71 

Fresno County Superior Court 

1100 Van Ness Ave. 

On January 10, 2017, the Department of State Hospitals (DSH) proposed placement of Jeffrey F. Snyder at 36188 Sage Lane, Squaw Valley, CA 93675. This location is within the jurisdiction of 

the Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office. Selection of the proposed placement location is the sole responsibility of the DSH. However, under Welfare and Institutions Code section 6609.1, the 

public is permitted to comment on the proposed location before it is finalized by the Court. 

The property of interest is located in a rural area of the Southeast portion of Fresno County. The lot at 36188 Sage Lane is approximately 4.6 acres, and contains the main residence and a detached garage. The residence is a 756 square foot single family home with two (2) bedrooms and one (1) bathroom. 

With the Court hearing scheduled for February 28, 2017, the District Attorney’s Office will be accepting public comments on your behalf regarding the proposed placement, to be included in the formal response to the court. 

You may submit your comments through either of the methods below. Public comments will be accepted between the dates of January 13, 2017 and February 17, 2017. The comments will be forwarded to the DSH and to the Court before the hearing on this matter. Public comment will also be accepted at the hearing.

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Mail: Fresno County District Attorney’s Office 

Attn: Sexual Assault Unit 

2220 Tulare St., Suite 1000 

Fresno, CA 93721

The District Attorney’s Office is not responsible for the selection of the proposed site. The selection process is the sole responsibility of the Department of State Hospitals and the Fresno County Superior Court.

For more information on Mr. Snyder, visit the Sex Offenders page on the District Attorney’s website.

Further information about SVP’s, and an explanation of the legal requirements for their designation, treatment, and release from confined facilities, can be obtained at the Department of State Hospital’s website at: http://www.dsh.ca.gov/Treatment/Sex_Offender_Commitments.aspx

For information on sex offenders living in your neighborhood, visit:

http://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/