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Tulare Co South Detention Center is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.
All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County - medium facility.
The phone carrier is Inmate Calling Solutions (ICSolutions), to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.
If you are seeking to send your inmate money for commissary, one recommended for this facility is AccessCorrections There is a fee for sending money, see their rates and limitations.
If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders
When someone you care about gets locked up, it's tough to figure out all the ins and outs of jail life. From sending mail to visiting, there are a lot of things to sort out. And getting info about the arrest? Not always easy. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get a handle on how things work here so that you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.
The Tulare Co South Detention Center is a detention center located at 1960 W Scranton Ave Visalia, CA which is operated locally by the Tulare 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. Tulare County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Visalia Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.
New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals.
The South County Detention Facility, a modern $72 million jail, stands as a landmark development in Tulare County's correctional infrastructure. Funded largely by a $60 million grant from the State of California, this facility represents the first new jail constructed outside the Visalia area in the county's history. Its opening marks a significant expansion of detention services to the southern part of the county, enhancing both operational efficiency and community safety.
Spanning 100,000 square feet, the South County Detention Facility is equipped to house up to 519 inmates. The facility is designed with a central control station from which four housing units radiate, optimizing security and operational oversight. It features essential amenities including a kitchen, bakery, laundry room, medical area, and dedicated spaces for intake, administration, and visitation services. The facility's advanced security infrastructure includes 172 cameras and a state-of-the-art electronics system, ensuring a secure environment for both staff and inmates.
Following the intake process, which includes property inventory, medical screening, and booking, inmates are assigned to the general population. Housing assignments are based on the classification of their charges, whether felony or misdemeanor, to ensure proper management and safety within the facility.
After processing, inmates are assigned to a housing area based on classification. Compliance with jail rules typically results in a lower classification and more privileges, while rule violations or additional charges lead to a higher classification and fewer privileges. Inmates serving as trustees within the jail undertake various tasks, including cooking, laundry, and commissary management, often receiving minimal compensation or sentence reduction for their services.
The jail is designed with "pods," featuring a large common area with affixed tables and attached seats, and individual cells typically on two levels. Inmates spend certain times in their cells and other times congregating in the pod for activities like playing cards, games, reading, or watching television. Movement outside the pod, such as trips to the commissary, library, or recreation area, occurs under the constant supervision of unarmed correctional officers. The environment in the county jail is considered less stressful than that of a prison because the sentences are much shorter.
The camp offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Alternatively, setting up an account through a third-party phone company may entail high fees per minute of usage. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.
Books and magazines ordered for inmates must come directly from the publisher. This policy ensures that the items are new, untampered, and comply with the facility's regulations. The Jail enforces this rule to prevent the introduction of contraband or prohibited materials. By restricting orders to publishers, the facility can better maintain security and control over the content entering the institution. Any books or magazines not received directly from the publisher will be rejected and not delivered to the inmate. You may, however, send letters and selfies to inmates with this easy-to-use app, packages starting at only $8.00.
To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in California. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Tulare County South Detention Center.
The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.
As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.
Internet Video Visits are available at Bob Wiley, Adult Pre-Trial and South County Detention Facilities. On-site video visitation is available at the South County Detention Facility.
Internet Video Visit hours: 7:45 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. (Sunday - Saturday) (Pacific Time)
Cost for Internet Visits: $15.00 per 30 minute visit
Scheduling Times for Internet Visits
It is the policy of the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office to permit inmates to have visits with family, friends, attorneys, and other professionals under conditions that are consistent with the security of the facility. It is in the penological interest of the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office to provide reasonable and necessary security and safety standards, control, supervision, and oversight of inmates while receiving authorized visitors.
The Facility Lieutenant is responsible for the operation of the video visitation program. Visitation regulations include regular scheduling of visits at times that ensure reasonable access to inmates by family, friends, and others in the community. This is accomplished by off-site and on-site video visitation for members of the public and for off-site video visitation and in-person on-site visits for attorneys and other professional visitors. The Department has established limits to the length of visits by members of the public to allow reasonable access to all inmates and in consideration of other relevant factors. Attorney and other professional visits may be scheduled separately. Notice is given to visitors regarding restrictions and visiting regulations when establishing an account for purposes of video visitation and is posted for professional visits that occur in person on-site. This information is also included in the Inmate Handbook.
VIDEO VISITATION GENERAL RULES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC
Participation in video visitation is a privilege, not a right. Both visitors and inmates are expected to conduct themselves appropriately at all times during a video visit. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office reserves the right to deny, cancel, or terminate a video before or during a video session based upon a visitor or resident inmate’s misconduct. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office reserves the right to restrict visitors from participating in all future use of the system. All video visits with the general public are recorded and subject to monitoring by Tulare County Sheriff’s Office personnel. Use of the video visitation system constitutes consent to this recording and monitoring.
