Find Tulare County Jail Records

Tulare County provides an inmate search tool on the sheriff's website. The jail roster shows everyone currently held at county detention facilities in Visalia. You can search by name or booking number to find inmates. The system gives you booking dates, charges, bond amounts, and housing units. Records update daily so you see recent arrests and releases. The search is free and takes less than a minute. You do not need to register or log in. The main jail is on Mooney Boulevard in Visalia. That is where most bookings happen in Tulare County. Sheriff staff run the facility around the clock and manage all inmate records. The online search connects to the same database that jail staff use to track custody status.

Tulare County Sheriff Detention Contact

The main jail sits at 897 South Mooney Boulevard in Visalia. This is the primary detention facility for the entire county. Staff work 24 hours a day. Call 559-636-4655 any time to reach jail personnel who can answer questions about inmates.

Have the person's full name ready when you call. A booking number helps staff find the record faster. They can tell you if someone is in custody, what charges they face, and when their next court date is scheduled. If you want to visit an inmate, ask about hours and what ID you need to bring.

You can mail letters to inmates at the Mooney Boulevard address. Include the inmate's full name and booking number on the envelope. The jail screens all mail before delivery. Do not send cash or items the jail bans. Check the rules on the sheriff's website before sending anything to avoid rejection or delays.

Note: Tulare County has other facilities but most bookings happen at the Mooney Boulevard jail in Visalia.

Tulare County Inmate Search Portal

The Tulare County Sheriff's Office runs an online inmate search at tularecounty.ca.gov/sheriff/divisions/detentions1/detentions-operations/inmate-search for public access. Enter a last name or booking number to pull up records. The system shows inmates currently in custody at Tulare County facilities.

Each record lists the person's age, booking date, and charges filed against them. You see bond amounts if a judge has set bail. Some records show expected release dates but not all inmates have this info listed. Call the jail if you need more details than what the website provides.

The database updates regularly. New arrests show up within hours. Released inmates come off the list as soon as they leave. If you do not find someone, they may have posted bail or been transferred to state prison or another county.

Track Inmates With VINE

VINE provides custody status updates for inmates in Tulare County. Visit vinelink.dhs.gov and search by name or booking number. You can register for alerts that notify you when someone gets released or transferred. This service is free and works in every California county.

Set up text or email alerts in a few minutes. You get notified right away when custody status changes. This saves you from calling the jail repeatedly to check on someone. VINE also shows transfer dates if an inmate moves to another facility.

You can call VINE too. The phone system uses voice prompts to help you search for inmates. Both the website and phone line give you the same information about people in Tulare County jails.

Booking Process in Tulare County

Arrests in Tulare County lead to booking at the main jail in Visalia. Officers bring the person in and staff collect their personal information. They take fingerprints and a photo. The system checks for outstanding warrants from other counties or states.

Inmates see a judge within 48 hours for arraignment. The judge decides if they can be released on their own recognizance or if bail is required. If bail is set, the inmate can post bond to get out while waiting for trial. If they cannot afford it, they stay in jail until their court date.

Inmates who remain in custody get placed in a housing unit. They can make phone calls, send mail, and have visits during set hours. The jail has rules about what inmates can have with them. Staff enforce these rules to maintain order and safety inside the facility.

Inmate Communication Services

Tulare County works with JailPhone and GTL for inmate phone calls. Inmates call collect or you can set up a prepaid account. Check with the jail about which vendor they use and how to add funds to accept calls from an inmate.

You can send money to inmates for commissary and phone use. The jail has approved vendors for deposits. Go to the sheriff's website to find out which services are authorized. Some vendors charge fees, so look at the costs before you pick one.

Mail is free to send. Write to the inmate at the jail address with their full name and booking number on the envelope. Follow the jail's rules about what you can send. Banned items get rejected or returned to you.

Note: Some families use video visitation instead of in-person visits. Check if the jail offers this service and how to sign up for video calls with inmates.

Cities in Tulare County

Tulare County includes several cities that all use the county jail system. Visalia is the largest city and the county seat. Visalia Police Department books arrests into the county jail on Mooney Boulevard. Other cities in the county also send their arrests to the same facility.

Smaller towns and unincorporated areas rely on county sheriff deputies for law enforcement. All arrests from these areas go to the Visalia jail. The county runs one main detention system that serves everyone regardless of where the arrest happened.

Search Nearby Counties

If you do not find who you are looking for in Tulare County, try nearby counties. People sometimes get arrested in one place and booked elsewhere. Here are counties close to Tulare:

• Fresno County - North with jail in Fresno
• Kings County - Northwest near Hanford
• Kern County - South with main jail in Bakersfield
• View all California counties

Each county has its own jail and search system. Some offer online databases. Others use weekly reports. VINE works in all California counties if you need to track someone across county lines or want alerts about custody changes.