Tulare County city guide
Tulare inmate search and jail information
The city of Tulare lies south of Visalia and is distinct from Tulare County as a whole. If you are trying to locate someone after an arrest in Tulare, begin by confirming the arrest location and the agency involved. A home address in Tulare does not establish which agency currently holds the person. The county custody resource below is maintained by Tulare County Sheriff’s Office; this website does not hold inmate records.
Tulare County’s detention system includes Road 112 facilities near Visalia and a South County facility in Porterville. Begin with the Sheriff’s Inmate Search rather than choosing a jail solely from the city where an arrest occurred. Compare names with available identifying information and retain the booking details for follow-up. A Visalia, Tulare, or Porterville police arrest can lead to county custody, while a very recent arrest may still be in processing. The public record is a custody reference, not a conclusion about the criminal allegations.
Bob Wiley Detention Facility and the Adult Pre-Trial Facility have different street numbers on Road 112. South County Detention Facility is a separate destination on West Scranton Avenue in Porterville. Confirm the current housing assignment before arranging visits or travel across the county. Tulare Superior Court also operates more than one courthouse, including Visalia and Porterville locations, so jail housing and court assignment should be checked independently. The Mooney Boulevard address identifies the Visalia courthouse, not every possible hearing location. Save the case number and the jail identifier in separate fields when keeping notes. Before sending mail or organizing a release ride, check whether a transfer, court order, or additional hold has changed what was shown at the initial booking.
For a search connected with Tulare, keep the person's legal name, date of birth, arrest location and any booking number together. If the county information does not establish a match, ask the arresting agency whether booking is pending, whether the person was released, or whether another jurisdiction took custody. Do not interpret a missing record as confirmation that no arrest occurred.
How to search for someone in custody
Start with the custody information published by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office. Have the person's full legal name and, ideally, a date of birth ready. If an online lookup is available, compare identifying details rather than relying on a name alone. If you obtain a booking number, keep it with your notes for later questions to jail staff, the court, or an attorney.
Official inmate search (external site).
Jail facilities
These are Tulare County custody facilities, not a claim that Tulare has its own jail. Confirm the person's current housing assignment before traveling; the nearest building may not hold them.
- Bob Wiley Detention Facility, 36712 Road 112, Visalia, CA 93291
- Adult Pre-Trial Facility, 36650 Road 112, Visalia, CA 93291
- South County Detention Facility, 1960 W. Scranton Avenue, Porterville, CA 93257
Visiting, phone calls and mail
Follow the Sheriff’s current visiting rules for the named Tulare facility, not simply the nearest Road 112 building. Confirm visitor approval or appointments, identification, and restrictions on children and personal items. Porterville travel requires separate planning from Visalia. Obtain current mail-addressing and approved telephone instructions for the person’s assignment.
Court and bail
Criminal cases here are handled by the Tulare County Superior Court (221 S. Mooney Boulevard, Visalia, CA 93291).
A Tulare booking’s bail figure should be checked for all active charges and holds. The Superior Court can revise release conditions, and a payment may not clear another agency’s restriction. Verify the authorized payment destination and eventual release facility before making arrangements between Visalia and Porterville.
Common questions
Where should I start an inmate search after an arrest in Tulare?
Start with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office custody resource for Tulare County. Confirm the actual arrest location first. If there is no matching county record, the arresting agency can clarify whether the person is awaiting transfer or was taken elsewhere.
Are the facilities on this page city jails in Tulare?
No. This page lists county custody facilities relevant to Tulare. Check the current housing assignment before visiting, mailing anything, or arranging transportation; a nearby facility is not evidence of where someone is held.
Which court handles a criminal case from Tulare?
Tulare County Superior Court is the state trial court for Tulare County. The assigned courthouse and department depend on the case. Use the case number and official calendar, rather than assuming the county seat or closest courthouse is the hearing location. Federal and immigration cases use separate systems.
Are Bob Wiley and Adult Pre-Trial at the same address?
They are separate Road 112 facilities with different street numbers. Confirm the assigned building before traveling.
Where is South County Detention Facility?
It is at 1960 W. Scranton Avenue in Porterville.
Does Porterville housing determine the courthouse?
No. Check the Tulare Superior Court case calendar for the actual assigned location and department.
Official sources and record limitations
This guide links to Tulare County Sheriff’s Office for custody procedures and Tulare County Superior Court for court information. A booking record is not a conviction. Recent bookings, transfers, releases and protected records may not appear in a public lookup.