South County Detention Facility, CA

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1960 W Scranton AvePorterville, CA, 93257

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At a Glance

Visitation

  • Each inmate receives two free 30‑minute on‑site video visits per week and may have two additional paid on‑site video visits per week and two paid internet home visits per day.
  • On‑site video visitation hours are 7:45 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. every day.
  • Visitors must register and schedule visits online and provide a valid email address during registration.

Communication

  • Internet video visits cost $7.50 per 30‑minute visit.
  • Video visits are offered daily in three blocks: 7:45 a.m.–11:05 a.m., 1:00 p.m.–4:10 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.–9:20 p.m.
  • All video visits must be scheduled at least one day in advance, but facility sources list conflicting maximum booking windows (7 days vs 14 days).

Sending Commissary

  • You can deposit funds via Access Corrections mobile app, website, lobby kiosk, or by phone with bilingual agents at 866.345.1884.
  • Access Corrections requires the recipient’s ID number plus their first and last name and the facility name when making a deposit.
  • The lobby kiosk requires users to log into or create an Access Corrections account to make a deposit or payment.

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Topic Overviews

Visitation

South County Detention Facility offers on-site video visitation, with two free 30-minute sessions per inmate each week. Inmates can also have up to two additional paid on-site video visits per week and up to two paid internet home visits per day. On-site video stations are available daily from 7:45 a.m. to 3:40 p.m., with visits scheduled online at predetermined times for up to 30 minutes. Register and schedule online using a valid email address, then confirm on-site visits using the ICSolutions confirmation code format (your account phone number plus a 4-digit PIN). Bring a current, valid photo ID from the facility's approved list and follow the dress code. Check in at least five minutes early, limit each station to two people (excluding infants), and expect monitoring. Rule violations can end the visit and cost privileges.

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Communication

South County Detention Facility does not accept incoming calls to inmates. Phones are available for inmates to place outgoing collect or debit calls, and they can receive voicemail messages for an additional fee. To leave a message, call (559) 366-9800 and record a 30-second voicemail. You'll need a funded Prepaid Account, the inmate's ID, and your ICSolutions account PIN. Internet video visits are available every day in three blocks (7:45 a.m.–11:05 a.m., 1:00 p.m.–4:10 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.–9:20 p.m.) and cost $7.50 per 30-minute visit. Schedule at least one day ahead, though sources differ on whether you can book up to one week or two weeks in advance. All public video visits are recorded and may be monitored. Follow the rules to avoid termination and possible loss of refunds.

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Sending Commissary

South County Detention Facility uses Access Corrections for electronic deposits. Add funds through the Access Corrections mobile app, website, lobby kiosk, or by phone with live bilingual agents at 866.345.1884. Have the incarcerated person's facility ID number, their first and last name, and the facility name ready. The lobby kiosk now requires you to log into or create an Access Corrections account before completing a deposit or payment. Access Corrections charges a service fee that varies by payment method, so check the vendor's fee notice before submitting. For care packages, place orders through mycarepack.com using that site's product selection, account setup, and checkout.

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Common Questions

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How many free visits does each inmate at South County get?

Each inmate receives two free 30-minute on-site video visits per week. They may also have up to two additional paid on-site video visits per week and up to two paid internet home visits per day.

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What ID do I need to bring for an on‑site video visit at South County?

You'll need a current, valid photo ID for an on-site video visit. The facility lists which IDs are acceptable and which are not, so bring one from the approved list to avoid being turned away.

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When and how do I schedule an on‑site video visit at South County?

Schedule on-site video visits online after registering with a valid email address. Video stations operate daily from 7:45 a.m. to 3:40 p.m., and visits are set at predetermined times for up to 30 minutes.

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Can inmates at South County Detention Facility receive incoming phone calls?

No. South County Detention Facility does not allow incoming calls to inmates; facility phones are for outgoing collect or debit calls, and inmates can receive voicemail messages for an additional fee.

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How do I leave a voicemail for an inmate at South County?

Call (559) 366-9800 to leave a 30-second voicemail. You must have a funded Prepaid Account, your ICSolutions account PIN, and the inmate’s ID.

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How do I schedule a video visit at South County and what are the rules and costs?

Create or log in to an ICSolutions account at www.icsolutions.com, then select South County, the inmate, location, date, and time. Internet video visits are available daily in three blocks (7:45 a.m.–11:05 a.m., 1:00 p.m.–4:10 p.m., 8:00 p.m.–9:20 p.m.) and cost $7.50 per 30 minutes. Schedule at least one day in advance, confirm the current maximum booking window, and cancel at least 24 hours ahead to avoid a no-show.

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South County Detention Facility in California offers internet video visits every day. Each 30-minute session costs $7.50.

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