South County Detention Facility, CA

South County Detention Facility uses on-site video visitation, available daily from 7:45 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. Each session lasts up to 30 minutes, and visits must be scheduled in advance. Staff monitor all sessions. Every inmate gets two free 30-minute on-site visits per week. Beyond that, they can have up to two additional paid on-site video visits weekly, plus two paid internet home visits per day. Register and schedule online using a valid email address, then check in at least five minutes before your appointment. No more than two people (excluding infants) can use a visiting station at once. Bring a current, valid photo ID. Minors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and need a birth certificate. Leave phones and recording devices out of the visiting area. Avoid tight-fitting or provocative clothing—violations can end your visit and affect future privileges.

South County Detention Facility offers internet video visits through ICSolutions, with daily availability in three booking blocks: morning, afternoon, and evening. Each 30-minute session costs $7.50 and must be scheduled at least one day ahead. The system also limits how far in advance you can book. General public video visits are recorded and may be monitored by Tulare County Sheriff's Office personnel. Cancel less than 24 hours before your visit? That counts as a no-show. Certain policy violations can also forfeit your refund. To schedule, go to www.icsolutions.com and log in or create an account. Select the facility and inmate, choose your visit location, date/time, and any additional visitors, then add prepaid funds or a PIN if required. Inmates can't receive incoming calls, but you can leave a 30-second voicemail through ICSolutions. You'll need a prepaid account, your account PIN, and the inmate ID.

South County Detention Facility screens all incoming mail for contraband, so expect letters and enclosures to be inspected. Legal mail gets different treatment—it's checked for contraband but won't be opened and read for content. The facility may reject magazines, periodicals, and other materials that threaten safety or security. This includes sexually explicit content, obscene publications, materials inciting violence, and instructions for unlawful activities. To avoid delays, address every item with the incarcerated person's full booked name plus the required identifier (booking number, X‑reference, or PFN). Include your printed return name and address. Stick to standard mail formats. Avoid decorative or multilayer items, follow any photo limits, and don't include anything that makes inspection difficult.

South County Detention Facility accepts inmate funds through Access Corrections. Have the incarcerated person's ID number, first and last name, and the facility name ready before you start—there's a service fee that varies by payment method. You can add money through the Access Corrections mobile app, website, lobby kiosk, or by phone at 866.345.1884, where live bilingual agents can help. Using the kiosk? You'll need to log in or create an ACCESS CORRECTIONS account before completing a deposit. Care packages are handled separately through mycarepack.com. Double-check the facility and ID/booking number before submitting anything so funds don't go to the wrong person.