Tulare County Men's Correctional Facility (MCF)

You can support your loved ones at Tulare County MCF on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 559-735-1931.

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 at Tulare County Men's Correctional Facility (MCF) so you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The Tulare County MCF is a detention center located at 36008 Rd 112 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. You can see all the arrest records for California here.

The MFC is a minimum/low county jail for short-term inmates eligible for work release as the complex is shared by Jail Industries and the Sequoia Field Airport (county-owned, public-use airport) for smaller planes. The inmates are selected for work in areas non-prison related to preparing them for release into the community. MFC is located down the street from the Bob Wiley Detention Facility, the Adult Pre-trial Facility, and the Juvenile Detention Facility, all managed by the Tulare County Sheriff's Office

In Custody Programs

R.S.A.T - Residential Substance Abuse Program - The RSAT program is a grant-based program that provides substance abuse treatment while in custody. The RSAT program is located at Men’s Correctional Facility (MCF), and can house up to 64 inmates. The program is a voluntary program and is a joint effort between Tulare County Sheriff’s department and Alternative Services. The mission is to provide a choice for positive lifestyle changes for the incarcerated population and their families through the facility and community-based services. This will be accomplished with assessments, behavior modification, life learning skills, and aftercare. Inmates must meet classification guidelines to be placed into the program.

W.R.S.A.T - Women’s Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program - The Women’s RSAT Program is a 4-12 month substance abuse program housed at the Pre-Trial Facility in Unit 4B and has the capacity for 25 participants. The program promotes positive social behavior and prepares inmates for release by developing the knowledge and skills necessary to avoid substance use relapse and successfully integrate back into the community. Referrals may be made through the court or via green slips if the inmate is interested in the program. Inmates must meet classification guidelines to be placed into the program.

G.A.P.P - Gang Awareness Parenting Project - The Gang Awareness Parenting Project (G.A.P.P) provides a parenting program for incarcerated inmates and their families, who reside in select northern cities of Tulare County. The goal of the G.A.P.P. program is to bring awareness to the effects of gangs and focus on gang prevention in children. This service is provided through the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department through special funding from First Five Tulare County.

Transitional Program - This program is designed to assist offenders with a successful transition from jail to communities. Inmates identified for the program must be sentenced and have 90 days remaining on their sentence. There are twelve 30-40 minute individual sessions with a 13th session optional. Each session is built around establishing an individualized Transitional Discharge Plan.

Chaplain Services - Good News Jail & Prison Ministry serves as the provider of staff chaplains for the Tulare County Sheriff Department Jail Division. They are responsible for leading and coordinating religious programs in the Tulare County jails. They address the needs of the inmates with the assistance of jail ministry volunteers. They assist with death notifications and emergency situations when requested by custody staff.

Engraving - Is a vocational program offered at the Day Reporting Center. Inmates who are assigned to Engraving are trained in the various aspects of engraving and vinyl application on vehicles. Upon completion of the training program, inmates are issued a certificate listing all learned skills which can be given to potential employers. This program has been in existence since April 1998.