Bob Wiley Detention Facility

Bob Wiley Detention Facility Inmate Services Information

Phone: 559-735-1700

Physical Address:
36712 Road 112
Visalia, CA 93291

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Jacket ID#
Tulare County Detentions
36714 Road 112
Visalia, CA 93291

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Jacket ID#
Tulare County Detentions
36714 Road 112
Visalia, CA 93291

How Do You Find Someone in the Bob Wiley Detention Facility?

To search for an inmate in the Bob Wiley Detention Facility, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 559-735-1700 for the information you are looking for.

Bob Wiley Detention Facility Inmate Search

Tulare County maintains an average of 2,379 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jails have a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. Every year Tulare County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 47,580 offenders.

The following charts of Tulare County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for 6/9/2023. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from Tulare County, the state of California, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records.

For complete information on how to bond, visit, mail, send and receive email, receive phone calls, send money or commissary to an inmate, find information in this and other counties, and view the Most Wanted Fugitives, scroll down this page.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Tulare County and California state prisons, click the button below.
Tulare County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Tulare County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/9/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 448 24.60%
Black 92 5.05%
Hispanic or Latino 916 50.30%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 87 4.78%
Asian 121 6.64%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 76 4.17%
Other 81 4.45%
Total 1,821 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department, California Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Tulare County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/9/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 626 34.38%
Felony (2rd Degree) 285 15.65%
Felony (1st Degree) 1 0.05%
State Jail Felony 56 3.08%
Felony (Uncategorized) 440 24.16%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 413 22.68%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department, California Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Tulare County Inmate Sex - 6/9/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 1,626 89.29%
Female 195 10.71%
Total 1,821 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department, California Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Tulare County Inmate Age - 6/9/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 12 0.66%
18-20 82 4.50%
21-24 168 9.23%
25-30 389 21.36%
31-35 357 19.60%
36-40 328 18.01%
41-45 178 9.77%
46-50 93 5.11%
51-55 83 4.56%
56-60 81 4.45%
61-65 29 1.59%
66-75 21 1.15%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 1,821 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department, California Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Bob Wiley Detention Facility
The Tulare County Bob Wiley Detention Facility in California has a capacity of 700 beds. It opened in 1993 and has an average of 4134 bookings per year. The facility is considered a regional minimum security jail. The address of the Tulare County Bob Wiley Detention Facility in California is 36712 Road 112, Visalia, CA 93291. The contact number is 559-735-1700. Inmates at the Tulare County Bob Wiley Detention Facility are allowed two 45-minute onsite video visits each week. Visitation hours for onsite visits are Sunday through Saturday from 7:45 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. In addition, inmates can also have 15 minutes to one hour of visitation each week through At Home visits or Face to Face visitation, with hours for these visits being 7:45 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. The Bob Wiley Detention Facility in Tulare County, California has experienced a number of inmate issues, including a strike by inmates living in blocks 41 and 42 demanding improved living conditions. The facility has also been subject to a censorship lawsuit filed by Prison Legal News over mail rejection rules, and an outbreak of COVID-19 which affected 31 inmates. Inmates are offered help from the doctor, including counseling sessions each week from a mental health professional. The Tulare County Bob Wiley Detention Facility in California is a 700-bed capacity facility that holds prisoners from minimum to maximum security levels. It offers services such as CCW applications, document requests, and Livescan fingerprinting. Inmates have access to work tasks and meals approved by a dietitian. Common area tables are made of solid steel with attached four seats, where inmates can gather to play cards or other games.
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Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to make a bail payment using gettingout.com

  • gettingout.com assists you in using their banking system to make bail payment for your inmate.  
  • At this time, you cannot make bail payments online, but you can either do it at the or over the phone by calling 866-516-0115.

How to Bail out an Inmate in Tulare County

To Bail out or Post Bond for an Inmate in Bob Wiley Detention Facility follow these steps:

For complete Instructions on How to Bail or Bond an Inmate in Bob Wiley Detention Facility, check out our Inmate Bail page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Bob Wiley Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?

Bob Wiley Detention Facility INMATE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

36712 Road 112
Visalia, CA 93291

559-735-1700

  • Register with IC Solutions for all video visits from home or from the South County Detention Center
  • At home video visits cost $15.00 per 30 minute visit.
  • All video visits must be scheduled at least one day in advance, but no more than one week in advance.
  • Other than the two free 30 minute onsite visits per week at South County Detention Center, each inmate will be allowed no more than two additional paid onsite video visits per week and two paid internet home visits per day. (This only pertains to inmates housed at South County Detention Facility)
  • On-site visitors shall be required to show current and valid state or federal photo ID when requesting approval for visitation. If a visitor cannot produce current valid ID, the authorization to the visit will be denied. 
  • You must wait 45 days after being released from custody before you can visit an inmate. This waiting period applies to visits with members of your immediate family
  • Visitors must check in five minutes or more before your on-site video visit begins with required ID for each scheduled visitor.
  • No more than two people at visiting station, excluding infants. If there are more than two approved visitors you may choose how to divide the time between the visitors.
  • Any visitor under the age of 18 must have their Birth Certificate and be accompanied with a parent or legal guardian.
  • Any child over the age of 2 years (24 months) will be considered a visitor.

    AT HOME VISITATION SCHEDULE
    • DAY TIMES
      SUNDAY

      7:45AM to 11:30AM
      1:00PM to 4:30PM
      8:00PM to 10:30PM

      MONDAY 7:45AM to 11:30AM
      1:00PM to 4:30PM
      8:00PM to 10:30PM
      TUESDAY 7:45AM to 11:30AM
      1:00PM to 4:30PM
      8:00PM to 10:30PM
      WEDNESDAY 7:45AM to 11:30AM
      1:00PM to 4:30PM
      8:00PM to 10:30PM
      THURSDAY 7:45AM to 11:30AM
      1:00PM to 4:30PM
      ​​​​​​​8:00PM to 10:30PM
      FRIDAY 7:45AM to 11:30AM
      1:00PM to 4:30PM
      ​​​​​​​8:00PM to 10:30PM
      SATURDAY 7:45AM to 11:30AM
      1:00PM to 4:30PM
      ​​​​​​​8:00PM to 10:30PM

      AT SOUTH COUNTY DETENTION CENTER
      VISITATION SCHEDULE
      1960 W Scranton Ave.
      Porterville, CA 93257
      DAY TIMES
      SUNDAY 7:45AM - 4:20PM
      MONDAY 7:45AM - 4:20PM
      TUESDAY 7:45AM - 4:20PM
      WEDNESDAY 7:45AM - 4:20PM
      THURSDAY 7:45AM - 4:20PM
      FRIDAY 7:45AM - 4:20PM
      SATURDAY 7:45AM - 4:20PM

      REFUNDS
      All video visits must be canceled at least 24 hours prior to the start of the visit or you will be expected to show and deemed a no-show if you fail to attend. Paid Visit Refunds: 48+ hours in advance: 100% Refund 24 - 48 hours in advance: 50% Refund Under 24 hours in advance: NO Refund No refunds will be issued for visits stopped due to inappropriate behavior, inappropriate dress or other policy violations. Full refunds will be issued for visits cancelled by the facility (except if due to policy violations).
  • LEGAL & PROFESSIONAL VIDEO VISITATION

Bob Wiley Detention Facility uses IC Solutions for their Remote Video Visitation services.



In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1.    Using your personal computer.
2.    Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3.    Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.

How it Works
Register or Log in here. 

  • Once you are logged into your existing IC Solutions account or have created a new account and are logged in, you must select Register for Video and enter the facility name.
  • Select your Inmate.
  • Fund your account using either a Visa, Mastercard credit or debit card.
  • Schedule a Visit.

Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions

'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions

Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app 

Cost of a Remote Video Visit

  • The cost for a remote video visit ranges from $7-10 for 20-25 minute visit. Rates are subject to change.

Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
•    Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
•    All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
•    All visits must be scheduled 6 hours prior to the appointment or up to 13 days in advance.
•    You must check-in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit.
•    Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.  
•    Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
•    Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
•    Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
•    The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
•    Bob Wiley Detention Facility can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
•    Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
•    Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
•    After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.

Bob Wiley Detention Facility uses IC Solutions for their Video Visitation services.



In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1.    Using your personal computer.
2.    Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3.    Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.

How it Works
Register or Log in here. 

  • Once you are logged into your existing IC Solutions account or have created a new account and are logged in, you must select Register for Video and enter the facility name.
  • Select your Inmate.
  • Fund your account using either a Visa, Mastercard credit or debit card.
  • Schedule a Visit.

Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions

'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions

Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app 

Cost of a Remote Video Visit

  • The cost for a remote video visit ranges from $7-10 for 20-25 minute visit. Rates are subject to change.

Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
•    Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
•    All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
•    All visits must be scheduled 6 hours prior to the appointment or up to 13 days in advance.
•    You must check-in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit.
•    Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.  
•    Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
•    Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
•    Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
•    The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
•    Bob Wiley Detention Facility can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
•    Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
•    Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
•    After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Bob Wiley Detention Facility?

Bob Wiley Detention Facility INMATE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

36712 Road 112
Visalia, CA 93291

559-735-1700

  • Register with IC Solutions for all video visits from home or from the South County Detention Center
  • At home video visits cost $15.00 per 30 minute visit.
  • All video visits must be scheduled at least one day in advance, but no more than one week in advance.
  • Other than the two free 30 minute onsite visits per week at South County Detention Center, each inmate will be allowed no more than two additional paid onsite video visits per week and two paid internet home visits per day. (This only pertains to inmates housed at South County Detention Facility)
  • On-site visitors shall be required to show current and valid state or federal photo ID when requesting approval for visitation. If a visitor cannot produce current valid ID, the authorization to the visit will be denied. 
  • You must wait 45 days after being released from custody before you can visit an inmate. This waiting period applies to visits with members of your immediate family
  • Visitors must check in five minutes or more before your on-site video visit begins with required ID for each scheduled visitor.
  • No more than two people at visiting station, excluding infants. If there are more than two approved visitors you may choose how to divide the time between the visitors.
  • Any visitor under the age of 18 must have their Birth Certificate and be accompanied with a parent or legal guardian.
  • Any child over the age of 2 years (24 months) will be considered a visitor.

    AT HOME VISITATION SCHEDULE
    • DAY TIMES
      SUNDAY

      7:45AM to 11:30AM
      1:00PM to 4:30PM
      8:00PM to 10:30PM

      MONDAY 7:45AM to 11:30AM
      1:00PM to 4:30PM
      8:00PM to 10:30PM
      TUESDAY 7:45AM to 11:30AM
      1:00PM to 4:30PM
      8:00PM to 10:30PM
      WEDNESDAY 7:45AM to 11:30AM
      1:00PM to 4:30PM
      ​​​​​​​8:00PM to 10:30PM
      THURSDAY 7:45AM to 11:30AM
      1:00PM to 4:30PM
      ​​​​​​​8:00PM to 10:30PM
      FRIDAY 7:45AM to 11:30AM
      1:00PM to 4:30PM
      ​​​​​​​8:00PM to 10:30PM
      SATURDAY 7:45AM to 11:30AM
      1:00PM to 4:30PM
      ​​​​​​​8:00PM to 10:30PM

      AT SOUTH COUNTY DETENTION CENTER
      VISITATION SCHEDULE
      1960 W Scranton Ave.
      Porterville, CA 93257
      DAY TIMES
      SUNDAY 7:45AM - 4:20PM
      MONDAY 7:45AM - 4:20PM
      TUESDAY 7:45AM - 4:20PM
      WEDNESDAY 7:45AM - 4:20PM
      THURSDAY 7:45AM - 4:20PM
      FRIDAY 7:45AM - 4:20PM
      SATURDAY 7:45AM - 4:20PM

      REFUNDS
      All video visits must be canceled at least 24 hours prior to the start of the visit or you will be expected to show and deemed a no-show if you fail to attend. Paid Visit Refunds: 48+ hours in advance: 100% Refund 24 - 48 hours in advance: 50% Refund Under 24 hours in advance: NO Refund No refunds will be issued for visits stopped due to inappropriate behavior, inappropriate dress or other policy violations. Full refunds will be issued for visits cancelled by the facility (except if due to policy violations).
  • LEGAL & PROFESSIONAL VIDEO VISITATION
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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Bob Wiley Detention Facility?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Bob Wiley Detention Facility, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.

Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email[email protected]
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

Depositing Money for Communicating with an Inmate

How to Make a Deposit for Phone, Email or Visitation using GettingOut.com

Bob Wiley Detention Facility uses GettingOut for some or all of its communication services with an inmate.

If you want to deposit money using this company for your use or your inmate's account, there are four ways to do it:

  • Online - They accept all major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
  • At the Bob Wiley Detention Facility using the kiosk in the jail lobby - (cash, debit or credit card) NOTE - Bob Wiley Detention Facility may require identity verification so bring your driver’s license or some other form of ID.
  • By phone by calling 866-516-0115 - They have bi-lingual operators are standing by 24 hours 7 days a week to assist you with your deposit. Major credit cards accepted are Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
  • By using their app, either Android or iphone. - All credit cards mentioned above are accepted.

For all the information you need to know, including tips, guidelines and warnings about depositing money in a Bob Wiley Detention Facility inmate's account for communication services, check out our Send Money page.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Bob Wiley Detention Facility?

How Do Inmates in Bob Wiley Detention Facility Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Tulare County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

  • Bob Wiley Detention Facility uses the services of IC Solutions.
  • Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407
  • Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Tulare County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards, Voicemail & Prepaid calls.  In addition, IC Solutions provides secure messaging, sending photos, video phone calls and online deposits for inmates and their families in Tulare County.
  • Although rates are subject to change, they generally run about $0.21 per minute for phone calls.

Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Tulare County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Bob Wiley Detention Facility, and what can I send them?

Bob Wiley Detention Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Bob Wiley Detention Facility allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Bob Wiley Detention Facility also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Jacket ID#
Tulare County Detentions
36714 Road 112
Visalia, CA 93291



Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Jacket ID#
Tulare County Detentions
36714 Road 112
Visalia, CA 93291



Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Bob Wiley Detention Facility allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Bob Wiley Detention Facility standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Jacket ID#
Tulare County Detentions
36714 Road 112
Visalia, CA 93291

Bob Wiley Detention Facility Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Bob Wiley Detention Facility there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail, newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to the Bob Wiley Detention Facility:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Jacket ID#
Tulare County Detentions
36714 Road 112
Visalia, CA 93291


For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Bob Wiley Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?

Bob Wiley Detention Facility contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select California.
3. Select Bob Wiley Detention Facility.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at [email protected].
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Bob Wiley Detention Facility staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Bob Wiley Detention Facility's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.


*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Tulare County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Bob Wiley Detention Facility follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select California, then select Bob Wiley Detention Facility, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Bob Wiley Detention Facility.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Bob Wiley Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

Emailing Messages & Photos

Bob Wiley Detention Facility contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.


If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Bob Wiley Detention Facility,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1.
  Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.

How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1.
  Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

How Do Inmates in Bob Wiley Detention Facility Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Tulare County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

  • Bob Wiley Detention Facility uses the services of IC Solutions.
  • Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407
  • Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Tulare County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards, Voicemail & Prepaid calls.  In addition, IC Solutions provides secure messaging, sending photos, video phone calls and online deposits for inmates and their families in Tulare County.
  • Although rates are subject to change, they generally run about $0.21 per minute for phone calls.

Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Tulare County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Bob Wiley Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Bob Wiley Detention Facility allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by 'gettingout'.


The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Bob Wiley Detention Facility, such as:

  • Music
  • Books
  • Games
  • Education
  • News
  • Radio
  • Television
  • Read mail and messages
  • Video visits

-  Free services are already available for use on the device at Bob Wiley Detention Facility.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Bob Wiley Detention Facility Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.

What Does a Tablet Cost?

  • Tablet devices include some services and the content is free.
  • The subscription services require additional funding.
  • There may be multiple options such as 7-day or 30-day subscriptions.
  • Costs are dependent upon the available services and what the Bob Wiley Detention Facility charges.

To estimate costs for phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page) or call 866-516-0115 for assistance.

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Bob Wiley Detention Facility

To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:

1.  First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL

2.  Purchase the services you want for your Bob Wiley Detention Facility inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.

To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

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Other Jails in Tulare County
Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Tulare County?

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Most Wanted Fugitives

Do you have a list of Arrest Warrants, and the Most Wanted Criminals in Tulare County, the state of California and the United States?

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Tulare County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/9/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 448 24.60%
Black 92 5.05%
Hispanic or Latino 916 50.30%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 87 4.78%
Asian 121 6.64%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 76 4.17%
Other 81 4.45%
Total 1,821 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department, California Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Tulare County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/9/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 626 34.38%
Felony (2rd Degree) 285 15.65%
Felony (1st Degree) 1 0.05%
State Jail Felony 56 3.08%
Felony (Uncategorized) 440 24.16%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 413 22.68%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department, California Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Tulare County Inmate Sex - 6/9/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 1,626 89.29%
Female 195 10.71%
Total 1,821 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department, California Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Tulare County Inmate Age - 6/9/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 12 0.66%
18-20 82 4.50%
21-24 168 9.23%
25-30 389 21.36%
31-35 357 19.60%
36-40 328 18.01%
41-45 178 9.77%
46-50 93 5.11%
51-55 83 4.56%
56-60 81 4.45%
61-65 29 1.59%
66-75 21 1.15%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 1,821 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department, California Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

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