Juvenile In Custody
Adhering to California’s Standards for Youth Care
Juvenile Detention Facility
The Juvenile Detention Facility provides services to youth both pre and post-disposition. The facility follows the mandates of Title 15 – California’s Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities. These regulations are governed by the Board of State and Community Corrections.
Intake Unit
The Intake Unit is comprised of Probation Officers who are responsible for receiving and accepting youth booked into the Juvenile Detention Facility. Once booked, officers interview the youth and parents or legal guardians to obtain social information about the juvenile. Officers use the Juvenile Assessment and Intervention System (JAIS) to determine risk and need factors for the youth and the Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument (MAYSI) to identify potential mental health needs of youth. The officer is responsible for determining whether the youth will be detained or released pending a detention hearing.
Home Supervision / Electronic Monitor Unit
The Home Supervision and Electyonic Monitoring Unit provides supervision to youth who are released pending the Court process. Officer are responsible for providing supervision and support to the youth to prevent further acts of delinquency.
Custodial Programs
Juvenile Detention Facility offers Short-Term (180 days), Mid-Term (365 days), and Long-Term (24 months) Custodial Programs.
Youth committed to one of the listed Custodial Programs receive the following:
- JAIS assessment to determine risks and needs.
- Multi-Disciplinary Team meeting to develop an individualized case plan.
- Individual and Group Therapy sessions, based on their needs, including:
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Substance Use Disorder Counseling
- Individual Counseling
- Family Counseling
- Educational Programming, including vocational education
- Medical care, mental health counseling, and psychiatric services
- Religious Services
- Physical Training
- Access to behavior-based incentive programs
Secure Youth Treatment Facility Program
Aftercare and Reentry Supervision
Youth who have reached the age of eighteen at the time of their release may be eligible for Transitional Housing services.
Facility Frequently Asked Questions
We know navigating the Juvenile Justice System can be challenging. The Tulare County Probation Department aims to efficiently and quickly help anyone who has questions.
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What is the mail policy?
Photographs and letters must be mailed to your child, you cannot bring them to visits.
(Your Child’s name)
11200 Ave 368
Visalia, CA 93291
Please do not place glitter or stickers inside or on the outside of the envelope.
Where can I pick up property belonging to a youth?
How can I contact Program Probation staff?
What are the visiting rules?
THE ONLY ITEMS ALLOWED IN THE VISITING AREA ARE PHOTO IDENTIFICATION CARD AND CAR KEYS. (All other items will be considered contraband).
PROHIBITED ATTIRE: Visitors must dress appropriately. Inappropriate attire will be a valid reason to deny a visit.
- NO GANG-RELATED CLOTHING OR ACCESSORIES, including all sports-related clothing, red or blue shirts, jackets, belts with insignias, and jerseys.
- No dresses, skirts, or shorts exposing an inappropriate amount of skin above the knee.
- No sheer, transparent, strapless, or spaghetti-strap garments. No garments exposing the midriff areas. No excessive jewelry.
- No Law Enforcement/Military type clothing.
- No clothing or accessories displaying obscene images or offensive language.
- No baseball caps, hats, or any type of headwear, including sunglasses.
- No flip-flop style shoes. Sandals must have a back strap.
***If any of the above rules are in question, the duty Institution Supervisor will approve or deny the visit.
What are acceptable forms of identification for visitors?
- Valid/Current CA Driver’s License
- Valid/Current Passport
- Valid/Current CA Identification Card
- Valid/Current Alien Registration Card
- Employment Identification
- Valid/Current Matricula Consular Card
Who are among authorized visitors?
- Parents/Stepparents
- Grandparents and spouses
- Foster Parents
- Legal Guardians
What is the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC)
BSCC provides services to the county adult and juvenile systems through inspections of county jails and juvenile detention facilities, technical assistance on local issues, promulgation of regulations, training standards for local correctional staff, and the administration of a wide range of public safety, re-entry, violence reduction, and rehabilitative grants to state and local governments and community-based organizations.
Visit website: https://www.bscc.ca.gov/
What is the Office of Youth and Community Restoration (OYCR)
OYCR helps identify and share best practices for youth in the juvenile justice system to ensure they receive the appropriate in custody services for a successful transition into adulthood.
Visit Website: https://oycr.ca.gov/
Division Managers
Joe Pinheiro
Supervising Probation Officers
Megan M Ellison
Institution Supervisors
Marco Correa
Josh Beck
Katie Roman