Posted by: Media Relations

Sheriff Mike Boudreaux, is advising the communities in Tulare County of a possible scam regarding bail.

Should you receive a call from someone advising you a loved one is in custody asking you to apply money to a pre-paid credit card number for bail, obtain the name of the family member, jail location and contact information for the person calling you. DO NOT RELY ON YOUR CALLER ID.  It may appear as a false number.

You should call the Sheriff’s Department immediately with this information.  Do not apply money to the credit card. 800-808-0488

There are only four methods for bailing a person out of the Tulare County Jail system.  They are as follows:
1. Utilize the “Easy Kiosk” in the lobby at any one of the jail facilities.  This requires the full bail amount
2. A Cashiers Check for the full bail amount made payable to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department
3. Cash for the full bail amount taken to the jail facility
4. Utilize a Bail Bond company