Incident Date: 1-17-14

Posted by: Media Relations

Effectively immediately, as a precautionary measure, Sheriff Mike Boudreaux has decided to temporarily suspend visiting to all of the Tulare County Jails. This action will assist in minimizing the possible exposure of the potential flu virus - H1N1 to the inmate population, their families, jail staff, volunteers and the public. This action is being taken in accordance with information provided by Corizon Health (Medical services providers for Tulare County Criminal Justice).

Detention staff are communicating with the inmate population in regards to how this is a proactive, protective measure for the inmate population, their families, jail staff, volunteers and the public. The Sheriff’s Department is working with the inmates to help provide communication to their family members to prevent them from unnecessary trips to the facilities and to make sure their families have a point of contact to verify whether or not visiting has resumed. The Department is also setting up phone numbers that will provide a voice message regarding the status of visiting at the detention facilities. We will update our news feed as more information is available. Visit our web page at www.tularesheriff.info/news.php

English - Visiting Voice Message (559) 636-4652

Spanish - Visiting Voice Message (559) 735-1845

Currently there are approximately 1650 inmates housed in Tulare County Jails. This does not include the number of inmates that are currently participating in the Sheriff’s Work Alternative Program, Day Reporting Center and Weekender Program. These programs will continue to operate as usual, with a daily screening regarding health issues before they are allowed to continue their work program.

Main Jail - 272

Adult Pre-Trial Facility - 384

Bob Wiley Detention Facility - 700

Men’s Correctional Facility - 362

Day Reporting Center /Sheriff’s Work Alternative Program/Weekender Program - varies 70 to 190

This information is also being provided to all inmates and will be posted at each location for the public.