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Tulare County, California — Public Records

Use this page to find court records, arrest records, and other public records in Tulare County. Each section links to the office, online tool, or agency that holds the records.

⚡ At a Glance

  • Superior Court: 221 S Mooney Blvd, Visalia, CA 93291 — (559) 730-5000
  • Sheriff: 833 S Akers St, Visalia, CA 93277 — (559) 802-9400
  • Online search: tulare.courts.ca.gov
  • County seat: Visalia, California
How to use this page: Pick a section below — court records, arrest records, or other records. Each one tells you where to go, who to contact, and what tools are available online.

Start here: Choose the type of record you need below, then follow the link to the official source.

⚖️ Court Records 🔍 Arrest Records 📋 Other Records ❓ FAQ

What You Can Find Here

⚖️ Superior Court case records (civil, criminal, family)
🔍 Sheriff detention and custody information
🏛️ Branch courts in Porterville and Dinuba
📋 Property records and vital records contacts
What you will need:
  • Full name of the person or business
  • Case number, if you have one
  • Approximate date or location of the record

Court Records

The Superior Court of California, County of Tulare operates from the County Civic Center at 221 South Mooney Boulevard in Visalia as its main courthouse. The court also has a Porterville division at 300 East Olive in Porterville and a Dinuba division at 640 South Alta Avenue in Dinuba. Juvenile matters are handled at the Juvenile Justice Facility at 11200 Avenue 368 in Visalia, and a Pretrial Facility courthouse is located at 36650 Road 112 in Visalia.

OfficeDetails
Visalia (Main)221 S Mooney Blvd, Visalia, CA 93291 — (559) 730-5000
Porterville Division300 E Olive, Porterville, CA 93257 — (559) 782-3700
Dinuba Division640 S Alta Ave, Dinuba, CA 93618 — (559) 595-6400
Juvenile Justice Facility11200 Ave 368, Visalia, CA 93291 — (559) 738-2300
Pretrial Facility36650 Road 112, Visalia, CA 93291 — (559) 730-5020
⚖️ Tulare County Superior Court — Official Website 🏛️ Court Locations & Contact Information

Use the official link above to access records or contact the office directly.

Arrest Records

Arrest records in Tulare County come from the arresting agency. The Tulare County Sheriff's Office is headquartered at 833 South Akers Street in Visalia. The Sheriff operates the county detention facilities. The Civil Division is at 221 S Mooney Blvd, Room 102 in Visalia. City police departments in Visalia, Tulare, Porterville, and other cities handle arrests within their jurisdictions.

AgencyContactOnline
Sheriff's Office (HQ)833 S Akers St, Visalia, CA 93277tularecounty.ca.gov/sheriff
Main Phone(559) 802-9400
Toll-Free(800) 808-0488
Civil Division221 S Mooney Blvd, Rm 102, Visalia — (559) 636-5090
🔍 Tulare County Sheriff — Detentions Division 🏛️ Tulare County Sheriff's Office Website

Use the official link above to access records or contact the office directly.

Other Public Records

Tulare County maintains property and vital records through the County Clerk's office. The county operates under the California Public Records Act. All PRA requests can be emailed to the Sheriff at sheriffpio@tularecounty.ca.gov.

How to Request Records

In person: Visit the Visalia courthouse at 221 S Mooney Blvd, or branch courts in Porterville or Dinuba.

Online: Visit the court's official website for case information and court services.

By mail: Submit a written request under the California Public Records Act.

Cities in Tulare County

Tulare County includes the city of Visalia (county seat) and other municipalities including Tulare, Porterville, Dinuba, Lindsay, Exeter, Woodlake, and Farmersville. City-level record pages will be added as they become available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Tulare County courthouse?
The main courthouse is at 221 South Mooney Boulevard in Visalia. Branch courts are in Porterville (300 E Olive) and Dinuba (640 S Alta Ave). Call (559) 730-5000 for general information.
Can I look up someone's arrest in Tulare County online?
Contact the Tulare County Sheriff's Office at (559) 802-9400 or toll-free (800) 808-0488. Visit the Detentions Division page for custody information.
How do I get a copy of a court record in Tulare County?
Visit the court's official website, call (559) 730-5000, or visit the courthouse at 221 S Mooney Blvd in Visalia.
What courts does Tulare County have?
Tulare County has one Superior Court with five locations: the Visalia main courthouse, the Porterville Division, the Dinuba Division, a Juvenile Justice Facility, and a Pretrial Facility courthouse — all serving different case types.
Is there a fee to search Tulare County court records?
Certified copies require a fee. Contact the court at (559) 730-5000 for current fees and procedures.
What this page does not show: Not all records are available online. Some require a written request, an in-person visit, or a fee.

This page is a guide to help you find official records — it is not the official database. All information comes from government sources.

Last updated: April 15, 2026