County Operations During Covid-19
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding County Services during COVID-19 pandemic
Limited County Operations
| Department | Hours Of Operation | Limited Public Access | Expected Reopen | Services Available | Phone |
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| Department | Hours Of Operation | Limited Public Access | ExpectedReopen | Services Available | Phone |
| Child Support Services | Normal Business Hours | March 18, 2020 | June 22, 2020 | In person services will be avaiable by appointment, call 1-866-901-3212 to make an appointment. Lobby open for payments via kiosk and dropping off legal fileings. | (866) 901-3212 (866) 399-4096 |
| TCAG | Normal Business Hours | Services available by phone and email. | (559) 623-0450 | ||
| Board of Supervisors | Normal Business Hours | Effective March 23, 2020 | April 4, 2020 | Board Chambers and lobby will remain open for public access during Board of Supervisors meetings. Otherwise lobbies are closed. To serve the County of Tulare with either a Complaint or Claim please call (559) 636-5000 or email ClerkoftheBoard@co.tulare.ca.us | (559) 636-5000 |
| Auditor-Controller / Treasurer-Tax Collector | Normal Business Hours | June 1, 2020 | To protect the public and department staff from contracting COVID-19, the Tax Collector recommends the continued practice of social distancing when conducting business at the public service counters. | (559) 636-5200 | |
| Assessor/Clerk Recorder's Office | Normal Business Hours | June 1, 2020 | Public service counters will reopen Monday, June 1, 2020.Out of consideration for the health and safety of the public and county staff, the Assessor/Clerk-Recorder is urging those wanting to obtain applications or documents from the Clerk's Office to first seek their availability on its website at tularecounty.ca.gov/clerkrecorder. If conducting business in person at the public service counters is essential, the Assessor/Clerk-Recorder recommends the continued practice of social distancing. | (559) 636-5100 | |
| Tulare County Sheriff's Office | Normal Business Hours | Effective March 20, 2020 | TBD | Suspending LiveScan Operations and Restricting Lobby Traffic. Suspended In-Person Visitation at all Jail & Facilities. | (559) 802-9400 (559) 740-4450 |
| Tulare County Library | Closed to the Public | Effective March 24, 2020 | TBD | Library Staff available by email questions@tularecountylibrary.org and Library Administration by phone (559) 713-2720. Library and Literacy information and services available on our website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. | (559) 713-2720 |
| Ag Commissioner/Sealer's Office | Normal Business Hours | Effective March 23, 2020 | TBD | Inspections, pesticide permits, wieghts and measures will be avaiable under social distancing guidelines. | (559) 684-3350 |
| District Attorney - Public Administrator | Normal Business Hours | Effective March 29, 2020 | TBD | Services available by phone and email. | (559) 636-5494 |
| Tulare County Fire Department | Normal Business Hours | Effective March 16, 2020 | TBD | All locations will be closed to public except for emergency services | (559) 802-9800 |
| Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) | Normal Business Hours | Effective March 23, 2020 | TBD | Visit HHSA website for a full list of available programs and services. | (559) 624-8000 |
| County Administrative Office | Normal Business Hours | Effective March 23, 2020 | TBD | Services available by phone and email. | (559) 636-5005 |
| Public Defender's Office | Normal Business Hours | Effective March 17, 2020 | TBD | Business and services will continue. All contacts will be handled by phone as much as possible. | (559) 636-4500 |
| Tulare County Probation Department | Normal Business Hours | Effective March 23, 2020 | TBD | County Civic Center: (559) 713-2750 Juvenile Justice Center: (559) 735-1525 |
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| Resource Management Agency | Normal Business Hours | Effective March 23, 2020 | TBD | By phone, email or appointment only. Includes County Road Yards and Permit Center | (559) 624-7000 |
| General Services Agency and County Parks | Normal Business Hours | Effective March 23, 2020 | TBD | Services available by phone or email. Tulare County Museum and Surplus Stores is CLOSED. All County Parks reservations canceled. Blach Park is open for day use only beginning May 22, 2020. | (559) 205-1100 |
| County Counsel | Normal Business Hours | Effective March 23, 2020 | TBD | County Counsel Office services are available by phone or email. | (559) 636-4950 |
| Registrar of Voters | Normal Business Hours | Effective March 23, 2020 | TBD | Lobby is closed to the public. Voter registration available online. Services available by phone or email. | (559) 624-7300 |
| Solid Waste | Normal Business Hours | Effective March 23, 2020 | TBD | Tulare County Landfills and Transfer Stations are maintaining normal business hours. Visalia landfill 6:00am - 4:00pm M-F and 8:00am - 4:00pm Saturdays Teapot Dome landfill 7:00am - 4:00pm M-F and 8:00am - 4:00pm Saturdays Mountain site transfer stations are maintaining normal hours of operations. | (559) 624-7195 |