To look at jail inmate records in Kern County Inmate Search, use Kern County online inmate search.
Inmate details include booking number, date of birth, jail, release date, offense, offense type, date arrested, arrest location, booking type, crime case number, bail amount, bail source, court case number, hearing date, and hearing location.
If you want to schedule a visit or send mail/money to an inmate, call a jail facility to help you.
Kern County Inmate Search By Name
Conducting a Kern inmate lookup is simple, thanks to the Kern County Jail Roster tool provided by Kern County. By conducting a Kern County Lerdo inmate search you will get details about inmates such as Kern County inmate search mugshots, Kern County inmate record, Kern County Sex Offendersdetails, and more.
To conduct a Kern County Inmate Search Online, follow these steps:
- First access the official portal of www.kernsheriff.org.
- Now, Click on the Inmate Search tab.
- This will take you to the inmate search page, where you will search for free kern county inmate search.
- Enter the Inmate Number or search Inmate by entering their first and last name in the appropriate fields.
- At the end, Hit the “Search” option.
- Then the Kern County Jail Inmate List will appear on your screen.
Kern County Central Receiving Facility
For members of the public visiting the Central Receiving Facility, please call 661-868-6850 to schedule your visit. A staff member will work with you to schedule your visit.
If you call after hours, please leave a detailed voicemail and your call will be returned on the next business day.
Visiting hours will be on Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Inmates will be allowed a total of one adult visitor (or) one adult visitor and one child visitor per visit due to space restrictions. Inmates will be allowed one 60-minute visit (or) two 30-minute visits per week.
All visitors and inmates shall wear masks while inside the facility.
Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility
Visiting Days
Tuesday – Sunday
- Available visiting days are based on the inmate’s last name:
- A-F (Tue./Fri.)
- G-M (Wed./Sat.)
- N-Z (Sun./Thur.)
- Visiting Appointments:
- Morning appointments start at 11:00 a.m.
- Last morning appointments start at 2:00 p.m.
- Evening appointments start at 5:30 p.m.
- Last evening appointments start at 7:30 p.m.
There can only be 1 adult visitor and 3 children or 2 adults with 2 children for a total of 4 visitors. No more than 2 adults visit at a time.
All children in school need to bring a school ID or a government-issued ID.
Visitors must provide proof of guardianship for any accompanying child/children. This can be in the form of a birth certificate or court documents that establish the visitor’s legal guardianship over the child/children.
Schedule a Visitation Appointment
Central Receiving Facility
- For members of the public visiting the Central Receiving Facility, please call 661-868-6850 to schedule your visit. A staff member will work with you to schedule your visit. If you call after hours, please leave a detailed voicemail and your call will be returned on the next business day.
- Visiting hours will be on Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Inmates will be allowed a total of one adult visitor (or) one adult visitor and one child visitor per visit due to space restrictions.
- Inmates will be allowed one 60-minute visit (or) two 30-minute visit per week.
- All visitors and inmates shall wear masks while inside the facility.
Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility
Visiting Days
Tuesday – Sunday
- Available visiting days are based on the inmate’s last name:
- A-F (Tue./Fri.)
- G-M (Wed./Sat.)
- N-Z (Sun./Thur.)
- Visiting Appointments:
- Morning appointments start at 11:00 a.m.
- Last morning appointments start at 2:00 p.m.
- Evening appointments start at 5:30 p.m.
- Last evening appointments start at 7:30 p.m.
There can only be 1 adult visitor and 3 children or 2 adults with 2 children for a total of 4 visitors. No more than 2 adults visit at a time.
All children in school need to bring a school ID or a government-issued ID.
Lerdo Justice Facility
- For members of the public visiting the Lerdo Justice Facility, the normal process for scheduling an appointment may be used by following this link: https://securustech.net/
- Visiting hours will be Tuesday – Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Available visiting days are based on the inmate’s last name: A-F (Tue/Fri), G-M (Wed/Sat), and N-Z (Sun/Thur)
- Inmates will be allowed a total of one adult visitor (or) one adult visitor and one child visitor. (Each child must be accommodated by an adult, max occupancy per visit is 2 due to space restrictions.)
- Inmates will be allowed one 60-minute visit (or) two 30-minute visits per week.
Kern County Inmate Packages
You can keep in touch with someone in Kern County Jail by sending them mail. The jail allows inmates to get packages or letters from loved ones, but they check it first for certain things.
Make sure your mail doesn’t have staples, maps, symbols, or anything that could be used for illegal stuff. They also inspect legal mail, but they won’t read it because of privacy rules with lawyers.
Send your loved one a mail or parcel using the address below:
Detainee’s Name (full legal name)
Kern County Jail
1350 Norris Road, Bakersfield, CA, 93308
Kern County Inmate Money
Receiving Money: The jail facilities no longer accept money (money orders, cashier’s checks, cash, etc.) at the window or through the mail. You may deposit money to the inmate’s account via one of the following ways.
- Online website: www.accesscorrections.com
- By Phone at 1-866-345-1884 to speak to a live, bilingual agent.
- By the lobby kiosk located at:
Lerdo Facility – Justice Facility – 17645 Industrial Farm Rd., Bakersfield CA 93308
For further details about sending money to an inmate, click here.
Location and Contact Details
Kern Country Sherrif Office Address
1350 Norris Road | Bakersfield, CA. 93308
| Support Options | Contact Information |
|---|---|
| Phone | 800-844-6591 |
| Phone – Spanish | 866-561-6718 |
| Fax | 972-277-0714 |
| [email protected] | |
| Web Access & Chat Link | www.securustech.net |
| Mail Payments | P.O. Box 650757, Dallas, TX 75265-0757 |
| Mail Correspondence | P.O. Box 1106, Addison, TX 75001 |
Other Prisons
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I send a letter?
Address correspondence as follows:
Inmate’s Name and Booking Number
Kern County Sheriff’s Department – Jail
PO Box 2208
Bakersfield, CA 93303-2208
What time does Kern County Jail release inmates?
For inquiries about Board of Prison inmates, call 916-930-2010. For inquiries about Immigration and Customs Enforcement inmates, call 661-328-4500. Q: What time do inmates get released? A: Time Served inmates are released between 8am and 12am (Midnight).
How do I check on a prisoner?
- Your full name.
- Your date of birth.
- Your full address including postcode.
- Reason for enquiry.
- Full name of the person you want to contact.
- Any other name/s by which they may have been known.
- His/her date of birth.
How many inmates are in Kern County Jail?
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office, Detentions Bureau has an average daily inmate population of approximately 1,700 inmates.
What jury trial court clothes are allowed for drop off?
Court Clothes are no longer accepted by the public, only from the Attorney on record. (Shoes will no longer be accepted)
FEMALES
- Only one of the following three items:
- A dress, or A pair of pants and a blouse, or A skirt and a blouse.
- One slip.
- One jacket, vest or sweater.
- One belt (no large buckles).
- Two pair of pantyhose.
MALES
- One pair of pants.
- One Shirt.
- One coat, vest or sweater.
- One necktie.
- One belt (no large buckles).
- One pair of socks.