Kern County Jail Inmate Search & Roster 2026

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Kern County, California · Custody, booking and family-action guide

Kern County Inmate Roster: Verify Custody, Facility, Bail and Court Status

The Kern County jail roster can show a booking number, date of birth, housing facility, arrest details, charges, bail and hearing information. The difficult part is knowing whether that information is current and what a family member should do next.

This guide explains the live lookup, result fields, active facilities, visiting schedules, digital-mail rules, money deposits, commissary, telephone accounts, property release, bail processing, court verification and record-correction options without sending readers through a maze of unexplained links.

Run the live inmate search Call Detentions: 661-391-7500 Fix a failed search
Important KCSO accuracy warning: Kern County states that recent system changes and updates between partner agencies may cause inmate results to be delayed or inaccurate. Use the Sheriff’s roster to identify the booking and facility, but verify the latest charges, hearings and case status through the Kern County Superior Court.
Roster identifiers

Name, date of birth and seven-digit SO booking number.

Detentions number

661-391-7500

Main active facilities

Lerdo Justice and Lerdo Pre-Trial.

Personal mail

Scanned at the Securus Digital Mail Center.

Facts reviewed

August 5, 2026 using agency sources.

Fast decision

What should you do first?

1
You know only the name

Search the last name first. Add the first name only when the roster returns too many possible matches.

2
You have an SO booking number

Use the seven-digit number to confirm the correct person, facility and offense page. Save it for mail, money, visits and calls.

3
You need the latest court result

Copy the court case number and search the Superior Court portal. The Sheriff warns that partner-system data may not be fully current.

Best workflow: Find the inmate, record the exact name and SO booking number, identify the housing facility, review each offense separately and then verify the court case.

Choose the problem you need to solve

The important county rules are explained inside each section.

Official search workflow

How to search the Kern County Jail roster correctly

Open the KCSO Inmate Information page The roster displays the booking number, first name, middle name, last name and date of birth for people shown in the system.
Start with the last name Enter the legal surname without adding extra information. A broad search reduces the chance of excluding a person because of a middle name, suffix or compound surname.
Try alternate name formats Test a maiden name, former surname, hyphenated name, two-part surname, suffix or shortened first name.
Use the booking number when available Kern County booking numbers are displayed in a format such as SO1234567. This is more precise than a name-only search.
Open each possible inmate record Compare the date of birth, facility, booking date, arrest date and total bail before deciding that the record belongs to the person you are researching.
Review every listed booking or offense One inmate page may show several booking events, criminal cases, warrants or remands. Each entry can have a different bail amount and hearing date.
Save the identifiers Record the exact name, booking number, court case number, crime case number and current jail facility.
Verify current court information Use the Kern County Superior Court portal when a charge, hearing date, disposition or warrant status affects your next action.
Open the live Kern County roster Verify the court case
Result decoder

How to read a Kern County inmate result

Kern County booking and offense fields explained
Field What it means What it does not prove Practical next action
Booking number The seven-digit SO identifier connected with the inmate’s Kern County record. It does not explain the final court outcome. Use it for mail, deposits, visits and facility questions.
ID process complete Whether the jail’s identity-processing field is marked complete. It does not eliminate all possible clerical or same-name errors. Still compare the birth date and official case identifiers.
Holding A KCSO system field connected with the person’s custody record. A false entry does not guarantee immediate release. Review every offense and outside-agency hold.
Jail The facility where the inmate is presently listed. Housing assignments can change after classification or transfer. Confirm the facility before visiting or requesting property.
Total bail amount The combined bail displayed for the inmate record. Payment will cause release when another no-bail case or hold exists. Open each booking and verify every bail source.
Release date The release information presently displayed by KCSO. A future or pending release guarantees a pickup time. Wait for confirmation that the person has physically exited.
Court case number The identifier used by Kern County Superior Court. The short roster description is the official court disposition. Use the case number in the court portal.
Crime case number A law-enforcement or agency case reference connected with the incident. It may not be the same as the court case number. Use it when requesting an agency report.
Booking type A category such as open charges, warrant, remand or probation violation. Every type has the same release process. Check whether court action is required.
Offense type A code such as felony, misdemeanor, infraction or court-related entry. The charge will remain unchanged. Verify the filed charge with the court.
Bail source The source or rule associated with the displayed bail entry. Other cases are releasable. Read all booking entries before arranging payment.
Hearing details The date, time, court location and department transmitted to the roster. The hearing has not been changed or continued. Recheck the Superior Court portal before traveling.
Do not treat the total bail as one simple payment. The inmate may have multiple cases, separate bail entries, no-bail matters, warrants or holds from another agency.
Same-name protection

Verify that the roster record belongs to the correct person

Full first and last name match
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Date of birth is consistent
Arrest or booking date matches the event
Arrest location is consistent
Court or crime case number matches another record
Use at least two independent identifiers. Never send money, publish an accusation, contact an employer or arrange a visit based only on a matching name.

Someone may have used your identity

Kern County Arrest Records offers a free “Not Same As” letter when a person believes someone was arrested using their name, Social Security number, driver’s license or other identifying information.

Appear at Arrest Records with photo identification Bring valid government-issued identification and information about the arrest record that does not belong to you.
Provide fingerprints Arrest Records captures the requester’s fingerprints.
Wait for Identification Unit comparison The Identification Unit compares the requester’s fingerprints with the prints connected with the arrestee.
Receive the written finding The result is documented in a “Not Same As” letter. KCSO lists this service as free.
Troubleshooting

No Kern County inmate record found? Follow this order

Arrested within the last few hours The person may still be completing identification, medical screening, property inventory or intake.
Name entered differently Search the surname alone and try a former name, suffix, hyphen variation, compound surname or alternate spelling.
Held temporarily in Mojave Mojave Jail receives people arrested in the Mojave area and may hold them pending release or transfer into Bakersfield.
Already released A person may have posted bail, been released by the court, completed a commitment or received another release decision.
Transferred to another agency The person may be in state, federal, immigration or another county’s custody.
Court case but no current jail listing The person may be out of custody. Search the court case rather than relying on the active inmate roster.
Juvenile or confidential matter Juvenile and legally restricted information may not appear in the public jail or court systems.
Partner-system delay KCSO warns that agency-system changes may affect the accuracy or timing of roster data.
Call script for a missing inmate
“I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], date of birth [date], is in Kern County custody. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency] in [location]. I have booking, crime or court case number [number]. Can you confirm whether the person is being processed, housed, released or transferred?”

Contract or outside-agency custody contacts

U.S. Marshals—Eastern

559-487-5600

U.S. Marshals—Central

213-894-2485

Federal Bureau of Prisons

916-930-2010

Immigration inquiries

661-328-4500

Custody process

What happens after a Kern County arrest?

Reception and identity processing The person’s information is entered, identity work begins and a seven-digit SO booking number is assigned or connected with the record.
Property and money inventory Personal property and funds are documented according to jail procedures.
Medical and behavioral-health screening Health, medication, psychiatric and safety needs may affect housing and processing.
Charge, warrant and hold confirmation Kern County Arrest Records processes bookings, confirms warrants and places holds requested by other counties or states.
Classification and facility assignment The inmate may be assigned to the Justice Facility, Pre-Trial Facility or another appropriate location.
Court and bail review The court may address charges, counsel, bail, release conditions and future hearings.
Release, continued custody or transfer The inmate may be released, remain because of another matter or transfer to another agency.
Why the facility can change: Housing assignments can be affected by classification, medical needs, security, gender, court movement, contracts and operational requirements.
Facility directory

Which Kern County detention facilities currently house inmates?

KCSO detention-facility status and contact information
Facility Current published role Contact Family action
Lerdo Justice Facility Primary receiving facility with 825 medium- and maximum-security beds, infirmary, medical and dental clinic. 17801 Industrial Farm Rd.
661-391-3100		 Use Securus for public video visits.
Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility Largest KCSO detention facility, capacity 1,232, housing male, female, county and contracted inmates. 17695 Industrial Farm Rd.
661-391-7900		 Call 661-391-7901 to schedule public visitation.
Mojave Jail Receives people arrested in the Mojave area pending release or transfer into Bakersfield. 661-824-7141 Call when a recent eastern-county arrest is not yet on the main roster.
Metro Court Holding Used for court holding services and currently not housing inmates. 661-868-6850 Do not treat it as a regular housing or visiting location.
Lerdo Max/Med Contract-inmate booking functions; housing is currently suspended and the facility is under construction. 661-391-7856 Confirm current operations before traveling.
Ridgecrest Jail Currently not housing inmates and listed as under construction. 760-384-5919 Check for transfer to another Kern facility.
Minimum Facility Currently not housing inmates and listed as under construction. 661-391-7967 Do not use it as the default inmate location.
System scale: KCSO reports an average daily inmate population of approximately 1,700 and about 30,000 new arrests each year.
Detentions Bureau
1350 Norris Road
Bakersfield, CA 93308

Main: 661-391-7500

Specialized contacts

Work Release: 661-391-7990

Support Services: 661-391-7800

Bail and release

How to interpret bail and avoid a failed release plan

Open every booking entry One inmate may have several cases with separate bail amounts, court numbers and release restrictions.
Identify no-bail matters A payable bail entry on one case does not override another entry marked no bail.
Check warrants and holds Another county, state, federal agency, probation matter or court order may prevent release.
Verify the court case The judge can raise, lower or otherwise change bail. Recheck the court portal after a hearing.
Record payment and case information Keep the booking number, court case number, bail receipt, payment time and provider information.
Allow time for physical release KCSO states that release processing after bail is posted can take up to eight hours.
Time-served release

KCSO states that inmates completing a commitment are generally released between 8 a.m. and midnight.

Court-ordered release

Inmates released at court are expected to be released before midnight on the scheduled release date.

Cash-bail refund

The Superior Court states that refunds ordered by the court generally take approximately four to six weeks.

Do not drive to the jail when the roster first shows a release date. Identification verification, paperwork, property return and unresolved holds can delay the person’s actual exit.
Court refund contact: The Kern County Auditor handles court-ordered cash-bail refund checks. The published information number is 661-868-3599, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Pre-Trial visitation

Lerdo Pre-Trial visiting days, appointment number and limits

Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility
17695 Industrial Farm Road
Bakersfield, CA 93308

Facility: 661-391-7900

Appointment line

661-391-7901

Calls are answered and appointments booked Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Last name A–F

Tuesday and Friday

Assigned visiting days
Last name G–M

Wednesday and Saturday

Assigned visiting days
Last name N–Z

Thursday and Sunday

Assigned visiting days

Appointment windows

Morning

Appointments begin at 11 a.m. The last morning appointments begin at 2 p.m.

Evening

Appointments begin at 5:30 p.m. The last evening appointments begin at 7:30 p.m.

Weekly visit allowance

A Pre-Trial inmate may receive one 60-minute visit or two 30-minute visits per week.

Pre-Trial visitor combinations
Adults Children Total allowed
2 adults Up to 2 children Maximum 4 visitors
1 adult Up to 3 children Maximum 4 visitors
Adults only None No more than 2 adults

Identification and child requirements

Adults must present valid government-issued photo ID
A valid photo passport is accepted
Expired or hole-punched identification is not accepted
Visitors under 18 must have a parent or legal adult guardian
School-age children need school or government identification
Bring birth certificate or court proof of guardianship
Lerdo vehicle-entry preparation: Visitors driving into the complex should be prepared to show a driver’s license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance. KCSO also states that rideshare vehicles and taxis are not permitted to enter the Lerdo Complex.

What may enter the visiting area?

Visitors may take keys and identification. Purses, phones, cameras, strollers, tobacco and other prohibited items must remain in the vehicle because storage is not available.

Baby supplies: A visitor with a baby may bring one diaper, one bottle and one plain blanket.

Visitor dress code

Stomach and back must be covered
No spaghetti straps, tank tops or halter tops
No see-through or revealing garments
Bra straps and undergarments must not show
Shorts, skirts and dresses no more than 3 inches above knee
No offensive, explicit or gang-related clothing
Former state or federal prisoners: A person previously confined in a state or federal prison must obtain written permission from the facility lieutenant or designee before visiting and carry the signed approval at the Lerdo Complex.
AES H-Pod visits: Contact the care coordinator at 661-391-2687 to schedule a visit for an inmate enrolled in the AES Program.
Justice Facility visitation

How Lerdo Justice Facility video visitation works

Lerdo Justice Facility
17801 Industrial Farm Road
Bakersfield, CA 93308

661-391-3100

Securus support

English: 800-844-6591

Spanish: 866-561-6718

Create a Securus visitor account Adult visitors must complete the provider registration and accept the service terms.
Allow time for approval KCSO states that visitor registration may take up to 72 hours to process.
Select the inmate and facility Use the inmate’s exact name and seven-digit SO booking number.
Schedule inside the permitted window Public video visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours but no more than one week in advance.
Wait for confirmation The visitor receives an email or text after the requested visit is approved.
Join with a tested device or attend on site On-site Justice Facility video visits do not have a visitation fee. Remote service charges may be established by the provider.
A–F

Tuesday and Friday

9 a.m.–2 p.m. and 5–7 p.m.
G–M

Wednesday and Saturday

9 a.m.–2 p.m. and 5–7 p.m.
N–Z

Thursday and Sunday

9 a.m.–2 p.m. and 5–7 p.m.

Justice Facility visit allowance

  • One 60-minute visit or two 30-minute visits per week.
  • One adult visitor, or one adult with one child.
  • Maximum occupancy is two because each child must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Wheelchair-accessible booths are available in the Justice Facility Video Visitation Room.

Remote visitation hours

Morning

8 a.m.–11:45 a.m.

Afternoon

12:30 p.m.–5:45 p.m.

Evening

6:30 p.m.–8 p.m.

Visits are recorded and monitored. Criminal or gang activity, weapons, drug or alcohol use, prohibited victim contact, sexual behavior, threats and conduct that disrupts facility safety can terminate the visit and restrict future access.
Register and schedule with Securus Manage remote video visits
Digital inmate mail

Kern County inmate mailing address and content rules

Effective June 1, 2025, Kern County sends physical personal mail to a Securus Digital Mail Center. Eligible mail is scanned and delivered through inmate kiosks or tablets.

Address personal correspondence exactly this way
Incarcerated individual’s full name and SEVEN-digit booking number
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center
P.O. Box 25397
Tampa, FL 33622
Do not mail ordinary personal correspondence to the Kern County jail address. KCSO states that normal personal mail is no longer accepted directly at its detention facilities. Private or privileged legal mail uses a separate process.

Items that will prevent personal mail delivery

Sexually explicit material
Stickers or tape
Blank paper or greeting cards
Stamps or address labels
Musical greeting cards
Cash, money orders or checks
Lipstick on the envelope or letter
Hair, perfume or foreign substances

Books and periodicals

Appropriate books and periodicals must be sent directly from the publisher, Barnes & Noble or Amazon. KCSO limits a shipment to two softbound books.

Before ordering: Confirm the inmate remains in Kern County custody and use the exact name and booking number. A transfer or release can affect delivery.
Trust account and commissary

How to deposit money or order a Kern County care package

Online

Use Access Corrections and identify the inmate by exact name or booking number.

Telephone

Call 1-866-345-1884 for a live bilingual agent.

Cash kiosk

KCSO lists Access Corrections kiosks at designated detention locations.

Retail deposit

Access Corrections also supports selected participating retail locations.

Confirm current custody Search the live roster before beginning the deposit.
Copy the exact booking number Do not rely on name alone when two inmates have similar names.
Review the fee before payment Provider processing charges vary by transaction method and amount.
Save the receipt Keep the confirmation number, date, amount and inmate identifier.
Allow posting time Do not submit duplicate deposits merely because the balance does not update immediately.
Never place money inside personal mail. KCSO specifically lists cash, money orders, personal checks and cashier’s checks among items that will not be delivered through digital personal mail.
Make the final inmate deposit Order an approved care package

What newly booked inmates receive

Security toothbrush
Toothpaste
Razor
Comb
Soap bar
Orientation packet

Indigent commissary eligibility

Once housed, an inmate with less than $3 in the Inmate Trust account may order a free indigent kit once each week.

Published contents of the Kern County indigent kit
Category Included items
Writing Eight sheets of notebook paper, four envelopes and one golf pencil.
Dental One security toothbrush and two 0.85-ounce toothpastes.
Hygiene Four-ounce shampoo, security razor and Dial soap.
Basic medication Three two-packs of aspirin.

Common commissary categories

KCSO lists hygiene products, personal-care products, reading glasses, stationery, stamped envelopes, cards, shower shoes, approved food, drinks, snacks and other authorized items. Product availability and pricing may change.

Telephone accounts

Kern County inmate calls, Securus support and emergency messages

Securus customer service

English: 800-844-6591

Spanish: 866-561-6718

Fax: 972-277-0714

Published correspondence addresses
Mail payments:
P.O. Box 650757
Dallas, TX 75265-0757

General correspondence:
P.O. Box 1106
Addison, TX 75001

Before creating a Friends and Family account

Confirm the inmate is still in Kern County custody
Use the exact name shown in the roster
Keep the seven-digit SO booking number available
Review provider rates before funding
Save payment confirmation numbers
Report account or technical problems to Securus
KCSO does not accept routine messages for inmates. Friends and family should communicate through approved calls, visits or mail.
Emergency family message: For a genuine emergency, KCSO directs callers to the facility chaplain at 661-391-7881. Be prepared to explain the emergency and provide verification.
Create or manage the phone account
Money and property release

How to collect property from a Lerdo inmate

Days

Monday through Friday.

Hours

8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Identification

Valid state or federal government photo ID.

Processing time

Approximately 30 minutes to 3 hours.

Clothing

Inmate clothing is not released.

Confirm the current facility Property release is handled by the facility where the inmate is housed.
Have the inmate authorize the release The inmate may authorize money and property to an out-of-custody person.
Bring valid photo identification Use a state or federal government-issued picture ID.
Allow enough time KCSO warns that processing can take from 30 minutes to three hours.
Remain at the facility Once the release process begins, the recipient must stay at the facility until processing is complete.
Do not request release clothing. KCSO states that inmate clothing will not be released through this property process.

Court clothing

Members of the public may not drop off jury-trial court clothing. KCSO states that court clothing is accepted only from the attorney of record, and shoes are no longer accepted.

Published female court-clothing limit

One dress, or one pair of pants with a blouse, or one skirt with a blouse; one slip; one jacket, vest or sweater; one belt without a large buckle; and two pairs of pantyhose.

Published male court-clothing limit

One pair of pants, one shirt, one coat, vest or sweater, one necktie, one belt without a large buckle and one pair of socks.

Court verification

How to verify charges, hearings and disposition

The Sheriff roster can display court case numbers and hearing details, but KCSO specifically directs users to the Kern County Courts portal for the most current and reliable case information.

Copy the court case number Use the case number shown under the inmate’s booking or offense entry.
Open the Superior Court Case Information Search Read and accept the court disclaimer before entering the search.
Search by case number first A case-number search reduces the risk of opening another person’s case.
Compare the defendant and case type Confirm the defendant’s name, criminal division and associated arrest details.
Review the register of actions Look for filed charges, hearings, continuances, bail orders, plea entries, dismissals, judgments and sentencing.
Recheck after court KCSO states that information about an inmate who attended court is generally available after 5:30 p.m.
Obtain an official copy when needed The online information is not the court’s official certified record. Request the specific document when formal proof is required.
Court payment scam warning: Kern County Superior Court reports fraudulent text messages linking to fake payment websites. The court states that it does not send text messages requesting payment.

Metropolitan criminal court contact

Metropolitan Division
1415 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301

661-610-6000

Published hours

Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m.–12 p.m.

Run the final court case search
Arrest and booking records

What Kern County releases beyond the active jail roster

Public arrest-information window

KCSO states that contemporaneous arrest information is public when the person is currently in custody or when the person’s release date occurred within the previous 60 days.

Kern County arrest-record services
Service Who can use it Published cost or rule
Current or recent arrest information General public when the person is in custody or released within 60 days. Subject to California public-record limitations and exemptions.
Arrestee’s own arrest information The person who was arrested. KCSO states that arrest information is provided to the arrestee without charge.
Arrestee’s own booking photo A person arrested by KCSO who appears with photo ID. $5.
Public or media booking photo General public or media. Arrest Records staff is not authorized to release it.
Letter of Good Conduct Person appearing in person with valid government ID when a local letter is required. $5 per letter; bring your own notary when notarization is needed.
Not Same As letter Person claiming someone else used their identity. Free fingerprint-comparison service.

Crime report access limits

KCSO’s Crime Reports Unit maintains Sheriff-generated reports from the Bakersfield metropolitan area and 14 substations or satellite offices. Eligible victims or authorized representatives may receive certain reports with legally protected information redacted.

Restricted report categories: KCSO states that reports involving suicide or death, mental-health holds, sexual assault and elder abuse require a court order for release. Juvenile report access is controlled by the Juvenile Court.

Warrant information

KCSO does not release warrant information over the telephone. The subject of a possible warrant may appear in person with photo identification at the Justice Facility Inmate Receiving Center, 17645 Industrial Farm Road, Bakersfield.

Felony warrants

Call 661-610-6000 and select option 4.

Misdemeanor warrants

Call 661-610-6000 and select option 4.

Traffic warrants

Call 661-610-7000 and select option 1.

Personal statewide criminal history: A person seeking their own California criminal history must use the California Department of Justice Record Review Live Scan process rather than treating the county roster as a statewide background check.
Health, safety and reporting

Medical services, urgent family concerns and PREA reporting

Lerdo Pre-Trial health coverage

KCSO states that medical staff are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Psychiatric staff are available seven days a week from 7 a.m.–5 p.m.

Justice Facility clinics

The Justice Facility includes an infirmary and medical and dental clinics serving correctional-health and behavioral-health needs.

When a family member has urgent health information

Confirm the inmate’s facility and booking number Staff need the correct person and location before routing information.
Call the housing facility Explain that you have urgent medical or safety information rather than requesting private medical details.
Describe the risk clearly Provide known diagnoses, medication names, recent threats, withdrawal risk or other time-sensitive facts.
Use emergency services for an immediate outside emergency Do not rely on email or ordinary mail for an urgent life-safety situation.
Privacy limit: Staff may receive information from family members but may be unable to disclose protected medical or mental-health information in return.

Sexual abuse, harassment or retaliation

KCSO maintains a zero-tolerance policy for sexual abuse and sexual harassment involving inmates, employees, contractors or volunteers. The policy also covers retaliation for making or assisting with a report.

Detentions PREA Coordinator

Phone: 661-391-2604

Email: PREAcoordinator@kernsheriff.org

Mail a PREA report
Kern County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: PREA Coordinator
1350 Norris Road
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Report retaliation as well as the original conduct. KCSO states that reports are to be investigated promptly, thoroughly and objectively, with appropriate matters referred for prosecution.
Submit the final PREA report form
Map and arrival planning

Lerdo Justice Facility and detention complex location

Do not arrive by rideshare or taxi expecting entry into the Lerdo Complex. KCSO’s published Lerdo notification states that Uber, Lyft, taxi and similar rideshare vehicles are not permitted to enter the complex.
Confirm whether the inmate is at Justice or Pre-Trial
Bring valid photo identification
Bring driver’s license, registration and insurance when driving
Leave prohibited personal items in the vehicle
Confirm the visit or property appointment first
Allow time for entry screening and processing
Final action plan

What to do after finding the inmate

1
Save the booking number

Use it as the primary identifier for jail services.

2
Confirm the facility

Justice and Pre-Trial have different visiting procedures.

3
Review every offense

Separate bail, no-bail cases, warrants and holds.

4
Verify the court case

Use the case number for the latest hearing and disposition.

5
Use the correct provider

Securus handles calls and visits; Access Corrections handles deposits.

6
Wait for release confirmation

Do not travel for pickup until physical release is confirmed.

Frequently asked questions

Kern County Jail inmate-search questions answered

How do I search the Kern County inmate roster?

Use the KCSO Inmate Information page. Start with the last name, then add the first name if necessary. Use the seven-digit SO booking number when you have it.

Can the Kern County inmate roster contain delayed information?

Yes. KCSO warns that partner-agency system changes can affect accuracy. Verify current hearings, charges and case status with Kern County Superior Court.

Why is a recently arrested person not appearing?

The person may still be completing intake, may be listed under another name, may be at Mojave Jail pending transfer or may have already been released or transferred.

What are the two main Kern County jail facilities?

The main active facilities are Lerdo Justice Facility at 17801 Industrial Farm Road and Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility at 17695 Industrial Farm Road in Bakersfield.

How do I schedule a Pre-Trial visit?

Call 661-391-7901 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Monday through Friday. Visiting days depend on the inmate’s last-name initial.

How early must I schedule a Justice Facility video visit?

Schedule at least 24 hours but no more than one week in advance. Visitor registration may take up to 72 hours.

Where do I send Kern County inmate mail?

Use the inmate’s full name and seven-digit booking number, C/O Securus Digital Mail Center, P.O. Box 25397, Tampa, FL 33622.

How do I deposit money?

Use Access Corrections online, call 1-866-345-1884, use an approved kiosk or use a participating retail location. Save the receipt.

How long does release take after bail?

KCSO states that release processing can take up to eight hours after bail is posted.

Can I request another person’s Kern County mugshot?

KCSO Arrest Records staff states that booking photos are not released to the general public or media. A KCSO arrestee may purchase their own photo for $5 with photo ID.

Accuracy and legal-use notice

County Arrest Records is an independent informational guide and is not the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, Kern County Superior Court, Securus Technologies or Access Corrections.

Custody, facility, charge, bail, hearing and release information can change after publication. Verify the person with multiple identifiers and complete the final live search before sending money, visiting, arranging bail or publishing information.

A jail booking or charge is an allegation and does not establish guilt. Every accused person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Last official-source review: August 5, 2026.

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