Location	1350 Norris Road, Bakersfield, CA, 93308
Official Website	http://www.kernsheriff.com/Pages/default.aspx

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The Kern County Jail is a medium security facility that houses both male and female inmates. The facility was built in 1979 with a capacity for 152 inmates. It is run by 131 officers and support staff.

The Kern County Jail is located in Bakersfield, Kern County, California.

The Kern County Jail is unique as it offers sentenced felon programs, which allows them to shorten their time or fines through community service. The facility also offers educational opportunities to help inmates increase their knowledge and skill as they plan to rejoin the society.

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Kern County Jail — General Information

Facility Name	Kern County Jail
Facility Type	County Jail
Address	1350 Norris Road, Bakersfield, CA, 93308
Facility Type	Adult
City	Bakersfield
Postal Code	93308
State	California
County	Kern County
Official Website	http://www.kernsheriff.com/Pages/default.aspx

Kern County Jail Inmate Search

The Kern County Jail has an up to date online database for inmate search, roster reports, and bail bonds. You need to have some information on the inmate to help with the search, including the inmate's names and ID.

You can also call the facility on 661-391-7577 and talk to the prison personnel directly.

Kern County Sheriffs Office - Delano Substation

Address	455 Lexington Street, Delano, California, 93215
Phone	661-721-3800
Email	[email protected]
Website	website

Sending Mail to Inmates

Inmate Name

BCP Number
Kern County Jail
1350 Norris Road, Bakersfield, CA, 93308

If you want books shipped to the inmate, use the address:

Kern County Jail
1350 Norris Road, Bakersfield, CA, 93308

Some of the facility's accepted vendors include Amazon, Barnes & Noble's, and Books a Million.

You cannot send more than three books to an inmate, and the books must be less than 3 inches thick.

Inmates have the right to send and receive mail at the Kern County Jail, but the mail will be checked for security reasons.

Sending funds to inmates

You will need to visit a kiosk at the Kern County Jail to deposit money at the machines. There are some instructions posted on how you can use the machines.

Mail funds to: (no personal checks or cash please)

Inmate Name
BCP Number
Kern County Jail
1350 Norris Road, Bakersfield, CA, 93308

You also have the online option to deposit money into the inmate's commissary here.

You can also send money orders through the mail. Ensure you add the inmate's names and id on the mail's back to ensure it is deposited on the right account.

Kern County CA Arrests Warrants and Sex Offenders

You can search for Warrants in Kern County Jail via its official website.

Kern County Arrest Warrants

Tehachapi Police Department Crime Reports
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Shafter Most Wanted Persons
Bear Valley Police Department Crime Map
Taft Police Department Crime Reports
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Kern County Arrest Records

Taft Police Department Crime Reports
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City of Bakersfield Police Department Website
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City of Ridgecrest Police Department Logs
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Kern County Most Wanted

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City of Bakersfield GIS Maps
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Delano Police Department Jail Website
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Bear Valley Police Department Crime Map
Taft Police Department Crime Reports
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Kern County Sex Offender Registry

Kern County Sex Offender Registry

Visiting an Inmate

THE INMATE VISITATION AREA IS CLOSED ON NATIONAL HOLIDAYS - APPOINTMENT WINDOW IS OPEN.

Kern County Jail allows inmates at least an hour a week for visits. Visitation is all week between 7:30 AM and 9:00PM Mondays through Friday and 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM on the weekends.

Before you visit, first schedule the visit by calling an official at the jail (661-391-7577) or visiting Kern County Jail official website In addition, you have to arrive not more than fifteen minutes late, as the visit will be canceled and you won't see the inmate.

Professional visits: The visiting area will open at 9:00 AM, Monday through Friday, for professional visits only.

Visiting Hours

Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Directions

Refer the map below to find the driving directions.

Kern County Prison Statistics

Kern County Prison Population By Race

Native Prison Population	15
Black Prison Population	774
Latino Prison Population	1,738
Other Prison Population	42
White Prison Population	977
Asian Prison Population	12

Kern County Jail Held Inmates

Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies	145
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison	51
Jail Population Held for State Prison	655
Jail Population Held for State Jail	214
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail	9
Jail Population Held for ICE	-

Kern County Jail Admissions

Total Jail Population	2,321
Female Jail Population	334
Total Jail Admissions	35,093
Male Jail Population	1,751

Kern County Pretrial Jail Population

Pretrial Jail Population	1,304
Female Pretrial Jail Population	188
Male Pretrial Jail Population	1,495

Kern County Prison Population

Total Prison Population	3,558
Male Prison Population	3,409
Female Prison Population	149

Kern County Prison Admissions

Latino Prison Admissions	733
Male Prison Admissions	1,297
Other Prison Admissions	13
Native Prison Admissions	-
Black Prison Admissions	234
Asian Prison Admissions	6
Total Prison Admissions	1,383
White Prison Admissions	397
Female Prison Admissions	86

Kern County Jail Admissions By Race

Black Jail Population	331
White Jail Population	738
Asian Jail Population	49
Native Jail Population	8
Latino Jail Population	941

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