Facility 8

Facility 8 typically offers both in-person and video visits. Video sessions may be available through Securus Video Connect, letting you join from a computer or the free Securus app. Confirm what Facility 8 offers before making plans. Scheduling systems vary across California facilities, but many use an online portal where you create or claim an account, sign in, choose a visit type, pick an available time slot, and receive a confirmation. You can usually schedule from a computer, smartphone, or tablet. Some locations have on-site video stations, while others only support remote video. Before you travel, double-check Facility 8's specific rules, sign-up windows, and permitted visit types on its visitation page.

Communication with someone at Facility 8 typically runs through Securus Video Connect, a web-based system for scheduling and joining video sessions using the free Securus app or a computer. The same Securus platform also lets you send messages, photos, eCards, and short video clips, making it easy to share updates and celebrate milestones from home. Before booking a session or sending electronic messages, set up your account on the department's communications platform so you're ready to go. Prepaid video visits usually require adding funds through the app's prepaid feature, so register and load funds before you book. California institutions may be transitioning between vendors, so confirm what Facility 8 currently supports first.

To pay the Kern County Sheriff's Civil Section, money orders are accepted as long as they're payable to Kern County Sheriff (KCSO) and filled out completely. Personal checks are only accepted when pre-printed with the maker's name and address, dated current, and written by a party to the action. No third-party checks. Out-of-state personal checks are not accepted either. Cash is accepted only in person at the counter and should never be mailed. Coins are limited to the equivalent of one roll per transaction. Fees must be prepaid unless you present a valid court-issued fee waiver at the time of service, and amounts $10.00 or less are not refundable. For other deposit options or posting timelines, confirm accepted methods before sending funds.