Can You Visit Kern County Jail If You're on Parole or Have a Criminal Record?
Kern County's F160
On active parole or registered? You'll need to provide your parole agent's name and phone number on the F160. Have that info ready before you start - guessing or leaving blanks will slow things down. Be prepared to provide documentation from your parole agent too, since the jail screens for active supervision and registration status.
Reminder: Your signature certifies everything on the F160 is true and correct. Don't treat the parole/registration section as a "close enough" question.
Not on active parole? Checking "no" isn't enough. The F160 specifically requires you to attach a copy of your certificate of discharge. Gather that paperwork before submitting - missing attachments will delay your application.
The F160 also requires you to attest that you're not currently the subject of a criminal investigation by any law enforcement agency. This isn't a throwaway checkbox - it's part of what you're swearing to when you sign. Read that line carefully before you submit.
Warning: Omissions or misstatements can result in denied visiting privileges. Fill out the F160 completely and attach all requested documentation.
Practical Checklist
- ✓ A completed F160 that’s signed with your full name and dated
- ✓ If you answer “yes” to active parole/registration: your parole agent’s name and phone number (and any documentation your agent provides you for visiting)
- ✓ If you answer “no” to active parole: a copy of your certificate of discharge attached to the application
- ✓ A valid government-issued photo ID (the form asks for your ID number and type)
- ✓ A copy of everything you submit, for your own records
- Confirm what “certificate of discharge” they’ll accept - ask what qualifies and whether a copy is sufficient.
- Ask what parole documentation (if any) they want in addition to agent contact info - the form collects your agent’s name and phone, but you can confirm whether they also expect a written clearance.
- Verify how and where to submit attachments - ask who should receive the certificate of discharge or any parole paperwork and whether it must be submitted with the application.
- Check processing timelines - ask how long approvals typically take so you can plan your visit without showing up before you’re cleared.
- Confirm what happens if something is missing - ask whether they’ll contact you to fix an incomplete application or deny it and require you to reapply.
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