How to Fill Out the F160 Visiting Application for Kern County Jails

The Kern County F160 is the official

The top section is all about you. Enter your full name (first, middle, last), date of birth, and your ID number and type. You'll also provide your current address - including city, state, and ZIP code - plus a phone number. Write neatly and double-check your numbers. This is the information they'll use to match the application to you.

Next up: the person you want to visit. You'll need the inmate's name and booking number. Confirm that booking number before writing it down - one wrong digit can slow everything down since it's the key identifier linking your application to the right person in custody.

• ✓ Spouse
• ✓ Parent
• ✓ Friend
• ✓ Other - Describe (write a short, plain description of your relationship)

The F160 asks whether you're on active parole or subject to narcotics or sex offender registration. Answer "Yes"? You'll need to provide your parole agent's name and phone number. Don't guess - use the correct contact information. This field gets checked.

• ✓ If you are not on active parole, attach a copy of your certificate of discharge (the form specifically calls for this attachment).

Before signing, read what you're agreeing to. One statement is an attestation that you're not the subject of a criminal investigation by any law enforcement agency. If your situation has changed since you started the paperwork, pause and sort it out. Don't sign something that isn't accurate.

You're also acknowledging the facility's search rules. By entering facility grounds, your vehicle and person are subject to search. This isn't just a visitation-day reminder - it's part of what you agree to on the application itself.

At the bottom, sign your full name and add the date. Your signature certifies everything you provided is accurate. Review every line before you sign.

Below your signature, you'll see sections meant for jail staff - not you. There's a spot for an official to mark the application approved and record their name, title, and date. There's also a "Denied - Reason" line. Leave these areas blank. They're there so you understand the application gets reviewed and the outcome gets documented.

1. Write clearly and complete every line you can - The F160 is used to identify you and connect you to a specific inmate; messy handwriting and missing information can slow things down.
2. Use the inmate’s booking number (not just a name) - The form requires the booking number, and getting it right helps staff match your application to the correct person.
3. If you answer “Yes” to active parole/registration, fill in the parole agent details - Include your parole agent’s name and phone number exactly as requested.
4. If you’re not on active parole, gather your certificate of discharge now - The form says to attach a copy, so don’t wait until the last minute.
5. Review for accuracy before you sign - The application includes strong language about refusals for omissions or mis-statements; double-check dates, numbers, and names.
6. Verify submission instructions before you turn it in - Where and how to submit can vary, so confirm the current process with Kern County jail staff before filing.