Find an Inmate at Kern County - Lerdo Facility
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Quick Facts
- If paying by cash, receipts for services will be mailed to the address on file.
- Personal checks payable to Kern County Sheriff must be pre-printed with the maker name and address, current-dated, and made by a party to the action; third-party and out-of-state personal checks are not accepted.
- Applications may ask whether the applicant is on active parole or subject to narcotics or sex-offender registration and may request a parole agent contact or certificate of discharge.
- When contacting the facility or records unit, have the incarcerated person's full name, aliases, and date of birth or booking/ID number ready.
Common Questions
How do I find contact details for Lerdo Facility?
Start with Kern County Sheriff channels: call intake for custody or location questions, and Records & ID for records or release issues. Have the incarcerated person's full name, any aliases, and their DOB or booking/ID number ready before you call.
If I pay cash for a service, where is the receipt sent?
Receipts for cash payments are mailed to the address on file.
Can I pay Kern County fees with a personal check?
Yes, but only if the check meets the requirements: it must be payable to Kern County Sheriff, pre-printed with the maker’s name and address, current-dated, and made by a party to the action. Third-party and out-of-state personal checks are not accepted.
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How to Fill Out the F160 Visiting Application for Kern County Jails
Want in-person visits at a Kern County jail? The F160 is where you start. Fill it out clearly and completely—especially the inmate and parole-related fields—and you'll avoid unnecessary delays.