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Visitation at Kern County - Lerdo Facility

How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements

Overview

To visit at Kern County - Lerdo Facility, you'll need to complete the Kern County F160 visiting application. The form asks for the inmate's name, booking number, and your relationship. It also asks whether you're on active parole or subject to narcotics or sex-offender registration—and may request parole-agent contact info or a certificate of discharge. You'll attest that you're not under criminal investigation by any law enforcement agency and acknowledge that you and your vehicle can be searched when entering facility grounds. Sign and date the application before submitting. The form includes approval/denial fields with a reason, and incomplete or false answers—especially from ex-felons—can lead to denial. For scheduling details, check the facility page or common visitation portals since methods and rules vary by county.

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Quick Facts

  • The F160 visiting application requires the inmate's name, the inmate's booking number, and the visitor's relationship to the inmate.
  • The application asks whether the applicant is on active parole or subject to narcotics or sex-offender registration and requests parole agent contact or a certificate of discharge.
  • Applicants must acknowledge that their vehicle and person are subject to search upon entering facility grounds.
  • Applicants must attest they are not the subject of a criminal investigation by any law enforcement agency.
  • The form requires the applicant's signature and date and includes approval or denial fields with a reason.

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Common Questions

What information does the Kern County F160 visiting application require?

You must provide the inmate’s name and booking number and state your relationship to the inmate. The form also asks about parole status and narcotics/sex-offender registration and may request parole-agent contact information or a certificate of discharge. You’ll need to sign and date it, and it includes approval/denial fields with a reason.

Can people on parole or subject to sex-offender registration apply to visit at Lerdo Facility?

Yes—you can apply. The form specifically asks whether you're on active parole or subject to narcotics or sex-offender registration and may request parole-agent contact info or a certificate of discharge. Approval depends on the application review and approval/denial step, not your answer alone.

What should I expect when arriving at the Lerdo Facility for a visit?

You'll need to acknowledge that you and your vehicle can be searched when entering facility grounds. The application also requires you to confirm you're not the subject of any criminal investigation, and visitor screening commonly includes background checks or ID checks.

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