Inmate Search 🔍 | Kern County Work Release Center

Kern County Work Release Center is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Kern, CA. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Kern County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Kern County Work Release Center are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

1415 Truxtun Avenue Suite 100
Bakersfield, California 93301

County

Kern County

Phone Number

661-868-5501

Contact Email

[email protected]

Facility Type

County Jail

Inmate Capacity

500

Website

www.kernsheriff.org

Fax Number

661-868-5520

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Kern County Work Release Center?

Kern County Work Release Center maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Kern County Work Release Center Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Bakersfield police department at 661-868-5501 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Kern County Work Release Center?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check California inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in California.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Kern County Work Release Center?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 661-868-5501.

Kern County Work Release Center Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.