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For emergencies call 9-1-1. Directory administrative contacts are not assumed to be non-emergency dispatch.
Confirm the responsible agency for your location. City police and county sheriff patrol jurisdictions differ.
Use official visitor instructions for the facility and check its current rules before travelling. No inmate records, arrest data or searches by name are collected.
Permit links provide official instructions; requirements and appointments must be confirmed with the issuing agency.

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Kern County Sheriff's Office

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Sheriff office — official informationOfficial instructions

Read the official sheriff office information and use the contact or service section appropriate to your location.

Source checked October 26, 2026

Kern County Sheriff · Kern official sheriff website (opens in a new tab)

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(661) 391-7500 1350 Norris Rd. Bakersfield CA 93308 sheriff@kernsheriff.org Home Transparency Transparency Home Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS) Statistics Critical Incidents Related Links and Resources Transparency - Frequently Asked Questions Annual Reports Military Equipment Reporting In

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CCW's & County Licenses — official permit instructionsOfficial instructions

Read the official sheriff concealed-carry permit instructions. This link does not establish an applicant’s eligibility or confirm submission.

Source checked October 26, 2026

Kern County Sheriff · Kern official sheriff website (opens in a new tab)

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CCW's & County Licenses

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Kern County jails — public visiting instructionsOfficial instructions

Read the sheriff’s public-visiting rules and facility-specific schedules. Confirm the facility and current arrangements before visiting.

Source checked October 26, 2026

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Visitation at ALL KCSO jail facilities are recorded and may be monitored for the safety and security of the facility.

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