Kern County, CA Jail and Prison System

Address:	1415 Truxtun Ave, Suite 100, Bakersfield, CA 93301
E-mail:	WorkRelease@kernsheriff.com
Phone:	661-868-5501
Fax:	661-868-5520
Website:	http://www.kernsheriff.org/work_release.aspx

Kern County Work Release Center is a Maximum/Medium security level County Jail located in the city of Bakersfield, California. The facility houses Male and Female Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under California state and federal laws. The County Jail was opened in 1987 The facility has a capacity of 2,005 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.

The facility is part of Bakersfield, California judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.

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2,005 Capacity
Bakersfield, California Judicial District

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Kern County Work Release Center?

Locating an Inmate in Kern County Work Release Center

The best way to locate or get information of any inmate currently incarcerated in Kern County Work Release Center is to contact the County Jail for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/.

Be Approved

Make sure an inmate you are visiting have placed you on their approved visiting list.

Be Prepared to Kern County Work Release Center Visiting Rules

For information on official policy that outlines the regulations and procedures for visiting a Kern County Work Release Center inmate contact the facility directly via 661-868-5501 phone number.

Visitation Days and Hours

Kern County Work Release Center County Jail has visiting hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the County Jail directly.

Visiting a Kern County Work Release Center inmate on holidays:

The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.

	USP General Visiting Hours
Mon	8am–5pm
Tue	8am–5pm
Wed	8am–5pm
Thu	8am–5pm
Fri	8am–5pm
Sat	—
Sun	—
Hol	—

How to Send a Mail/Care Package to an Inmate?

Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Kern County Work Release Center.

To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the County Jail administration at 661-868-5501. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at WorkRelease@kernsheriff.com.