Kern County, CA Arrests, Mugshots & Jail Inmate Records

The Kern County Sheriff's Office, through its Arrest Records Unit, typically maintains and disseminates records of arrested persons. Requesters can visit the nearest sheriff substations to view records in person or send mail requests to:

Kern County Sheriff's Office, Records Section

1350 Norris Road, Building B

Bakersfield, CA 93308

Phone: (661) 391-7624

Another way to view arrest reports is via the Inmate Search provided by the county sheriff.

Individuals can request or view arrest reports in person by visiting the Kern County police department where the arrest occurred. They can send mail, email, or phone requests to the local arresting agencies. Instructions on how to obtain arrest reports may be available on the official websites of some police departments, including:

• Bakersfield Police Department
• Delano Police Department
• Ridgecrest Police Department
• Wasco Police Department
• Arvin Police Department

The California Department of Justice (CA DOJ) maintains criminal history records, which also include arrest reports of convicted persons. These records are available only to authorized agencies, law enforcement, and individuals requesting their criminal history files. Eligible residents can follow the steps below to get criminal records:

• Download and complete the BCIA 8016RR Form
• Contact the local police departments, sheriff, or other verified LiveScan Operator in Kern to get fingerprints
• Provide the following to the LiveScan vendor
• Valid photo ID
• The completed request form
• The $25 processing fee, along with the fingerprinting costs

The LiveScan operator will forward the fingerprint data, photo ID, and request form to the CA DOJ for review. Note that processing time is typically 1 to 2 weeks, but additional time may be needed for verification.

The Superior Court Clerk in Kern County is the official record custodian for criminal case files, which often include arrest details. Requesters can visit the Criminal Case Search to find criminal court records online. To search the online database, users should enter the defendant's name or case number in the appropriate fields. Interested parties can also get criminal case files by completing the online request form. They can also visit the courthouse locations to make in-person requests.

Reputable third-party websites like InfoTracer also offer access to Kern County arrest records, delivering faster results and more search flexibility.