Kern County Justice Facility
Kern County, California • County Jail
Kern County Justice Facility (Lerdo)
This is Kern County's primary long-term housing site within the Lerdo complex, about 20 minutes north of downtown Bakersfield. The Justice Facility handles sentencing, medical pods, and transfers for Central Valley arrests.
Facility Address
17801 Industrial Farm Road
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Main Number
(661) 391-7530
Lobby hours vary based on court transport schedules.
Inmate Search & Court Information
Use the Kern County Sheriff inmate portal to verify booking status, bail amounts, and court dates before traveling to the Lerdo campus.
Kern County Inmate LookupFacility Directory
The Sheriff's Office publishes visiting rules, mail guidance, and lobby procedures for the Lerdo Justice Facility.
View Justice Facility Details →Facility Snapshot
*Average daily population and sentencing status reported by Kern County Sheriff, 2025.
Programs & Logistics
- Lerdo complex intake and long-term housing with classification and medical pods.
- Transfer coordination for CDCR pickups and regional court appearances.
- Commissary deposits available through lobby kiosks and online services.
- Visitor screening includes ID checks and metal detectors at the main lobby.
Official Sheriff Resources
Review Kern County Sheriff news releases, safety alerts, and detention policies from the official agency site.
Map location: 17801 Industrial Farm Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308
USAJails.com is not an official Kern County or government site. Verify court dates, release times, and payment information directly with the Sheriff's Office.