How do I contact the Kern County Sheriff's Office?
Contact the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
How do I qualify for a Concealed Weapons Permit?
Visit the Concealed Weapons Permit Online Application page.
How do I find out if someone is in custody?
Search for an inmate online or contact the appropriate custodial facility. Find phone numbers for Kern County detention facilities.
How do I obtain a copy of a crime report?
Crime reports are available through the Crime Reports Unit. There is no cost to obtain a report. The daily event summary will be produced upon request at no cost. Our public hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Our office is located at 1350 Norris Road, Bldg. B, just west of Airport Drive in Bakersfield
How do I obtain photos from my case?
Photos are distributed by Technical Investigations at a cost of $5.00 per print. Payment must be arranged through the Records Division before photos will be printed.
What records can I get at Arrest Records?
The Arrest Records Section is located at 1350 Norris Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Our office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding weekends and holidays. If you wish to obtain your local criminal history, you must report in person and provide valid government issued identification.
Local criminal history information is also available by accessing the Superior Court website.
Warrant information is available by contacting the Kern County Superior Court at one of the following numbers:
Felony – (661) 610-6000 and select option #4
Misdemeanor – (661) 610-6000 and select option #4
Traffic – (661) 610-7000 and select option #1
I need to be fingerprinted. Where can I have this done?
A list of Kern County live scan sites is available at the Office of the Attorney General website. This list includes the address, phone number, and business hours of each site, along with their local rolling fee. State fees vary and are subject to change by the Department of Justice.
You must present a completed “Request For Live Scan Services” form. These forms are not available at the live scan sites. Your perspective employer or licensing agency must provide them to you. You must present valid photo ID, and applicable State and local fees. Kern County will not accept counter checks or out-of-state checks.
Inked prints are rolled for federal employment and licensing only. The cost is $10 per card.
I am required to register with local law enforcement. What do I need to do?
If you have previously registered with our agency as a narcotic offender and you need to complete a change of address, you may do so through the mail. A letter indicating your full name, date of birth, and new address with a copy of your old registration receipt may be mailed to the Registration Unit at 1415 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301.
All first time registrants, registrants moving into Kern County, all sex, arson, and gang registrants, or those individuals ordered by the court to be fingerprinted and photographed, must appear in person. Be prepared to wait in line for this service. You must arrive no later than 12:30 to ensure you will be assisted.
How do I obtain information on registered sex offenders?
Obtain registered High-Risk Sex Offender Information from the Megan's Law website.
Where can I find information on Kern County Ordinance Codes?
View the Kern County Ordinance Code.
Where can I obtain information on civil matters?
View information regarding civil matters.
Who do I contact regarding drug activity?
Submit a drug tip digitally to the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Contact the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
How do I qualify for a Concealed Weapons Permit?
Visit the Concealed Weapons Permit Online Application page.
How do I find out if someone is in custody?
Search for an inmate online or contact the appropriate custodial facility. Find phone numbers for Kern County detention facilities.
How do I obtain a copy of a crime report?
Crime reports are available through the Crime Reports Unit. There is no cost to obtain a report. The daily event summary will be produced upon request at no cost. Our public hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Our office is located at 1350 Norris Road, Bldg. B, just west of Airport Drive in Bakersfield
How do I obtain photos from my case?
Photos are distributed by Technical Investigations at a cost of $5.00 per print. Payment must be arranged through the Records Division before photos will be printed.
What records can I get at Arrest Records?
The Arrest Records Section is located at 1350 Norris Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Our office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding weekends and holidays. If you wish to obtain your local criminal history, you must report in person and provide valid government issued identification.
Local criminal history information is also available by accessing the Superior Court website.
Warrant information is available by contacting the Kern County Superior Court at one of the following numbers:
Felony – (661) 610-6000 and select option #4
Misdemeanor – (661) 610-6000 and select option #4
Traffic – (661) 610-7000 and select option #1
I need to be fingerprinted. Where can I have this done?
A list of Kern County live scan sites is available at the Office of the Attorney General website. This list includes the address, phone number, and business hours of each site, along with their local rolling fee. State fees vary and are subject to change by the Department of Justice.
You must present a completed “Request For Live Scan Services” form. These forms are not available at the live scan sites. Your perspective employer or licensing agency must provide them to you. You must present valid photo ID, and applicable State and local fees. Kern County will not accept counter checks or out-of-state checks.
Inked prints are rolled for federal employment and licensing only. The cost is $10 per card.
I am required to register with local law enforcement. What do I need to do?
If you have previously registered with our agency as a narcotic offender and you need to complete a change of address, you may do so through the mail. A letter indicating your full name, date of birth, and new address with a copy of your old registration receipt may be mailed to the Registration Unit at 1415 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301.
All first time registrants, registrants moving into Kern County, all sex, arson, and gang registrants, or those individuals ordered by the court to be fingerprinted and photographed, must appear in person. Be prepared to wait in line for this service. You must arrive no later than 12:30 to ensure you will be assisted.
How do I obtain information on registered sex offenders?
Obtain registered High-Risk Sex Offender Information from the Megan's Law website.
Where can I find information on Kern County Ordinance Codes?
View the Kern County Ordinance Code.
Where can I obtain information on civil matters?
View information regarding civil matters.
Who do I contact regarding drug activity?
Submit a drug tip digitally to the Kern County Sheriff's Office.