Kern County Bail Bonds
Licensed bail bond agents serving Lerdo Detention Facility, Bakersfield Police Department jail, and all Kern County Superior Court locations. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Bail Bond Assistance in Kern County
Post It Bail Bonds provides bail bond services throughout Kern County, California. Our licensed agents are available around the clock to help families navigate the bail process at county detention facilities and courts. We serve Bakersfield, Delano, Ridgecrest, Tehachapi, and surrounding communities.
When someone is arrested in Kern County, they are typically booked at the arresting agency's facility before being transferred to a county detention facility. Bail is usually set based on the Kern County bail schedule or by a judge at arraignment. Our agents can begin working on a bail bond as soon as bail is set.
The standard bail bond premium in California is 10% of the total bail amount. A reduced rate of 8% may be available at the agent's discretion for qualifying clients. The premium is a non-refundable service fee — it is not returned if charges are dropped or the case is dismissed.
Kern County Detention Facilities
The Kern County Sheriff's Office operates the county's main detention facilities. Defendants may also be held at city jails before transfer to a county facility.
Lerdo Detention Facility (Pre-Trial)
The primary pre-trial detention facility for Kern County. Operated by the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Lerdo Detention Facility (Work Alternative)
Separate housing unit at the Lerdo complex for sentenced inmates on work alternative programs.
Bakersfield Police Department Jail
City holding facility for Bakersfield PD arrests. Defendants are typically transferred to Lerdo for longer-term custody.
Delano Police Department Jail
City holding facility for Delano PD arrests.
Kern County Superior Court
Kern County Superior Court handles criminal arraignments, bail hearings, and trials across multiple courthouse locations. The main criminal division is located at the Hall of Justice in Bakersfield.
How to Get Someone Out of Kern County Jail
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Confirm custody location
Use the Kern County Sheriff's inmate locator at kernsheriff.com or call our agents. Confirm which facility is holding the person and whether bail has been set.
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Verify bail amount
Bail may be set automatically from the county bail schedule at booking, or a judge may set it at arraignment. Our agents can help you confirm the current bail amount.
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Contact a licensed bail agent
Call Post It Bail Bonds at 1-855-479-4345. Our agents are available 24/7 and can begin the paperwork immediately.
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Complete the bail bond agreement
You or a co-signer will sign a bail bond agreement and pay the premium (10% of bail, or 8% if a discount applies). Collateral may be required depending on the bail amount.
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Bond is posted
Our agent posts the bond with the detention facility. Release processing begins once the bond is accepted. Processing times vary by facility and booking volume.
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Attend all court dates
The defendant must appear at all scheduled court hearings. Missing a court date can result in a bench warrant and bond forfeiture.
Kern County Inmate Search
To locate someone arrested in Kern County, use the official Kern County Sheriff's Office inmate locator at kernsheriff.com. For arrests made by Bakersfield PD, check the Bakersfield Police Department's online booking log. You can also use our general inmate search tool to check multiple California county databases.
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