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Kern County Bail Bonds

Fast 24/7 Release from Lerdo Pre-Trial & Bakersfield Jails

📍 Kern County Jail Quick Reference

Arrests in Bakersfield are typically booked at the Central Receiving Facility (Downtown) or the Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility. Big Boy Bail Bonds monitors the Kern County Sheriff's inmate logs 24/7 to secure the fastest possible release from any facility in the county, including Ridgecrest and Tehachapi.

How Bail Works in Kern County

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1. Booking

Defendants are processed at the arresting department or transferred to Lerdo. Bail is set via the Kern County Bail Schedule.

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2. Agreement

You pay a 10% premium. We handle all paperwork with the Kern County Superior Court on Truxtun Ave.

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3. Release

Once we post the bond, release from Lerdo typically takes 4–8 hours. We coordinate the pickup timing with you.

Professional Bail Services in Bakersfield & Kern County

Big Boy Bail Bonds provides reliable 24/7 bail bond services across Kern County. From the downtown Bakersfield PD jail to the high-desert cells in Ridgecrest, we understand the local Kern County legal system and work to bring your loved ones home quickly.

Detention Facilities We Serve

  • Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility
    17695 Industrial Farm Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308
  • Kern County Sheriff's Jail (Central Receiving)
    1415 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301
  • Bakersfield PD Jail
    1601 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Court Information

Felony bail is formally set at the Kern County Superior Court. Arraignments are held at the courthouse located at 1415 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301.

People Also Ask — Kern County Bail FAQs

How much does a bail bond cost in Kern County?

In accordance with California law, the bail bond premium is 10% of the total bail amount. For a $50,000 bond, the fee is $5,000. Big Boy Bail Bonds offers payment plans to help manage this cost.

How long is the release process at Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility?

Release from the Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility usually takes between 4 and 8 hours after the bail bond has been processed. Times vary based on the jail's current volume and administrative staffing.

Do you serve Ridgecrest, Tehachapi, and Delano?

Yes. We cover the entire geographic area of Kern County, including Ridgecrest, Tehachapi, Delano, Wasco, and Shafter. Our agents can process bonds for any local police department jail or Kern County Sheriff's facility.

What information do I need to bail someone out in Bakersfield?

Ideally, you should have the inmate’s full legal name and date of birth. If you don't have this, our agents can perform a free Kern County inmate search to find the booking number and bail amount for you.