The Kern County - Mojave Jail is a 30 bed jail in the city of Mojave, Kern County, California. Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the California State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 661-824-7147, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Kern County - Mojave Jail at 661-824-7147 to get it.
Phone: 661-824-7147
Physical Address:
1771 Highway 58
Mojave, CA 93501-1901
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate'a first and last name
c/o Mojave Jail
1771 Highway 58
Mojave, CA 93501-1901
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To search for an inmate in the Kern County - Mojave Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 661-824-7147 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a list of criminal courts for Kern County and every other county in California.
Kern County - Mojave Jail Inmate Search
The Kern County - Mojave Jail maintains an average of 30 offenders in custody on any given day. The Kern County - Mojave Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Kern County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 83,780 offenders.
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Located within the Sheriff’s Office the Mojave Jail is used only to receive newly arrested detainees who will be held for immediate release or bond, or to be transferred to an alternative facility.
As a short term holding location, it does not offer programs and services either educational or rehabilitative.
Inmates are not located at the Mojave Jail long enough for mail services, but they will be provided with healthy meals, phone calls to their legal representative, family, or friends, and will have access to visits from their attorney or others for the time that they are there.
Mail: Inmates are not in this location long enough for mail to be received, it is a temporary holding facility only.
Phones: Phones are accessible and each inmate will be permitted to call their attorney or family after arrest and will have further access if they remain in the facility.
Visitation: Lawyers are able to visit their clients during business hours, and family may be able to visit if they contact the facility directly at 661-824-7147.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Kern County - Mojave Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 661-824-7147.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Kern County - Mojave Jail Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Kern County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Kern County and other California and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Kern County - Mojave Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Kern County - Mojave Jail? What is the Schedule?
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 10:00AM - 2:00PM |
| MONDAY | Call for appointment |
| TUESDAY | Call for appointment |
| WEDNESDAY | Call for appointment |
| THURSDAY | Call for appointment |
| FRIDAY | Call for appointment |
| SATURDAY | 10:00AM - 2:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kern County - Mojave Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 661-824-7147 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Kern County - Mojave Jail?
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 10:00AM - 2:00PM |
| MONDAY | Call for appointment |
| TUESDAY | Call for appointment |
| WEDNESDAY | Call for appointment |
| THURSDAY | Call for appointment |
| FRIDAY | Call for appointment |
| SATURDAY | 10:00AM - 2:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kern County - Mojave Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 661-824-7147 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Kern County - Mojave Jail?
1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.
Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132
Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.
5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.
Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages
Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: [email protected]
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Kern County - Mojave Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Kern County - Mojave Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kern County - Mojave Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 661-824-7147 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Kern County - Mojave Jail?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Kern County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Kern County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kern County - Mojave Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 661-824-7147 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Kern County - Mojave Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Kern County - Mojave Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Kern County - Mojave Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
1771 Highway 58
Mojave, CA 93501-1901
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
1771 Highway 58
Mojave, CA 93501-1901
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Kern County - Mojave Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Kern County - Mojave Jail standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
1771 Highway 58
Mojave, CA 93501-1901
For inmates receiving mail in the Kern County - Mojave Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Kern County - Mojave Jail:
1771 Highway 58
Mojave, CA 93501-1901
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kern County - Mojave Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 661-824-7147 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Kern County - Mojave Jail, and what can I purchase?
Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel
Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select California.
3. Select Kern County - Mojave Jail.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at [email protected].
* You can write them at:
Access Securepak
10880 Linpage Place
St. Louis, MO 63132
* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST,
and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.
*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Kern County - Mojave Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Kern County - Mojave Jail's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.
*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Kern County - Mojave Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Kern County - Mojave Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kern County - Mojave Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 661-824-7147 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Kern County - Mojave Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kern County - Mojave Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 661-824-7147 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Kern County - Mojave Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kern County - Mojave Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 661-824-7147 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Kern County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Kern County?
This facility, known as "Kern County - Mojave Jail" is also known as Mojave Jail.
