Kern County - Ridgecrest Jail

To search for an inmate in the Kern County - Ridgecrest 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 760-384-5855 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 - Ridgecrest Jail Inmate Search

The Kern County - Ridgecrest Jail maintains an average of 25 offenders in custody on any given day. The Kern County - Ridgecrest 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.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Kern County - Ridgecrest Jail? What is the Schedule?

Kern County - Ridgecrest Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
128 E. Coso
Ridgecrest, CA 93555-3647
760-384-5855

• Schedule subject to change.
• Call 760-384-5855 to confirm visitation time prior to making arrangements.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per visit.
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kern County - Ridgecrest Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-384-5855 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Kern County - Ridgecrest Jail?

Kern County - Ridgecrest Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
128 E. Coso
Ridgecrest, CA 93555-3647
760-384-5855

• Schedule subject to change.
• Call 760-384-5855 to confirm visitation time prior to making arrangements.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per visit.
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kern County - Ridgecrest Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-384-5855 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Kern County - Ridgecrest Jail?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Kern County - Ridgecrest Jail, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

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: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Kern County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Kern County - Ridgecrest Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select California, then select Kern County - Ridgecrest Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Kern County - Ridgecrest Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kern County - Ridgecrest Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-384-5855 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Kern County - Ridgecrest Jail?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Kern County - Ridgecrest 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 - Ridgecrest Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-384-5855 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Kern County - Ridgecrest Jail, and what can I send them?

Kern County - Ridgecrest Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Kern County - Ridgecrest 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 - Ridgecrest 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:
128 E. Coso
Ridgecrest, CA 93555-3647

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
128 E. Coso
Ridgecrest, CA 93555-3647

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 - Ridgecrest 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 - Ridgecrest 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:
128 E. Coso
Ridgecrest, CA 93555-3647

Kern County - Ridgecrest Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Kern County - Ridgecrest 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 - Ridgecrest Jail:
128 E. Coso
Ridgecrest, CA 93555-3647

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 - Ridgecrest Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-384-5855 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Kern County - Ridgecrest Jail, and what can I purchase?

Kern County - Ridgecrest Jail contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

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 - Ridgecrest 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 customerservice@securepak.net.
* 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 - Ridgecrest Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Kern County - Ridgecrest 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.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Kern County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Kern County - Ridgecrest Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select California, then select Kern County - Ridgecrest Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Kern County - Ridgecrest Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kern County - Ridgecrest Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-384-5855 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Kern County - Ridgecrest 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 - Ridgecrest Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-384-5855 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Kern County - Ridgecrest 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 - Ridgecrest Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-384-5855 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Kern County?