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Kern County James G. Bowles Juvenile Hall is for County Juvenile offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.
All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County juvenile - low facility.
If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders
The Kern County James G. Bowles Juvenile Hall is a medium to low-security detention center located at 1831 Ridge Road Bakersfield, CA that is operated locally by the Juvenile Justice Department and holds youths awaiting the determination of punishment for the crimes of which they are accused. Most of the adolescents are here for less than two years.
The juvenile justice system differs from the adult system, focusing on rehabilitation and recognizing the developmental differences in juveniles. It aims to protect both the child and the public and helps juveniles become productive adults.
Juveniles are detained if they pose a threat, may miss court, or violate court orders. Parental involvement is crucial for effective supervision and rehabilitation.
Key differences in terminology include "taken into custody" instead of "arrest" and "supervision" instead of "probation." Referrals usually come from law enforcement, and an intake social worker decides the juvenile's placement. An inquiry can lead to dismissal, corrective action, or court involvement.
The process includes a plea hearing, possible evaluations, a pre-trial conference, a fact-finding hearing, and a dispositional hearing to determine the case's outcome. Parents may need to cover associated costs.
Kern County James G. Bowles Juvenile Hall - Visitation
James G. Bowles Juvenile Hall is operated 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by the Kern County Probation Department as a secure detention facility for minors.
The minors detained at Juvenile Hall are alleged to have committed a law violation and are detained for the protection of themselves and/or the community. They are provided with the necessities of life including food, clothing, and living quarters, as well as mental health, medical, and dental care.
The Juvenile Hall program is structured to provide individual and group activities and a well-balanced school program. Counseling and guidance to help minors with immediate problems of detention are available. While detained, the individual minor and his or her behavior patterns are observed and documented. A report detailing these observations is provided to the Probation Department and the Court to aid in a better understanding of the minor’s behavior.
Juvenile facilities overseen by Kern County do not publish the names of the offenders housed in their facility. As such, there is no public forum for this information.
