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Lerdo Max-Med Jail is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.
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 - medium facility.
The phone carrier is Securus Tech®, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.
If you are seeking to send your inmate money for commissary, one recommended for this facility is AccessCorrections There is a fee for sending money, see their rates and limitations.
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
When someone you care about gets locked up, it's tough to figure out all the ins and outs of jail life. From sending mail to visiting, there are a lot of things to sort out. And getting info about the arrest? Not always easy. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get a handle on how things work here so that you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.
The Lerdo Max-Med Jail is a detention center located at 17645 Industrial Farm Rd Bakersfield, CA which is operated locally by the Kern County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Kern County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Bakersfield Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.
New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals.
The Lerdo Maximum Medium (Max-Med) Facility, the second oldest jail in Kern County's detention system, is a Type II facility with a maximum capacity of 408 inmates, initially opened in 1978 with a rated bed capacity of 374. The facility, which serves both county and federal inmates, including pre-trial detainees, court-sentenced individuals, civil detainees, and parole violators, expanded its capacity in 2012 with the approval of the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) to accommodate an additional 34 beds.
Max-Med is primarily used as the booking facility for contract inmates and is equipped with a booking area, medical clinic, recreation yard, legal resource center, visiting rooms, and an inmate classroom. Inmates are also housed in adjacent facilities, including the Lerdo Pre-Trail Facility and Lerdo Minimum Facility. The Max-Med Facility operates around the clock, staffed by a dedicated team under the management of a Detentions Lieutenant, supported by sergeants, senior deputies, deputies, and civilian staff.
The facility adheres to strict policies and procedures, including compliance with Title 15, Title 24, and the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). It is equipped with surveillance cameras to ensure security and includes safety and sobering cells to manage inmates displaying harmful behavior or those under the influence of intoxicants.
Max-Med offers programs aimed at reducing recidivism, such as Substance Abuse Treatment, Thinking for Change (T4C), and Aggression Replacement Training (ART). The facility also emphasizes the importance of physical health, providing daily access to an outdoor recreation area, weather permitting. Legal and religious services are available to inmates, with Legal Research Associates (LRA) providing legal reference materials and the Bureau Chaplain coordinating religious services to meet the spiritual needs of the inmate population.
The jail is designed with "pods," featuring a large common area with affixed tables and attached seats, and individual cells typically on two levels. Inmates spend certain times in their cells and other times congregating in the pod for activities like playing cards, games, reading, or watching television. Movement outside the pod, such as trips to the commissary, library, or recreation area, occurs under the constant supervision of unarmed correctional officers. The environment in the county jail is considered less stressful than that of a prison because the sentences are much shorter.
The jail offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Alternatively, setting up an account through a third-party phone company may entail high fees per minute of usage. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.
Books and magazines ordered for inmates must come directly from the publisher. This policy ensures that the items are new, untampered, and comply with the facility's regulations. The Jail enforces this rule to prevent the introduction of contraband or prohibited materials. By restricting orders to publishers, the facility can better maintain security and control over the content entering the institution. Any books or magazines not received directly from the publisher will be rejected and not delivered to the inmate. You may, however, send letters and selfies to inmates with this easy-to-use app, packages starting at only $8.00.
Inmate workers are chosen based on conduct and cooperation with staff. Participation in the community service program can sometimes reduce sentences. Commissary is available weekly, with orders submitted via kiosk two days in advance. On holidays, there may be increased spending limits. Upon receiving commissary items, inmates must present their ID, check their order, and sign for it in the presence of the commissary employee. Indigent inmates are provided with all essential basic hygiene items including USPS stamps and writing materials.
To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in California. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Kern County Lerdo Maximum-Medium Security Facility.
The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.
As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.
The visiting week at Max-Med begins on Sunday and ends on Saturday, with each inmate allowed two thirty-minute visits per week. Visits can include one adult and three children or two adults and two children at a time. Visitors over the age of eighteen must complete a visit request form, and those under eighteen must be accompanied by a guardian with proper identification.
Visitors are prohibited from bringing any items into the visiting area except for a photo ID, one baby bottle, one baby diaper, and vehicle keys. All other belongings must be left in the visitor's vehicle. Failure to comply with these rules will result in the visitor being asked to leave and return during the inmate's next eligible visiting time.
The facility enforces a strict dress code for all visitors, including children. Prohibited attire includes see-through tops, clothing with personal pictures or gang-related items, spaghetti straps or halter tops, and short skirts or shorts shorter than three inches above the knee. Additionally, visitors must ensure that their stomachs, backs, and cleavage are covered, and bra straps should not be visible.
Former felons seeking visiting privileges must obtain written permission from the facility’s Lieutenant or their designee before being granted access. This permission must be carried by the visitor while on the Lerdo Complex premises.
