Bakersfield Booking Reports Database

Bakersfield booking reports get created each time someone is arrested and booked into the Kern County jail. The Bakersfield Police Department handles law enforcement within city limits while the Kern County Sheriff runs the detention facilities where booking takes place. Finding booking reports from Bakersfield arrests means checking the county sheriff's inmate search for custody and booking data, and the BPD records unit for police and accident reports. Both agencies keep records that are open to the public under California's records laws.

Kern County Jail and Bakersfield Bookings

Kern County runs the jail system that processes all Bakersfield arrests. The Kern County Sheriff's Office is headquartered at 1350 Norris Road in Bakersfield. The county operates one of the larger jail systems in the Central Valley. People arrested by the Bakersfield Police Department, the Kern County Sheriff, or other local agencies end up in the same county jail for booking. The report includes name, date of birth, charges, bail, booking time, and where the person is held.

The Kern County Sheriff provides an online inmate information portal for searching current custody records. The system shows booking details and charges for everyone in Kern County jail. Search by name. The roster often has well over 1,700 records at any given time, showing how busy the facility is. For phone inquiries, call the sheriff at (661) 391-7500.

Note: The Kern County jail roster regularly shows over 1,700 active records at a time.

Bakersfield Police Records Unit

The Bakersfield Police Department records unit can be reached at (661) 326-3854. They handle copies of arrest reports, incident reports, and accident reports for events within Bakersfield city limits. Accident reports cost $7. Other report fees vary. Call the records unit to get the exact cost for the document you need.

The BPD report and the Kern County booking report are held by different agencies. The police report tells the story of the arrest: what happened, why, and who was involved. The booking report from the county is a form with basic identification and charge data. Most people start with the county inmate search to get the booking data, then go to BPD if they need the full police report. Understanding this split saves time and avoids confusion when looking for Bakersfield booking reports.

Access Laws for Bakersfield Booking Reports

California's Public Records Act, starting at Government Code Section 7920.000, applies to every agency in Bakersfield and Kern County. The public can request records without stating a reason. Agencies have 10 days to respond. Government Code Section 7923.600 spells out what booking data police must release: the arrested person's name, physical description, charges, bail, arrest and booking times, and custody location. All Bakersfield booking reports include this information.

Penal Code Section 13300 draws the boundary between a single booking report and a full criminal history. A Bakersfield booking report for one arrest event is a public record. A full criminal history that spans multiple arrests across the state is restricted. Third parties cannot access someone else's full criminal history. Only the person themselves or authorized agencies can get that through the California DOJ Record Review process for $25 with fingerprints.

Statewide Search Tools for Bakersfield

Several California-wide databases can help you find records tied to Bakersfield arrests. The CDCR inmate search covers people sentenced to state prison from Bakersfield or anywhere in Kern County. It shows the person's current facility, CDCR number, admission date, and parole hearing schedule. The California legislature website is another resource for understanding the laws that govern Bakersfield booking reports.

The California Legislature site hosts the statutes that control how Bakersfield booking reports are created, stored, and released to the public.

The VINE notification system covers Kern County jails including those that hold Bakersfield arrestees. Register for free to get phone, email, or text alerts when an offender is released or transferred. This is a good tool for crime victims who do not want to keep calling the jail for updates. The service is supported by the California State Sheriffs' Association and works statewide.

Sealing Bakersfield Arrest Records

People arrested in Bakersfield who were never convicted can seek to seal the booking record. Penal Code Section 851.91 allows petitions when charges were dropped, dismissed, or ended in acquittal. File in Kern County Superior Court. The court reviews the case and decides whether to seal the records. If sealed, the Bakersfield booking report will no longer show up in public searches or the county inmate database.

Penal Code Section 851.8 covers factual innocence claims. This is a higher standard. If the court agrees you were truly innocent, records get sealed right away and are destroyed after three years. Either path can remove a Bakersfield booking record from public view. Legal aid groups in Kern County can help with the petition process and paperwork.

Rights After a Bakersfield Arrest

Penal Code Section 851.5 guarantees rights upon booking. Anyone booked into the Kern County jail after a Bakersfield arrest gets at least three phone calls within three hours. These calls can go to a lawyer, a bail bond agent, or a family member. Local calls are free. Penal Code Section 13665 limits booking photo sharing on social media by Bakersfield police and the Kern County Sheriff. Photos from nonviolent arrests cannot be posted publicly unless narrow exceptions apply. This law went into effect to protect the privacy of people who have not yet been convicted.

Nearby Cities Booking Reports

The closest major cities to Bakersfield with booking report pages are in the Central Valley region. They use different county systems.