Juvenile Hall Visitation
1831 Ridge Road, Bakersfield, CA 93305, (661) 868-4300
ALL VISITORS MUST POSSESS PHOTO ID.
Only two people may visit at a time with a maximum of five people authorized to visit per day.
Initial Visits:
Everyday, any time of the day, for a maximum of 30 minutes. Limited to natural parents and/or legal guardians.
Regular Visits: (Sundays: 1-5:30 p.m.)
Authorized visitors include natural parents, legal guardians & stepparents. Grandparents (if case relevant) & common-law parents must be have PO approval. Spouses must be over 18 years of age, have PO approval & provide marriage license.
Sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, sons and daughters are not authorized for regular visits (unless PO and Duty Supervisor have approved due to special circumstances).
Special Visits:
Baby Visits: (Saturdays: 9-11a.m.)
Baby must have approval by the minor's assigned PO. Baby bag cannot contain glassware.
Special visits can be authorized for family illness, death or other circumstances. Arrangements are coordinated with the PO and the Duty Supervisor. Visits will last 2 hours maximum.
Clergy/Counselor Visits:
Daily between 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Arrangements are coordinated with the PO and the Duty Supervisor.
Attorney Visits:
Anytime, providing minor signs Attorney Visitation Form prior to meeting with attorney. Attorneys must possess photo ID and BAR card.
Visitor's Dress Code:
All visitors shall abide by the following guidelines while visiting in the institution. Persons who fail to abide by the dress code will not be allowed entrance into the facility or may have their visit canceled upon discovery of the violation. It shall be at the discretion of the Duty Supervisor to determine the appropriateness of any attire not specifically prohibited in this policy.
The following will not be allowed:
- Clothing that could be designated as "gang related" including, but not limited to red or blue shirts, jackets, hats, belts, etc. with insignias or initials.
- Clothing or accessories which display obscene or offensive language or drawings.
- Clothing which exposes body parts or inappropriate tattoos of the visitor or that the Duty Supervisor deems inappropriate. This includes, but is not limited to mini skirts, tank tops, strapless or "spaghetti" strap tops, unbuttoned shirts, low cut tops or undergarments that are exposed.
- Hats (except with prior approval from the Duty Supervisor).
- Any sharp/pointed body piercing.
