Important information regarding changes in procedures at Youth Detention Center, the Pathways Academy, the Kern Crossroads Facility, and Camp Erwin Owen:

Kern County Probation youth detention facilities have modified operating procedures in response to Covid-19. The following changes are considered temporary and will be repealed on the advice of public health officials when appropriate. Furthermore, the following information applies to all Kern County Probation youth facilities including Youth Detention Center, Camp Erwin Owen, Kern Crossroads and the Pathways Academy. All youth entering Youth Detention Center will be screened prior to booking. If there are symptoms or concerns related to COVID-19, medical clearance from Kern Medical is required before custody of a youth is accepted.

The Probation Department, in conjunction with Kern Medical and Public Health, has implemented testing and quarantine protocols and will provide personal protective equipment for any youth who shows symptoms of possible COVID-19 infection, has been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19, or has tested positive for COVID-19.

In-person visiting is allowed at all facilities with safety modifications in place to protect youth from the possibility of contracting COVID-19 and to ensure the health and wellbeing of everyone. Facility specific visitation questions should be directed to the facilities through the phone numbers listed below. Letters continue to be accepted at all facilities via US Mail or in-person lobby drop offs. Additionally, youth continue to be allowed to write letters and the Probation Department is providing the postage for all letters.