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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:

Each parent and/or guardian is entitled to an initial visit following a youth’s detention. Initials visits may take place between 3:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. excluding scheduled meal time, and are for 30 minutes. Youth deemed a security Level 4 will be seen by appointment during these hours. An initial visit must be completed within two days of booking.

Regular Visits:

Sundays: 12:30-5:00 p.m.
With a maximum visit of two hours.

Authorized visitors include parents, legal guardians and stepparents. Grandparents (if case relevant) and persons standing in loco parentis must have DPO approval. Spouses must be over 18 years of age, have DPO approval, and provide marriage license. At the time of any visit the visitor must provide a current form of identification, a driver’s license, ID card , passport, U.S. Government, Military ID, or permanent resident card are the only forms of identification accepted.

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:

Visits for detained youth with children must be approved by the Deputy Probation Officer and Youth Detention Center. Visits are scheduled by appointment on Saturdays for one hour between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. All visits will end at 5:00 p.m. regardless of when they started. Babies must be accompanied by an approved visitor.

Special visits can be authorized for family illness, death or other circumstances. Arrangements are coordinated with the DPO and the Duty Supervisor. Visits will last 2 hours maximum.

Clergy/Counselor Visits:

Arrangements are coordinated with the DPO and the Duty Supervisor.

Attorney Visits:

Anytime, provided the youth signs an Attorney Visitation Form prior to the meeting. Attorneys must possess photo ID and BAR card.

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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.

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  • Adult Services
    • Investigations
    • Supervision
    • AB109
      • Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS)
      • Mandatory Supervision
      • Adult Programs & Supports
      • Community Corrections Partnership (CCP)
        • Community Based Organizations (CBOs)
        • Plans and Reports
        • CCP Meeting Agendas and Minutes (Audio)
    • Web-Based Check-In
    • Pre-Trial
    • Forms
  • Youth Services
    • Investigations
    • Supervision
      • Regional Supervision
      • Re-entry Supervision
      • Youth Metro Supervision
    • Placement
    • Youth Programs and Supports
    • Court and Community Schools
    • Juvenile Court Work Program/Home Supervision
  • Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council (JJCC)
    • SB 823 Subcommittee
  • Youth Facilities
    • Youth Detention Center
    • Furlough Treatment and Rehabilitation Program
    • Pathways Academy
    • Youth Detention Center Visitation
    • Crossroads
      • Crossroads Visitation
    • Camp Owen
      • Camp Visitation
    • APEX Academy
      • APEX Visitation
    • Re-Entry, ADA, and Programming Units (RAP)
  • Administrative Services
    • Training and Staff Development
    • Fiscal/Personnel/Technology Services
      • Research, Analysis, Data (RAD) Unit
    • Pay Restitution, Fines, & Fees
    • Volunteer Services
  • FAQ
  • Contacts
  • Annual Report
  • Policies
  • CCW Retiree Forms
  • Probation Changes Due to COVID-19