Kern County Juvenile Camp Erwin Owen
Kern County Juvenile Camp Erwin Owen
Originally opened in 1938 as a work camp, the Erwin Own camp has 65 beds for young offenders between 14 and 18 yeas of age and operates as a forestry camp. The original aspects of teaching responsibility, strong work ethic, and discipline have been maintained throughout the years. Evidence based treatments and programs are offered for everything from vocational skills to counselling, substance abuse treatments, and trauma healing. There is a focus on mutual respect, positive behavior, and setting and achieving goals. The local high school provides academics to the facility and assists youth in obtaining credits needed for graduating and coaching on study skill. Mechanics courses, computer courses, and workshops are provided to help youth determine what career may be a good fit for them. Families and guardians are often involved where possible, benefiting the entire community. Interventions are offered for substance abuse, aggression, safety seeking, and crisis intervention along with personal, group, and family counselling. Community service options are available for youth to give back and support their community. Mail: 14401 Sierra Way Kernville, CA 93288 Phones: Phones are available for calling parents or guardians and attorneys only, and incoming calls are not accepted. Visitation: Visiting hours occur Sundays from 12:30pm until 3:30pm and approved visitors only are allowed. It is encouraged to visit as often as possible to maintain bonds with the youth attending, and to support their mental health during their stay. Parents, stepparents, youths children, grandparents, and siblings are permitted visits.Inmate Services
Phone
760-376-8500Mailing address (personal mail)
c/o Kern County Juvenile Camp Erwin Owen
14401 Sierra Way
Kernville, CA 93288
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Get an inmate’s charges, bond amount, visiting eligibility, and mugshot from the Official Jail Inmate Roster for the Kern County Juvenile Camp Erwin Owen. You can also call the jail at 760-376-8500. In addition, you can locate the criminal courts in Kern County or any other county in California.
Kern County Juvenile Camp Erwin Owen Inmate Search
The best place to start if you think you have a warrant in Kern County or anywhere in California, or need details about a court case involving you, a friend, or a relative, is the California Superior Court.
Criminal defendants in Kern County and across California generally have a constitutional right to pretrial release on bail, apart from certain capital and violent felony cases. The California Supreme Court has held that bail decisions must account for a defendant’s ability to pay, and that no one should stay in jail simply because they can’t afford bail if less restrictive conditions would protect the public and ensure their return to court. Rule 4.101 also bars judges from considering whether the defendant has asked for a jury trial.
An inmate’s bail can be confirmed by calling the Kern County Juvenile Camp Erwin Owen at 760-376-8500. If you know the charge, you can also look up the Kern County bail schedule. This county accepts cash, surety bonds, and property bonds.
The Kern County Juvenile Camp Erwin Owen is licensed for 125 inmates at any given time, but it often has to make room for more, especially on weekends. At most city and county jails in California, at least 35-40% of inmates turn over monthly, another 25-30% every 90 days, another 15-20% every six months, and approximately 8-9% stay six to twelve months. Stays longer than twelve months usually mean serious charges like rape or murder. Because those cases take time to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in this county are forced to remain in custody at one of the Kern County facilities much longer.
Approximately 79,780 offenders are arrested and detained each year by Kern County law enforcement agencies.
What is the booking process for the Kern County Juvenile Camp Erwin Owen?
After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Kern County Juvenile Camp Erwin Owen for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.
The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.
These are the steps of booking someone into the Kern County Juvenile Camp Erwin Owen:
- Personal identification.
- Mugshot(s).
- Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA.
- Full body search.
- Property forfeiture.
- Free phone call.
If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 760-376-8500.
What are the other City and County Jails in Kern County?
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Kern County?
The Kern County Juvenile Camp Erwin Owen serves the following cities and towns of Kern County: Arvin, Bakersfield, California City, Delano, Maricopa, McFarland, Ridgecrest, Shafter, Taft, Tehachapi and Wasco.