Kern County Juvenile Camp Erwin Owen

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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.

Phone: 760-376-2844

Physical Address:
14401 Sierra Way
Kernville, CA 93288

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Juvenile's first and last name
c/o Kern County Juvenile Camp Erwin Owen
14401 Sierra Way
Kernville, CA 93288

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To search for an inmate in the Kern County Juvenile Camp Erwin Owen, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 760-376-2844 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a list of criminal courts for Kern County and every other county in California.

Kern County Juvenile Camp Erwin Owen Inmate Search

The Kern County Juvenile Camp Erwin Owen maintains an average of 125 offenders in custody on any given day. The Kern County Juvenile Camp Erwin Owen has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Kern County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 83,780 offenders.

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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.

Booking can take as little as an hour, or up to 48 hours on a busy weekend or holiday evening, or if the offender is violent, wasted or generally uncooperative. If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 760-376-2844.

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This facility, known as "Kern County Juvenile Camp Erwin Owen" is also known as Kern County Juvenile Camp Erwin Owen , Kern County Juvenile Camp Erwin Owen , California, Kern.

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.