Bakersfield, CA – Public visitation at the Lerdo Detention Facilities in Kern County has been temporarily suspended as of Saturday, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office.
The department announced the closure in a social media post, citing “unforeseen circumstances” as the cause. It remains unclear when public visitation will resume.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the suspension affects all public visits to the Lerdo Detention Complex, which houses multiple county jail facilities north of Bakersfield. Officials did not specify whether the issue is related to staffing, maintenance, or safety concerns.
Residents planning to visit inmates are advised to monitor the Kern County Sheriff’s Office official Facebook page or website for updates on reopening times.
This marks a temporary disruption in visitation services that typically operate daily for families and friends of inmates.
The Sheriff’s Office thanked the public for their “understanding and cooperation” while the situation is addressed.
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