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DONNY YOUNGBLOOD
Sheriff-Coroner
1350 Norris Road, Bakersfield, California 93308-2231
Telephone (661) 391-7500
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is committed to work in partnership with our community to enhance the safety, security, and quality of life for the
residents and visitors of Kern County through professional public safety services.
Senate Bill 923: Eyewitness Identification in Criminal Investigations
Effective January 1, 2020, California Penal Code 859.7 went into effect and placed strict
guidelines on the administration of photographic lineups. The new penal code placed
several requirements on the officer administering such identification procedures. The
administration of such lineups shall be conducted utilizing “blind” or “blinded”
administration. Utilizations of lineups not considered “blind” are limited and must be
sufficiently documented.
Preparation of a line-up:
All photographs included in the photo lineup should be similar in appearance