Policy Text
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 resi-
dents and visitors of Kern County through professional public safety services.
Juvenile Arrest Reporting Requirements
This training bulletin informs Sheriff’s Office personnel of reporting requirements in rela-
tion to arrests of juveniles. Recently, there have been instances where juveniles have
been released from custody due to complaints not being submitted within the time re-
quirements. The following are things to keep in mind to ensure this does not occur:
• Per the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Report Writing Manual (page 27), all reports
will be completed and submitted for processing prior to the end of the report
writer’s shift unless a supervisor specifically authorizes the deputy to complete
the report at a later time. Submitting reports in a timely manner is crucial, especially
with in-custody repo