G-0200 Incarcerated Person Computerized Devices.pdf

KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Detentions Bureau Policies and Procedures TITLE: INCARCERATED PERSON COMPUTERIZED DEVICES G-200 EFFECTIVE: REVIEWED: REVISED: UPDATED: 4-14-25 4-14-25 4-14-25 4-14-25 APPROVED BY: Detentions Bureau Chief Deputy Joel Swanson REFERENCE: Penal Code Section 4025; Title 15 1066, DBPPM I-0100 POLICY The Kern County Sheriff’s Office provides tablet devices to incarcerated persons to facilitate access to approved educational, rehabilitative, and communication services. Tablets are a secure, wireless tool designed to provide structured programming while maintaining facility safety, security, and good order. Use of tablets is a privilege, and is subject to classification, facility rules, and operational needs. Access can be restricted or revoked at any time based on security concerns, rule violations, or administrative decisions. Tablets provide a combination of free and fee-based services, including secure messaging, educational programs, religious content, entertainment, and legal research.