Policy Text
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KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Detentions Bureau
Policies and Procedures
TITLE:
INCARCERATED PEOPLE MARRIAGES
G-900
EFFECTIVE:
REVIEWED:
REVISED:
UPDATED:
May 21, 2014
07-11-24
03-05-15
07-11-24
APPROVED BY:
Detentions Bureau Chief Deputy Cindy Cisneros
REFERENCE:
Penal Code Section 2601, 1170; Family Code Sections 400, 402,
426(d) California Evidence Code Sections 970 (et seq.)
POLICY
It is the policy of the Kern County Sheriff’s Office to allow incarcerated people to marry
while incarcerated in its facilities in accordance with current State of California statutes.
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office neither encourages nor discourages in-custody
marriages.
The Sheriff’s Office will make reasonable accommodations for those who are legally able
to become married in accordance with California law.
DEFINITION(S):
For the purpose of this policy, the following definitions shall apply:
Marriage Officiant: A person able to perform marriage ceremonies as define