Policy Text
INCARCERATED PERSON
ORIENTATION BOOKLET
KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
DETENTION BUREAU
INCARCERATED PERSON ORIENTATION BOOKLET
INTRODUCTION
The information presented in this booklet is intended to provide you with information about
the jail system of Kern County. Material in this booklet explains:
• Expected conduct of incarcerated people.
• Penalties for violating rules of conduct.
• Services and programs available to incarcerated people.
JAIL ROUTINE
Housing Assignments: All incarcerated people in the Kern County Jail will be classified,
and may be sent to any Sheriff's Detention Facility, at the discretion of staff. The
responsibility of classifying incarcerated people rest solely with the Kern County Sheriff's
Department. Classification decisions are based on, but not limited to:
• Type of offense;
• Prior record;
• Incarcerated person behavior;
• Gang affiliation;
• Medical considerations.