Bakersfield & Kern County · Open 24/7
Bakersfield Bail Bonds, Day or Night
Someone you love was just arrested. Call Cowboy Bail Bonds and a licensed bail agent will answer, find out where they’re being held, and walk you through getting them home. Family-owned and serving Kern County since 1969.
- Licensed agent answers 24/7
- English & Spanish
- Lic. #1841598
How it works
From the first call to the drive home
- Step 1
Call us
A licensed agent picks up, any hour. Tell us who was arrested and what you know so far.
- Step 2
We confirm the details
We find where they’re held, the bail amount and the charges, and start the paperwork over the phone.
- Step 3
We post the bond
Once the bond is posted, the jail processes the release. The Sheriff says that can take up to 8 hours.
What it costs
Straight answers on price
The premium is most commonly 10% of the bail amount. It isn’t fixed by statute; each surety files its rates with the California Department of Insurance and its agents charge the filed rate, and many file as low as 8% for qualifying cases. Ask what filed rate applies to your case.
Before you pay anyone
Not everyone needs a bond
Many people are cited and released, or released on their own recognizance, without any bail at all. A bond only makes sense when bail has been set and you want them home before the case is over.
If you’re not sure which applies, call us. We’ll tell you honestly.
Where they’re held
Where people go after an arrest in Kern County
Booking has moved. The old Central Receiving Facility downtown is now a court holding facility and no longer books new arrests.
Most Bakersfield arrests
Inmate Reception Center, Lerdo
17801 Industrial Farm Rd, Bakersfield. The Sheriff’s main booking center for Bakersfield Police and Sheriff’s arrests.
Taft Police arrests
Taft Police Department Jail
320 Commerce Way, Taft. Taft runs its own city jail, and bail can be posted right there.
East Kern
Mojave Jail
The Sheriff’s Mojave Jail holds Mojave-area arrests until they’re released or transferred to Bakersfield.
Areas we serve
Bail bonds across Kern County
Bakersfield neighborhoods and the towns around them. Pick yours for local jail, police and court details.
Helpful guides
Answers families look for first
- Find someone in Kern County jailStep by step, with the official search
- 24-hour and emergency bailWhat happens after hours
- Bail on the weekendArraignment timing and release
- Bail amounts by chargeTypical Kern County amounts
- Do you get bail money back?Cash bail vs. a bond premium
- Clearing a warrantWalk-in bail in Kern County
- Kern County courthousesAddresses and what to expect
- Missing court or skipping bailWhat happens and what to do
- Our storyServing Kern County since 1969
Questions
Common questions about bail in Bakersfield
How much does a bail bond cost in California?
The premium is most commonly 10% of the bail amount. It isn’t fixed by statute; each surety files its rates with the California Department of Insurance and its agents charge the filed rate, and many file as low as 8% for qualifying cases. Ask what filed rate applies to your case.
Where are people booked after an arrest in Bakersfield?
Most new arrests in the Bakersfield area are booked at the Kern County Sheriff’s Inmate Reception Center at the Lerdo Justice Facility, 17801 Industrial Farm Rd. The old Central Receiving Facility downtown is now a court holding facility and no longer books new arrests. Arrests by Taft Police go to the Taft city jail first.
How long does release take after bail is posted?
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office says release after bail is posted can take up to 8 hours, depending on how busy the jail is.
Does everyone who is arrested need a bail bond?
No. Many people are cited and released or released on their own recognizance. A bail bond is only needed when bail has been set and the family wants the person released before their case is resolved.
Can I start the bail process over the phone?
Yes. Call 661-324-6009 any time and a licensed agent can start the paperwork over the phone, with no need to come to the office first.
Need to post bail right now?
Call any hour. A licensed agent will answer and tell you exactly what happens next.
Location: Just minutes from the County jail at
1710 Blanche Street, Bakersfield, CA.
Languages: English & Spanish.
We accept: All major credit cards, money orders. Financing & credit terms available.
Specialties: Appearance bonds, appeal bonds, extensive knowledge of local courts, PC 1275 bail restriction hearings, and notary public.