Arvin sits at the southeastern edge of Kern County, surrounded by the farms and vineyards that built the town. When someone is arrested here — whether by the Arvin Police Department or the Kern County Sheriff — they don’t stay in Arvin. They’re transported to the county jail system in Bakersfield, about 20 minutes away. That distance is the first thing families need to understand, because it changes where you go, who you call, and how the release actually happens.

Cowboy Bail Bonds has helped Kern County families through exactly this for more than 50 years. This guide covers what happens after an Arvin arrest: where your loved one is taken, how to confirm it, what bail costs, which courthouse hears the case, and how we bring them home fast.

Quick facts for Arvin arrests

Local police

Arvin Police Department — 200 Campus Dr, Arvin, CA 93203 · (661) 854-5583

Where they’re booked

Kern County jail in Bakersfield (Central Receiving, then Lerdo Pre-Trial)

Bail cost

10% of the full bail amount (California state rate)

Local courthouse

Kern County Superior Court — Lamont branch (traffic/local matters)

In-custody court

Metropolitan Division, downtown Bakersfield

Distance to jail

~20–25 minutes from Arvin to the Lerdo campus

We’re available

24 hours a day, every day — Se Habla Español

Where is someone taken after an Arvin arrest?

Arvin Police make the arrest, but booking happens in the county system. In practice that means your loved one is taken to the Central Receiving Facility at 1415 Truxtun Avenue in Bakersfield — the intake point for the whole metro area — and then housed at the Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility north of town while their case is pending.

Because Arvin has a large Spanish-speaking community, we want to be clear: our agents are bilingual, and we’ll walk a family member through every step in Spanish if that’s easier. Tenemos agentes que hablan español.

Confirm where they are before you do anything

Don’t drive to Bakersfield until you know where they actually are. Two public databases will tell you:

1. kerninmatesearch.org — the most up-to-date public Kern County inmate database.
2. kernsheriff.org → “Inmate Search” — the official Sheriff’s database.

How bail works for an Arvin arrest

The process is the same one we run dozens of times a week:

1. Call 661-324-6009. A licensed agent answers any time, day or night.
2. We confirm the bail. We pull the booking record so you know the exact charges and bail amount before you commit to anything.
3. You sign the paperwork. By phone, online, or in person at our Bakersfield office — whatever is fastest for you in Arvin.
4. We post the bond at the jail. You don’t have to drive to Bakersfield unless you want to be there for the release.
5. Your loved one comes home. Release typically takes 2 to 6 hours after the bond is posted.

In California, the bail premium is 10% of the full bail amount, set by state law. On a $20,000 bail that’s $2,000. We offer payment plans and easy-to-qualify terms so the up-front cost doesn’t keep a family stuck. Want an estimate first? Use our free bail bond calculator.

Which courthouse will handle the case?

This trips up a lot of Arvin families, so it’s worth being precise. The Kern County Superior Court Lamont branch (12022 Main St, Lamont) is the local courthouse for the Arvin/Lamont area and handles matters like traffic citations and infractions. But if your loved one was booked into the county jail, the first in-custody court appearance — the arraignment — is usually held at the Metropolitan Division in downtown Bakersfield, not in Lamont.

The single most reliable source is the release or court paperwork your loved one is given. It names the courthouse, department, date, and time. If you’re not sure, call us — we can usually tell you which courthouse to expect. See our full Lamont/Arvin courthouse guide for hours, directions, and parking.

Drive times from Arvin

Frequently asked questions

How much does a bail bond cost in Arvin?

The premium is 10% of the full bail amount, set by California law — the same at every licensed bondsman. What differs is the payment terms. We offer flexible plans and easy-to-qualify options for Arvin families.

Does Arvin have its own jail?

No. Arvin Police book arrestees into the Kern County jail system in Bakersfield. There is no long-term local lockup, which is why bail is posted at the county facilities, not in Arvin.

Can you help if I only speak Spanish?

Yes. We have bilingual agents on staff and handle the entire process in Spanish when that’s easier. Se Habla Español.

How fast can my loved one get out?

Once paperwork is signed we post the bond right away. Release from the county jail typically takes 2 to 6 hours, though it can run longer on busy nights and weekends.

What if there’s a hold?

An immigration detainer, an out-of-county warrant, or a probation or parole hold can keep someone in custody even after bail is posted. We’ll check for holds before you pay anything.