Bakersfield Bail Bonds
A few blocks north of the Kern County courthouses, All Star Bail Bonds Bakersfield runs an office in the 18th Street corridor of downtown. Its location is convenient for families who need to file paperwork in person and then head to an arraignment or a hearing nearby.
Arrests in Bakersfield can come from city police, the Sheriff or the California Highway Patrol, but most end up at the same Kern County facilities. All Star helps families make sense of where their person is held and what posting a bond would take.
Local Bail Help on 18th Street
All Star Bail Bonds Bakersfield focuses on bail for people arrested in the city and across Kern County. With an office close to the downtown justice center, agents are positioned to coordinate with the courthouse and the court holding facility, and to meet co-signers who want to handle documents face to face.
An agent can confirm the charges and bail amount, explain what a co-signer is agreeing to, and discuss whether collateral or a payment arrangement is needed. Families with questions about upcoming court dates or the length of the bond can raise them during the same conversation.
Services Offered by All Star Bail Bonds Bakersfield
- Bail bonds for Bakersfield and Kern County arrests
- Downtown office for in-person signing
- Bail amount and custody lookups
- Co-signer guidance and paperwork review
- Bonds for misdemeanor and felony charges
Downtown Bakersfield Jail and Court Access
The All Star office is a short walk from the Kern County Central Receiving Facility, the Kern County Superior Court - Metropolitan Division and the Kern County Superior Court - Metro Justice Building, all clustered in the downtown civic center. The Lerdo Justice Facility, where most Bakersfield arrests are booked by the Sheriff, is about 10 miles north.
- Kern County Central Receiving Facility (Bakersfield)
- Lerdo Justice Facility (Bakersfield)
- Kern County Superior Court - Metropolitan Division (Bakersfield)
- Kern County Superior Court - Metro Justice Building (Bakersfield)
Getting Out on Bail in Bakersfield
- Booking at Lerdo: Most people arrested in and around Bakersfield are taken to the Lerdo Justice Facility, where the Sheriff completes booking and a records check.
- Bail determination: The jail assigns bail based on the Kern County schedule. A judge may adjust it at the first court appearance downtown.
- Talking with All Star: The family shares the defendant's name and any booking number. The agent confirms the amount and explains the bond.
- Paperwork and premium: A co-signer signs the application and indemnity agreement at the 18th Street office or as arranged with the agent.
- Release and court: The bond is posted, the Sheriff processes the release, and the defendant must appear in court as scheduled.
Frequently Asked Questions About All Star Bail Bonds Bakersfield
Where is All Star Bail Bonds in Bakersfield?
The office is in downtown Bakersfield, a short walk from the Kern County Superior Court buildings.
Which facility handles most Bakersfield bookings?
Most new arrests are booked by the Kern County Sheriff at the Lerdo Justice Facility, about 10 miles north of the All Star office.
Can All Star help with a bond for any Kern County jail?
The company writes bail bonds for people arrested across Kern County. Call to confirm the specific facility.
What is the difference between bail and a bail bond?
Bail is the amount the court sets. A bail bond is a guarantee from a licensed agent that covers that amount in exchange for a non-refundable premium.
How long does release take after the bond is posted?
Timing depends on how busy the jail is. Releases from Kern County facilities can take several hours.
Can I meet an All Star agent at the office to sign?
Yes. The downtown office is set up for co-signers who want to review the paperwork and sign in person, close to the courts where the case will be heard.
For a face-to-face bail meeting a few blocks from the downtown Bakersfield courts, All Star Bail Bonds can help. Call to confirm the bail and set up a time to sign.