Kern County, CA Jail and Prison System

Address:	2737 West Cecil Avenue, Delano, CA 93215
Phone:	661-721-2345
Website:	http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/Facilities_Locator/NKSP.html
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/pages/North-Kern-State-Prison/141708189174811

North Kern State Prison (NKSP) is a Medium security level State Prison located in the city of Delano, California. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under California state and federal laws. The State Prison was opened in 04/01/93 North Kern State Prison (NKSP) has a total population of 4,530, being the 43rd largest facility in California. The facility has a capacity of 2,694 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.

The facility is part of Delano, CA judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.

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4,530 Population

2,694 Capacity
Delano, CA Judicial District

How Do I Visit an Inmate in North Kern State Prison (NKSP)?

Locating an Inmate in North Kern State Prison (NKSP)

The best way to locate or get information of any inmate currently incarcerated in North Kern State Prison (NKSP) is to contact the State Prison for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/.

Be Approved

Make sure an inmate you are visiting have placed you on their approved visiting list.

Be Prepared to North Kern State Prison (NKSP) Visiting Rules

For information on official policy that outlines the regulations and procedures for visiting a North Kern State Prison (NKSP) inmate contact the facility directly via 661-721-2345 phone number.

Visitation Days and Hours

For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the State Prison directly.

Visiting a North Kern State Prison (NKSP) inmate on holidays:

The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.

	USP General Visiting Hours
Mon	—
Tue	—
Wed	—
Thu	—
Fri	—
Sat	8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Sun	8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Hol	8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

How to Send a Mail/Care Package to an Inmate?

Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at North Kern State Prison (NKSP).

To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the State Prison administration at 661-721-2345.

You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page here.

For sending a mail or a care package to an North Kern State Prison (NKSP) State Prison inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:

Inmate Mail 1	Inmate Mail 2	Freight and non-USPS parcels	Staff Mail
include Inmate's name and CDCR number North Kern State Prison Facility A and M, P.O. Box 5000, Delano, CA 93216-0567 Facility B, P.O. Box 4999, Delano, CA 93216-0567 Facility C, P.O. Box 5004, Delano, CA 93216-0567 Facility D, P.O. Box 5005, Delano, CA 93216-0567	—	—	Staff Name North Kern State Prison P.O. Box 567 Delano, CA 93216-0567

How To Send Money to an Inmate?

All money orders should be sent directly to Consolidated Banking at the address below:

http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/Visitors/Sending_money_to_inmates.html

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Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP)