Out in the high desert, an arrest along Highway 58 usually runs through the Sheriff's Mojave substation. It is a long way from the Bakersfield jails, which is exactly why local families need an agent who knows how the east Kern side of the county works. We do, and we are available any hour.
How the Mojave substation works
The Mojave substation is a booking and holding point that serves the surrounding high desert communities, including Mojave, California City, Rosamond, Boron, and the Tehachapi area. It is a smaller facility than the Bakersfield jails, and people who are not released locally are typically transferred to the Lerdo complex outside Bakersfield. That transfer is a long drive, so posting bail early really pays off here.
Why local timing matters in the desert
Because of the distance between Mojave and the main county jails, a delayed call can mean your loved one is moved an hour or more away before a bond is posted. When you call us early, we can often arrange the release before that long transfer, keeping everything closer to home. If your person has already been moved, we coordinate across facilities and post wherever they are.
Court in the high desert
Cases out of this area are generally heard at the Mojave Branch courthouse at 1773 State Highway 58, which serves Mojave, California City, Tehachapi, Rosamond, and Boron. We send court date reminders so a missed hearing in the desert never costs you the bond. Not sure where your loved one is being held? We will locate them.