NO FCRA USE. This privately operated website has no connection to a local, California, or federal government agency. Neither the website nor its advertising partners provides a service intended for credit, employment, tenant, insurance, or any other decision regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Its purpose is to identify Kern County and California criminal-record resources. It is not a private-investigation firm or consumer reporting agency.
1. What This Website Is
This is an independent private reference site, not a government office. We do not keep official criminal files, obtain records on a visitor's behalf, perform official background checks, or submit documents for users.
The content directs readers to custodians of Kern County records, including the sheriff's Records Section, Superior Court, subject-only record review through the California Department of Justice, and the California Megan's Law Website. It may also connect readers with outside research tools.
2. Rules for Using This Site
By using the website, you agree not to:
- Use automated bots, scrapers, or similar tools against the pages
- Attempt unauthorized access to any system or account
- Interfere with performance or another visitor's access
- Use information to stalk, threaten, or harass a person
- Make employment, housing, credit, or insurance decisions from the content
- Violate federal, California, or local law
3. No Harassment, Stalking, or Discrimination
Information obtained here or through a linked tool may not be used to stalk, harass, intimidate, threaten, or discriminate against anyone. California Penal Code section 290.46 restricts misuse of California Megan's Law Website data and provides for criminal prosecution and civil liability in covered circumstances. Registry information supports public-safety awareness. It does not authorize vigilantism, blacklisting, or discriminatory conduct.
4. We Are Not a Consumer Reporting Agency
We are not a consumer reporting agency under the FCRA and do not create credit reports, background checks, or other consumer reports. Neither we nor an advertising partner offers a tool designed to evaluate an applicant, renter, insurance risk, or borrower. You may not use information from this website or a linked tool to:
- Decide whether to hire or fire someone
- Screen potential renters or housing applicants
- Judge creditworthiness or set insurance premiums
- Determine who qualifies for licenses, permits, or government programs
- Do anything else that falls under FCRA rules
When a legally permissible purpose requires a background check, use the proper official California Department of Justice channel or a screening provider that complies with the FCRA.
5. No Legal Advice
The content is general information, not legal advice. It cannot determine how a charge, conviction, warrant, dismissal, or sealing rule applies to a particular Kern County matter. Consult a California-licensed attorney for advice about an individual situation.
6. No Warranties
All content and functions are supplied "as is." We make no guarantee that:
- The information here is accurate, complete, or current at any given time
- The site will stay up and running without interruptions
- Our pages are free of errors, bugs, or security holes
- Results from our partner search tools will be thorough or accurate
Criminal records can change when charges are filed, dismissed, sealed, or granted other relief. Delays and omissions can occur. Treat no content here as an official statement by Kern Superior Court, KCSO, California DOJ, or another government agency.
7. Third-Party Services and Links
Links may lead to sheriff pages, court portals, California agencies, legal-aid organizations, and outside search providers. Those destinations are beyond our control. We are not responsible for their content, fees, availability, or data practices. Review each provider's terms before using its service.
8. Intellectual Property
Text, graphics, logos, and code belong to Kern County Criminal History or its content partners. Written permission is required before copying, distributing, modifying, or creating derivative work from protected content.
9. Limits on Our Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not responsible for damages arising from website use, including reliance on information found here or through a linked service.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from claims, demands, or legal actions caused by your use of the website or violation of these terms, including related legal fees and costs.
11. Governing Law
California law governs these terms. A dispute arising from website use must be brought in a court located in California. Government record access remains governed by the California Public Records Act, Government Code section 7920.000 et seq., when a request is made to a covered public agency.
12. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these terms. A revision becomes effective when the updated text is posted on this page.
13. Cutting Off Access
Access may be restricted or terminated at any time, for any reason, without advance notice.
14. Severability
If one provision is held invalid or unenforceable, all remaining provisions continue in effect. The affected term will be modified only to the extent needed for enforcement.
15. Questions
Questions about these conditions may be submitted through the Contact page.