The Law Library collection consists of 23,000 + volumes and includes:
Federal and California statutes, Federal and California administrative regulations, court and administrative agency decisions. California State and Local Rules of Court. Bakersfield Municipal Code, Kern County Code, Ridgecrest Code, and Delano Municipal Code. California and Federal research tools including digests, form books, Shepard's, CEB, Rutter Group, jury verdicts, jury instructions, CD-ROM, Online Service. Texts on various subjects including self-help books. Law Reviews and newspapers.
We have Nolo resources available online HERE
You can search our collection online HERE
Online Services The Law Library offers public Internet access, to aid in legal research on four computers. Access to the Internet is free of charge; however there is a charge for printing. When there is heavy computer traffic, a one hour time limit may be enforced, so please keep in mind that others may be waiting.
In addition to general Internet access, the library offers several Fee - based online services free of charge.
Westlaw -Patrons are able to retrieve federal cases and codes, along with cases and codes from all 50 states. Law Journals from all 50 states are also available. Also on Westlaw ALR, AmJur2d, & California Practice Guides: The Rutter Group
