Law Library News and Updates
Kern County Law Library
Kern County Law Library will be closed Monday, November 11, 2024 for Veterans Day
The library has changed its hours as of July 24th, 2023 to reserve Friday afternoons for appointments only. Please review the information below for details about appointment access to the law library.
When you visit the library, please be sure to mention if you have an appointment.
Read below for our rules of access.
You should visit www.kernbar.org to view listings of local attorneys if you need legal advice or assistance preparing legal documents.
Phone
(661) 610-6325
library@kern.courts.ca.gov
Office
1415 Truxtun Ave, Rm. 301 Bakersfield, CA 93301
Hours
Monday-Thursday:
8am – 12pm, and 1pm – 4pm
Friday:
8am – 12 pm for walk-in access 1pm – 3:30 pm for APPOINTMENT ONLY ACCESS
Customers with appointments will receive priority access over walk-in cusomers.
NOLO Books
We now have Nolo books available online. If you are looking for Self-Help materials on a variety of topics including family law, probate, small claims, estate planning, and more, check out our free collection.
How to Expunge your Record
Information regarding the process of improving your criminal record by asking the court to dismiss eligible convictions.
Small Claims
Information for people looking to make a claim in small claims courts. Please note, attorneys are not allowed in small claims court and the maximum you can sue for is $10,000.00.
Civil Harassment
Procedural guidance and forms for people seeking to file a civil harassment restraining order.
Unlawful Detainer
Unlawful Detainers are lawsuits where landlords ask for an order to evict a tenant. We have separate pages for landlords and tenants.
State Prison Library Requests
A list of several organizations who offer help to inmates and prisoners to secure library requests including the PLO, which also offer resource guides on topics such as conditions, parole suitability, immigration, and criminal law information.
Kern Law Library
Latest News
Kern County Law Library Board of Trustees Meeting of November 13, 2024
Kern County Law Library Board of Trustees Meeting of October 9, 2024
Kern County Law Library Board of Trustees Meeting of September 11, 2024
Kern County Law Library Board of Trustees Meeting of August 14, 2024
Kern County Law Library Board of Trustees Meeting of July 10, 2024
Scheduled Closure for Kern County Law Library July 1, 2, and 3, 2024
Kern County Law Library is scheduled to be closed July 1, 2, and 3, 2024 for a renovation project that will replace outdated computers and phones. The Law Library will also be closed July 4, 2024 in observation of Independence Day, and will resume regular hours...
Kern County Law Library Board of Trustees Meeting of June 12, 2024
Kern County Law Library Board of Trustees Meeting of May 8, 2024
Kern County Law Library Board of Trustees Meeting of April 10, 2024
Kern County Law Library Board of Trustees Meeting of 3/13/2024
Board of Trustees Meeting of 2/14/2024
Board of Trustees Meeting of 1/10/2024
Get In touch
More Information
Hours
Monday - Thursday:
8am-4pm
Friday:
8am-12pm
1-3:30 available by appointment only
Location and Phone
1415 Truxtun Ave, Rm. 301 Bakersfield, CA 93301 (661) 610-6325
Available Services
Including library services & resources availble for use
Information and Guidance
For example, which forms to complete and how to file them.