Law Library News and Updates
Kern County Law Library
Our goal is to provide current legal materials in a timely manner, so everyone may have equal access to justice. Assistance in using the collection shall be provided by the staff. Staff may provide procedural information but is not permitted to give legal advice.
Phone
(661) 868-5320
info@kclawlib.org
Office
1415 Truxtun Ave, Rm. 301 Bakersfield, CA 93301
Hours
Monday-Friday:
8am – 4pm
Kern Law Library
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NOLO Books
We now have Nolo books available online. If you are looking for information on what to file, how to file, when to file, or a particular issue in your case, Nolo Online is a great place to start.
How to Expunge your Record
Advice regarding the correct procedures for filling the type of Expungement you have. Information applies to filing in Bakersfield only and includes which forms to use and where and how to file.
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.
Civil Harassment
Advice and guidance for people seeking to file a civil harassment restraining order, including in which circumstances this is the appropriate course of action and which forms and processes you’ll need to complete.
Unlawful Detainer
Unlawful Detainers are the process one goes through in order to evict someone. We have separate pages for landlords and tenants, including the procedures for legal eviction and what to do if you have an unlawful detainer given to you.
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
Upcoming Meeting – August 4, 2020
Upcoming Meeting – July 7, 2020
Upcoming Meeting – June 9, 2020
Upcoming Special Meeting – May 20, 2020
Upcoming Special Meeting – May 20, 2020
Legal Resources For Lawyers
Mike Warren is a criminal defense attorney based in Oxnard that utilizes the Kern County Law Library when ever he has a case in Kern County and relies on our valuable resources to assist him in his research! Many other business's benefit from our many available...
Upcoming Meeting – May 5, 2020
Upcoming Special Meeting – April 20, 2020
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Upcoming Meeting April 7,2020
Corona Virus Legal Help
COVID-19 Legal Help
Library Closure…
Please be assured that the staff at Kern County Law Library has been monitoring recommendations, best practices and guidelines closely, in partnership with the courts, public law library systems, county public health departments, CDC and other health officials, in...
Special Meeting March 17, 2020
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Opening Times
Monday - Friday:
8am-4pm
Location
1415 Truxtun Ave, Rm. 301 Bakersfield, CA 93301
Available Services
Including library services & resources availble for use.
Advice & Guidance
For example, which forms to complete and how to file them.