Law Library News and Updates
Kern County Law Library
The library will be closing at 12:00pm on Friday, May 26, and closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 29. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 30.
Access to the library is available by appointment and on a walk-in basis.
The Law Library will give priority access to customers with appointments.
The rules of access are posted below.
Face coverings are optional, however, individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19, or have been recently exposed to someone with COVID-19 in the last 10 days, may not enter a courthouse
Individuals exhibiting Covid-19 symptoms, which include, but are not limited to fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, will not be granted access to the law library.
With the exception of a fifteen cent per page printing/photocopying fee, the staff of the law library will not charge you money for the services we provide. The law library staff are prohibited by law from accepting payment in exchange for document preparation, and the law library staff cannot accept gifts. Please read below for a full description of the library’s rules of operations.
You should visit www.kernbar.org to view listings of local attorneys if you need legal advice or assistance preparing legal documents.
Phone
(661) 868-5320
info@kclawlib.org
Office
1415 Truxtun Ave, Rm. 301 Bakersfield, CA 93301
Hours
Walk-in access begins April 4, 2022.
Monday-Thursday:
8am – 12pm, and 1pm – 4pm
Friday:
8am – 12 pm, and 1pm – 3:30 pm
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
Board of Trustees Meeting of May 10, 2023
CLICK HERE to view the agenda for the Kern County Law Library's Board of Trustees meeting for May 10, 2023. If you have questions about how to access the meeting as a member of the public, please feel free to contact us at (661) 868-5320 or info@kclawlib.org.
Board of Trustees Meeting of April 12, 2023
Board of Trustees Meeting of March 8, 2023
Board of Trustees Meeting of February 8, 2023
Board of Trustees Meeting of January 11, 2023
Board of Trustees Meeting of December 14, 2022
Please scroll beneath the agenda to find the Zoom link if you wish to attend this meeting remotely. Topic: Kern County Law Library Board of Trustees Meeting Time: Dec 14, 2022 12:15 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting...
Kern County Law Library Board of Trustees Meeting of 11/9/2022
Please scroll below the posted agenda to access the Zoom link. Topic: Kern County Law Library Board of Trustees Meeting Time: Nov 9, 2022 12:15 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86927377118?pwd=RU53OHdvWUpnSlMzcHVQeU5rNGtNUT09...
Kern County Law Library Board of Trustees Meeting of October 12, 2022
Please scroll below the images of the agenda for the upcoming meeting for the link to the Zoom broadcast if you wish to attend remotely. ZOOM BROADCAST INFORMATION: Topic: Kern County Law Library Board of Trustees Meeting Time: Oct 12, 2022 12:15 PM Pacific Time (US...
Kern County Law Library Board of Trustees Meeting of 9/14/2022
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Kern County Law Library Board of Trustees Meeting of August 10, 2022
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Kern County Law Library Board of Trustees Meeting of July 13, 2022
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Kern County Law Library Board of Trustees Meeting of June 8, 2022
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Hours
Monday - Thursday:
8am-4pm
Friday:
8am-3:30pm
Location and Phone
1415 Truxtun Ave, Rm. 301 Bakersfield, CA 93301 (661) 868-5320
Available Services
Including library services & resources availble for use
Information and Guidance
For example, which forms to complete and how to file them.