Law Library News and Updates

Kern County Law Library

Beginning the week of April 4, 2022, access to the library will be 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.