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.

Contact

Phone

(661) 868-5320

Email

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Kern Law Library

Latest News

Americans With Disabilities Act…

Feb 24, 2020

2. ApprovalofMinutes Request Approval of Minutes from February 4, 2020 Kern County Law Library Board Meeting: APPROVE 3. KernCountyLawLibraryFinancialStatementforFebruary2020: Present Profit and Loss Statement; DISCUSS; APPROVE 4. MOU with Court for Administration of...

Special Agenda

Feb 7, 2020

Special Agenda meeting open to the public... 1. PUBLICPRESENTATIONS This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Board on any matter not on this agenda and over which the Board has jurisdiction. Speakers are limited to two minutes....

Small Estate Class

Jan 27, 2020

Probate Clinic

Jan 27, 2020

Bankruptcy Class

Jan 27, 2020

Upcoming Board Meeting Jan. 7, 2020…

Dec 26, 2019

Accessible to persons with disabilities according to the "Americans with Disabilities Act". 13. Adjourn

Closed For The Holidays…

Dec 20, 2019

We will be closed Dec. 25, and Jan. 1st for the holidays.

Happy Thanksgiving

Nov 29, 2019

Have a fantastic holiday and we will see you soon! And remember > 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...

Probate Workshop Schedule

Nov 28, 2019

Here you will find all the information concerning our Probate Workshop Schedule, please contact us if you have any questions. The Law Library offers public Internet access, to aid in legal research on four computers. Access to the Internet is free of charge; however...

December 3rd Board Meeting 2019

Nov 26, 2019

Kern County Law Library 1415 Truxtun Avenue Room 301 Bakersfield, California 93301 Regular Meeting December 3, 2019 12:15pm Agenda All agenda item supporting documentation is available for public review at the Reference Desk of the Kern County Law Library, 1415...