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.
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
Public Notice – September 10, 2021 – Appointment of New Law Librarian
Agenda for Kern County Law Library Meeting of September 8, 2021
To access this meeting, please use the links below to log in: KCSC Administration is inviting you to a scheduled ZoomGov meeting. Topic: Kern County Law Library Board Meeting Time: Sep 8, 2021 12:15 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join ZoomGov...
Agenda for Kern County Law Library Meeting of 8/11/2021
For those members of the public who wish to join the meeting, the information to join from Page 2 of the agenda is posted below: Topic: Kern County Law Library Board of Trustees Meeting Time: Aug 11, 2021 12:15 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join...
Agenda for Kern County Law Library Meeting of July 14, 2021
Expungement Workshop This Thursday – July 1, 2021
Click here to register.
Agenda for Kern County Law Library Meeting of 6/9/2021
Agenda for Kern County Law Library Meeting of May 12, 2021
Agenda for Kern County Law Library Meeting of April 7, 2021
Agenda for Kern County Law Library Meeting of March 10, 2021
The Kern County Law Library welcomes its newly elected Board of Trustees
Agenda for Kern County Law Library Meeting of Feb. 10, 2021
Agenda for Kern County Law Library Meeting of January 13, 2021
Get In touch
More Information
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.