Law Library News and Updates
Kern County Law Library
While our physical space remains closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we remain committed to providing and maintaining access to legal information services for the legal community and residents of Kern County. Please call or email at the contact information below with your questions.
We recommend you check this page to see if your matter might qualify for simplified or “Summary Probate Procedures.”
If you would like to register for our upcoming Summary Probate Workshop via Zoom, CLICK HERE. You should receive an email confirmation that you are registered with a link to join the workshop on June 15, 2021.
If you can’t attend the Zoom workshop, you should check out THIS VIDEO of the full presentation of the Summary Probate Workshop, recorded December of 2020. You will want to download the Supplemental Documents for Summary Probate which accompany the presentation.
Phone
(661) 868-5320
info@kclawlib.org
Office
1415 Truxtun Ave, Rm. 301 Bakersfield, CA 93301
Hours
FOR PHONE CALLS
AND EMAILS ONLY
Monday-Thursday:
8am – 5pm
Friday:
8am-3:30 pm
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
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 - Thursday:
8am-5pm
Friday:
8am-3:30pm
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.