Law Library News and Updates
Kern County Law Library
Kern County Law Library will be closing at 3:00PM on Tuesday, December 24, and closed Wednesday, December 25 for Christmas.
The library has changed its hours as of July 24th, 2023 to reserve Friday afternoons for appointments only. Please review the information below for details about appointment access to the law library.
When you visit the library, please be sure to mention if you have an appointment.
Read below for our rules of access.
You should visit www.kernbar.org to view listings of local attorneys if you need legal advice or assistance preparing legal documents.
Phone
(661) 610-6325
library@kern.courts.ca.gov
Office
1415 Truxtun Ave, Rm. 301 Bakersfield, CA 93301
Hours
Monday-Thursday:
8am – 12pm, and 1pm – 4pm
Friday:
8am – 12 pm for walk-in access 1pm – 3:30 pm for APPOINTMENT ONLY ACCESS
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
Kern County Law Library Board of Trustees for 2024
Please see below for the official announcement regarding our new judicial members of our Board of Trustees for 2024. Attorney members Timothy Scanlon and Micah Nilsson are expected to return and serve from January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025.
Board of Trustees Meeting of December 13, 2023
Board of Trustees Meeting of November 15, 2023
Board of Trustees Meeting of October 11, 2023
Board of Trustees Meeting of September 13, 2023
Judge Chad Louie Rejoins Kern County Law Library Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees Meeting of August 9, 2023
Board of Trustees Meeting of July 12, 2023
Board of Trustees Meeting of June 14. 2023
If you have questions about how you can attend the meeting, or if you would like to submit a written statement to the Board of Trustees, please contact us at info@kclawlib.org . See below for this month's agenda.
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
Get In touch
More Information
Hours
Monday - Thursday:
8am-4pm
Friday:
8am-12pm
1-3:30 available by appointment only
Location and Phone
1415 Truxtun Ave, Rm. 301 Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 610-6325
Available Services
Including library services & resources availble for use
Information and Guidance
For example, which forms to complete and how to file them.