Law Library News and Updates
Kern County Law Library
Kern County Law Library will be closed to the public on May 1, 2026.
Staff will be at Beale Memorial Library at 701 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301 for Law Day 2026.
Law Day is a free event open to all members of the public who have questions on legal issues including civil law, probate, estate planning, conservatorship, criminal law, family law, and more.
Join us from 11:00AM to 3:00PM.
Space is limited.
The library has changed its hours as of July 24th, 2023 to reserve Friday afternoons for appointments only. Please click the link below for details about appointment access to the law library.
You can follow this link for our rules of access, or you can request a copy via email at library@kern.courts.ca.gov
Rules of Access v.6 (approved 11.21.2025) – Click link to 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.
Kern Law Library
Services Available
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
Archived – Kern County Law Library Board of Trustees Meeting of 9/14/2022
To join the Zoom meeting for the Kern County Law Library's Board of Trustees meeting on 9/14/2022, scroll below the meeting agenda for the link to the Zoom broadcast. No registration is required, but you will need to use the passcode in the agenda to access the...
Archived – Kern County Law Library Board of Trustees Meeting of August 10, 2022
Please scroll below the agenda to find the Zoom information to sign into the meeting on August 10, 2022. Topic: Kern County Law Library Board of Trustees Meeting Time: Aug 10, 2022 12:15 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting...
Archived – Kern County Law Library Board of Trustees Meeting of July 13, 2022
Please scroll beneath the agenda to find Zoom information if you wish to attend this meeting remotely. Zoom information for those who wish to attend remotely is posted below. Please be sure to note the passcode to enter the meeting is included in the Zoom...
Archived – Kern County Law Library Board of Trustees Meeting of June 8, 2022
Please scroll below the posted agenda for links you may use to log in to the Zoom broadcast if you wish to attend this meeting. To access the Zoom broadcast, see below: Topic: Kern County Law Library Board of Trustees Meeting Time: Jun 8, 2022 12:15 PM Pacific Time...
Archived – Kern County Law Library Board of Trustees Meeting of May 11, 2022
Please scroll below the agenda to find the Zoom meeting info if you wish to attend this meeting remotely. You are welcome to attend a Zoom meeting. Topic: Kern County Law Library Board of Trustees Meeting Time: May 11, 2022 12:15 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)...
Archived – Kern County Law Library Board of Trustees Meeting of April 13, 2022
If you wish to join this meeting as a member of the public, please scroll below the agenda to find the Zoom info for the meeting. Zoom Meeting Info: Topic: Kern County Law Library Board of Trustees Meeting Time: Apr 13, 2022 12:15 PM Pacific Time (US and...
Archived – Agenda for Kern County Law Library Meeting of March 9, 2022
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Archived – Agenda for Kern County Law Library Meeting of 2/9/2022
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Archived – Agenda for Kern County Law Library Special Meeting of January 26, 2022
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Archived – Announcement: Election and Appointment Judicial Members of the 2022 Board of Trustees
Archived – Agenda for Kern County Law Library Meeting of January 5, 2022
Please look below the posted agenda for information about how you can join the Zoom meeting - PLEASE NOTE: a meeting ID and password are required. How to Join Scheduled Zoom Meeting: Topic: Kern County Law Library Board of Trustees Meeting Time: Jan 5, 2022 12:15 PM...
Archived – Agenda for Kern County Law Library Meeting of December 8, 2021
Please find below the agenda for the Board of Trustees meeting of 12/8/2021. In order to attend, feel free to use the Zoom meeting info below. Please be sure to take note of the passcode and Meeting ID. Topic: Kern County Law Library Board of Trustees Meeting Time:...
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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.