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 – Bankruptcy Class
Archived – Upcoming Board Meeting Jan. 7, 2020…
Accessible to persons with disabilities according to the "Americans with Disabilities Act". 13. Adjourn
Archived – Closed For The Holidays…
We will be closed Dec. 25, and Jan. 1st for the holidays.
Archived – Happy Thanksgiving
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...
Archived – Probate Workshop Schedule
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...
Archived – December 3rd Board Meeting 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...
Archived – Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees meets the First Tuesday of each month in the Law Library at 12:15 pm. All meetings are open to the public per "the Brown Act" .
Archived – New Resources Available
Please browse our website and checkout the many new resources and features!
Archived – Welcome to the new Kern County Law Library website
Please take a look at the resources on offer throughout the website.
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.