To obtain an "official certified" record of the court, please visit the Court and request the specific documents in person or do so in writing. Certification and copy fee information is available here .

View information on completing court forms, efiling, and how to get free help for restraining orders.

You may obtain copies of court records from the Superior Court of California, County of Kern. Access to case files is not available via the Internet, however you may request transcripts of court proceedings through the Internet.

Please see the updated information on the transition from Zoom to Court Call for remote video appearances

Please see the updated information on the transition from Zoom to Court Call for remote video appearances

The Superior Court of California, County of Kern, Metropolitan Division, Justice Building is located on the S/E corner of Truxtun and L St. Enter the building from the south-side entrance. It is illegal to bring weaponry into the building.

Please see the updated information on the transition from Zoom to Court Call for remote video appearances

Family Law Facilitator of Kern County: Monday Thursday, 8:00am-4:00pm. Friday, 8:00am 12:00pm. 1215 Truxtun Avenue, 1st Floor. Bakersfield, CA 93301. The Family Law Facilitator provides one-on-one assistance to unrepresented parties in family law matters. The Women's Center-High Desert, Inc.

The maximum sentence for an infraction is a fine; for a misdemeanor it is up to one year in a county jail; and for a felony it is time in a state prison or, for some murders, death. Some counties offer "diversion" programs that allow a judge to order a defendant to get medical treatment or counseling or to do community service work.

Please contact the division for information on remote appearances. See Divisions Menu for contact information. A judicial officer will issue an order on the request for audio livestreaming and/or video remote access.