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1415 Truxtun | Justice Building - 1215 Truxtun | Juvenile Justice Center | Jury Services

Metropolitan Division - 1415 Truxtun 1415 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Hours:	8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


Section	Floor	Phone
Administration	2nd	(661) 868-4934	E-mail Administration
Alternative Dispute Resolution	2nd	(661) 868-5482	E-mail ADR
Appeals	Bsmnt.	(661) 868-5393	E-mail Appeals
Civil - Unlimited	1st	(661) 868-7205	E-mail Civil - Unlimited
Civil - Limited	1st	(661) 868-7204	E-mail Civil - Limited
Criminal - Felony	1st	(661) 868-5393	E-mail Criminal - Felony
Exhibits	Bsmnt.		E-mail Exhibits
Human Resources	2nd	(661) 868-4632	E-mail Human Resources
Probate	1st	(661) 868-5393	E-mail Probate
Small Claims	1st	(661) 868-7204	E-mail Small Claims
Small Claims Advisor	1st	(661) 868-2532
Unlawful Detainers	1st	(661) 868-7204	E-mail Unlawful Detainers

General Information E-mail Suggestion Box

Driving Directions (from mapquest - opens new window) Parking/Building Directions Building Floor Plan


Parking/Building Directions: At the intersection of Truxtun Avenue and L Street, go south on L St. and then turn left into the first available parking lot, located north of the railroad tracks. Park in the open parking lot. The Metropolitan Division is located in the tall building on the southeast corner of Truxtun Avenue and Chester Avenue. It is illegal to bring weaponry into the building. Law enforcement officers will scan your person with metal detectors as you enter the building.
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Metropolitan Division Justice Building 1215 Truxtun 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Hours:	8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


Section	Floor	Phone
Criminal - Misdemeanor	1st	(661) 868-7207	E-mail Criminal - Misdemeanor
Electronic Recording	3rd	(661) 868-2579	E-mail Electronic Recording
Family Court Services	3rd	(661) 868-4530	E-mail Family Law
Family Law	1st	(661) 868-5393	E-mail Family Law
Family Law Facilitator	1st	(661) 868-4815	E-mail Family Law Facilitator
Finance	1st	(661) 868-2479	E-mail Accounting
Judicial Secretary	2nd	(661) 868-2608	E-mail Judicial Secretary
Revenue Recovery	1st	(661) 868-2304	E-mail Revenue Recovery
Traffic General Information	1st	(661) 868-2486	E-mail Traffic
Traffic School Information	1st	(661) 868-2382	E-mail Traffic
Traffic Payments	1st	(661) 868-2382 (24 hour)	E-mail Traffic

General Information E-mail Suggestion Box

Driving Directions (from mapquest - opens new window) Parking/Building Directions Building Floor Plan


Parking/Building Directions: At the intersection of Truxtun Avenue and L Street, go south on L St. and then turn left into the first available parking lot, located north of the railroad tracks. Park in the open parking lot. 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. Law enforcement officers will scan your person with metal detectors as you enter the building.
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Metropolitan Division - Juvenile Justice Center 2100 College Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93305

Hours:	8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Section	Floor	Phone
Administration	2nd	(661) 868-4270

Driving Directions (from mapquest - opens new window) Building Directions Building Floor Plan


Building Directions: From Highway 178, south on Mt. Vernon. Turn right onto College Avenue. Juvenile Justice Center is the building on the right after the Public Health Department. From Highway 58, north Mt. Vernon about 2.5 miles. Cross Niles Street and proceed about 3 blocks. Turn left onto College Avenue. Juvenile Justice Center is the building on the right after the Public Health Department.
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Metropolitan Division - Jury Services 1661 L Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 If you need to be excused from Jury Duty, please complete your Juror Questionnaire form and mail or fax it to Jury Services. (Excuses cannot be processed via phone or e-mail.) For postponements or other questions, please call (661) 868-4700 or e-mail Jury Services.

Customer Service Hours:	8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Mon. - Fri. (court holidays excluded)
	The Automated Jury System is available 7 days a week.

Section	Floor	Phone	E-mail
Jury Services Office and Automated Jury System	1st	(661) 868-4700	E-mail
Toll Free		(800) 648-8444
Fax		(661) 868-4709

Driving Directions (from mapquest - opens new window) Parking/Building Directions


Parking/Building Directions: All juror parking is located south of the railroad tracks. If you are travelling from the north, use the automobile underpasses on Chester Ave. and H St. to avoid the railroad tracks in case of a passing train. Remember to display the parking permit on your dashboard. You may receive a parking citation if you park in areas other than those designated for jurors. Use the closest pedestrian overpass or underpass to cross the railroad tracks. The overpass is south of Rabobank Arena on N Street and the underpass is at 14th Street and Chester Avenue. Jury Services is located on the southwest corner of Truxtun Avenue and L Street. Enter on the east side of the building facing L Street.
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Superior Court of California, County of Kern court employees are prohibited from giving legal advice per section 24004 and 68082 of the Government Code. In addition, court employees may not give advice as to which legal forms to use or how to complete the forms.

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4/9/2008

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