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March 13, 2018 - Local Rules of Court

Proposed amendments to the Superior Court of California, County of Kern, Local Rules of Court for July 1, 2018 are now available for review. Please submit any comments by April 27, 2018

https://www.kern.courts.ca.gov/local_rules_of_court

February 23, 2018 - E-File

Effective April 2, 2018 mandatory electronic filing (E-File) will be required by all represented parties for all Limited Civil case types including Unlawful Detainers. Self-represented parties are not required to E-File but are encouraged.

January 18, 2018 -

Mojave Courthouse - Seeking a Limited Term Court Services Speciailst. We offer employee and family health coverage.… Full Tweet

January 8, 2018 -

Now accepting applications for Help Desk Technician. Great opportunity to learn with a dynamic team.… Full Tweet

January 8, 2018 -

The Court Executive Officer recruitment has been extended. This is open continuous until filled and may close at an… Full Tweet

December 13, 2017 -

Immidiate openings for Official Court Reporter in Bakersfeld and Ridgecrest. #Bakersfieldjobs @governementjobs Full Tweet

November 22, 2017 -

Kern County Superior Court will be closed November 23rd and 24th. Full Tweet

November 13, 2017 -

Announcing the leadership position of CEO. Interested candidates in this exciting opportunity must fill out an onl… Full Tweet

August 2, 2017 - Fiscal Year 2017/18 Preliminary Budget

As provided under Government Code Section 68511.7, the Superior Court of California, County of Kern is providing the Fiscal Year 2017/18 Preliminary Budget for public review and comment. The budget is available on the court's website and at Reception at the Superior Court Building, 1415 Truxtun Avenue, in Bakersfield. Anyone wishing to comment on this information may do so either by regular mail or email by August 7, 2017.

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August 22, 2016 - California Rule of Court 10.620(f)

Effective August 19, 2016 - Notice of annual allocation per California Rule of Court 10.620(f) Notice of Annual Allocation=

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Report Date: Apr 26, 2018

Updated Last: Apr 26, 5:15 PM

Metropolitan Division

Groups 57-90 report at 7:30am

Ridgecrest

Group 414 call back at 6:00 p.m.

Mojave

Group 424 call back at 5:00 pm

If your group number is not shown please check back after 6PM

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Cell Phone cables are allowed.

Cable / Rope
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Hair Spray
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Nail Files / any size
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Scissors / any size or type
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Studded Belts
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Wire combs - any size or any type

For a full list of banned items click here

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While we strive to ensure this information is accurate please call the court house to verify it is the one you should report to. Adoptions/Abandonments/Election Petitions are ALWAYS filed in Metropolitan Court.