The Civil Division has jurisdiction over claims involving money, possession of real property, change of name, injunctions, small claims and unlawful detainers.
Civil Case Types
| Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) | How to settle Civil disputes outside of court. Court approved Arbitrator Panel |
| Limited Civil | Lawsuits up to and including $25,000.00 |
| Small Claims | Claims up to and including $10,000.00 |
| Unlawful Detainers | Landlord-tenant disputes (evictions) |
| Unlimited Civil | Lawsuits over $25,000.00; labor appeals; some types of harassments; receiverships; writs of mandate; petition for name change. |
| Location | Unit | Phone Number | Contact Us |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | Alternative Dispute Resolution | 661-868-5433 | |
| Bakersfield | Civil - Limited | 661-868-7204 | |
| Bakersfield | Civil - Unlimited | 661-868-7205 | |
| Bakersfield | Small Claims | 661-868-7204 | |
| Bakersfield | Small Claims Advisor | 661-868-2532 | |
| Bakersfield | Unlawful Detainers | 661-868-7204 | |
| Bakersfield | Self Help | ||
| Delano Superior Court | Civil - Limited / Sm. Claims / Unlawful Det. | 661-720-5800 | |
| Kern River Superior Court | Civil - Limited / Sm. Claims / Unlawful Det. | 760-549-2000 | |
| Lamont Superior Court | Civil - Limited / Sm. Claims / Unlawful Det. | 661-868-5800 | |
| Mojave Superior Court | Civil - Limited / Sm. Claims / Unlawful Det. | 661-824-7100 | |
| Ridgecrest Superior Court | Civil - Limited / Sm. Claims / Unlawful Det. | 760-384-5900 | |
| Shafter Superior Court | Civil - Limited / Sm. Claims / Unlawful Det. | 661-746-7500 | |
| Taft Superior Court | Civil - Limited / Sm. Claims / Unlawful Det. | 661-868-5800 |