Remote Appearances

In an effort to promote safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, hearings will be conducted via remote technology via CourtCall or Zoom for Civil Metropolitan Limited and Unlimited proceedings per Standing Order: Remote Hearings for Civil Proceedings (Amended), unless exempted.

If you would like to request to appear remotely via Zoom for matters not already allowed, please submit your written request to WMCivil@Kern.Courts.CA.Gov no later than five court days prior to the hearing, which includes the case, and hearing information.

If you are appearing remotely via Zoom, please go to Remote Court Hearings and under the section Metro Division, select your the Department number. Please arrive to the remote hearing 30 minutes early.

For Civil Department 12, exhibits may be submitted by e-mail three (3) court days in advance of each hearing (including when continued). Exhibits must be marked (including the case number for hearing), may not exceed 15 pages and can be sent to: Department12exhibits@kern.courts.ca.gov.

Attending Civil Metro Hearings During Covid 19

The Civil Division has jurisdiction over claims involving money, possession of real property, change of name, injunctions, small claims and unlawful detainers.

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