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. |
Locations and Services
| Location | Unit | Phone Number | Contact Us |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | Alternative Dispute Resolution | (661) 868-1150 | |
| 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 | ||
| Taft Superior Court | Civil - Limited/Small Claims/Unlawful Detainers | (661) 868-5800 | |
| Delano Superior Court | Civil - Limited/Small Claims/Unlawful Detainers | (661) 720-5800 | |
| Kern River Superior Court | Civil - Limited/Small Claims/Unlawful Detainers | (760) 549-2000 | |
| Mojave Superior Court | Civil - Limited/Small Claims/Unlawful Detainers | (661) 824-7100 | |
| Lamont Superior Court | Civil - Limited/Small Claims/Unlawful Detainers | (661) 868-5800 | |
| Shafter Superior Court | Civil - Limited/Small Claims/Unlawful Detainers | (661) 746-7524 | |
| Ridgecrest Superior Court | Civil - Limited/Small Claims/Unlawful Detainers | (760) 384-5900 |