For Civil Division L, 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: DivisionLExhibits@kern.courts.ca.gov
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 | Civil - Limited | (661) 868-7204 | |
| Bakersfield | Civil - Unlimited | (661) 868-7205 | |
| 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 |