Local Court Forms
Kern County Superior Court Local Forms
The links below allow the printing of Local Forms referenced in the current Local Rules of the Court for Kern Superior Court. If you do not find the form you are looking for below, you probably need a California State Form, not a Local Form. By clicking on the link you can print out the Local Form for use at the Courthouse.
Local Court Forms
| FORM NUMBER | TITLE OF FORM | EFFECTIVE or REVISED DATE | MANDATORY or OPTIONAL FORM |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLERK 580 2170 063B | Citation - Freedom from Parental Custody and Control (Abandonment) (Re: Adoption) | Rev. 3/1979 | Optional |
| CLERK 580 2170 CI-262 | Amendment to Complaint | Eff. 6/1991 | Optional |
| FCS-001 | Identification Information | Rev. 11/2018 | Mandatory |
| FORM NO. 500 | Order on Petition For Resentencing/Reduction | Eff. 11/5/14 | Optional |
| FORM NO. 501 | Response For Resentencing/For Reduction to Misdemeanor | Eff. 2/19/16 | Optional |
| FORM NO. 502 | Petition For Resentencing/For Reduction to Misdemeanor | Eff. 1/8/16 | Optional |
| KC ADR-101 | ADR Stipulation and Order Form | Rev. 7/2014 | Mandatory |
| KC CLERK CI-115 | Affidavit for Issuance of Writ of Execution and Order | Rev. 9/1973 | Optional |
| KERN RRD 0320 | Revenue Recovery Division Recommendation Re Request for Waiver of Fees | Rev. 8/14/19; rev. 9/9/19; rev. 11/7/19; rev. 3/3/20 | Mandatory |
| KERN-0007 | Statement of Classification and Location | Rev. 11/1/03 | Optional |
| KERN-0014 | Eviction Instructions | Eff. 3/2016 | Optional |
| KERN-0020 | General Service Instructions | Eff. 3/2016 | Optional |
| KERN-0021 | Application for Issuance of Writ of Possession of Real Property (Unlawful Detainer) | Rev. 2/26/15 | Optional |
| KERN-0022 | Post-Arbitration Survey | Rev. 4/8/15 | Optional |
| KERN-0023 | Request for Temporary Orders; Notice to Other Party | Rev. 8/1/12 | Optional |
| KERN-0024 | Stipulation and Order For Continuance/Temporary Orders and Continuance | Est. 5/30/13; rev. 5/26/15 | Optional |
| KERN-0028 | Electronic/Traditional Writ Declaration | Rev. 3/2016 | Optional |
| KERN-0029 | Civil Harassment (Law Enforcement Information) | Eff. 9/21/16; rev. 8/22/23 | Optional |
| KERN-0030 | CRC 5.450/FC6306 Compliance Form | Rev. 5/2007 | Optional |
| KERN-2390 | Court Interpreter Services | Rev. 1/21/15; rev. 3/23/15; rev. 10/5/16; rev. 10/1/18; rev. 5/16/23; rev. 7/1/24; rev. 3/1/25 | Optional |
| KN-151 | Notice of Entry of Judgment and Proof of Service by Mail (Freedom from Parental Custody/Control/Termination of Parental Rights) |
Rev. 11/7/16 | Optional |
| KRN SUP CRT 1121 | Civil Assessment Petition and Order | Rev. 8/2022 | Optional |
| KRN SUP CRT CIV-01 | Settlement Conference Declaration/Trial Brief | Rev. 11/2018 | Mandatory |
| KRN SUP CRT CIV-0025 | Court Reporter Services Request by a Party with a Fee Waiver |
Appr. 8/2018 | Optional |
| KRN SUP CRT CIV-2340 | Sister State Judgment Pursuant to 1710.25 CCP | Adpt. 8/22/23 | Optional |
| KRN SUP CRT CIV-2341 | Request to Set Prove Up Hearing/Default Setting for Civil Cases |
Adpt. 8/22/23 | Optional |
| KRN SUP CRT CIV-2440 | Stipulation and Order for Appointment of Privately Compensated Temporary Judge | Adpt. 1/1/2024 | Mandatory |
| KRN SUP CRT CR-0314 | Domestic Violence Diversion Program Instructions | Rev. 6/28/23 | Mandatory |
| KRN SUP CRT CR-0318 | Request for Continuance of Arraignment Due to COVID-19 |
Adpt. 3/2020; rev. 10/2023 | Mandatory |
| KRN SUP CRT CR-0324 | Order for Penal Code 1001.95 Diversion | Impl. 3/24/21; rev. 10/18/23 | Mandatory |
| KRN SUP CRT CR-409-1 | Petition for Sealing of Arrest Records | Eff. 7/2018 | Optional Form |
| KRN SUP CRT CR-410-1 | Order Sealing Arrest Records PC §851.91 | Eff. 7/2018 | Optional |
| KRN SUP CRT CR-0415 | Notice of Waiver of Rights and Request for Remote Video Arraignment |
Adpt. 4/2020; rev. 10/2023 | Mandatory |
| KRN SUP CRT CR-0420 | Notice and Waiver of Rights and Request for Remote Video for Preliminary Hearing |
Adpt. 4/2020; rev. 10/2023 | Mandatory |
| KRN SUP CRT CR-0608F | Bail Review Hearing in re Humphrey | Impl. 6/2021; rev. 6/24/21; rev. 10/18/23 | Optional |
| KRN SUP CRT CR-977 | Waiver of Defendant’s Personal Presence Pursuant to Penal Code Section 977 |
Adpt. 3/2022 | Mandatory |
| KRN SUP CRT CR- 1123 |
Petition/Application (Health and Safety Code, §11361.8) Adult Crime(s) |
Eff. 1/2017; rev. 12/5/18 | Optional |
| KRN SUP CRT CR- 1124 |
Order After Petition/Application (Health and Safety Code, §11361.8) Adult Crime(s) |
Eff. 1/2017; rev. 12/5/18 | Optional |
| KRN SUP CRT CR- 1125 |
Response (Health and Safety Code, §11361.8) Adult Crime(s) |
Eff. 1/2017; rev. 12/5/18 | Optional |
| KRN SUP CRT CR-1201 | Probation Petition & Order – AB 1950 Felony | Impl. 12/9/20; rev. 10/18/23 | Optional |
| KRN SUP CRT CR- 2300 |
Petition to Obtain Copies of Confidential Criminal Court Records |
Adpt. 2/17/23 | Mandatory |
| KRN SUP CRT CR-2401 | Reporter's Request for Payment on Appeals | Adpt. 7/1/24 | Mandatory |
| KRN SUP CRT CR-2404 | Misdemeanor Informal Arraignment | Rev. 7/5/24; rev. 10/4/24 | Mandatory |
| KRN SUP CRT CV- 153 |
Writ of Executive - Attachment 20 | Eff. 11/2019 | Optional |
| KRN SUP CRT FL- 01 |
Ex Parte Application for Telephonic Appearance and Order Thereon |
Rev. 11/2018 | Mandatory |
| KRN SUP CRT FL- 03 |
Stipulation to Continue and Order Thereon | Rev. 11/2018 | Mandatory |
| KRN SUP CRT FL- 0122 |
Confidential-Party Identification and Notice of Related Case(s) |
Rev. 1/1/2022 | Mandatory |
| KRN SUP CRT FL- 2296 |
Return Receipt Received: US Postal Service (Family Law) |
Rev. 8/13/19 | Optional |
| KRN SUP CRT FL- 2325 |
Petition for Freedom from Parental Custody and Control | Rev. 1/10/23 | Optional |
| KRN SUP CRT FL- 2326 |
Order Granting Petition for Freedom from Parental Custody and Control |
Rev. 1/10/23 | Optional |
| KRN SUP CRT FL-2327 | Family Law At-Issue Memorandum for Trial Settings | Adpt. 11/2023 | Optional |
| KRN SUP CRT FL-2426 | Family Law Exhibit List | Adpt. 5/15/24 | Optional |
| KRN SUP CRT FL-2427 | Family Law Certificate of Assignment - Venue Declaration | Adpt. 7/1/24 | Mandatory |
| KRN SUP CRT FL- 2712 |
Notice of Lodging (Family Law) | Adpt. 3/16/19 | Optional |
| KRN SUP CRT MC-1123A | Appointment of Pre-Approved Official Reporter Pro Tempore |
Rev. 9/14/20 | Optional |
| KRN SUP CRT MC-1123B | Appointment of Official Reporter Pro Tempore | Eff. 6/2013; rev. 9/14/20 | Optional |
| KRN SUP CRT MC-1124 | Agreement for Pre-Approved Official Reporters Pro Tempore List |
Eff. 6/2013; rev. 12/5/18; rev. 9/14/20 | Optional |
| KRN SUP CRT MC-2377 | Notice and Stipulation to Temporary Judge Ruling on Ex Parte Application | Adpt. 1/1/24 | Mandatory |
| KRN SUP CRT MC-2477 | Request to Cancel an Interpreter | Adpt. 5/17/24 | Optional |
| KRN SUP CRT MC-2478 | Appointment, Termination or Resignation of Supporter | Adpt. 10/1/24 | Optional |
| KRN SUP CRT MC-2486 | Request for Access to Court Security Camera Video | Adpt. 12/5/24 | Optional |
| KRN SUP CRT MI- 0315 |
Request and Order for Audio Stream or Video Remote Access/Non-Party |
Impl. 3/15/22; rev. 10/18/23 | Mandatory |
| KRN SUP CRT PB- 001 |
Court Reporter Services Request (Probate) | Eff. 7/19/18 | Optional |
| KRN SUP CRT PB- 003 |
Declaration of Diligent Search and Request to Dispense with Notice (Probate) |
Eff. 9/2018 | Optional |
| KRN SUP CRT PB- 8524 |
Guardianship Questionnaire | Eff. 1/1/20; rev. 3/2023 | Mandatory |
| KRN SUP CRT PB- 8525 |
Guardianship Termination/Objection Questionnaire | Eff. 1/1/20; rev. 1/21/20; rev. 5/2023 | Mandatory |
| KRN SUP CRT PR- 2351 |
Request for Temporary Orders; Ex Parte Compliance (Probate) |
Rev. 2/2/23; rev. 8/21/23 | Optional |
| KRN SUP CRT PR- 2352 |
Notice to Conservatee of Rights to Probate Code §1835.5 | Adpt. 2/21/23 | Mandatory |
| KRN SUP CRT PR-2451 | Petition and Report of Personal Representative | Adpt. 5/03/24 | Optional |
| KRN SUP CRT PR-2452 | Petition for Settlement of Final Account/Account Current (Conservatorships/Guardianships) | Adpt. 5/03/24 | Optional |
| KRN SUP CRT TR- 0501 |
Ignition Interlock Devices DMV Fast Facts #31 | Adpt. 5/2022 | Mandatory |
| KRN SUP CRT TR- 0502 |
Notice and Advisal Re: Ignition Interlock Device | Adpt. 5/2022 | Mandatory |
| KRN SUP CRT TR- 0503 |
Correctable (Fix It) Citations, Proof of Correction and Reduced Bail |
Adpt. 5/2022 | Mandatory |
| KRN SUP CRT TR- 0504 |
Proof of Correction Certificate – Traffic Infraction Violations |
Adpt. 5/2022 | Mandatory |
| KRN SUP CRT TR-0505 | Traffic Advisement of Rights | Adpt. 5/2022; rev. 9/2024 | Mandatory |
| KRN SUP TR-050 | Traffic Advisal/Waiver of Constitutional Rights for Plea by Mail | Rev. 7/2018; rev. 6/2020; rev. 7/2022 | Mandatory |
| PR-054 | Referral for Investigator's Report Per Probate Code §1826 | Rev. 3/2025 | Mandatory |
| SCKC 159 | Exemplification | Eff. 9/2007 | Optional |
| SUP CRT 580 9410 CI-12 | At-Issue Memorandum | Rev. 1/1999 | Optional |
| SUP CRT 580 9410 CI-80 | Application and Order for Publication of Notice of Hearings or Summons or Citation | Eff. 4/2002 | Optional |
| SUP CRT 9410 CR-010 | Receipt for Records | Rev. 6/2017; rev. 10/2018; rev. 10/2023 | Optional |
| SUP CRT 9410 CR-020 | Record of Criminal Documents | Rev. 6/2017; rev. 10/2018 | Optional |
| SUP CRT FL-2825 | Ex Parte Application and Order Confirming Retention of Martial Surname (Family Law) |
Adpt. 8/6/19 | Optional |
| SUP CRT KERN- 0052 |
Request for Modification of Criminal Protective Order | Eff. 7/8/16 | Optional |
| VN-147 | Notice of Motion and Motion for Order Vacating Default |
Rev. 1/2010 | Optional |
| Unclaimed Funds | Instructions and Forms | ||
| TR-205 | Request For Trial By Written Declaration | Adpt. 1/1/99 | |
| TR-200 | Instructions to Defendant | Rev. 1/1999 |