Kern County Superior Court

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Kern County Superior Court cases in Kern County, Bakersfield, CA

Kern County Superior Court - Metropolitan Division in Bakersfield is part of the California Superior Court system, the state's trial court of general jurisdiction. Serving as the primary trial forum for the Bakersfield area, it handles filings, hearings, and trials for matters within its assigned venue in Kern County. Common case types include felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil cases (limited and unlimited); family law matters (such as dissolution, custody, support, and domestic violence restraining orders); small claims; and traffic infractions and misdemeanors. The division conducts arraignments and pretrial proceedings, issues and enforces court orders, manages case calendars, and coordinates jury trials in accordance with California law and Kern County local rules.

Kern County Superior Court Contact and Location Information

Court Type: Superior Court
County: Kern
Street Address: 1415 Truxtun Ave
City: Bakersfield
Zip Code: 93301
Phone: 661-868-5393
Hours: Monday - Friday : 8AM–4PM
Website URL: https://www.kern.courts.ca.gov/
Parking: Parking space is hard to find near the courthouses in downtown Bakersfield. Allow plenty of time to locate parking and to find the courtroom where your case is scheduled
Email: WMadmin@kern.courts.ca.gov
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kern-County-Superior-Court/176254305722784
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kern-county-superior-court
ADA Phone: 661-868-5457
ADA Fax / Email: 661-868-5393
Special Access: Handicapped parking is available on the street in front of 1415 Truxtun Avenue. There are also handicapped spaces available in all parking lots.

Services and Case Types Handled in Kern County Superior Court

Kern County Superior Court - Metropolitan Division serves the public by processing and adjudicating:
- Criminal (felony, misdemeanor, infraction) and traffic matters
- Civil (limited/unlimited, small claims, unlawful detainer)
- Family law (dissolution, custody, support)
- Probate, guardianship, and conservatorship
- Appellate division matters (limited civil, misdemeanor/infraction)

Key services:
- Case intake and filings (in person and electronic); fee processing
- Hearings and trials: arraignments, law-and-motion, case management, settlement conferences, jury and court trials, sentencing
- Protective orders: domestic violence, civil harassment, elder/dependent adult, workplace, and gun violence (temporary and after-hearing orders)
- Jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, deferrals, panel assignment, juror support
- Records access: calendars, copies, and certified records
- Traffic citation processing, payments, and traffic school
- Self-help and clerk assistance, interpreters, ADA accommodations
- Collections, restitution, and compliance monitoring

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