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Superior Court
1415 Truxtun Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93301 http://www.kern.courts.ca.gov

Hours: 8AM-4PM PST
P: 661-868-5393
F: 661-868-4883
No credit cards accepted.

Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate
Restricted Records: No adoption, juvenile, medical, probation or sealed records released
Has electronic access to all divisions. Felonies in Rm 111. Misdemeanors at separate address - see separate listing. No faxing to criminal record section. Probate at #100, 1st Fl.

Superior Court Metropolitan Division
1215 Truxtun Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93301 http://www.kern.courts.ca.gov/

Hours: 8AM-4PM PST
P: 661-868-2482
F: 661-868-2695
No credit cards accepted.

Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Traffic
Restricted Records: No probation reports, rap sheets, medical or financial released
Formerly Bakersfield Municipal Court. Includes Bakersfield, Oildale, Edison, Glenville, Woody. Access all recent court division criminal defendant records from this division computer.

Ridgecrest Branch Superior Court - East Division
132 E Coso St
Ridgecrest, CA 93555 http://www.kern.courts.ca.gov/

Hours: 8AM-4PM PST
P: 760-384-5900
F: 760-384-5899
Visa, AmEx accepted.

Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims
Restricted Records: No probation reports released
Includes the communities of Ridgecrest, Inyokern, China Lake, Johannesburg, and Randsburg. You should be able to access all recent court division criminal defendant records from this division computer.

Shafter/Wasco Branch Superior Court - North Division
325 Central Valley Hwy
Shafter, CA 93263 http://www.kern.courts.ca.gov/

Hours: 8AM-4PM PST
P: 661-746-7500
F: 661-746-0545
Visa/Amex/Discover accepted.

Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims
Restricted Records: No probation reports released
Access all recent court division criminal defendant records from this division computer.

Delano/McFarland Branch Superior Court - North Division
1122 Jefferson St
Delano, CA 93215 http://www.kern.courts.ca.gov/

Hours: 8AM-4PM PST
P: 661-720-5800
F: 661-721-1237
Major credit cards accepted.

Taft Branch Superior Court - South Division
311 N Lincoln St
Taft, CA 93268 http://www.kern.courts.ca.gov/

Hours: 8AM-4PM PST
P: 661-763-8531
F: 661-763-2439
Credit cards accepted.

Lamont/Arvin Branch Superior Court - South Division
12022 Main St
Lamont, CA 93241 http://www.kern.courts.ca.gov/

Hours: 8AM-4PM PST
P: 661-868-5800
F: 661-845-9142
Visa/MC, AmEx accepted.

Kern River Branch Superior Court - East Division
7046 Lake Isabella Blvd
Lake Isabella, CA 93240 http://www.kern.courts.ca.gov/

Hours: 8AM-4PM PST
P: 760-549-2000
F: 760-549-2120
Visa, AmEx accepted.

Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims
Restricted Records: No probation reports released
Includes the communities of Lake Isabella, Kern River, Weldon, Onyx, and Mt Mesa. You should be able to access all recent court division criminal defendant records from this division computer.

Mojave Branch Superior Court - East Division
1773 Hwy 58
Mojave, CA 93501 http://www.kern.courts.ca.gov/

Hours: 8AM-3PM PST
P: 661-824-7100
F: 661-824-7089
Visa, AmEx accepted; there is a $7.50 credit card charge.

Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims
Restricted Records: No probation reports released
Includes California City, Edwards AFB, Mojave, Boron, Rosemond, Cantil, and Tehachapi. You should be able to access all recent court division criminal defendant records from this division computer.

Contact the Kern County Recorder Office if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Kern County Court Recorder
1655 Chester Ave
Hall of Records
Bakersfield, CA 93301
recorder.co.kern.ca.us/index.php
8AM-5PM; recording 8AM-2PM; Copy Svc 8AM-4:30PM PST

Phone: 661-868-6400
Fax: 661-868-6401
Real Estate, Deed, Fictitious Business Name

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are official hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

Get a vital certificate.

Anchored by Bakersfield, Kern County, California is the third largest county in the 48 (contiguous) United States. Once a sleepy area settled by migrant workers during the Dust Bowl, the county is located less than 100 miles south of Los Angeles. Primarily an agricultural area, Kern County is a peaceful respite from the L.A. insanity. Local wineries produce almost 25 percent of the wine in California.

Bakersfield, the largest city in the county, is centrally located mid-way between two major national forests—Sequoia and Los Padres. In the spring, both forests draw tourists hoping to see the vibrant color displays produced by the many varieties of wild flowers. The parks also offer camping, hiking, and biking trails, and if that's just a little too close to nature for your tastes, there are also many picturesque lodges and hotels in and near the parks. If you're more into water sports, check out the opportunities on the Kern River or one of the five lakes in the area. Here you'll find boating, fishing, kayaking, and whitewater rafting, and the camping spots will take your breath away.

While you're here, don't miss a chance to visit one of our fine wineries. Stop in for a wine tasting and take a tour of the facility. If wine isn't your thing, Bakersfield has an outstanding symphony orchestra, and the Civic Center holds regular concerts in a variety of venues.

Of course, the big draw for California in general and Kern County in particular is the fabulous weather. Balmy days with moderate temperatures are with you all year-round. Snowbirds or anyone else looking for respite from frigid winters in the north are invited to come visit the best of the best in Kern County.

Total Land Area (2000): 8,140.96 sq mi

Population (2009): 807,407