Kern County Small Claims Court
Small Claims Court (Superior Court) • Population: 909,235
Courthouse Information
Courthouse
Metropolitan Courthouse
Address
1415 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone
(661) 868-5393Court Website
https://www.courts.ca.gov/smallclaims.htmLocal Tips
- Hours: Mon-Thu 8 AM - 4 PM, Fri 8 AM - 12 PM
- Small Claims Clerk's Office on the 1st floor
- Alternative location: Justice Building at 1215 Truxtun Ave
How to File in Kern County
Determine if your case qualifies for California small claims court (up to $12,500)
Send a written demand letter to the other party
File your claim at the Kern County courthouse or online through the Small Claims Court (Superior Court)
Serve the defendant with official notice of the lawsuit
Prepare your evidence, documents, and witnesses
Attend the in-person hearing and present your case
Statute of Limitations in California
Important Rules in California
Frequently Asked Questions
To file a small claims case in Kern County, California, visit your local courthouse at 1415 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or the Small Claims Court (Superior Court) website. You'll need to fill out the claim form, pay the filing fee ($30 - $75), and serve the defendant. The maximum claim amount is $12,500.
The maximum you can sue for in California small claims court is $12,500. This limit applies to all counties including Kern County.
In California, attorneys are generally not allowed to represent parties in small claims court. You will represent yourself in Kern County small claims hearings.
From filing to hearing, a small claims case in California typically takes 30-70 days. Timelines in Kern County may vary depending on court schedules.
Other Counties in California
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