Ridgecrest Branch
Kern Superior Court's Ridgecrest Branch is at 132 E Coso Avenue. Kern's venue table lists civil harassment, name change, small claims, unlawful detainers, divorce, legal separation, and domestic violence cases among the cases heard there.
Probate and adoption go to Bakersfield
Kern's local rules put probate and guardianship cases at the Juvenile Justice Center in Bakersfield, and send adoption matters venued in Ridgecrest to the Metropolitan Division in Bakersfield.
A required form for preparers
Kern Local Rule 6.1.1 requires a family law filing prepared by a non-attorney to include a declaration naming the preparer, with the Legal Document Assistant number, address, phone, and fee.
Self-help is in Bakersfield
Ask the Kern court clerk about self-help resources in Bakersfield.