Kern County Superior Court Branches
The Kern County Superior Court spans the whole county, from downtown Bakersfield to the high desert and the mountains. Here is every branch, what it covers, and how bail connects to your court date.
After a release, the court date is what matters most. Miss it, and a manageable case becomes a bench warrant and a forfeited bond. Kern County is one of the largest counties in California by area, and its Superior Court is spread across many branches to serve communities hours apart. This guide explains each one.
The general court line for Kern County is (661) 610-6000. Most serious criminal matters run through the Metropolitan Division in Bakersfield, while branch courts handle local cases across the valley, desert, and mountains. We send court date reminders to every client we work with, no matter which branch hears the case.
How bail and the courts connect
When bail is set, posting a bond gets your loved one out before arraignment, the first court appearance where charges are formally read. From there, the case proceeds through the assigned branch. The single most important job of a co-signer and of us is making sure every date is kept, which protects both your loved one's freedom and the money behind the bond.
Bakersfield Metropolitan Division
The busiest courts in the county, in and around downtown.
Valley branch courts
Serving the farm communities along Highway 99 and the west side.
Desert and mountain branches
For the high desert and the Kern River Valley.
Questions families ask us
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