Judicial Records Request

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Disclaimer

Superior Court of California, County of Kern court employees are prohibited from giving legal advice per section 24004 and 68082 of the Government Code. In addition, court employees may not give advice as to which legal forms to use or how to complete the forms.

Fees

• 50 cents per page
• generic search is an initial $15.00 fee

Because the fees for photocopying cannot be determined in advance, please include a check made payable to “Kern County Superior Court”. Leave both areas for the amount blank. In the memo section of your check (located in the lower left-hand corner) please make the notation “Not to exceed $50.00.” A complete itemization of the charges will be included with your copies. Be sure to include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your request.

For copy requests of Non-Criminal documents/cases please click here.