Kern County, California — Court & Arrest Lookup

How to use this page: Pick a section below — court records, arrest records, or other records. Each one tells you where to go, who to contact, and what tools are available online.

Start here: Choose the type of record you need below, then follow the link to the official source.

What You Can Find Here

⚖️ Superior Court case records (civil, criminal, family)

🔍 Sheriff inmate search and jail information

🏛️ Traffic court records (Metropolitan Traffic Division)

📋 Property records and vital records contacts

What you will need:

Full name of the person or business
Case number, if you have one
Approximate date or location of the record

How to Request Records

In person: Visit the Metropolitan Justice Building at 1215 Truxtun Ave in Bakersfield. Hours: Mon–Thu 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Fri 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Online: Visit the court's official website for case information and online services.

By mail: Submit a written request under the California — Court & Arrest Lookup Act to the office that holds the records.

Cities in Kern County

Kern County includes the city of Bakersfield (county seat) and several other communities including Delano, Ridgecrest, Tehachapi, Wasco, Shafter, Arvin, McFarland, Taft, and California City. City-level record pages will be added as they become available.

What this page does not show: Not all records are available online. Some require a written request, an in-person visit, or a fee. Court records and arrest data may be incomplete, delayed, or not yet entered into online systems.

This page is a guide to help you find official records — it is not the official database. All information comes from government sources. Verify details directly with the agency that holds the records.

Last updated: April 15, 2026