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> Administrative Services > Civil Section

Civil Section
1415 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301

Mailing Address:
KCSO Civil Section
P.O.Box 2208
Bakersfield, CA 93303-2208

Voice: 661.868.5500
Fax: 661.868.5520

Email: Civil@kernsheriff.com

Public Hours of Operation:
Office 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Telephone 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday, excluding holidays

Hours for Service of Process:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday

The Civil Section serves Civil process as prescribed by law. Civil process includes summons and complaint, small claims documents, restraining orders, and evictions. Other services include levies on wages, bank accounts, personal property, real property, or any asset of the judgment debtor. All documents must include a letter of instructions to the Sheriff signed by the attorney of record (or the plaintiff if there is no attorney) and a fee for service.

*NOTE* Status reports on levies are provided no sooner than 30 days after receipt in our office. Do not inquire prior to that time.

General Information:
Civil Section Fees Effective 01/01/08

Forms/Instructions:
Bank-Third Party Levy Instructions
Eviction Instructions
General Instructions
Keeper/Till Tap Instructions
Temporary Restraining Order or Order After Hearing Instructions

FAQs:
Debtor Questions
Plaintiff / Creditor Questions

Links:
Superior Court, Kern County
California Courts, Self-Help Center
California Court, Online Forms
Reference California Law