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Metropolitan Division - Justice Building

Filing information for Metropolitan Division - Justice Building in Bakersfield, CA. Part of the Kern County small claims court system.

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E-Filing

✓ Available

Max Claim

$12,500

Courthouse Details

Metropolitan Division - Justice Building

1215 Truxtun Ave

Bakersfield, CA 93301

Phone: (661) 610-6000

Hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and 8:00 AM to noon on Fridays.

Area Served

Bakersfield, Edison, Glennville, Granite Station, Oildale, Woody, and outlying rural communities.

How to File at Metropolitan Division - Justice Building

E-filing available

This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

Note: E-Filing for Small Claims documents may be done through Electronic Filing Service Providers (EFSP).

File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.

File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.

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Data verified May 6, 2026.