Metropolitan Division - Justice Building
Filing information for Metropolitan Division - Justice Building in Bakersfield, CA. Part of the Kern County small claims court system.
E-Filing
✓ Available
Max Claim
$12,500
Courthouse Details
Metropolitan Division - Justice Building
1215 Truxtun Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93301
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.
Ready to get your money back?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideWrong court? Kern County has 6 courts.
See all 6 courts in Kern County →For statewide rules, see the full California small claims court guide →