Judge Thomas S. Clark

Applies to

Probate order

Must include

judge name

Every probate order must state the presiding judge’s name, the hearing date, and the department.

Applies to

Guardianship status report

A confidential guardianship status report is required.

Applies to

Notice of assignment

The Notice of Assignment must identify the selected EH-CASA and state that the assignment was made pursuant to the standing order.

Deadline

5 calendar days

Applies to

Casa court report

Service

Other

A serving CASA must file and serve written reports at least five calendar days before the listed review, dispositional, permanency, selection-and-implementation, and post-permanency hearings, unless the court excuses compliance for good cause.

Applies to

Document

Service

Electronic service

Documents may be served electronically.

Applies to

Notice of assignment

CASA must serve the Notice of Assignment on all parties within five business days after the selected EH-CASA is assigned.

CASA must file and serve a Notice of Assignment on all parties within five business days after assigning the selected EH-CASA, identifying the advocate and the basis for the assignment.

If SharePoint becomes unavailable, the Clerk's Office will promptly notify the Probation Department.

A document deposited in any Court-authorized Kern County Superior Court drop box by 4:00 p.m. on a court day is deemed filed that day.

Applies to

Criminal case

Effective July 1, 2021, courts may not impose or collect the listed Government Code and Penal Code criminal administrative fees.

Applies to

Small claims case

Small Claims filing fees vary according to the amount demanded.

Applies to

Court filing fee

A fee waiver packet is available from the Small Claims Court Clerk or Judicial Council Self-Help for filers unable to afford the fees.