Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Christopher D. Baker's rules

What must be included with release on own recognizance filings before Judge Christopher D. Baker?

The rule requires certificate of service, legal argument, and statement of facts. Defendants released on own recognizance must agree to six standard conditions.

What must be included with new arrest notification form filings before Judge Christopher D. Baker?

The rule requires notice of electronic filing. New Arrest Notification Form must be emailed to BKNA to set court calendar.

View ruleSource: page 3, section 8. Criminal Matters

How may parties contact Judge Christopher D. Baker's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Christopher D. Baker's other by other only as allowed by the rule. Court does not accept CVB payments.

View ruleSource: page 3, section CVB Payments

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Christopher D. Baker?

Judge Christopher D. Baker's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. No extensions granted for court-ordered fines; late penalties may apply.

View ruleSource: page 3, section CVB Payments
Complete rules summary for Judge Christopher D. Baker

Criminal hearings scheduled daily at 2:30 p.m.

Contact Courtroom Deputy Cori Boren to schedule criminal hearings.

Arresting agencies must communicate with USMS Bakersfield for anticipated arrests.

New Arrest Notification Form must be emailed to BKNA to set court calendar.

Court does not accept CVB payments.

CVB payments must be mailed, online, or by phone.

No extensions granted for court-ordered fines; late penalties may apply.

Defendants released on own recognizance must agree to six standard conditions.

US must inform defendants of conditions and obtain written agreement at release.

US may request additional conditions via phone call to Magistrate Judge.

Additional condition requests may be made at first appearance after release.

The judge's courtroom deputy, Cori Boren, can be contacted via email at CBoren@caed.uscourts.gov for scheduling court proceedings.

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