State statute
Kern — KERN-0014
California foreclosure, tax-defaulted, court-ordered and probate-sale law and official procedures — verbatim and citable.
- Edition
- 2026-09-26
- Last updated
- 2026-09-27
- Jurisdiction
- Kern County
Kern — KERN-0014¶
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EVICTION INSTRUCTIONS TO THE SHERIFF OF KERN COUNTY
The Sheriff requires original instructions signed by the attorney of record or the plaintiff if they have no attorney. (CCP 262)
You must submit the original writ plus three copies.
YOU MUST ALSO COMPLETE THE THREAT ASSESSMENT FORM OR YOUR EVICTION WILL BE DELAYED (PRINT THE FORM AS A SEPARATE PAGE NOT DOUBLE SIDED). (PLEASE PRINT EXCEPT FOR SIGNATURE)
Plaintiff Defendant
Court Case Number Levying Officer File Number (if known)
PURSUANT TO THE ATTACHED WRIT OF POSSESSION:
Remove/evict the following persons and place the plaintiff or their agent in quiet and peaceful possession of the property:
Name(s): All names must match judgment debtors on the writ
Property Address: The complete address must match the property address on the writ
City: Zip Code: Gate Code (if applicable)
The defendants in this case are renters (former) buyers
IS THIS EVICTION THE RESULT OF A FORECLOSURE SALE? YES NO
The Sheriff's Office will contact the person named below and provide the date and time of the eviction. We do not accept
telephone inquiries regarding eviction date/time. A representative must be at the address at the time of the eviction and be
able to provide access to the interior of the property for the deputy.
The person to be contacted by telephone during normal business hours:
Name: Daytime Phone Number:
All correspondence will be sent to the plaintiff or attorney listed on the writ of possession.
IF ANY REFUND IS DUE, REMIT TO THE FOLLOWING NAME AND ADDRESS:
Name:
Address: City: State: Zip:
SIGNATURE (Attorney or plaintiff without an attorney) (Date)
Printed Name:
NOTEPer CCP 262, if you have been represented by an attorney during the eviction process, the attorney of record must sign the Sheriff's instructions.
If you were not represented by an attorney, you as the plaintiff must sign the instructions. A plaintiff's agent or representative may not sign the Sheriff's
instructions unless they are the attorney representing you as described above.
The Sheriff will not cancel any eviction without written and signed instructions from the plaintiff or their attorney. Faxed instructions from the plaintiff or
attorney will be sufficient to cancel an eviction; however, we must receive the original letter of cancellation as soon as possible after the faxed letter of
cancellation. WE DO NOT ACCEPT PHONE CANCELLATIONS. The Sheriff is entitled to his fee for service whether or not the service is successful (GC
26738); therefore, no refund will be issued without a minimum two-hour notice of cancellation before the eviction date and time. No refunds in an amount of
$10.00 or less (GC 29375.1).
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EVICTION THREAT ASSESSMENT FORM
THIS FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY BY AN INDIVIDUAL WITH ACTUAL KNOWLEDGE OF
THE PROPERTY SCHEDULED FOR EVICTION. PRINT ON A SEPARATE PAGE FROM INSTRUCTIONS.
PLAINTIFF/AGENT INSTRUCTIONS
The property and individual unit(s) must be clearly marked with property address and unit designation, if applicable.
Promptly arrive at the scheduled eviction time.
Provide keys or a means of entry through a normal entry point to the dwelling. If using a locksmith insure they arrive at the scheduled
time. Deputies will not enter through a window nor allow you to enter through a window at the start of the eviction.
If the property requires a gate code or access card you must provide it with your instructions. Failure to do this may result in a delay or
unsuccessful eviction.
Do not enter the property or make contact with anyone at the property before the deputies arrive. It is suggested to park several
dwellings away from the property. When the deputies arrive, make your presence known and identify yourself.
FAILURE TO FULLY COMPLETE THIS FORM MAY CAUSE THE SHERIFF TO POSTPONE THE EVICTION
Please complete all areas of the form below.
Eviction Address: Court Case/File Number: This eviction is a result of: FORECLOSURE FAILURE TO PAY RENT VIOLATION OF AGREEMENT ILLEGAL ACTIVITY Explain:
Are the tenants, occupants, or visitors involved with any of the following: DRUGS GANGS WEAPONS VIOLENCE Explain:
Have threats been made regarding the eviction? YES NO UNKNOWN Explain:
Are there dogs on the property? YES breed? how many? NO UNKNOWN
Are there elderly, bedridden or disabled tenants on the property? YES NO UNKNOWN Explain:
Are there children on the property? YES ages? NO UNKNOWN
Are you aware of any dangerous conditions on or around the property? YES NO UNKNOWN If yes, what are those conditions?
YOUR NAME:
RELATIONSHIP TO THE PROPERTY: Phone Number:
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