Pursuant to Section 1 of Article XI of the California Constitution and Section 26500 of the California Government Code, The District Attorney is responsible for the prosecution of all criminal acts that occur in Kern County in violation of state laws and county ordinances. 

Mission Statement 

The mission of the Kern County District Attorney's Office is to fairly and vigorously represent the People of the State of California in the administration of justice in Kern County. 

In furtherance of this mission, this Office is committed to investigate and prosecute criminal cases with professionalism, skill and courage, and to administer the laws of California and the United States equally and impartially as to all persons.