California Eviction Instructions To The Sheriff Of Kern County is a set of guidelines issued by the state of California for the eviction of tenants. The instructions are applicable to all landlords and tenants in the county of Kern. The instructions outline the steps that must be taken by the landlord and the sheriff in order to secure a successful eviction. It outlines the legal process for a landlord to follow in evicting a tenant, and describes the rights and responsibilities of both parties. The instructions also provide details on what documents need to be filed and what forms need to be signed in order for the eviction to be finalized. The instructions are broken down into two types: The Summary Eviction and the Unlawful Detained. The Summary Eviction is a shorter process and is used when the tenant does not dispute the eviction. The Unlawful Detained is the more complicated process and is used when the tenant does dispute the eviction. Both types of eviction require the landlord to file a complaint and summons with the court, serve the tenant with the documents, and then file a writ of possession with the sheriff's office. The sheriff must then serve the tenant with a copy of the writ and post a notice of eviction on their property. If the tenant does not move out, the sheriff will be responsible for physically evicting them.