2026 CVB Court Schedule; Standard Information; Bakersfield Court Schedule; Standing Order Re Release of Defendants on Their Own Recognizance

=== 2026 CVB Court Schedule ===

2026 CVB SCHEDULE - (BKSF, EDWA & INYO) CHRISTOPHER D. BAKER, U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE BKSF & EDWA United States Courthouse, 510 19th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 09:00 AM January 6, 2026 February 3, 2026 March 3, 2026 April 7, 2026 May 5, 2026 June 2, 2026 July 7, 2026 August 4, 2026 September 1, 2026 October 6, 2026 November 3, 2026 December 1, 2026 INYO United States Courthouse, 510 19th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 09:00 AM March 3, 2026 June 2, 2026 September 1, 2026 December 1, 2026 EDWA – BENCH TRIALS U.S. Courthouse, 1 South Rosamond Blvd., Bldg. 2653, Edwards AFB, CA 93524 10:00 AM March 6, 2026 June 5, 2026 September 4, 2026 December 4, 2026 BKSF = CA26, CA35, CA40 EDWA = CA14, CA3F INYO = CA10, CA 20, CA24, CA32, CA71, CA77, CA53 For more information, contact Cori Boren @ 661-326-6624 or e-mail [email protected] Revised: 11/06/2024

=== Standard Information ===

MAGISTRATE JUDGE CHRISTOPHER D. BAKER (CDB) United States District Court ‐ Eastern District of California United States Courthouse 510 19th Street, Suite 200 Bakersfield, CA 93301 (661) 326‐6620 Courtroom Deputy (CRD): Cori Boren CVB telephone: (661) 326‐6624 E‐mail: [email protected] Proposed Orders e‐mail: [email protected] Unless otherwise noted by Order of the Court, all matters set before Magistrate Judge Christopher D. Baker will be heard at the United States Courthouse, 510 19th Street, Bakersfield. 1. Scheduling Conferences: Scheduling Conferences are held daily at 9:00 a.m. or 9:30 a.m. At least one full week prior to the conference, the parties SHALL electronically file a Joint Scheduling Report in compliance with the requirements set forth in the Court’s Order Setting Mandatory Scheduling Conference and SHALL e‐ mail a copy in Word format to [email protected]. 2. Civil Law and Motion Calendar: a) Civil law and motion heard daily at 10:30 a.m. b) Hearing dates DO NOT need to be pre‐cleared with the Court. If the selected date conflicts with the Court's calendar, the Court will reschedule the matter by minute order. c) HEARING DATES ARE NOT RESERVED. d) File your moving papers in accordance with the Local and Federal Rules. e) Judge Baker does NOT issue tentative rulings. 3. Discovery Motions: a) Please refer to the Court’s Scheduling Order, issued in each case, for procedures with respect to discovery motions. b) No written discovery motions shall be filed without the prior approval of Judge Baker. A party with a discovery dispute must first confer with the opposing party in a good faith effort to resolve by agreement the issues in dispute. If that good faith effort is unsuccessful, prior to making any filing, the requesting party promptly shall seek a conference with all involved parties and Judge Baker. To schedule this conference, the parties should contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk, Cori Boren, via email at [email protected]. At least two days before the conference, counsel shall file a joint, informal letter brief detailing each party’s position. Each party’s narrative shall 1 not exceed five pages, excluding exhibits, and shall cite relevant authority in support of the party’s position. c) The parties may attach to their request any documents they deem relevant to the dispute. 4. Settlement Conferences: a) Confidential Settlement Conference to statements [email protected], at least one week prior to the settlement conference, in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Court’s Scheduling Order or Order Setting Settlement Conference. via email shall be lodged b) Parties must appear with counsel. Any written request with good cause for telephonic appearance(s) must be submitted via CM/ECF, with a copy of the proposed order submitted in Word format to [email protected]. 5. Videoconference Appearances: a) Videoconference appearances by out‐of‐town counsel are encouraged, and any such remote appearances shall be via Zoom videoconference. b) Zoom meeting ID and passcode will be provided by the courtroom deputy. To request the meeting invitation, contact [email protected]. c) For Zoom appearances, use of an electronic device with stable Internet connection is required. For telephonic appearances, use of a landline or hand‐held cell phone is required. To enhance the quality of the audio recording of all hearings, use of any feature(s) that may have an impact upon the quality of voice transmission (such as speakerphones, headsets, etc.) are prohibited. d) As with in‐person appearances, counsel and parties appearing remotely are required to dress in appropriate court attire. 6. Chambers Courtesy Paper Copies: a) Refer to Local Rule 133(f) for guidelines with respect to courtesy copies. b) Mail courtesy copies to: Magistrate Judge Christopher D. Baker, United States Courthouse, 510 19th Street, Suite 200, Bakersfield, CA 93301. c) For cases designated (PC), mail courtesy copies to the Fresno Clerk’s Office. 7. Document filings are NOT ACCEPTED in Bakersfield: The Bakersfield Courthouse is supported by the Fresno Clerk's Office. All pro se (paper documents) filings shall be directed to: 2 Office of the Clerk United States District Court, Eastern District of California 2500 Tulare Street, Room 1501 Fresno, CA 93721 Telephone: (559) 499‐5600 8. Criminal Matters: a) Criminal hearings are set daily (as necessary) at 2:30 p.m. b) To schedule a criminal hearing, contact Courtroom Deputy Cori Boren to confirm availability of Magistrate Judge Baker. c) The arresting agency shall also communicate with the USMS (Bakersfield) with respect to anticipated arrests/initial appearances. d) To set the matter on the Court’s calendar, complete and e‐mail the New Arrest Notification Form to the BKNA e‐mail address as noted on the form. The e‐mail distribution list will notify the affected agencies (i.e., federal defender, pretrial services, probation, U.S. Marshals, etc.) CENTRAL VIOLATIONS BUREAU (CVB) – VIOLATION NOTICES Court Contact: Courtroom Deputy: Cori Boren Tele: (661) 326‐6624 E‐mail: [email protected] For information pertaining to Magistrate Judge Baker’s procedures as to Central Violations Bureau violation notices, please refer to INFORMATION REGARDING VIOLATION NOTICES (TICKETS) and CENTRAL VIOLATIONS BUREAU (CVB) – BAKERSFIELD COURT which can be found on the Court’s website at www.caed.uscourts.gov > attorney information > violation notices > Bakersfield. CVB Payments: a) Payments are not accepted in Court. b) You must: 1) mail your payments to the CVB, 2) make payment on the CVB website at www.cvb.uscourts.gov with credit or debit, or 3) make payment by telephone at 1‐800‐827‐2982. c) If you are seeking an extension from a Court ordered fine, please be advised that NO EXTENSIONS are granted. In addition, you may risk late penalties. Updated: 11/06/2024 3

=== Bakersfield Court Schedule ===

U.S. DISTRICT COURT SCHEDULE - BAKERSFIELD DIVISION Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 8:30 9:00 Civil Scheduling Conferences Civil Scheduling Conferences Civil Scheduling Conferences Civil Scheduling Conferences Civil Scheduling Conferences CVB (1st Tuesday each month: 9:00 - 12:00) CVB @ Edwards (Friday following first Tuesday of the month - Mar, Jun, Sept & Dec) 9:30 Civil Scheduling Conferences Civil Scheduling Conferences Civil Scheduling Conferences Civil Scheduling Conferences Civil Scheduling Conferences 10:00 Civil Settlement Conferences Civil Settlement Conferences Civil Settlement Conferences Civil Settlement Conferences Civil Settlement Conferences 10:30 Civil Motions Civil Motions Civil Motions Civil Motions Civil Motions Criminal Calendar Criminal Calendar Criminal Calendar Criminal Calendar Criminal Calendar 2:30 JUDGE’S NAME, INITIALS & COURTROOM Courtroom Deputy Phone FAX Christopher D. Baker U.S. Magistrate Judge CDB - Cori Boren [email protected] 661/326-6620 661/327-4921 United States Courthouse 510 19th Street, Suite 200 Bakersfield, CA 93301 Proposed Orders: [email protected] PLEASE NOTE: The above schedule is effective immediately, unless otherwise set by the assigned judge. Motion hearings should be scheduled as indicated above; it is not necessary to clear a date prior to filing your motion. To schedule proceedings not listed above, contact the judge’s courtroom deputy. All court calendars may be accessed at the court’s website: www.caed.uscourts.gov. For general information contact the Clerk’s Office at 559-499-5600. 11/06/2024

=== Standing Order Re Release of Defendants on Their Own Recognizance ===

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA STANDING ORDER RELEASE OF DEFENDANTS ON THEIR OWN RECOGNIZANCE IN YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK AND FEDERAL LANDS AND FEDERAL ENCLAVES IN KERN AND INYO COUNTIES If the United States determines that it will not seek bail to secure the release of a criminal defendant arrested for a misdemeanor or infraction in Yosemite National Park or on federal lands or federal enclaves situated in Kern or Inyo Counties, it shall release the defendant on his or her own recognizance. See generally, 18 U.S.C. § 3142(b). This Standing Order specifies the terms on which such defendants may be released on their own recognizance prior to an initial appearance before a judicial officer. A defendant released on his or her own recognizance pursuant to this standing order SHALL be required to agree to abide by the following six standard conditions: 1) The defendant SHALL appear at all proceedings as ordered by the Court and SHALL surrender for service of sentence if and when sentence is imposed; 2) The defendant SHALL NOT commit any federal, state or local crime during the period of release; 3) The defendant SHALL immediately advise the Court, defense counsel and the citing 1 federal law enforcement agency in writing if arrested or cited by any law enforcement officer for any offense other than a non-moving traffic violation during the period of release; 4) The defendant SHALL NOT harass, threaten, intimidate, injure, or retaliate against any witness, victim, informant, juror, or officer of the court, tamper with any evidence relating to the alleged crime or obstruct any criminal investigation; 5) Within five days of a change of address, the defendant SHALL advise the court, defense counsel, the citing federal law enforcement agency in writing of the current address and telephone number; 6) If the collection of a DNA sample is authorized pursuant to section 3 of the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 14135a), the defendant SHALL cooperate in the collection of a DNA sample from his or her person; The United States SHALL inform the defendant of, and obtain the defendant’s written agreement to, these standard conditions at the time of release. The United States may make a telephonic request to the nearest United States Magistrate Judge if it seeks additional conditions as a prerequisite to release. If the need for additional conditions arises after release, the request may be made at the time of the defendant’s first appearance before a judicial officer. IT IS SO ORDERED. Dated: November 14, 2016 /s/ Lawrence J. O’Neill _____ UNITED STATES CHIEF DISTRICT JUDGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 2