EX-32 5 dex32.htm CERTIFICATION OF PERIODIC FINANCIAL REPORT (SECTION 906 CERTIFICATION)

Certification of Periodic Financial Report (Section 906 Certification)

EXHIBIT 32

Exhibit 32 – Certification of Periodic Financial Report

James C. Holly and Kenneth R. Taylor hereby certify as follows:

1. They are the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, respectively, of Sierra Bancorp.

2. The Form 10-K of Sierra Bancorp for the year ended December 31, 2008 complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)) and the information contained in the report on Form 10-K fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Sierra Bancorp.

March 12, 2009		/s/ James C. Holly
Date		James C. Holly
		President & Chief Executive Officer
March 12, 2009		/s/ Kenneth R. Taylor
Date		Kenneth R. Taylor
		Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer