Monterey County Superior Court

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Monterey County Superior Court cases in Monterey County, Salinas, CA

Monterey County Superior Court in Salinas is a California state Superior Court, the trial court of general jurisdiction for Monterey County. It adjudicates cases arising within the county under California law, managing filings, hearings, and trials before judges or juries. Case types include felony and misdemeanor criminal matters; traffic and other infractions; civil limited and unlimited disputes and small claims; family law (divorce, custody, support, and domestic violence restraining orders); juvenile delinquency and dependency; and probate, guardianship, and conservatorship proceedings. The court issues orders, enforces judgments, and provides access to court records and essential court services for residents and entities within its countywide jurisdiction.

Monterey County Superior Court Contact and Location Information

Court Type: Superior Court
County: Monterey
Street Address: 240 Church St
City: Salinas
Zip Code: 93901
Phone: 831-775-5400
Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00am to 4:00pm. Friday:8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Website URL: https://www.monterey.courts.ca.gov/
Languages: English / Spanish
Email: SubmitSalinas@monterey.courts.ca.gov
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monterey-County-Superior-Ct-Salinas/229257417281215
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/superior-court-of-california-county-of-monterey/about/
ADA: ADA Coordinator
ADA Phone: 831-775-5400 ext. 3013
About / Additional Info: Monterey County Courthouse Completed 1878. The military and social capital of Alta California during Spanish and Mexican rule, the town of Monterey naturally became the county seat when the 27 original counties were formed in, 1850. But when it was learned that the railroad was to go through the valley and not along the coast, the government center was moved to Salinas. After the house used as a courthouse burned, this much larger brick Victorian building was commissioned. The courthouse remained in use while the current one was being constructed around it, and then was demolished. Today a courtyard, lily pond, and commemorative sculpture occupy the site.

Services and Case Types Handled in Monterey County Superior Court

Monterey County Superior Court - Salinas provides county-level trial court services. It:

- Accepts case filings for civil (limited/unlimited), small claims, unlawful detainer (evictions), family law (divorce, custody, support), probate (estates, conservatorships, guardianships), criminal (felony/misdemeanor), juvenile, and traffic/infractions.
- Issues and processes protective orders: domestic violence, civil harassment, elder/dependent adult abuse, workplace violence, and gun violence restraining orders.
- Schedules and conducts hearings: arraignments, motions, settlement conferences, trials (bench/jury), restraining order hearings, and traffic court.
- Provides jury services: summons, qualification, deferral/excusal, check-in, orientation, and juror support during trials.
- Offers clerk services: calendars, records searches and certified copies, fine/fee and citation payments, and access to self-help/family law facilitator assistance, interpreters, and ADA accommodations.

It serves the public by providing access to justice, orderly case processing, and fair adjudication.

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