San Benito County Superior Court

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San Benito County Superior Court cases in San Benito County, Hollister, CA

San Benito County Superior Court in Hollister, CA, is California's state superior court (trial court of general jurisdiction) serving San Benito County. It provides countywide first-instance adjudication for criminal and civil matters and related judicial services. Common case types include felony and misdemeanor criminal prosecutions; civil cases (limited and unlimited), small claims, and unlawful detainer (landlord-tenant); family law (dissolution, custody, support, domestic violence restraining orders); juvenile dependency and delinquency; probate (estates, conservatorships, guardianships); traffic and other infractions; and mental health proceedings. The court also maintains an appellate division for appeals from limited civil, misdemeanor, and infraction cases within the county.

San Benito County Superior Court Contact and Location Information

Court Type: Superior Court
County: San Benito
Street Address: 450 Fourth Street
City: Hollister
Zip Code: 95023
Phone: 831-636-4057
Fax: 800-487-4567
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm.
Website URL: www.sanbenito.courts.ca.gov/
Parking: Parking available at the courthouse and surrounding areas. Parking is also available in the downtown parking Garage 1/2 block from the courthouse. Please beware of short term parking areas. We do not validate parking and you will be ticketed
Email: jury@sanbenito.courts.ca.gov
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Superior-Court-County-of-San-Benito/191927157498067
ADA Phone: 831-636-4057 Ext. 240
About / Additional Info: San Benito County (population about 55,000) is located in the premier Central Coast region in between the Pacific Ocean and the fertile San Joaquin Valley. Hollister, the County seat, is located 45 miles south of San Jose, 95 miles south of San Francisco, 300 miles north of Los Angeles, and 40 miles east of Monterey. With its rich and colorful history, rural charm, diverse landscapes, lush farmland, fine wineries and proximity to the myriad recreational, educational and cultural opportunities of the San Francisco Bay Area, San Benito County is a wonderful place to call home.

Services and Case Types Handled in San Benito County Superior Court

San Benito County Superior Court serves the public by processing and adjudicating:
- Criminal (felonies, misdemeanors, DUIs) and traffic/infractions
- Civil (limited/unlimited), small claims, and unlawful detainer (evictions)
- Family law (divorce, custody/visitation, support) and juvenile (dependency, delinquency)
- Probate (estates, conservatorships, guardianships) and mental health matters

Core services include:
- Case filings, calendaring, and court hearings (in person and, where available, remote)
- Protective orders: domestic violence, civil harassment, elder/dependent adult abuse, workplace violence, and gun violence restraining orders
- Jury services: summons management, reporting instructions, postponements, and certificates of attendance
- Traffic/infraction processing: citations, arraignments, fines/fees, bail, and payment plans
- Records and information: case access, copies/certified copies, and record searches
- Public assistance: Self-Help Center (forms, workshops, fee waivers), interpreter and ADA accommodations, and mediation/settlement options

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