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Self Help Center in Salinas Temporarily Closed

Due to limited staffing, the Self-Help Center in Salinas will be temporarily closed to the public from June 23, 2025 until July 31, 2025.  The Monterey Self-Help Center is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 4:00 at 1200 Aguajito Road.  The King City Self-Help Center is open on Tuesday from 9:00 to 3:00 at 250 Franciscan Way.  You can also contact the Self-Help Center by calling 831-647-5800 ex. 3005 or by emailing selfhelpcenter@monterey.courts.ca.gov.  Thank you for your patience as we work to serve each person as promptly as we can.

Debido a limitaciones de personal, el Centro de Autoayuda en Salinas estará cerrado temporalmente al público desde el 23 de junio de 2025 hasta el 31 de julio de 2025. El Centro de Autoayuda de Monterey está abierto de lunes a viernes de 9:00 a 4:00 en 1200 Aguajito Road. El Centro de Autoayuda de King City está abierto los martes de 9:00 a 3:00 en 250 Franciscan Way. También puede contactar al Centro de Autoayuda llamando al 831-647-5800 ext. 3005 o enviando un correo electrónico a selfhelpcenter@monterey.courts.ca.gov. Gracias por su paciencia mientras atendemos a cada persona lo más pronto posible.

Truancy

Juvenile Truancy

The goals of Truancy Court are to eliminate truancy/unexcused absences, increase the youth's chances of achieving academic success, and to reduce the risk of involvement in the juvenile justice system.

The District Attorney's Truancy Abatement Program (TAP) works closely with schools and families to bring about compliance with mandatory school attendance laws. Parents and students are expected to do their part in partnership with schools to resolve issues related to truancy. In cases that do not result in voluntary compliance with the compulsory school attendance laws, the District Attorney's Office may file criminal charges against the youth and/or the youth's parents or guardians.

At all times, the goal is to ensure that all students receive the education they so greatly need to develop into responsible, productive adults. Any questions regarding the District Attorney's Truancy Abatement Program should be directed to the District Attorney's Office.

Information about Chronic Absenteeism and School Discipline in California

Keeping Kids in School and Out of Court

Truancy Process

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