Civil FAQ

The Superior Court is conducting business in accordance with Monterey County, CalOSHA and California Department of Health guidelines.

In an effort to protect the public and court staff, the court encourages the use of telephonic and remote appearances.

Filings will continue to be accepted in person and electronically via efile.

If all parties agree in writing, you may request that the Court rule on your filed noticed motion without a hearing on the Civil Law & Motion Calendars:

• Monday Limited Civil Law and Motion Department 13 at 9:05 am
• Friday Civil Law and Motion Department 14 at 9:00 am
• Friday Civil Law and Motion Department 15 at 9:00 am
• Tuesday Civil Complex Law and Motion Department 13 at 8:30 am
• Thursday Civil ex parte at 10:00 am

All interested parties will need to waive the hearing in writing. Click here for the Emergency Agreement to Waive Hearing Form.

After the agreement is processed, the Court will determine whether the filed motion is appropriate to rule on without a hearing.