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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.

Venue

Who hears an Appeal?

Small Claims Superior Court Judge
Limited Civil, Infractions and Misdemeanor Superior Court Appellate Division
Juvenile Dependency and Juvenile Justice Sixth District Court of Appeal
Unlimited Civil and Felony Sixth District Court of Appeal
Death Penalty California State Supreme Court

Venue

When the record is filed in the appellate court, you will receive notice of the time and location for oral argument. This hearing will be set far enough in advance to allow time to get all briefs filed.

You may appear at oral argument or give up your right to argue your case at a hearing. If you give up that right, you should contact the Appeals Clerk in writing and tell the court you are submitting the appeal on the briefs and the record. If you attend the hearing, you cannot present witnesses or evidence. The judges will have read your briefs and the record, so try to stress the important points rather than reading your brief to the court. After the hearing, you will be informed by mail of the decision

Felony, Misdemeanor, Juvenile Dependency and Juvenile Justice

The Appeals Unit responsible for the filing of appeals in Felony, Misdemeanor, Juvenile Dependency and Juvenile Justice matters is located on the First Floor of the Courthouse at 240 Church Street, Salinas, CA 93901. The telephone number is 831-775-5400. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Traffic, and Juvenile Traffic

The Appeals Unit responsible for the filing of Traffic and Juvenile Traffic appeals is located at the Clerk's Office of the Courthouse located at 3180 Del Monte Blvd., Marina, CA. 93933. The telephone number is 831-883-5300. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Parking Ticket Appeal

After the Administrative hearing that is heard by the issuing agency, you have 30 calendar days after the mailing or personal delivery of the final decision from that agency, to seek review by filing an appeal with the Superior Court. An appeal under this circumstance is filed at the Clerk's Office of the Courthouse located at 3180 Del Monte Blvd., Marina, CA. 93933. The telephone number is 831-883-5300. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Civil, Family Law, Adoption, Probate, Small Claims and Unlawful Detainer

The Appeals Unit responsible for the filing of appeals in Civil, Family Law, Adoption, Probate, Small Claims and Unlawful Detainer matters is located on the First Floor Clerk's Office of the Courthouse at 1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. The telephone number is 831-647-5800. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

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