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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.

Criminal FAQ

Criminal Court FAQ

Click this link to see if you are required to appear for a hearing.

The Salinas Courthouse is open to the public. Calendars are being heard in all criminal departments. Appearances are being held in person and via remote video.

You should come to court on the scheduled date and time, unless your attorney or the court has notified you of a new date. Search your name or case number here. You may click on the link below to see the court's calendars for this week. Please check back as your court date approaches for any updates to the calendars https://portal.monterey.courts.ca.gov/calendars/final-daily.

If you have failed to appear for court and/or have a warrant you can request to be placed on calendar for your case in person at Superior Court Clerk's Office in Salinas.

Some jury trials have been continued to a new date. However, if you have not waived time, your trial will be given priority. If you have a defense attorney, contact your attorney to confirm the current date or to find out the new date. You will receive a notice in the mail, and can also check the court website, or download the court app.

If you would like to have the court consider modifying a criminal protective order you may contact your attorney or the Victim Assistance program with the District Attorney's office at (831) 755-5070.

Yes, the Superior Court Clerk's office in Salinas is open from 8:00am - 4:00pm.

The court will not hear any requests to modify criminal protective orders while the Shelter in Place Order is in effect.

Please submit form MCR-4 to the Superior Court Clerk's office, the form can be found here.

Continue to check the court's public website, here. Also you may wish to contact the District Attorney's office at (831) 755-5070.

Contact the District Attorney's Office for victim's assistance.

Call the Clerk's Office as soon as possible.

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