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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.

Getting Started

Getting Started

This section includes a checklist to help guide the parties in getting started with the Small Claims process and a link to the mandatory use Judicial Council forms.

Checklist

For Plaintiff and Defendant Prior to filing a plaintiff's claim or a defendant's claim in response to a plaintiff's claim:

  • Make a record of
    • What happened?
    • When did it happen?
    • Where did it happen?
    • Who was present?
    • What are the damages?
  • Determine the exact amount of damages. Parties should be prepared to substantiate and verify the dollar amount of the claim damages. See the OVERVIEW for more information on Monetary Claim Limits for Small Claims Court.
  • Know the correct and complete name of the party(ies) involved.
  • Contact the other party to discuss and try to resolve the problem.
  • Confirm that Monterey County is the proper court or venue. See OVERVIEW for more information on Venue.
  • Review the Information for the Small Claims Plaintiff form (SC-100-INFO). See Forms below on how to access the SC-100-INFO.
  • Review the other information provided on this web site including the How To's Tab.
  • Make an appointment to speak with the Small Claims Advisor. See RESOURCES for more information.

Forms

Forms are available to (1) pick up in person at the Monterey County Superior Court Self-Help Center; (2) request by mail through the Monterey County Superior Court; or (3) download from the California Judicial Branch web site.

  1. To pick up the forms in person: You can pickup the Small Claims packet at Monterey Courthouse at 1200 Aguajito Rd, Monterey CA 93940.
  2. You can request the packet through the mail by sending your request and a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Monterey County Superior Court, 1200 Aguajito Rd Monterey CA 93940. Please provide adequate postage. An appropriate issuance fee for forms will apply
  3. Visit the California Judicial Branch web site forms page.

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