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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.

Temporary Judge Program

Temporary Judge Program

The Court maintains a list of certified volunteer attorneys who serve intermittently as a temporary judge when the needs of the court cannot be fulfilled using the full-time judicial staff.

Temporary Judges may be asked to serve in the following case types:

  • Traffic
  • Small Claims
  • Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
  • Workplace Violence Restraining Orders
  • Civil Harassment Restraining Orders
  • Elder Abuse Restraining Orders

Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rules 2.810-2.819, the Monterey County Superior Court conducts recruitment for temporary judges every three years.

Invitation to Apply

Temporary Judge Application

Bench Conduct and Demeanor Training - April 4, 2025

Minimum Qualifications

Except in unusual circumstances, candidates applying to serve as temporary judges must have been admitted to the State Bar of California for a minimum of 10 years, be in good standing and have maintained all education, training and general condition requirements as stated by California Rule of Court 2.810-2.819. The Court will also consider individual areas of specialization and practice, areas of interest and the individual's ability to commit to intermittent assignments.

Additional Information

Additional information about the Temporary Judge program can be found on the Judicial Council Temporary Judge Resources website.

For further information, contact the Court via email at: RegMonterey@monterey.courts.ca.gov

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