Important Message from the Jury Commissioner:

Jury staff of the superior courts does not ask past or prospective jurors for information regarding credit card, bank account information and social security numbers. Please do not provide this type of information to anyone claiming to be associated with Jury Services. Please contact our office you receive this type of request.

Phone Scams

Monterey County Superior Court has become aware of a telephone scam impersonating court personnel and requesting or demanding a payment. The court would NEVER make such a call. Please do not act on such a call, and instead contact the main court telephone number at (831) 775-5400 for more information.

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