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.

Small Claims

Small Claims Court

Small claims is a court within the Superior Court where disputes are resolved quickly and inexpensively. Attorneys are not permitted to represent either party in the dispute (except on appeal). Small claims cases are for damages of $12,500 or less. Small claims is affordable and fast, with simple and informal rules.

For more information about small claims, visit these websites:

Court Location and Hearing Times

All Small Claims documents are filed at the Monterey Courthouse at 1200 Aguajito Rd Monterey CA 93940. All Hearings are heard at the Marina courthouse at 3180 Del Monte Blvd Marina Ca 93933. We encourage the use of the efile online filings system. 

Small Claims Court Trials are held on Thursdays at 8:30 AM and 1:30 PM in Department 20 located at the Marina Courthouse, 3180 Del Monte Boulevard, Marina, CA 93933. The party filing the claim may request that the Processing Clerk set the Court Trial on the morning calendar or the afternoon calendar.

Parties should arrive at the courthouse at least 15 minutes prior to the time set for the Court Trial.