Monterey Superior Court Chambers Communication Rules
9 rules from official source documents
4 of 9 checked against the court's document. Each rule says how far it was checked. A value with a question mark is not in the court's wording on its card.
Rules for contacting chambers: permitted methods, hours, and purposes. This page is scoped to Monterey Superior Court; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026CRITICAL
- Contact
- Phone
- Phone
- (831) 647-5800 ext. 3040
If the court has not directed oral argument, a party must notify the court and all other parties by telephone, email, or in person by 4:00 p.m. on the preceding court day to obtain permission to appear.
2. Requested by a Party. If the court has not directed oral argument, oral argument will be permitted only if a party notifies all other parties and the court, by 4:00 p.m. on the court day before the scheduled hearing, of the party’s intention to appear. The notification to the court may be in person, by telephone to (831) 647-5800 ext. 3040 or by email at TentativeRulings@monterey.courts.ca.gov.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026WARNING
A participant requesting a change of mediator or reporting a mediation-process problem must notify the Family Court Services clerk.
In the event there is a request by a participant in mediation for a change of mediator or a concern regarding a problem relating to the mediation process, the participant shall notify the Family Court Services clerk of the request to change of mediator or recommending counselor.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026INFO
Civil cases
- Contact
The court provides courtADR@mandellgisnetcenter.org as a contact email address.
Contact: courtADR@mandellgisnetcenter.org
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026INFO
- Contact
- Phone
- Phone
- (831) 647-5800
Parties needing assistance with a remote appearance may call the court at (831) 647-5800 or use the contact information on the court’s website.
If any party requires assistance with a remote appearance they may call the court at: (831) 647-5800, or as indicated on the court’s website.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?
- Contact
- Phone ?
Notice to the other party must be by telephone or in person, as required by California Rules of Court, rule 3.1308(a)(1).
Summary: A party requesting oral argument must notify every other party by telephone or in person.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.WARNING?
- Contact
- Phone to chambers ?
- Phone
- (831) 647-5800
In the event a party, witness, official reporter, official reporter pro tempore, court interpreter, or other court personnel experiences technology or audibility issues that arise during a remote conference, hearing, proceeding, or trial, the person is to alert the court. A party or witness may raise their hand, place a comment in the “Chat” box (if available) or call the court’s general number at (831) 647-5800 to obtain assistance.
Summary: Anyone experiencing technology or audibility problems during a remote proceeding should alert the court, and a party or witness may call the court’s general number for assistance.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.WARNING?
Mediation services are only available where there is a case filed with the court. If there is no pending action (dissolution, paternity, visitation, guardianship, etc.), no mediation will be scheduled.
Summary: Court mediation is available only when a case is pending; no mediation will be scheduled if no action is filed.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.INFO?
- Contact
- Phone ?
- Phone
- (831) 755-3900
Minors and their parents/guardians, Indian custodians and CASA workers may seek approval from the court through counsel for the minor or the Probation Department at (831) 755-3900 or by email to acosta-sosam@co.monterey.ca.us.
Summary: Minors, parents or guardians, Indian custodians, and CASA workers may seek approval for a remote juvenile appearance through counsel or the Probation Department by phone at (831) 755-3900 or email to acosta-sosam@co.monterey.ca.us.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.INFO?
- Contact
- Phone
- Phone
- (831) 647-5891
Appointments can be made by contacting the Family Court Services Office either by phone, e-mail, or in person, at the following location: Family Court Services Office 1200 Aguajito Rd., Room 303 Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 647-5891 fcs@monterey.courts.ca.gov
Summary: Mediation appointments may be scheduled by contacting the Family Court Services Office by phone or email at the listed contact information.
How may parties contact Monterey Superior Court?
The rule addresses phone communications. The rule lists phone (831) 647-5800 ext. 3040. If the court has not directed oral argument, a party must notify the court and all other parties by telephone, email, or in person by 4:00 p.m. on the preceding court day to obtain permission to appear.
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