SELF HELP CENTER/FAMILY LAW FACILITATOR/SMALL CLAIMS ADVISOR | SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT SELF HELP CENTER

SELF HELP CENTER/FAMILY LAW FACILITATOR/SMALL CLAIMS ADVISOR

The Self Help Center can provide court forms and legal information during walk-in hours Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM, & 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM to assist self represented individuals with a variety of basic legal issues including family law, small claims, civil contracts (collections), domestic violence, restraining orders, guardianship, name/gender change, landlord tenant, and conservatorship. We also offer email assistance at [email protected] and phone assistance (voicemail line) at 831-786-7200 option 4.

The Self Help Center includes the services of the Family Law Facilitator and the Small Claims Advisor.

Physical Address

1 2nd Street, Watsonville, CA 95076

Hours

Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM, & 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM We suggest you arrive before the session starts to ensure a spot in line (sessions start at 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM). Sessions often fill up before the stated closure times.

Voice

(831) 786-7370

Other | small claims advisor line

Voice

(831) 786-7200

Other | self-help line

Voice

(831) 420-2200

Other | santa cruz court

Voice

(831) 786-7200

Other | watsonville court

Application process

Walk-in, first come, first served

Fee

No fee for Self Help Services, filing fees or fee waiver available when filing forms at court clerk's office

Eligibility

Open to all

Languages

English, Spanish

Agency info

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT SELF HELP CENTER

Provides free legal information to assist self represented individuals with a variety of basic legal issues including

  • family law
  • civil contracts
  • collections
  • small claims
  • restraining orders
  • guardianship
  • name change
  • gender change
  • emancipations
  • landlord tenant
  • and conservatorship.
We also provide community and legal referrals and resources. The Self Help Center includes the services of the Family Law Facilitator and the Small Claims Advisor.