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Eviction / unlawful detainer court information — Monterey Superior Court (opens in a new tab)Official instructions
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- Availability · Local Eviction/Unlawful Detainer — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
- The Superior Court of Monterey County has partnered with the Monterey College of Law and Mandell-Gisnet Center for Conflict Management to offer mediation for Small Claims and Unlawful Detainer (eviction) cases before filing, after filing, or on the day of trial. The program is voluntary and at no cost to the litigants, but is only available if both parties are self-represented.
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The Superior Court of Monterey County has partnered with the Monterey College of Law and Mandell-Gisnet Center for Conflict Management to offer mediation for Small Claims and Unlawful Detainer (eviction) cases before filing, after filing, or on the day of trial. The program is voluntary and at no cost to the litigants, but is only available if both parties are self-represented.
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43237eb50eb6265f - Availability · Local Eviction/Unlawful Detainer — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
- Requests for mediation prior to the trial date may be done by completing a Request for Mediation – Unlawful Detainer and faxing to the ADR Coordinator at the Monterey College of Law at 831-582-4095 or by email at courtadr@mandellgisnetcenter.org. For more information, call the Monterey College of Law at 831-582-5234.
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Requests for mediation prior to the trial date may be done by completing a Request for Mediation – Unlawful Detainer and faxing to the ADR Coordinator at the Monterey College of Law at 831-582-4095 or by email at courtadr@mandellgisnetcenter.org. For more information, call the Monterey College of Law at 831-582-5234.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
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The Superior Court of Monterey County has partnered with the Monterey College of Law and Mandell-Gisnet Center for Conflict Management to offer mediation for Small Claims and Unlawful Detainer (eviction) cases before filing, after filing, or on the day of trial. The program is voluntary and at no cost to the litigants, but is only available if both parties are self-represented.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 43237eb50eb6265f