AGENCIES: WHO DOES WHAT A listing in this section does not constitute a recommendation of either an agency or its service. If you know of any changes in phone numbers, addresses or services, please let us know so we can keep this information up to date. PUBLIC AGENCIES (NOTE TO MontereyTrust.com MEMBERS: “A VIEW FROM THE BENCH” IN THE MEMBERS ONLY SECTION PROVIDES DETAILED INFORMATION ON PROBATE COURTS AND ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION) The County Superior Courts generally hear all Probate and Probate related cases (Conservatorships, Guardianships, Trust). www.monterey.courts.ca.gov Monterey Division (831) 647-5800 1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940 Appellate, Civil, Domestic Violence, Family Law & Support, Mental Health, Probate, Small Claims Salinas Division (831) 755-5400 240 Church Street, Salinas, CA 93901 Court Annex: 118 W. Gabilan Street, Salinas, CA 93901 Mail: 240 Church Street, Suite 318, Salinas, CA 93901 Appellate, Ct. Admin, Criminal, Grand Jury, Jury Commissioner, Juv. Dep./Delinq. Writs of Habeas Corpus www.santa-cruz.ca.us Superior Court (831) 454-2000 701 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Civil Court: (831) 420-2330 Court Clerks: (813) 420-2200 Calendar: (831) 420-2204 Probate Examiner, Cynthia Barbaccia, Room 110 420-2308 Chief Exec. Officer, Alex Calvo, Room 101C 454-3301 Admin., Roy Blaine, Room 101C 454-2012 Judges’ Chambers 454-2380 Court Reporters, Deanie Lindren 454-2334 Motions Calendars, Room 110 454-2303 www.sanbenito.courts.ca.gov Superior Court (831) 636-4057 440 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023 (corner of Monterey and Fifth Street) Small Claims & Civil (Probate), Family. Room 205 Fax: 831-636-2046 These County Agencies provide “Adult Protective Services” for elderly and dependent adults who are unable to protect themselves from abuse, neglect or exploitation. The offices investigate and report. They also provide crisis intervention. Also see not-for-profit section for Legal Services for Seniors. MONTEREY COUNTY Department of Social Services 713 Laguardia Street, Suite A Salinas, CA 93901 24 HR. ABUSE HOTLINE: (800) 960-0010 Fax: (831) 899-8022 Website: www.co.monterey.ca.us Susan Appel, APS Program Manager 1000 South Main Salinas, CA 93901 Phone: (831) 755-4435/(831) 883-7511 E-mail: appelsh@co.monterey.ca.us Ritch Lewis, APS Supervisor 2620 1st Ave. Marina, CA 93933 Phone: (831) 883-7552 E-mail: lewisrm@co.monterey.ca.us Intake Fax (831) 883-756 This county agency investigates the abuse of elders (65+) and dependent adults (18-64) who are physically or mentally unable to care for themselves. The agency has an immediate response unit. English/Spanish Contact Information: Human Resources Agency P.O. Box 1320 Santa Cruz, CA 95061 24 HR. ABUSE HOTLINE: (866) 580-HELP(4357) Fax: (831) 454-4290 Website: www.hra.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/html/aps.html 1400 Emeline Ave., Bldg. K, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Phone: (831) 454-4101 12 W. Beach St., Watsonville, CA 95076 Phone: (831) 763-8800 Health and Human Services Agency 1111 San Felipe Road, Suite 206 Hollister, CA 95023 24 HR. ABUSE HOTLINE: (831) 636-4190 Fax: (831) 637-2910 Website: www.san-benito.ca. Donna Elmhorst, APS Supervisor Phone: (831) 636-4190 E-mail: elmhod@cws.state.ca.us The District Attorney's office is responsible for filing and prosecuting all criminal cases in the county. Salinas Office (831) 755-5070 230 Church Street, Bldg. 2 & 3, Salinas, CA 93901 P.O. Box 1131, Salinas, CA 93902 Fax: (831) 755-5068 (Bldg. 3) (831) 796-3389 (Bldg. 2) Monterey Office (831) 647-7770 1200 Aguajito Road, Room 301, Monterey, CA 93940 Fax: (831) 647-7762 King City Office (831) 385-8325 250 Franciscan Way, King City, CA 93930 Fax: (831) 385-8365 701 Ocean St., Room 200, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 454-2400 Public Administrator (831) 454-3532 Investigations Bureau (831)454-2121 www.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/da/dahome.htm Location: 419 4th St., Hollister, CA 95023-3801 (831) 636-4120 Fax: 831.636.4126 www.san-benito.ca.us/departments/da The Assessor’s Office assesses real property tax on real estate transfers and purchases. Assessor, County Clerk-Recorder (831)755-5035 County of Monterey, Office of the Assessor P.O. Box 570 Salinas, CA 93902 Fax: (831) 647-7719 Email: vagninis@co.monterey.ca.us Lori Beth Merrill (831)755-5916 Appraiser, Office of the Assessor County of Monterey, Office of the Assessor P.O. Box 570 Salinas, CA 93902 Phone: (831)755-5916 Fax: (831) 647-7719 Email: merrilllb@co.monterey.ca.us Assessor, Santa Cruz County 701 Ocean Street, Room 130 (831) 454-2002 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Business Property Division (831) 454-2487 Marine/Aircraft Division: (831) 454-2462 Fax: (831) 454-2495 Office Hours: 8AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday Assessor, San Benito Country 440 5th St., 1st Floor (831) 636-4030 County Courthouse Hollister, CA 95023-3843 Fax: 831.636.4033 E-Mail: tslavich@assessor.co.san-benito.ca.us  The Monterey Sheriffs Department Mission Statement. Reprinted with permission. Our main mission is the protection of life and property of citizens in Monterey County and the operation of the County Jail. We shall provide quality law enforcement service to everyone in Monterey County with dedication, honor and commitment. We shall faithfully serve the people whose laws we enforce and that in so doing we will never violate the public’s trust placed in our positions. We shall demand of ourselves the highest standards of honesty and integrity. We recognize that our employees are our most valued assets and we recognize that diversity is strength. We further recognize the importance of investing in the future of our community’s children. We shall safeguard the rights of everyone, regardless of who they are or what they represent. And we shall work together with the community to solve problems and form partnerships. We shall treat each other and the public with dignity and respect while basing our decisions on what is best for the public and what is best for the agency. Our actions will consistently be in the best interest of the public without bias or prejudice. We shall strive to improve the quality of life for everyone by working together to make our streets, neighborhoods 1414 Natividad Road, Salinas, CA 93906 Officer needed, non-emergency: Salinas: 755-5111 Watsonville: 888-242-8840 Monterey: 647-7911 King City: 385-8311 Web site: www.co.monterey.ca.us/SHERIFF/ Coroner Division: (831) 755-3792 451 4th St., Hollister, CA 95023-3840 Fax: 831.636.1416 E-Mail: sbcs@sbcsheriff.org  Web Site: www.sbcsheriff.org  “live safely and without fear” Santa Cruz Sheriffs Office 701 Ocean St., Rm. 340 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Phone: (831)471-1121 E-mail: sheriff@scsheriff.com Web site: www.scsheriff.com

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