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Staff Help Limitations

How can a court clerk help me?

We are happy to help you if we can. However, we can do so only in certain way, since we must be fair to everyone.

This is a list of some things the court staff can and cannot do for you.

 

Legal Resource List

This list includes non-profit agencies which provide legal, mediation and referral services at low or no cost.  Also listed are self-help internet sites.

This list is not comprehensive. The Court is not responsible for the type of service you receive from the listed agencies.

Child Support Services Department

1200 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 781-5734
Walk-In Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Phone Hours: Mon - Fri 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

 

Forms and Documents

We also have our main forms page.

 

Appearing in Court

How do I set a court date?

If you wish to appear before a judge or court commissioner, you must check in with the clerk in the Traffic Department at the branch court location indicated on your citation, no later than the appearance date stated, to be placed on the court calendar.

Your appearance date, place, and time are indicated on your copy of the citation, and on your courtesy bail notice. (The officer who issued your citation will not be present.)

 

Traffic Tickets

Taking care of traffic tickets.
Office writing ticket

Understanding Your Courtesy Bail Notice

The Courtesy Bail Notice is sent by the Court and includes the following information:

 

Self Help

 
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