Self-Help Center
Self-Help Center Services
NOTICE: The Self Help Center is closed to the public for walk-in services.
Remote Self-Help Services & Resources
Service Availability
Services are available via telephone, Monday – Friday, between the hours of 8 am and 12 pm at (209) 725-4168, by email to selfhelp@mercedcourt.org or smallclaims.advisor@mercedcourt.org.
Please view our services summary guide :
For more information, please visit our COVID-19 Information Page.
The Self-Help Center is located on the first floor of the Merced Courthouse and the first floor of the Los Banos Courthouse.
A team of paralegals and an attorney is available to assist you with the following case types:
- Landlord/Tenant (Unlawful Detainer or Eviction)
- Domestic Violence
- Family Law
- Name Change
- Guardianship of a Minor
- Civil Harassment
- Small Claims
- Emancipation
- Restraining Orders
Computers are available for public use to complete your forms online, e-filing and looking up your case information. Forms and self-help materials are available on this web site, see the ‘Related Links’ section list on the left side of this page.
| Merced | Los Banos |
|---|---|
| Address Room 1400 New Merced Courthouse |
Address The Robert M. Falasco Justice Center |
| Office Hours 7:45 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Monday - Friday |
Office Hours 8:30 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Mondays and Thursdays only |