Some common felony violations are: possession with intent to sell controlled substances, burglary, robbery, arson, carjacking, driving under the influence with bodily injury to another person, and serious assaults. Common misdemeanor violations include petty theft, driving under the influence, driving without a license, public intoxication, battery and minor assaults.įelony: A felony is a serious criminal offense punishable by imprisonment in the county jail or state prison for more than one year or, in some cases, death. Some more serious misdemeanors are punishable by fine and up to one year in the county jail. Misdemeanor: A misdemeanor is a criminal offense that is generally punishable by a fine and up to six months in the county jail. Click here for detailed office business hours or court location information.
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Misdemeanor vehicle code violations 12500(a), unlicensed driver, are also handled in the Marina Division. Some examples are: fishing without a license, dog running at large, sleeping in a park, speeding, running a stop sign, possession of small amounts of marijuana.
Infraction: Adult infraction criminal and traffic violations are handled in the Marina Division. The Salinas Division processes criminal cases resulting from a criminal offense committed in Carmel (Includes Carmel-by-the-Sea), Del Rey Oaks, Marina, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Salinas, Sand City, Seaside, California State University – Monterey Bay, Presidio of Monterey, areas of Big Sur, Carmel Valley and west of Arroyo Seco, South Monterey County including Chualar, Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield, King City, areas south of King City to the San Luis Obispo county Line, including Bradley, Lockwood (San Antonio Lake), San Ardo, and San Lucas, North Monterey County including the areas of Castroville, Aromas, Moss Landing, Prunedale, Pajaro, and Spreckels.Ĭlick here for detailed office business hours or court location information. The District Attorney may elect to file a criminal complaint in the Salinas Division regardless of where the offense occurred. The Salinas Division is considered the County Seat. The Monterey County Superior Court Criminal Division has jurisdiction over adult felony and misdemeanor cases.Ĭriminal cases are processed in the Salinas Division. Click this link to see if you are required to appear for a hearing.