Self Help

Domestic Violence

Resources for Victims of Domestic Violence

If you are in need of assistance on a domestic violence matter, please see the list below of local resources:

Local Resources for San Benito County:

Victim Witness
Division of the District Attorney's Office
419 Fourth Street
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 634-1397
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Community Solutions- General Services Information 408-842-7135
24 Hour Crisis Hotline:
Domestic Violence Hotline 408-4118
South County Rape Crisis  408-779-2115
San Benito Community Crisis and Domestic Violence 831-637-SAFE
Salinas: (831) 757-1002

Domestic Violence Shelter

Emmaus House, Domestic Violence Shelter for Women and Children, Hollister, CA

24 Hour Crisis Hotline 1-877-778-7978

Local Law Enforcement Agencies:

Emergency Call 911

Hollister Police Department
(non-emergency) (831) 636-4330

Sheriff Department
(non-emergency) (831) 636-4080


If you want more help, check the telephone book's Yellow Pages under victim services, battered women's services, or legal services.


The National Domestic Violence Hotline Number is:

1-800-799-7233/SAFE

www.ndvh.org

 


Restraining Order Procedures

LOCAL COURT PROCEDURES
Pursuant to Family Code, 6380(g) (as amended by A.B. 2177 and S.B. 1682)


Where Do I Go to Get a Restraining Order? Where is the Clerk of the Court?

Superior Court of California
County of San Benito
440 Fifth St., Room 205
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4057

Office & telephone hours: 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Location: Corner of Fifth & Monterey St.
Click here for directions, or call our office

The clerk's office entrance is on Fifth Street, second floor, Room 205.

You may also contact an attorney, paralegal, Community Solutions or Victim Witness to see if they can help you prepare the court papers to request a restraining order.

What is the First Thing I Should Do?

Consult an attorney or paralegal

Talk to local or regional resources: See phone numbers listed on this web page.

Obtain the free packet of domestic violence forms from the clerk's office (440 Fifth Street, Room 205, and M-F: 8-4)

Safe At Home, Confidential Address Program, California Secretary of State

State Program for victims of domestic violence that includes: Confidential mail forwarding program, suppression of DMV records, confidential name change, registration to vote without address being made public.

To sign up you must contact an enrolling agent in your community such as Community Solutions listed above, or call 1-877-322-5227.

 

Where Can I Go to Have the Papers Served?

The Marshal's office is located at 440 Fifth Street, Room 104, Hollister and the phone number is 636-4028. The San Benito County Sheriff's Department is located at 451 4th Street, Hollister and the phone number is 636-4080 (note there maybe a fee charged depending on the type of restraining order you need served)  You can also ask someone you know who is over 18 years old to serve the papers, or hire a private process server.