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Fraud Alert: Scam Text Messages Claiming DMV Penalties -

We have been made aware of fraudulent text messages being sent to individuals claiming to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or the court system. These messages often state that the recipient owes penalties or fees related to traffic violations or DMV infractions and may include a link or phone number to resolve the matter. 

Take these steps to reduce the chances of falling victim to a text message scam:

  • Never respond to unsolicited or suspicious texts — If you receive a message asking for personal or financial information, do not reply.
  • Verify the source — If you are unsure, always contact the DMV through official channels.
  • Call the DMV if you have concerns — The DMV customer service team is available to help you at 800-777-0133.

Please see DMV warning about fraudulent texts: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/news-and-media/dmv-warns-of-fraudulent-te…

Jury Scam alert -

The Santa Barbara Superior Court has received complaints about individuals trying to scam members of the public by pretending to be court officers or officials. The Jury Services office of the Santa Barbara Superior Court does not call citizens to request payments for failing to appear for jury duty. California law does not permit citizens to pay a fine in lieu of jury duty. If you receive such a call simply hang up and, if the scammer persists, call your local law enforcement agency. Learn more about the recent scam warning.

Notice to Jurors:

Prospective jurors summoned for jury service can expect to receive their jury summons in postcard form. Please check your mail for a postcard with important instructions to fulfil your jury service. Visit the Jury Services page for more information.

Jury Services

Reporting Instructions

If you have received a Trial Jury Summons, examine the entire document carefully for the following information:

  • Summons Date
  • Jury Group Number
  • Juror ID Number
  • 24 hour information phone line

You will need to check the Superior Court's online jury portal or call the court's automated phone line at 855-955-1103 after 5:30 PM the evening prior to your summons date for the reporting instructions for your group. You will need to have your Juror ID number available.

Lost or didn’t receive your summons?
 

If a juror lost or didn’t receive their summons or doesn’t have access to their Juror ID number, contact Jury Services directly. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
North County:  (805) 614-6464; South County:  (805) 882-4530.

Check Jury Reporting Status

You must access the Superior Court's online jury portal at https://juryservice.sbcourts.org or call the court's automated phone line at 855-955-1103 to check for your status as directed during your on-call period to determine if you are required to report for service.
Please have your summons handy when calling. You will need to enter your specific Juror ID Number to access your record.
You will be placed on call for approximately five (5) court days. If directed to report for jury service you MUST bring your summons with you when you report and you MUST be on time. If you are not directed to report for service during your on-call period, you will be released as instructed on the recorded message or the court's website.

Go to Check Jury Reporting Status page for more details.

Juror Parking

For jurors reporting to the courthouse in Santa Barbara, there is limited juror parking at 1021 Santa Barbara Street (located between Figueroa & Carrillo Streets).  Parking is extremely limited and is first-come first-served.  For reporting prospective jurors, please show your summons to the parking attendant to gain entry to the lot. The jury parking lot opens at 7:30am. Parking for a fee is also available in the city parking lot at the corner of Anacapa and Figueroa streets. DO NOT PARK in any timed zone spaces as your car may be ticketed. Parking tickets will not be validated.

For jurors reporting to the courthouse in Santa Maria, there is limited juror parking at the courthouse. It is recommended to park in the Town Center mall parking lot on Cook Street and walk to the Jury Assembly Building F located in the rear of the courthouse complex. If driving from US 101 North, exit at Stowell Road in the right hand lane and head west on Stowell. Proceed approximately one mile to Miller Street. Turn right on Miller Street and proceed approximately one mile. Turn left on Cook Street. If driving from Lompoc, take CA-135/Broadway north to Santa Maria. Turn right on Cook Street.

For jurors reporting to the courthouse in Lompoc, parking is available in the Civic Center parking lot and in the County lot located behind the courthouse. If driving from Santa Maria, proceed south on Broadway/CA-135 approximately 4.5 miles south of Orcutt. Merge right onto Highway 1 towards Vandenberg Space Force Base. Follow Highway 1 for 6 miles and turn left at Vandenberg Space Force Base main gate. Continue 6.5 miles and merge right onto H Street. Follow H Street south through Lompoc to Ocean Avenue, approximately 2.5 miles. Turn left onto Ocean Avenue to D Street. Turn right onto D Street, into the Civic Center parking lot and in the County lot behind the courthouse.

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