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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.

Judicial Administrative Records

Public Access to Judicial Administrative Records

Effective January 1, 2010, Rule 10.500 of the California Rules of Court established comprehensive public access rules applicable to judicial administrative records maintained by state trial and appellate courts, the Judicial Council, and the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC).

This rule applies to non-adjudicative records and does not apply to court records or documents in any case filed in the Superior Court. Please contact the Clerk’s office at the division where the matter was heard to obtain copies of non-confidential case records. Please also be advised that the Court is not required to produce special reports which do not already exist or to compile data.

All requests must be in writing. Please direct your written request for access to judicial administrative records maintained by the Santa Barbara County Superior Court to:

Mr. Darrel E. Parker
Executive Officer
Santa Barbara County Superior Court
1100 Anacapa Street, Second Floor
Santa Barbara, Ca. 93101

The Superior Court’s public office hours are 8:00AM - 3:00PM, Monday - Friday
The Superior Court will make identifiable judicial administrative records available upon request, unless the records are exempt from disclosure under Rule 10.500. Records may be subject to payment of a fee (see Fee Guidelines (PDF) and subdivision (e) (4) of rule 10.500)

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