Special Programs
Special programs and activities are designed to improve the quality and advance the consistent, independent, impartial, and accessible administration of justice in Santa Barbara.
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.
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.
Special programs and activities are designed to improve the quality and advance the consistent, independent, impartial, and accessible administration of justice in Santa Barbara.