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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.

Guardianship of Kearstin Marie Velasquez

Case Number

23PR00070

Case Type

Guardianship

Hearing Date / Time

Wed, 09/11/2024 - 08:30

Nature of Proceedings

1st Accounting and Report of Guardian

Tentative Ruling

Probate Notes:

Appearances required.

There is no accounting on file.

Each guardianship of estate must be reviewed by the court 1 year after initiated and thereafter no less frequently than 2 years.  (Prob. Code, § 2620.)  The Inventory & Appraisal must be filed by the guardian within 90 days after appointment. (Prob. Code, § 2610.)

Whenever the guardian has failed to file an accounting as required by Probate Code section 2620, the court shall require that written notice be given to the guardian and the attorney of record for the guardian directing the guardian to file an accounting and to set the accounting for hearing before the court within 30 days of the date of the notice or, if the guardian is a public agency, within 45 days of the date of the notice. The court may, upon cause shown, grant an additional 30 days to file the accounting. (Prob. Code, § 2620.2.)

Failure to file the accounting within the time specified under subdivision (a), or within 45 days of actual receipt of the notice, whichever is later, shall constitute a contempt of the authority of the court as described in Section 1209 of the Code of Civil Procedure.

Appearances:

The court is open to the public for court business. The court is also conducting hearings via Zoom videoconference.

Meeting ID: 161 956 1423

Passcode: 137305

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