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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.

Conservatorship of Johanna Lizbeth Martinez Morales

Case Number

23PR00309

Case Type

Conservatorship

Hearing Date / Time

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:00

Nature of Proceedings

Petition to Appoint Limited Conservator of the Person

Tentative Ruling

Probate Notes:

Appearances required. The following defects must be corrected before the hearing:

Capacity Declaration (GC-335) – No order adjudging that conservatee lacks capacity to give informed consent to medical treatment may be granted unless supported by a declaration executed by a licensed physician or licensed psychologist supporting the request. (Prob. Code, § 1890(c).)  The Petition alleges that proposed conservatee lacks capacity to consent to medical treatment. 

HOWEVER, the Capacity Declaration was not completed by a licensed physician, or a licensed psychologist with at least two years’ experience diagnosing and treating neurocognitive disorders.  A Nurse Practitioner is not a “licensed physician” as defined by the Probate Code.  Probate Code section 1890(c) states that the petition requesting medical powers cannot be granted “. . . unless supported by a declaration, filed at or before the hearing on the request, executed by a licensed physician, or a licensed psychologist within the scope of his or her licensure . . . .”

The proposed conservatee has been excused from further attendance at the hearing.

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