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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.

Matter of Brittany Castillo

Case Number

23PR00402

Case Type

Probate

Hearing Date / Time

Tue, 09/19/2023 - 09:00

Nature of Proceedings

Minor's Compromise

Tentative Ruling

Probate Notes:

Appearances required, including the minor.

The following issues must be resolved:

Proof of Recovery or Prognosis, and Cost Estimate.  Adequate documentation must be submitted that shows the minor has fully recovered, or is expected to fully recover from the injuries.  The attachments supporting the allegation at paragraph 9 of the petition do not support a finding that the minor will fully recover.  Please note: It is insufficient to attach the initial medical records. The Court needs confirmation of a full recovery, thus current, recent records showing minor suffers no symptoms from the original injury are required.  If minor has not fully recovered, a prognosis from a medical provider as to the expected time to recover is required, and a cost estimate of care over the minor’s lifetime should be submitted to determine whether the settlement was adequate.

Investigation of Defendant’s Solvency.  Adequate evidence must be submitted that shows sufficient investigation into the solvency of the settling defendant above the policy limits of the settling insurance company.  There are no facts alleged that defendant cannot meet a judgment past the policy limits, and evidence on file shows the injury may is more severe than the amount for which the settlement will compensate.  This requires an asset search that reveals defendant(s) have no equity in any asset available to them/owned by them.

Appearances:

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

Meeting ID: 160 543 3416

Passcode: 5053334

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