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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 Brody Denu Binnebose

Case Number

23PR00542

Case Type

Guardianship - Person

Hearing Date / Time

Tue, 11/28/2023 - 09:00

Nature of Proceedings

Petition to Appoint Temporary Guardian of Person

Tentative Ruling

Probate Notes:

Appearances required.  The following must be submitted:

Proof of Personal Service. Proof of timely personal service of the notice of hearing and a copy of the petition (Prob. Code, § 1511) on minor’s living parent, OR Consent to Appointment of Guardian and Waiver of Notice (Judicial Council form GC-211) OR adequately supported request to dispense with notice (CRC 7.52; see Local Court form SC-6014).

Further briefing.  Petitioner must submit further briefing showing how this Court has jurisdiction of the case.  Minor has not lived in California for last 6 months and is not a resident of, nor temporarily resides in, Santa Barbara County. (Prob. Code, § 2200-2202)  Minor lives in Texas, and has for a year, and there is no parent in California.  It appears there is no way for this court to exercise jurisdiction under the UCCCJEA, because minor is not present in California. (Fam. Code, §3424(a).)  Even if the minor were present, the Court could only exercise “emergency” jurisdiction and would have to refer the case to the minor’s home state court, here Texas. (Fam. Code, §3402(g) [“Home state” means the state in which a child lived with a parent or a person acting as a parent for at least six consecutive months immediately before the commencement of a child custody proceeding.”].)

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