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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 Astrid Ayelen Inciso Leon

Case Number

24PR00149

Case Type

Guardianship - Person

Hearing Date / Time

Tue, 06/11/2024 - 09:00

Nature of Proceedings

Petition to Appoint Guardian of Person

Tentative Ruling

Probate Notes:

Appearances required.

The following defects prohibit this Court from having the authority to grant the petition:

Jurisdictional Defects.  The proposed ward is a citizen of Peru, and not located in this country. No court in this state can take jurisdiction of a minor citizen of another country, when the minor has not lived in California for last 6 months, NOR is a resident of, NOR temporarily resides in Santa Barbara County. (Prob. Code, § 2200-2202.)  This mandates the petition be denied.

Proof of Timely Mailed Service. Even if the jurisdictional defect did not exist, Petition is not a relative of the minor, which requires service of the notice of the petition and a copy of the petition on the Director of Social Services.  The director of DSS must receive notice of nonrelative guardianships (Prob. Code, §§ 1542, 1511(d) [Local practice has been to serve local CWS].)

Petitioner may contact the Probate Facilitator at 805-614-6622 or 805-614-6413 (Español) for assistance with resolving these service issues.

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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