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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.
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  • 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…

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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.

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Guardianship of Amanda Lizbeth Vargas Cabrera

Case Number

25PR00225

Case Type

Guardianship

Hearing Date / Time

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 08:30

Nature of Proceedings

Petition to Appoint Guardian of the Person

Tentative Ruling

Probate Notes:

Appearances required. 

The following must be submitted:

Guardian Confidential Screening Form (Form GC-212). (Prob. Code, § 1516, CRC 7.1001).  Proposed Guardian must complete form and file with the court.  The form is not on file.

UCCJEA Declaration.  Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act Must be completed using Form FL-105/GC-120) (Fam. Code, § 3429, 3402(d).)

Duties of Guardian Form (Form GC-248).  There is no GC-248 on file. This form must be signed by the proposed guardian and filed with the court before the hearing.

Proof of Personal Service.  Proof of timely personal service of the notice of hearing and a copy of the petition (Prob. Code, § 1511) on father of proposed ward, 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).

Proof of Timely Mailed Service.  Proof of timely mailed service of the notice of hearing and a copy of the petition (Prob. Code, § 1511) on grandparents and siblings of proposed ward, 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).

Declaration re: Abandonment, neglect, abuse, etc.  There is no evidence on file that shows the proposed ward meets any standard under state law to justify the finding of Special Immigrant Juvenile Status.  The court “shall” issue the order “if there is evidence to support those findings, which may consist of, but is not limited to, a declaration by the child who is the subject of the petition.” (Code Civ. Proc., § 155, subd. (b) [emphasis added].)  There is no declaration on file.

Proposed Orders (Forms GC-240 & GC-224).  Proposed orders on Judicial Council forms “shall be submitted on or before noon at least five court days prior to the hearing. Failure to submit a timely proposed order may delay the hearing or entry of the order.” (SB Local Rule 1724.)

Proposed Letters (Form GC- 250)  Proposed Letters are considered the same as proposed orders and must be submitted in compliance with Local Rule 1724.

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