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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.

Notice

Alternative effective date for proposed amended Local Rule 1418

March 13, 2025

Pdf found here.

THE JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA

Under rule 10.613(i) of the California Rules of Court, amended local rule 1418 of the Superior Court of Santa Barbara County is authorized to take effect on April 1, 2025. In accordance with rule 10.613(b) and (i)(3), the amended local rule must be made available for inspection and copying on or before this effective date in the locations required by subdivision (b).

Date: March 10. 2025

Patricia Guerrero
Chief Justice of California and
Chair of the Judicial Council

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