Santa Barbara Superior Court

Santa Barbara Superior Court is a city courthouse in Santa Barbara County, California. It is located within the appeal court of the second district. It was completely established in 1929 following the design of Charles Willard Moore. The court has jurisdiction over criminal, small claims and probation matters, as well as juvenile, civil, family, traffic, and vehicle matters. It also handles mental health problems cases. They provide services like jury reporting status, online payment, forms, online transcripts, attorney portal, court calendar and many more, so it is optional to go to court for these services. The court provides special programs for administration and other staff that will help improve quality and advance the consistency of justice in this court. Facemask is mandatory when you are visiting the courthouse. The superior court located in this county is:

• SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT – ANACAPA DIVISION
• SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT – COOK DIVISION
• SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT – FIGUEROA DIVISION
• SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT – LOMPOC DIVISION
• SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT – MILLER DIVISION
• SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT – SANTA BARBARA JUVENILE COURT
• SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT – SANTA BARBARA PRETRIAL SERVICES
• SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT – SANTA MARIA JUVENILE COURT
• SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT – SANTA MARIA PRETRIAL SERVICES
• SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT – SOLVANG DIVISION

How can I search for case records?

Santa Barbara Court records information for cases can be searched using the online public portal of this court. All the case information records are maintained in this court. The Search can be done through the following:

• Search by Case Number
• Search by first and last name 
• Search by Case Type
• Search by Case Categories
• Search by Party Type
• Search by Filling date search using the case type and its date

You can also request a CD for accessing civil or criminal data. Some personal cases are unavailable online, so you must go to the court and provide a request form for these types of information or email the record request form to [email protected]. After receiving the request, the court will give you the case information. Read the California public access court rules if you need any information regarding the case search. If you want to search by visiting the court, you must provide the court staff with the case number, case name, document title you requested, and document file data. 

How can I make a payment?

Santa Barbara Superior Court fines and traffic tickets payments can be made in the following ways:

· In-Person:

A person can pay for tickets and fines by visiting the court during regular court hours and paying in cash, checks, or with a card at the clerk’s office. Take your ticket when you are coming for payment. 2.5% surcharges will be applied if you make payment with a credit card. 

· Online: 

Online traffic tickets or other fines payments can be made using the Placer Superior Court Online Portal https://portal.sbcourts.org/CASBPORTAL/. Enter the Ticket/Citation, case, and driving license number. Your case information with the amount of the fine will be displayed. Select the payment option and pay the amount online. 

· Mail: 

A Person can send a certified check or money order to the court’s mailing address; 118 E Figueroa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States. Cash or personal checks are not acceptable in the mail; only certified checks or money orders are accepted. Remember to write your citation when you send the payment, and mail the amount in a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you want a receipt.

The civil division handles which types of cases?

Santa Barbara Superior Court civil division handles all the matters and disputes in which one party sues another party, harassment or fights cases that the party does not control. This division also protects the rights of civil. You can also request an interpreter if you are involved in a civil case. The civil case hearing is also done remotely using the zoom application. The civil division case hearing is held from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm from Monday to Friday.

Where to file the civil cases?

Santa Barbara County Superior Court- Anacapa Division, Lompoc Division, 

 Santa Maria Cook Division and Solvang Division had the right to file all civil cases. You can visit any of the following divisions if you want to file civil claims, or you can also put the form in the drop box after the court is closed. Fill in all your personal information and the details of the other party against which you are filing the case. Consult an attorney if you need guidance or help related to the cases.

The family division handles which types of cases?

Santa Barbara Superior Court’s family law division handles all the matters related to a family, like divorce, child custody, legal separations, etc. This division also provides family court services and family law facilitators. The court services will provide mediation, while the facilitators will provide help to represent yourself better. Santa Barbara Superior Court- Santa Maria and Lompoc Office provides the forms for filing and getting any family matters and services. The case hearing will be held every Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Where to file for appeal?

Santa Barbara Superior Court- Figueroa Division, Anacapa Division, Cook Division, Miller Division, and Lompoc division gives all persons the right to appeal. You can appeal against the result by the court if you do not satisfy with two main grounds:

• The evidence in the trial court cannot justify the verdict. 
• Errors of the law were committed.

The appealing can be done on the cases of civil, small claims, death penalty, juvenile dependency and infractions matters. Provide the fees when you are submitting the appealing forms. There is a deadline by which you have to apply for an appeal; otherwise, your application will be rejected.

How are court calendars accessed?

Santa Barbara County Court Calendar can be accessed online through the court website. Click on the type of case for which you need the calendar information, and then all the news of the schedule with the department, case number etc., will be displayed on the website. The data will be updated regularly; some cases had some range days, and the schedule will be deleted after that.

How many types of juvenile cases are heard by this court?

Santa Barbara County Superior Court- North and South County handles all the cases related to juvenile matters. Three types of juvenile cases are heard by this division that are:

• An illegal act is considered a criminal offense by anyone under 18.
• Status offenses like truancy, running away from home etc.
• Dependent children matters that are neglected, tortured, and now, the court will decide who can take care of them.

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