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Santa Barbara, California

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Court self-help services (opens in a new tab)

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Superior Court of California — County of Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara Superior Court — selfhelp information (opens in a new tab)

Official court page text: Abuse & Harassment / Restraining Orders Domestic Violence Restraining Order Civil Harassment Restraining Order

Abuse & Harassment / Restraining Orders Domestic Violence Restraining Order Civil Harassment Restraining Order Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Order Divorce and Separation Divorce or Legal Separation Summary Dissolution Spousal Support Evicti

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Santa Barbara court services (opens in a new tab)

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Superior Court of California — County of Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara Superior Court — current services and locations (opens in a new tab)

Official court page text: Superior Court of Santa Barbara County

Superior Court of Santa Barbara County

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Courthouse locations and visiting information (opens in a new tab)

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Superior Court of California — County of Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara Superior Court — locations information (opens in a new tab)

Official court page text: Locations & Contact Info

Locations & Contact Info

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Small Claims Self-Help — Santa Barbara Superior Court (opens in a new tab)

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Superior Court of California — County of Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara Superior Court — current services and locations (opens in a new tab)

Official court link: Small Claims

Small Claims

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Probate Division — Santa Barbara Superior Court (opens in a new tab)

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Superior Court of California — County of Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara Superior Court — current services and locations (opens in a new tab)

Official court link: Probate

Probate

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Domestic Abuse — Santa Barbara Superior Court (opens in a new tab)

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Superior Court of California — County of Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara Superior Court — current services and locations (opens in a new tab)

Official court link: Domestic Violence Restraining Order Assistance

Domestic Violence Restraining Order Assistance

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Eviction / unlawful detainer official resource referral — Santa Barbara Superior Court (opens in a new tab)

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Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara Superior Court — Unlawful Detainer (opens in a new tab)

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Self-Help - Eviction & Housing

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Court Legal Resources — Santa Barbara Superior Court (opens in a new tab)

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Superior Court of California — County of Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara Superior Court — selfhelp information (opens in a new tab)

Official court link: Court Legal Resources and Free Assistance Family Law Facilitator Family Court Services Legal Resource Center PEACE Parenting Class Probate Facilitator

Court Legal Resources and Free Assistance Family Law Facilitator Family Court Services Legal Resource Center PEACE Parenting Class Probate Facilitator

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district attorney — official information (opens in a new tab)

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Santa Barbara County district attorney · Santa Barbara — district attorney (opens in a new tab)

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Skip to main contentSanta Barbara District AttorneyOffice Prosecution Civil Investigation Victim Services Statistics Contact Our Mission To pursue truth and justice by employing the highest ethical standards in vigorously prosecuting the guilty, prot

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probation — official information (opens in a new tab)

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Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara — probation (opens in a new tab)

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es Voting Rights Probation Department Mission Statement The Santa Barbara County Probation Department's mission is to protect and serve the community by: Providing information and recommendations to the Courts. Providing safe, secure and effective juvenile detention and treatment programs.

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public defender — official information (opens in a new tab)

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Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara — public defender (opens in a new tab)

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esources Thrive SBC Join our Team Data Dashboard Contact Us Public Defender Facebook Twitter Instagram L Contact Us Public Defender Main Office 1100 Anacapa Santa Barbara 93101 Phone: 805-568-3470 Fax: 805-568-3538 Directory Quick COUNTY Links Cannabis Regulations & Licensing Career Opport

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Sheriff-coroner — official office information (opens in a new tab)

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Santa Barbara County Sheriff · Santa Barbara official sheriff website (opens in a new tab)

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ose Command and DivisionsOffice of the SheriffSheriff Bill Brown Undersheriff Coroner’s Bureau Public Information Officer Professional Standards Unit Support ServicesOperations Support DivisionHuman Resources Bureau Training Bureau Pub

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Going to Family Law Court — Santa Barbara Superior Court (opens in a new tab)

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Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara · Going to Family Law Court | Superior Court of California | County of Santa Barbara (opens in a new tab)

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If you need more time or can't attend your court date (hearing), you can ask to reschedule it. Unless you and the other side agree, you may need to give the court a good reason why you need to change the court date.

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Name change forms and filing resources — Santa Barbara Superior Court (opens in a new tab)

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Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara · Name Changes | Superior Court of California | County of Santa Barbara (opens in a new tab)

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These are the minimum forms required by the court for the typical or standard name change. Your case may require additional forms.

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Official state service profiles

These 12 profiles are classified under this topic by California’s official state service directory. The county filter above does not establish local eligibility for them. Confirm availability and requirements on the official profile.