Q: WHAT DO I DO IF I HAVE A COURT DATE OR JURY TRIAL SCHEDULED DURING THE PERIOD WHEN THE COURT IS CLOSED?

A: Criminal cases currently scheduled on the Court's calendar during this period of closures, will be re-scheduled and notice of a new date will be sent to the parties. If you have an attorney, contact your attorney for additional instruction.

Q: WHAT IF I WANT TO PUT MY MATTER ON CALENDAR DURING THE PERIOD WHEN THE COURT IS CLOSED?

A: You will not be able to schedule court dates during this time period. Criminal cases currently scheduled on the Court's calendar during this period of closures will be re-scheduled and notice of a new date will be sent to the parties.

Q: WILL A WARRANT BE ISSUED BECAUSE I DON'T ATTEND MY COURT HEARING?

A: No. A warrant will not be issued for failing to appear at a court hearing during the period the Court is closed. Criminal cases currently scheduled on the Court's calendar during this period of closures, will be re-scheduled and notice of a new date will be sent to the parties. If you have an attorney, contact your attorney for additional instruction.

Q: HOW DO I PAY MY FINES/FEES DURING THE PERIOD WHEN THE COURT IS CLOSED?

A: Payments may be made online through the Court's website, www.sbcourts.org or by mailing your payment to the appropriate division below:

Santa Barbara Criminal Division
118 E. Figueroa St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Santa Maria Criminal Division
312-M E. Cook St., Bldg. E
Santa Maria, CA 93454

Lompoc Criminal Division
115 Civic Center Plaza
Lompoc, CA 93436-6967

Q: How does a privately retained criminal defense attorney gain access to the Zoom appearance information?

A: Attorneys can email zoom@sbcourts.org and ask to be provided the Zoom appearance information. Please indicate the date of the hearing, court division and department number. Upon verification of the attorney's identification a link will be emailed to the attorney.