COVID-19 Criminal FAQ
Criminal FAQ
Yes, the court is open to the public. The Criminal/Traffic public service transaction windows are open from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.
To view the current administrative order, please clerk here.
If you were cited to appear in Santa Barbara, appear at the following division:
Santa Barbara Division - SB Dept. 8
118 E. Figueroa St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
If you were cited to appear in Santa Maria, appear at the following division:
Santa Maria Division - SM Dept. 9
312 E. Cook St., Bldg. G
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Misdemeanors
- Defendants may appear remotely in all misdemeanor proceedings except misdemeanor trials
- Attorneys may appear remotely if the court finds it appropriate and practicable.
Felonies:
- Defendants may appear remotely in all felony proceedings except trials and sentencing, unless the court allows the waiver of defendant's presence for noncritical portions of felony trials where no testimonial evidence is taken. Remote proceedings are allowed in postconviction relief proceedings and as otherwise provided by lase.
- Attorneys may appear remotely if the court finds it appropriate and practicable.
SANTA BARBARA
| Courtroom | Meeting ID | Passcode |
| SB Dept. 1 | 161 297 3414 | 2069986 |
| SB Dept. 2 | 161 402 6445 | 3079705 |
| SB Dept. 6 | 160 197 2590 | 1164570 |
| SB Dept. 7 | 160 109 3942 | 5781589 |
| SB Dept. 8 | 160 037 3404 | 1641239 |
| SB Dept. 10 | 161 672 5130 | 5227058 |
| SB Dept. 11 | 160 291 1553 | 2115297 |
| SB Dept. 12 | 160 705 8850 | 5973985 |
LOMPOC
| Courtroom | Meeting ID | Passcode |
| LM Dept. 1 | 160 771 2657 | 2143754 |
SANTA MARIA
| Courtroom | Meeting ID | Passcode |
| SM Dept. 1 | 161 525 9649 | 9252823 |
| SM Dept. 5 | 161 683 4360 | 670289 |
| SM Dept. 6 | 160 071 9541 | 3998399 |
| SM Dept. 7 | 160 767 2737 | 4875061 |
| SM Dept. 8 | 161 421 9855 | 6515012 |
| SM Dept. 9 | 160 132 2472 | 4146258 |
Payments may be made online here, by mailing your payment, by telephone, or appearing at the appropriate division below:
Santa Barbara Criminal Division
118 E. Figueroa St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 568-3959
Santa Maria Criminal Division
312-M E. Cook St., Bldg. E
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 346-7550
Lompoc Criminal Division
115 Civic Center Plaza
Lompoc, CA 93436-6967
(805) 737-5452
A warrant may be issued for failing to appear at a scheduled court hearing. If you have an attorney, contact your attorney for additional instruction.