Use this page to find court records, arrest records, and other public records in Santa Barbara County. Each section links to the office, online tool, or agency that holds the records.
⚡ At a Glance
- Superior Court: 1100 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93121 — (805) 882-4520
- Sheriff: 4434 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 — (805) 681-4100
- Online search: santabarbara.courts.ca.gov
- County seat: Santa Barbara, California
Start here: Choose the type of record you need below, then follow the link to the official source.
What You Can Find Here
- Full name of the person or business
- Case number, if you have one
- Approximate date or location of the record
Court Records
The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara operates from multiple locations across the county. The Anacapa Division courthouse at 1100 Anacapa Street in Santa Barbara handles civil and criminal matters for the South County. The Figueroa Division at 118 East Figueroa Street handles criminal and traffic cases. The court also has divisions in Santa Maria and Lompoc serving the North County, and a Solvang Division.
| Office | Details |
|---|---|
| Anacapa Division (Civil/Criminal) | 1100 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93121 — (805) 882-4520 |
| Figueroa Division (Criminal/Traffic) | 118 E Figueroa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 — (805) 568-3959 |
| Santa Maria Division | Santa Maria, CA — (805) 346-7464 |
| Lompoc Division | 115 Civic Center Plaza, Lompoc, CA 93436 — (805) 737-5452 |
| Solvang Division | (805) 686-5040 |
Use the official link above to access records or contact the office directly.
Arrest Records
Arrest records in Santa Barbara County come from the arresting agency. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 4434 Calle Real in Santa Barbara, operates the Santa Barbara County Main Jail at 4436 Calle Real and the North Branch Jail in Santa Maria. City police departments in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Lompoc, and other cities handle arrests within their jurisdictions.
The Sheriff provides a "Who Is In Custody" search on their website. For Main Jail information, call (805) 681-4260. For North Branch Jail, call (805) 554-3100.
| Agency | Contact | Online |
|---|---|---|
| Sheriff's Office (HQ) | 4434 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 | sbsheriff.org |
| Main Office | (805) 681-4100 | Who Is In Custody |
| Dispatch (24/7) | (805) 683-2724 | |
| Main Jail | 4436 Calle Real, Santa Barbara — (805) 681-4260 | |
| North Branch Jail | Santa Maria — (805) 554-3100 |
Use the official link above to access records or contact the office directly.
Other Public Records
Santa Barbara County maintains property and vital records through the County Clerk-Recorder's Office. The county operates under the California Public Records Act.
How to Request Records
In person: Visit the Anacapa Division at 1100 Anacapa St in Santa Barbara, or branch courts in Santa Maria, Lompoc, or Solvang.
Online: Visit the court's official website for case information and court services.
By mail: Submit a written request under the California Public Records Act. Mail to P.O. Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA 93121.
Cities in Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County includes the city of Santa Barbara (county seat) and other municipalities including Santa Maria, Lompoc, Goleta, Carpinteria, Solvang, Buellton, and Guadalupe. City-level record pages will be added as they become available.
Frequently Asked Questions
This page is a guide to help you find official records — it is not the official database. All information comes from government sources.
Last updated: April 15, 2026