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Find the appropriate county justice office and official contact channels. These offices have distinct roles.

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  • A district attorney prosecutes cases; a public defender provides defense services under the applicable appointment process.
  • Use the official office instructions to confirm eligibility, jurisdiction and the correct service contact.
  • Coroner and medical examiner office information does not include person-level death records or searches.

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County government · Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office

Coroner or medical examiner

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

The official sheriff page identifies the consolidated coroner role. Use the agency’s coroner contact or information section for family assistance; no person-level records are reproduced.

Source checked October 26, 2026

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

Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.

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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County government · Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara County District Attorney

Official county district attorney office information. Confirm the appropriate contact, jurisdiction and any appointment or representation requirements with the provider.

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

Read the official district attorney office information and contact the appropriate service unit.

Source checked October 26, 2026

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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County government · Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara County Probation Department

Official county probation office information. Confirm the appropriate contact, jurisdiction and any appointment or representation requirements with the provider.

probation — official information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Read the official probation office information and contact the appropriate service unit.

Source checked October 26, 2026

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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County government · Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara County Public Defender

Official county public defender office information. Confirm the appropriate contact, jurisdiction and any appointment or representation requirements with the provider.

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

Read the official public defender office information and contact the appropriate service unit.

Source checked October 26, 2026

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

Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.

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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