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Santa Barbara County Traffic Courts
Centralized hub for every Santa Barbara County clerk window. Get mailing addresses, clerk hours, and filing tips before you start your Trial by Written Declaration.
County overview
How Santa Barbara County traffic courts work
Santa Barbara County handles every traffic ticket through the Superior Court's traffic division. If you received a citation here, your paperwork, clerk calls, and TR-205 filings all route through these clerk windows. Below you'll find every courthouse with mailing addresses, clerk hours, and the right links for online payments. Use this hub to pick the correct court, prep a Trial by Written Declaration, and keep your case moving without showing up in person.
Courts
Santa Barbara County clerk windows
Santa Barbara Superior Court – Lompoc Division
Lompoc
115 Civic Center Plaza, Lompoc, CA 93436
Santa Barbara Superior Court – Santa Barbara Division
Santa Barbara
118 East Figueroa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Santa Barbara Superior Court – Santa Maria Division
Santa Maria
312 East Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454
TR-205
How to file a TR-205 in Santa Barbara County
- 1) Download and fill out the TR-205 form with your citation number and court location.
- 2) Write a clear declaration letter; include evidence (photos, dashcam stills, maps).
- 3) Include bail payment if required by your court (check the listing above).
- 4) Mail your packet via certified mail to the court's traffic division address.
- 5) Track delivery and watch for a decision within 4–8 weeks.
Common tickets
Frequent Santa Barbara County violations
- Read guide
CVC 22350
Basic Speed Law
- Read guide
CVC 22349(a)
Over 65 MPH
- Read guide
CVC 23123
Handheld Cell Phone
- Read guide
CVC 22450(a)
Stop Sign
- Read guide
CVC 21453(a)
Red Light
- Read guide
CVC 21658(a)
Unsafe Lane Change
Mailing addresses
Where to mail Trial by Written Declaration packets
Santa Barbara Superior Court – Lompoc Division
115 Civic Center Plaza, Lompoc, CA 93436
View court detailsSanta Barbara Superior Court – Santa Barbara Division
118 East Figueroa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
View court detailsSanta Barbara Superior Court – Santa Maria Division
312 East Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454
View court details
FAQ
Santa Barbara County traffic FAQ
Do Santa Barbara County courts accept Trial by Written Declaration?
Yes. All listed traffic courts accept TR-205 filings by mail. Include your bail payment if required and keep your certified mail receipt.
How long do decisions take?
Most courts respond within 4–8 weeks. Check your citation status online if your court offers it, or call the clerk using the phone numbers above.
Can I fight speeding and camera tickets here?
Yes. Speeding, red light, and cell phone violations can all be contested by written declaration. ClerkHero prepares the paperwork for you.
Next steps
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