Where to Report for Probation in Santa Barbara County: Addresses, Phones, and 72‑Hour Deadline
If your court paperwork says you have 72 hours to report to probation, treat that as a hard deadline. Below you'll find Santa Barbara County Probation Department office locations and phone numbers, plus what to do if you're not sure where you're supposed to go.
Some Santa Barbara County probation orders require you to report within 72 hours of release - and then again whenever ordered. For DUI probation, the requirement might be written as reporting within 72 hours from sentencing, within 72 hours of release from custody, or both. Either way, this is a court-ordered condition. Miss it, and you could face enforcement problems fast.
Note: Some DUI probation orders also require you to report to the Central Coast Headway Alcohol Program within 72 hours. If that's in your paperwork, plan to complete both on time.
Santa Maria Probation Office: 2121 S Centerpointe Parkway Santa Maria CA 93455. Phone: (805) 803-8500.
Santa Barbara Probation Office: 117 East Carrillo Street Santa Barbara CA 93101. Phone: (805) 882-3700.
Lompoc Probation Office: 415 East Cypress Avenue Lompoc CA 93436. Phone: (805) 737-7800.
Tip: Not sure which office you're supposed to report to? Call one of the numbers above right away. Don't wait until the 72-hour window is almost over.
If Unsure Where
- ✓ Check your court paperwork for the exact reporting instruction (it may say to report within 72 hours).
- ✓ Bring a photo ID and your court paperwork with you when you report.
- ✓ If the paperwork isn’t clear, call the probation office that makes the most sense for your area using the phone numbers listed above - and do it within the 72-hour deadline.
For your first report, keep it simple: bring identification and your court paperwork so staff can match you to the right case and conditions. If your order includes the 72-hour requirement, don't wait for a call - reporting is on you. The clock starts immediately after sentencing and/or release, depending on what your paperwork says.
Santa Barbara County probation paperwork spells out exactly what can trigger a warrant. Failing to pay, failing to set up a payment plan, failing to arrange a required work assignment within 60 days of release, or failing to report to jail as directed - any of these can result in a warrant for violating your probation terms.
Reminder: If your order mentions payments, a payment plan, work assignment requirements, or a jail reporting date, handle it immediately. These items are specifically called out as warrant risks.
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