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Communication and remote services at Santa Barbara County Jail run through third-party portals. Visits use the GTL/ViaPath portal, and you need to register or check in at least 15 minutes before your scheduled visit. If you're picking up an inmate's property, published pickup hours for male and female inmates are Friday 6:00–8:00 pm and Saturday to Sunday 4:00–7:00 pm at the IRC building. Call (805) 681-4260 with any pickup questions. For case or account inquiries, Administrative Services (ASB) has offices in Santa Barbara (4436-A Calle Real, (805) 681-4221) and Santa Maria (2301 Black Road, (805) 554-3129 or (805) 554-3130). For video or messaging services, create an account and add prepaid funds as the provider requires. Electronic monitoring programs require proof of residence, a working phone, and electrical access for charging equipment.
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Register or check in through the GTL/ViaPath portal at least 15 minutes before your scheduled visit. For video or messaging services, create an account on the communications platform and add prepaid funds as required.
Property pickup is at the IRC building on Friday 6:00–8:00 pm and Saturday to Sunday 4:00–7:00 pm. For pickup questions, call (805) 681-4260.
The Santa Barbara ASB office is at 4436-A Calle Real, phone (805) 681-4221. The Santa Maria ASB office is at 2301 Black Road, phones (805) 554-3129 and (805) 554-3130.
Bringing kids to a jail visit takes extra planning. The biggest things to know: there's a two-visitor limit (kids count), visitors must be 18 or older unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, and children can never be left unattended anywhere on the property.
DV probation paperwork can feel like a moving target—especially when you're juggling deadlines, fees, and court review dates. This guide breaks down the Santa Barbara County requirements families most often need to track: what gets ordered, how to pay, and what proof to keep so compliance actually shows up in court.
Need to reach someone connected to this facility? Start by calling the correct Alternative Sentencing Bureau office to confirm current communication or visit procedures.
