Santa Barbara is known for its Mediterranean climate, beautiful beaches, and its Spanish colonial architecture. The Santa Barbara City Council is composed of seven members, each elected to four-year terms. The Mayor is elected by the City Council from among its members. The City Council meets twice a month to discuss and vote on matters of policy and legislation. Below are direct public records resources that can help you find the most up-to-date information. 
	
 
			
	
		
		
		- City of Santa Barbara
Directory of Santa Barbara city records and information
 
		
		- Santa Barbara City Clerk
City legal records and files
 735 Anacapa Street
 Post Office Box 1990
 Santa Barbara, California 93102-1990
 Phone: (805) 564-5309
 Fax: (805) 897-2623 
 
		
		- Santa Barbara Police Department
Law enforcement services
 215 East Figueroa Street
 Santa Barbara, CA 93101
 Phone: (805) 897-2300
 Fax: (805) 897-2434
 
		
		- Santa Barbara Fire Department
Fire rescue and emergency services
 121 W. Carrillo Street
 Santa Barbara, CA 93101
 Phone: 805-564-5711
 Fax: 805-564-5730 
 
		
		- Santa Barbara Community Development
Building and development permits and codes
 630 Garden Street
 Santa Barbara, CA 93101
 Phone: (805) 564-5485
 Fax: (805) 564-5506
 
		
		- Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce
Business listings and services
 924 Anacapa St. Suite 1
 Santa Barbara, CA 93101
 Phone: (805) 965-3023
 Fax: (805) 966-5954 
 
		
		- Santa Barbara Public Library
Reference materials and research assistance
 40 East Anapamu Street
 Santa Barbara, CA 93101
 PO Box 1019, Santa Barbara, CA 93102
 Telephone (805) 962-7653
 
		
		- City of Santa Barbara Airport
Commercial flights and air transportation services
 SBA Airline Terminal
 500 Fowler Road
 Santa Barbara, CA 93117
 Phone: (805) 681-4803
 Email: Airport@SantaBarbaraCA.gov
 
		
		- Santa Barbara U.S. Census
Population demographic information
 Santa Barbara, CA 93101
 
		
		- Santa Barbara Criminal Records Search and History
Public Records Access
 Public Records Ombudsman P.O. Box 944255-2550
 Sacramento, CA 95814
 Phone: (916) 445-4069 Email: PublicRecords@doj.ca.gov
 
		
		- Santa Barbara California Official Criminal History Background Check
Attorney General's Office California Department of Justice 
 Attn: Public Inquiry Unit P.O. Box 944255 Sacramento, CA 94244-2550
 Voice: (916) 322-3360 or (Toll-free in California) (800) 952-5225 Fax: (916) 323-5341
 
		
		- Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Quick search for missing children, sex offenders, Amber alerts, records and more public information 
 
		
		- Search For Inmates in Santa Barbara and Corrections Records
ID & Warrants, (916) 445-6713
 Inmate Check Line (Media), (916) 557-5933
 California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
 Office of Research
 1515 S Street
 Sacramento, CA 95811-7243
 Phone: (916) 323-3593
 FAX: (916) 323-2998 
		
    
     
     
What is the process for someone who is arrested in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California to go through the jail and court system?
If you get arrested in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, you would go to the Santa Barbara County Jail and the Santa Barbara County Superior Court.
What publicly accessible records can be obtained from the Santa Barbara California Library?
You can find public records in the Santa Barbara Public Library. The library has a variety of resources available, including online databases, microfilm, and print materials. The library also offers access to the California State Archives, which contains a wealth of public records.
Where is the nearest fingerprinting office located in Santa Barbara, California?
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office provides fingerprinting services.
What are the requirements for obtaining vital records from Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, and what information is provided in the records?
Santa Barbara, California vital records can be obtained from the Santa Barbara County Clerk-Recorder's Office. The types of vital records available from the Santa Barbara County Clerk-Recorder's Office include birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce decrees. All of these records include the name of the person, the date of the event, and the place of the event.