Santa Barbara Court Fines

Santa Barbara County accepts payment of court fines online, in person, or over the phone.

Pay Online

You can pay fines online through the Santa Barbara Court Portal. However, you cannot set up a payment plan on the Portal. You will need to set up a payment plan in person or on the phone. After the payment plan is approved, you will be able to make payments on the Portal.

Pay by Phone

To pay by phone, call the court clerk and give them your case number. You can find all of this information on your Santa Barbara minute order, or on your probation order. You can also find your case number using the court portal. The court clerk can also find your case using your name and date of birth.

Pay in Person

Payment Plan

Payment plans are usually available so that you can pay your fine off over time. You will need to set one up in person or over the phone.

Failure to Pay Court Fines

If you cannot pay your fine by the deadline, contact the Court. You can ask for an extension or set up a payment plan.

If you do not pay your court fines by the deadline, the Santa Barbara Court will transfer your debt to a debt collection agency, or to the Franchise Tax Board. If you ignore the debt collection agency it can damage your credit. The Franchise Tax Board can take money out of your bank account or garnish your wages.

If you have any issues paying your fines, you can contact us for assistance.