Santa Barbara County Bail Bonds

Bail Bond Assistance in Santa Barbara County

Post It Bail Bonds provides bail bond services throughout Santa Barbara County, California. Our licensed agents are available around the clock to help families navigate the bail process at county detention facilities and courts. We serve Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Lompoc, Goleta, Carpinteria, and surrounding communities.

When someone is arrested in Santa Barbara County, they are typically booked at the arresting agency's facility before being transferred to a county jail. Bail is usually set based on the county bail schedule or by a judge at arraignment. Our agents can begin working on a bail bond as soon as bail is set.

The standard bail bond premium in California is 10% of the total bail amount. A reduced rate of 8% may be available at the agent's discretion for qualifying clients. The premium is a non-refundable service fee.

Santa Barbara County Detention Facilities

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office operates the county's main detention facilities. City police departments also operate short-term holding facilities.

Santa Barbara County Superior Court

Santa Barbara County Superior Court handles criminal arraignments, bail hearings, and trials at courthouse locations in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc.

How to Get Someone Out of Santa Barbara County Jail

1. 1

   Confirm custody location

   Use the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's inmate locator at sbsheriff.org or call our agents. Confirm which facility is holding the person and whether bail has been set.

2. 2

   Verify bail amount

   Bail may be set automatically from the county bail schedule at booking, or a judge may set it at arraignment. Our agents can help you confirm the current bail amount.

3. 3

   Contact a licensed bail agent

   Call Post It Bail Bonds at 1-855-479-4345. Our agents are available 24/7 and can begin the paperwork immediately.

4. 4

   Complete the bail bond agreement

   You or a co-signer will sign a bail bond agreement and pay the premium (10% of bail, or 8% if a discount applies). Collateral may be required depending on the bail amount.

5. 5

   Bond is posted

   Our agent posts the bond with the detention facility. Release processing begins once the bond is accepted.

6. 6

   Attend all court dates

   The defendant must appear at all scheduled court hearings. Missing a court date can result in a bench warrant and bond forfeiture.

Santa Barbara County Inmate Search

To locate someone arrested in Santa Barbara County, use the official Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office inmate locator. You can also use our general California inmate search tool to check multiple county databases.

Frequently Asked Questions