County of Santa Barbara Breaks Ground on New Probation Department Building

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(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) – The County of Santa Barbara broke ground today, September 10, 2024, on a new Probation Department building.  This state-of-the art facility will consolidate all south county probation-related services at one central location. The facility will serve both adult and juvenile clients and provide programming to clients that currently is being provided at the Probation Report and Resource Center. This consolidation aims to enhance service delivery, improve client outcomes, and foster a more efficient and cohesive approach to probation services. The new County of Santa Barbara Probation Department building will be located at 1019 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.  This project was first approved by the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors in August 2020.

“This building represents a significant investment in our community; making it easier for individuals on supervision to access the resources they need to rebuild their lives and contribute positively to society,” said Chair of the Board of Supervisors Steve Lavagnino.