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Accessibility Statement

The Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office is committed to ensuring that all visitors, including people with disabilities, can access and use this website. We are continually working to improve the accessibility of our content and to apply the relevant accessibility standards.

Our Commitment

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, cognitive, and motor impairments.

This commitment is consistent with our obligations under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California Government Code Section 11135.

Measures We Have Taken

To make this site accessible, we have:

  • Structured every page with clear, ordered headings so screen readers can navigate content logically.
  • Added descriptive text alternatives (alt text) for informative images.
  • Provided a "Skip to main content" link at the top of every page for keyboard users.
  • Ensured that forms have clearly labeled fields, helpful error messages, and are operable by keyboard alone.
  • Replaced downloadable PDF forms with accessible online forms wherever possible.
  • Enabled captions by default on embedded video, and provided audio description where required.
  • Tested the site with keyboard-only navigation.
  • Maintained sufficient color contrast between text and background.

Requesting Accessible Formats

If you cannot access information on this website, or if you need a document or service in an alternative format (large print, audio, accessible electronic format, or another language), please contact us:

  • Phone: Santa Barbara: (805) 568-2300 • Santa Maria: (805) 346-7540 • Lompoc: (805) 737-7760
  • Email: Contact the office through our Contact page.
  • Records request: Submit a Public Records Request.
  • Mail: Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office, 1112 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

We aim to respond to accessibility requests within a reasonable time.

Reporting an Accessibility Problem

If you encounter a barrier or any aspect of this website that is not accessible, we want to hear about it. Please tell us:

  1. The page where you experienced the issue (URL)
  2. A brief description of the problem
  3. The assistive technology or browser you were using, if applicable
  4. How we can contact you with an update

You can report issues using any of the channels listed above under "Requesting Accessible Formats."

Ongoing Effort

Accessibility is not a one-time task. We continue to review our site, train our staff, and update our content so that every member of the public can access the information and services provided by the District Attorney's Office.