Probable Cause

Santa Barbara Superior Court · Local Forms

Verified current as of July 22, 2026

This form is used by law enforcement officers to document the facts and evidence showing that a crime was committed and that a specific person likely committed it, which a judge then reviews to decide whether to issue an arrest warrant or allow an arrest to proceed. Police officers and detectives would use this form when they have gathered enough evidence about a suspect and need official court approval to make an arrest.