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Know Your Rights

  • If you see someone in an emergency just call 911. The Good Samaritan Law will protect you when you voluntarily assist others in an emergency in good faith, this covers people who are underage drinking or using illegal substances. 
  • Associated Students Legal Resource Center 
    • Free services available for UCSB students only. Located at The Pardall Center 805-893-4246
  • A few ACLU points if you are approached by police:
    • Don't run.
    • Don't argue with the officer.
    • Don't lie about your name. Tell the officer your correct name if asked.
    • Don't give officers permission to search you.
    • Don't resist arrest or interfere with an officer arresting someone else.
    • Don't carry open containers of alcohol in public. 
  • Per the Sheriff’s Office, Restorative Justice citations will be suspended from 6am Saturday to 6am Sunday.