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Overview
This bill expands the authority of county boards of supervisors to establish inspector general offices. Specifically, it allows counties to create an inspector general’s office to assist with oversight of the sheriff’s department, the county animal control department, and the office of chief probation. The bill also modifies existing provisions related to sheriff oversight boards, including their ability to subpoena witnesses and conduct closed sessions to review confidential records.
Key provisions
- Allows counties to establish an inspector general’s office to oversee the sheriff, animal control, and chief probation departments.
- Authorizes sheriff oversight boards to be created by the board of supervisors or county residents.
- Grants the inspector general and sheriff oversight board the authority to issue subpoenas.
- Establishes procedures for handling subpoena non-compliance, including court orders.
- Permits closed sessions for the inspector general and sheriff oversight board to review confidential records.
- Modifies existing law regarding sheriff oversight boards and their access to personnel records.
- Clarifies that oversight functions do not obstruct the sheriff’s investigative duties.
- Makes minor changes to the Office of Civil Rights provisions.
Who is affected
- County Boards of Supervisors
- County Sheriffs
- County Animal Control Departments
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