California sheriff oversight

Amador County

Gary Redman, Sheriff 110 FTE (2022) $20.2M budget (FY 2023-24) $499/resident
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No public Board of Supervisors record

Multiple searches found no evidence that the Amador County Board of Supervisors has discussed or acted on AB 1185, civilian sheriff oversight, or an inspector general. The Amador County Civil Grand Jury has issued reports in 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24, and the ACSO has responded to some grand jury findings, but none of the identified reports address civilian oversight of the sheriff.

Source: Civil Grand Jury — Amador County Superior Court

Staffing breakdown source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
Sworn officers 48 (44%)
Custody officers 51 (46%)
Civilian staff 11 (10%)
Total 110
Jail facilities source: BSCC Jail Profile Survey 2025
Facility Beds
Amador County Jail 76

Civil Grand Jury investigations (14)

The Amador County Civil Grand Jury is required by Penal Code §919(b) to inquire annually into the condition of county jails, which the sheriff operates. Reports below investigate the sheriff's office, jails, deaths in custody, deputy conduct, or related matters. Sourced from civilgrandjury.org/amador.

Statewide oversight reports on the sheriff or jails (8)

Reports from California state-level oversight bodies — auditors, inspectors, boards, and commissions — that mention Amador County in the context of the sheriff's office, jails, custody, deputies, or use-of-force.