California sheriff oversight

Modoc County, California

Tex Dowdy, Sheriff 48 FTE (2024) $4.4M budget (FY 2023-24) $507/resident
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Public record requests (MuckRock)

status

No public Board of Supervisors record

No BOS-level discussion of AB 1185, civilian sheriff oversight, or an inspector general was found in web searches or local government records. Modoc's grand jury activity since 2020 has been limited; the 2024-25 CGJ report and associated responses address civil investigations and the county strategic plan, with no mention of civilian oversight of the sheriff.

Staffing breakdown source: gcc.sco.ca.gov 2024
Sworn officers 11 (23%)
Custody officers 16 (33%)
Civilian staff 21 (44%)
Total 48
Jail facilities source: BSCC Jail Profile Survey 2025
Facility Beds
Modoc County Jail 43

Civil Grand Jury investigations (4)

The Modoc 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/modoc.

Statewide oversight reports on the sheriff or jails (8)

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