Solano County, California
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Board of Supervisors declined · 2021-11-03
On November 3, 2021, the Solano County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to decline creating a formal AB 1185 oversight board with investigatory and subpoena powers. Instead, the Board made a non-binding request that Sheriff Tom Ferrara propose a community advisory board without investigatory authority. Supervisor Monica Brown cast the dissenting vote.
Source: Supervisors decline to enact oversight of Solano Sheriff's Office
What is AB 1185?
AB 1185 (2020) added California Government Code § 25303.7. It lets a California county establish civilian oversight of its sheriff (a sheriff oversight board, an Office of Inspector General, or both) either by action of the Board of Supervisors or by a vote of county residents.
The law is permissive, not a mandate: each county decides whether to create one. Where a county does, the Board of Supervisors may grant the body subpoena power.
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| Sworn officers | 167 | (28%) |
|---|---|---|
| Custody officers | 272 | (45%) |
| Civilian staff | 165 | (27%) |
| Total | 604 |
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Solano County Justice Center | 689 |
| Claybank Facility | 385 |
| Stanton Correctional Facility | 365 |
Civil Grand Jury investigations (4)
The Solano 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/solano.
Statewide oversight reports on the sheriff or jails (2)
Reports from California state-level oversight bodies (auditors, inspectors, boards, and commissions) that mention Solano County in the context of the sheriff's office, jails, custody, deputies, or use-of-force.