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CA AB1185

CA AB1185
County board of supervisors: sheriff oversight.


summary

Introduced
02/21/2019
In Committee
07/02/2019
Crossed Over
05/29/2019
Passed
08/31/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
09/30/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act to add Section 25303.7 to the Government Code, relating to counties.

AI Summary

This bill would authorize a county to establish a sheriff oversight board and an office of the inspector general to assist the county board of supervisors with overseeing the sheriff's office and ensuring the sheriff faithfully performs their duties. The oversight board and inspector general would have the power to issue subpoenas to investigate matters related to the sheriff's department. The bill would also clarify that the oversight functions of the board of supervisors, oversight board, or inspector general do not obstruct the sheriff's own investigative functions.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 342, Statutes of 2020. (on 09/30/2020)

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