Public commentator says jail release practices fall short of sheriff's commitment
Aug 6, 2025
Aug 6, 2025
A public commenter presented a 24-hour count alleging that Sacramento County jail release practices do not match commitments from the sheriff's office about releases during business hours and access to post-release resources.
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Barbara Ran, a volunteer with Decarcerate Sacramento, told the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 5 that a 24-hour count she and volunteers conducted found fewer than the sheriff's office–reported number of releases occurring during daytime business hours.
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