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Inspectors back solicitor-drafted liability waiver and ask for release-policy update
Summary
Inspectors of the Carbon County Jail voted unanimously to recommend that the county solicitor draft a liability waiver for people leaving custody and asked staff to update the facility's release policy and informational packet; the board also approved routine minutes, the warden's report and a personnel report.
The inspectors of the Carbon County Jail voted to recommend that the county solicitor draft a liability waiver for people leaving custody and asked staff to review the facility's release policy to ensure inmates receive an informational packet at discharge.
The proposal was raised during the board's discussion of old business after detectives reported people sometimes walk down a nearby hill after release; the Chair (S1) said the change would guard against liability claims when people depart the facility. Committee member (S2) moved to recommend the waiver, Speaker 5 (S5) seconded, and the board responded with a voice vote of "aye," after which the Chair declared the motion carried.
Why it matters: board members said the waiver and updated packet would document the information provided to people leaving custody, potentially strengthening criminal prosecutions or civil defenses in cases where individuals later claim they were not warned. The Chair instructed staff to work with "Bob" and the solicitor to draft the waiver and to update the relevant policy language so the change is on record.
What was decided and next steps: the board's motion was a recommendation to have the solicitor prepare a liability-waiver form and to update the release packet; it did not adopt a final waiver text at the meeting. Staff were directed to coordinate with the solicitor and return updated policy language or drafts at a future meeting.
Votes at a glance: - Motion to recommend solicitor-drafted liability waiver: mover Committee member (S2); second Committee member (S5); voice vote "aye"; outcome: approved. - Motion to approve minutes from 04/15/2026: mover recorded as "Rocky" (named in the record); second Commissioner Franco; voice vote "aye"; outcome: approved. - Motion to accept the Warden's report for April 2026: mover Sheriff (named in the record); second Controller (named in the record); voice vote "aye"; outcome: approved. - Motion to approve personnel report: motion made and seconded on the record; voice vote "aye"; outcome: approved.
The board did not set a final effective date for any waiver or policy change; the Chair asked staff to return with drafted language for solicitor review and future board consideration.
