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Legislature holds ordinance to establish standards of care in county residential facilities pending sheriff review
Summary
Ordinance 6077, described by the county executive as creating a prisoners' (inmates) bill of rights and setting standards for care and treatment in county residential facilities, was placed on hold so the sheriff can review and provide input.
The county executive told the Jackson County Legislature on May 11 that Ordinance 6077 — described as enacting standards for care and treatment in Jackson County residential facilities — should be reviewed by the sheriff before the legislature advances it. He said the interim director had discussed the ordinance but "the sheriff himself has not reviewed it and signed off."
Following those remarks, the legislature voted to hold 6077 to allow sheriff input. Legislator Barca and other members emphasized the importance of a sheriff presentation on jail operations and the scope of services before adopting policy that affects detention facilities. No formal vote to adopt the ordinance occurred at the meeting.
