Sheriff reports steady jail population, cites recidivism and placement delays
The sheriff told supervisors the county jail held about 94 adults and described challenges moving inmates to residential facilities because state DOC placements take priority; he said county and state crime rates have been declining while recidivism remains a problem.
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The sheriff (speaker 8) briefed the Board of Supervisors on current jail counts and systemic constraints. He said the jail held 94 adults with several awaiting residential placements and noted the county often waits for out‑of‑county paperwork, which slows transfers.
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