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Sheriff's Office 2025 TRUTH Act follow up:
Receive a follow up report from the Sheriff’s Office related to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) access to Incarcerated Persons in the Monterey County Jail, in compliance with California Government Code section 7283.1.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors receive a follow up report from the Sheriff’s Office related to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) access to Incarcerated Persons in the Monterey County Jail, in compliance with California Government Code section 7283.1.
SUMMARY:
On January 27, 2026, the Board of Supervisors conducted a public hearing to receive the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office annual TRUTH Act report pursuant to Assembly Bill 2792. The report detailed ICE access to incarcerated persons during calendar year 2025 and provided an opportunity for public comment as required by law. This report documents compliance with statutory mandates and provides additional detail regarding ICE-related activity, legal constraints, and operational practices within the Monterey County Jail. The Sheriff’s Office will be presenting information to address questions and/or requests for information presented at the January 27, 2026, meeting.
DISCUSSION:
Pursuant to California Government Code § 7283.1, when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) access has been provided, the Sheriff’s Office is required to prepare and present a report to the local governing body, and the Board of Supervisors is required to conduct a public hearing and provide an opportunity for public comment. The statutory framework is procedural and transparency-based in nature, ensuring public awareness and engagement.
The Sheriff is an independently elected constitutional officer whose duties are defined under California Government Code § 26605, which assigns responsibility for the custody, care, and control of individuals housed within the county jail. Consistent with ...
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