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Support for AB 2257 (County Departments of Corrections and Rehabilitation)
Santa Barbara County
Summary
The board voted 3-2 to support state legislation allowing counties to create independent departments of corrections and rehabilitation, separating jail management from the sheriff.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Apr 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
Boards seeking greater administrative leverage over jail operations.
⚠️Who could be affected
The Sheriff's Office and associated labor organizations opposing structural changes.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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