Santa Barbara County Grand Jury
• 2013-2014
• Agency Response
Response to:
Inmates Released During Late-Night Hours
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Response to the Santa Barbara County Grand Jury 2013-2014 Report
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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings
F1
There is no specific document which both the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office and a released inmate must sign to indicate that he/she has been offered a bus or taxi voucher, the use of a telephone, or the opportunity to wait in the lobby until dawn. Response to Finding #1: The Sheriff’s Office agrees with the finding.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
That the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office establish a written policy requiring a form to be signed during the release process indicating that the inmate has been offered a bus or taxi voucher, the use of a telephone, or the opportunity to wait in the lobby for a ride until dawn.
F2
The Grand Jury learned that continued private funding for the taxi service is in doubt. Response to Finding #2: The Sheriff’s Office agrees with the finding. Funding for privately funded services and programs is always uncertain. The funding of such services relies on the generosity and contributions of private donors. As a result of the Sheriff’s Office screening inmates to determine if they are eligible (i.e., in possession of $30 or less), program costs have been reduced by 50%. Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office Response to the of 2
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
That Santa Barbara County encourages the establishment of a community-based program similar to “Lights On” in Orange County, California.
F3
Orange County, California has a faith-based program named “Lights On,” that offers newly released inmates coffee, snacks, bus schedules, Alcoholics Anonymous fliers, and free use of a cell phone. Response to Finding #3: The Sheriff’s Office agrees with the finding.
No recommendations for this finding