Napa County Grand Jury
• 2026-2027
A Tradition of Stewardship a Commitment to Service Napa County Civil Grand Jury
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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings
F1
Napa County law enforcement agencies have worked well with the community to explain that they do not enforce immigration law, because it is a federal and not local function. Despite this, fears persist and therefore efforts should continue to expand the use of social and broadcast media, particularly in Spanish.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Napa County Sheriff and Police Departments should continue to deepen community collaborations and encourage their public information staff to expand the use of social and broadcast media, particularly in Spanish.
F2
TRUTH Act annual reporting does not provide the Napa County Board of Supervisors and the community with timely and sufficiently detailed information.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
By June 30, 2026, the Napa County Board of Supervisors should request more frequent TRUTH Act reports from the Napa County Jail (to be provided at evening meetings of the Board, allowing broader public participation).
F3
The Napa County Jail uses the full extent of its discretion under SB 54 in providing release information to ICE regarding those convicted of offenses listed under SB 54, including certain misdemeanors. In at least one instance, information was released regarding those who were charged with, but not convicted of, certain offenses listed under SB 54. COMMENDATION The 2025-2026 Napa County Civil Grand Jury commends the production of the December 2024 “Statement From Law Enforcement Agencies” regarding immigration enforcement and their clear and consistent public efforts to disseminate and abide by it.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
By June 30, 2026, the Napa County Board of Supervisors should request that the Napa County Jail TRUTH Act reports include data related to each individual for whom release information was sent to ICE, identification of the individual offense(s) and whether they were convictions or only charges, as well as using the Immigration Notification Matrix categories used by the Sonoma County Jail in their TRUTH Act reports.
Additional Recommendations 1
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R4By June 30, 2026, the Napa County Board of Supervisors should review the Napa County Jail practices regarding individuals with misdemeanor offenses, “wobbler” offenses, or charges without convictions and whether their release dates should be excluded from ICE notifications.
In the News 1
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Napa County grand jury examines police response to immigration enforcement - The Press Democrat
The Press Democrat
· April 21, 2026