Marin County Sheriff's Office*

People in custody awaiting trial are treated the same as convicted 473-7393 inmates and are subjected to unduly restrictive conditions in the county jail. EMERGENCY SERVICES I disagree with this finding. Safety and security are our primary concerns when operating 473-6584 our Jail facility and serve as our guiding light in terms of policy and procedure. The guilt or innocence of an incarcerated person is a matter for the courts, not Sheriff custodial INVESTIGATIONS staff. Because of this, the Sheriff's Office does not impose restrictions, or otherwise deny 473-7265 or grant privileges based solely on conviction status. Title 15 of the California Code of regulations does not require us to do so. This is why over 20 County Jails surveyed in IAIL California do not make this distinction and why the practice of not making one is industry 473-6655 standard. SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT By October 1, 2023, people in custody who are awaiting trial should be