Jail deaths have surged under California’s elected sheriffs. This reform offers accountability
A new bill awaiting Governor Newsom's signature aims to increase accountability for jail deaths in California, where sheriffs currently maintain control over county facilities.
Counties pay out millions for lawsuits after jail deaths, but sheriffs run the jails. A bill awaits Newsom's signature that could alter that balance of power.
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