California Government Code

§ 25303.7

GOV § 25303.7 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 2 · Title 3 · Part 2 · Ch. 4

Statute text

(a)(1) A county may create a sheriff oversight board, either by action of the board of supervisors or through a vote of county residents, comprised of civilians to assist the board of supervisors with its duties required pursuant to Section 25303 that relate to the sheriff.

(2)The members of the sheriff oversight board shall be appointed by the board of supervisors. The board of supervisors shall designate one member to serve as the chairperson of the board.

(3)The members of the oversight board shall have access to the personnel records of peace officers and custodial officers required for the performance of the commission’s oversight duties. The oversight board shall maintain the confidentiality of these records consistent with Section 832.7 of the Penal Code.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 383, Sec. 1. (AB 847) Effective January 1, 2026.