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Matter SCC-129115

Adoption of Ordinance No. NS-300.1010, an Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara amending Section A20-38 of Chapter III of Division A20 of the Santa Clara County Ordinance Code relating to jurisdiction over jail operations. (4/5 Vote)

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Ordinance Printout

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The document outlines a proposed ordinance for the County of Santa Clara that conveys jurisdiction over jail operations to the Sheriff. It includes a recommendation for adoption of Ordinance No. NS-300.1010, which amends Section A20-38 of the Ordinance Code. The ordinance is intended to clarify the Sheriff's authority over jail operations, which was previously fragmented. The current jurisdiction structure is set to expire on August 1, 2026, unless amended. The recommended action has no fiscal implications and is expected to have neutral impacts on children and seniors.

Key points
  • The ordinance conveys jurisdiction over jail operations to the Sheriff.
  • The current jurisdiction structure is set to expire on August 1, 2026.
  • The recommended action has no fiscal implications.
  • The ordinance aims to create a unified supervision structure over jail-related functions.
  • The Board of Supervisors can reestablish jurisdiction to the Department of Correction if needed.
Limitations
  • The document includes unresolved placeholders such as the date for the final adoption of the ordinance.
  • The text indicates a sunset date of August 1, 2026, which may affect the ordinance's validity.

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County of Santa Clara Office of the County Counsel 129115 DATE: May 19, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Tony LoPresti, County Counsel SUBJECT: Ordinance Conveying Jurisdiction over Jail Operations to the Sheriff RECOMMENDED ACTION Adoption of Ordinance No. NS-300.1010, an Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara amending Section A20-38 of Chapter III of Division A20 of the Santa Clara County Ordinance Code relating to jurisdiction over jail operations. (4/5 Vote) • Introduce and preliminarily adopt on May 19, 2026. • Adopt (Final) on June 2, 2026. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There are no fiscal implications associated with the recommended action. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION County Charter section 509 permits the Board, by ordinance adopted by a 4/5ths vote, to convey jurisdiction over any or all jail operations to the Sheriff, to the Department of Correction, to any other appropriate agency, or to any of these entities jointly. In June 2023, the Board adopted Ordinance Code Section A20-38, which provides: Sec. A20-38. Jurisdiction over jail operations. (a) Pursuant to Charter section 509, the Board of Supervisors conveys jurisdiction over all jail operations...
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Ordinance Printout

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The document outlines the recommended adoption of Ordinance No. NS-300.1010, which amends Section A20-38 of the Santa Clara County Ordinance Code to convey jurisdiction over jail operations to the Sheriff. The ordinance is set for adoption on June 2, 2026, following a preliminary adoption on May 19, 2026. The ordinance includes a sunset provision that will expire on August 1, 2026, unless amended. The action has no fiscal implications and is stated to have no impact on children or seniors.

Key points
  • The ordinance conveys jurisdiction over jail operations to the Sheriff.
  • It amends Section A20-38 of the Santa Clara County Ordinance Code.
  • The ordinance was preliminarily adopted on May 19, 2026, and is set for final adoption on June 2, 2026.
  • The current version of the ordinance has a sunset date of August 1, 2026.
  • There are no fiscal implications associated with the recommended action.
  • The action is stated to have no impact on children or seniors.
Limitations
  • The document indicates a sunset date of August 1, 2026, which may affect future jurisdiction.
  • There are unresolved placeholders such as the email address and specific details about the attachments.

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County of Santa Clara Office of the County Counsel 129115 DATE: June 2, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Tony LoPresti, County Counsel SUBJECT: Ordinance Conveying Jurisdiction over Jail Operations to the Sheriff RECOMMENDED ACTION Adoption of Ordinance No. NS-300.1010, an Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara amending Section A20-38 of Chapter III of Division A20 of the Santa Clara County Ordinance Code relating to jurisdiction over jail operations. (4/5 Vote) • Introduce and preliminarily adopt on May 19, 2026. • Adopt (Final) on June 2, 2026. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There are no fiscal implications associated with the recommended action. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION County Charter section 509 permits the Board, by ordinance adopted by a 4/5ths vote, to convey jurisdiction over any or all jail operations to the Sheriff, to the Department of Correction, to any other appropriate agency, or to any of these entities jointly. In June 2023, the Board adopted Ordinance Code Section A20-38, which provides: Sec. A20-38. Jurisdiction over jail operations. (a) Pursuant to Charter section 509, the Board of Supervisors conveys jurisdiction over all jail operations...
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Ordinance No. NS-300.1010 to Confirm the Sheriff's Jurisdiction over Jail Operations (Redline)

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This Ordinance amends Section A20-38 of the County Ordinance Code to confirm the Sheriff’s ongoing jurisdiction over jail operations. It conveys jurisdiction over all jail operations to the Sheriff and states that all authority previously held by the Department of Correction is now vested in the Sheriff. This subsection is set to expire by operation of law on August 1, 2026. The Board of Supervisors also reserves the right to reestablish jurisdiction over jail operations to the Department of Correction.

Key points
  • Amends Section A20-38 of the County Ordinance Code.
  • Confirms the Sheriff’s jurisdiction over jail operations.
  • All authority previously held by the Department of Correction is now with the Sheriff.
  • The subsection will expire on August 1, 2026.
  • The Board reserves the right to reestablish jurisdiction to the Department of Correction.
Limitations
  • The document appears to be a draft as it contains placeholders for dates and votes.
  • The specific date of passage and voting results are not provided.

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REDLINED ORDINANCE NO. NS-300.1010 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA AMENDING SECTION A20-38 OF CHAPTER III OF DIVISION A20 OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO JURISDICTION OVER JAIL OPERATIONS Summary This Ordinance amends Section A20-38 of the County Ordinance Code to confirm the Sheriff’s ongoing jurisdiction over jail operations. THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Section A20-38 of Chapter III of Division A20 of the Ordinance Code of the County of Santa Clara relating to Jurisdiction over jail operations is hereby amended to read as follows (additions in underline; deletions in strikethrough): Sec. A20-38. Jurisdiction over jail operations. (a) Pursuant to Charter section 509, the Board of Supervisors conveys jurisdiction over all jail operations to the Sheriff. All authority previously conveyed to the Department of Correction or the Director of the Department of Correction (also referred to as the Chief of Correction) is now vested in the Sheriff, who shall for purposes of this Code also be the jail administrator. This subsection shall expire by operation of law on...
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Ordinance No. NS-300.1010 to Confirm the Sheriff's Jurisdiction over Jail Operations - ocrd

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Ordinance No. NS-300.1010 amends Section A20-38 of the County Ordinance Code to confirm the Sheriff's jurisdiction over jail operations. It states that all authority previously held by the Department of Correction is now vested in the Sheriff, who will also serve as the jail administrator. The Board of Supervisors retains the right to reestablish jurisdiction over jail operations to the Department of Correction if necessary.

Key points
  • Amends Section A20-38 of the County Ordinance Code.
  • Confirms Sheriff's jurisdiction over jail operations.
  • All authority previously held by the Department of Correction is now with the Sheriff.
  • The Board of Supervisors can reestablish jurisdiction to the Department of Correction.
Limitations
  • The document contains unresolved placeholders for the date of passage and voting results.

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ORDINANCE NO. NS-300.1010 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA AMENDING SECTION A20-38 OF CHAPTER III OF DIVISION A20 OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO JURISDICTION OVER JAIL OPERATIONS Summary This Ordinance amends Section A20-38 of the County Ordinance Code to confirm the Sheriffs ongoing jurisdiction over jail operations. THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Section A20-38 of Chapter III of Division A20 of the Ordinance Code of the County of Santa Clara relating to Corrections is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. A20-38. Jurisdiction over jail operations. (a) Pursuant to Charter section 509, the Board of Supervisors conveys jurisdiction over all jail operations to the Sheriff. All authority previously conveyed to the Department of Correction or the Director of the Department of Correction (also referred to as the Chief of Correction) is now vested in the Sheriff, who shall for purposes of this Code also be the jail administrator. II II II II II II II Ordinance NS-300.1010 re Jurisdiction Over Jail Operations Page 1 of2 (b) The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to...