Civilian Review
Citizens' Law Enforcement Review Board
San Diego CLERB
53/100
Summary
CLERB was established by voter-approved County Charter § 606 in 1990 — among the earliest civilian sheriff oversight bodies in the United States, predating AB 1185 by 30 years. Its subpoena power was upheld by the California Supreme Court in Dibb v. County of San Diego (1994) 8 Cal.4th 1200. CLERB also reviews complaints involving Probation Department personnel.
Independence Scorecard
53/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 3 years |
| Removal standard | At will (weak protection) |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- San Diego County Charter § 606 (1990, voter-approved); S.D. County Code of Admin. Ordinances Art. XVIII (Ord. #7880, as amended)
- Citation
- S.D. County Charter § 606; Cal. Const. art. XI § 3(a), § 4(e),(h)
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
San Diego County Sheriff's Department and Probation Department