Civilian Review
Sheriff's Department Oversight Board
SF SDOB
67/100
Summary
San Francisco voters approved Proposition D in November 2020, creating the Sheriff's Department Oversight Board (SDOB) under Charter § 4.137. The seven-member Board is appointed by a mix of the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors. A companion Office of Inspector General serves as professional investigative staff. The Board has subpoena power as granted by AB 1185.
Independence Scorecard
67/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| 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 Francisco Charter § 4.137 (Proposition D, November 2020)
- Citation
- S.F. Charter § 4.137; Prop D (2020); AB 1185 (Cal. Gov. Code §25303.7)
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
San Francisco Sheriff's Department