Inspector General
Office of Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring
Santa Clara OCLEM
60/100
Summary
OCLEM was established in 2018 by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors following the 2015 in-custody death of Michael Tyree. The office contracts monitoring services with OIR Group. Subpoena power was extended to OCLEM by Board Resolution on December 15, 2020, implementing Cal. Gov. Code §25303.7 (AB 1185).
Independence Scorecard
60/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | Not specified |
| 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
- Santa Clara County Code Ch. III, Div. A30 (2018 establishing ordinance)
- Citation
- Santa Clara County Code Ch. III, Div. A30; AB 1185 (Cal. Gov. Code §25303.7)
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office (including jails) and other law-enforcement functions