Civilian Review
Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office Advisory and Review Board
BCSO SOARB
32/100
Summary
The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office Advisory and Review Board (SOARB) was established by county ordinance in September 2020 and has met monthly since November 2020. Nine civilian members — five appointed by individual county commissioners, four drawn from community applicants — advise the county commission and sheriff on BCSO policies, practices, procedures, discipline, and accountability. The board holds no binding authority and no subpoena power; its function is advisory and community-engagement oriented. It is the only identified county-level sheriff oversight body in New Mexico.
Independence Scorecard
32/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Executive discretion |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Restricted |
| Public reports required | No |
| Pre-publication review | Executive review |
Statute
- Name
- Bernalillo County Ordinance (September 2020)
- Citation
- Bernalillo County Ordinance (Sept. 2020)
- Full text
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Jurisdiction scope
Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office policies, practices, procedures, internal discipline, accountability