City Of Rancho Santa Margarita: City Council Supports Sheriff’s Appeal To Court Ruling Requiring Release Of Inmates

Press release from the City of Rancho Santa Margarita:

December 22, 2020

At a Special Council Meeting on Tuesday, December 22nd, the City Council authorized the City to join an amicus brief supporting Orange County Sheriff's Department.

At today’s Special Council Meeting, the City Council authorized the City to join an amicus brief supporting Orange County Sheriff's Department Don Barnes' appeal of a court order requiring the local jail population be cut in half, a move that would release potentially dangerous and violent criminals. The Rancho Santa Margarita City Council strongly supports the Sheriff's appeal that would maximize public safety. https://cityofrsm.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=559

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