SLO County did not violate laws regarding immigrants in jailJuly 28, 2026Statement from the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s OfficeThe Tribune newspaper published a story on July 24 suggesting that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees may have been released by the SLO County Sheriff’s Office in violation of California Senate Bill 54. At the time, the sheriff’s office provided a brief response but did not address the specific individuals referenced in the article. Under California law, the sheriff’s office is prohibited from publicly disclosing an individual’s state criminal history information, commonly referred to as a “rap sheet.” State summary criminal history information maintained by the California Department of Justice is confidential under California Penal Code section 11105. To promote transparency, the sheriff’s office has created a public website that provides the maximum amount of information permitted under California law regarding SB 54 compliance.